Regina Lamisi Awiniman Anabilla Akuka (born c. 1986), known professionally as Lamisi, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter from the Upper East Region[1]
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| Birth name | Regina Lamisi Awiniman Anabilla Akuka |
| Born | Accra, Ghana |
| Origin | Zebilla, Ghana |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | lamisimusic |
Early life
editLamisi attended St. Peter's Methodist JSS for her basic education, and proceeded to Ashaiman Senior High School for her senior high school education. She earned a BSc degree in marketing from the University of Professional Studies, and later attended the University of Ghana for her Master of Philosophy in dance education.
Career
editLamisi started her singing career as the lead singer for the Patch Bay Band, performing throughout Ghana.[2] She was inspired to make music after listening to Miriam Makeba, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, and Angelique Kidjo, among others. Lamisi has collaborated with artists such as Rocky Dawuni, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Samini, Amandzeba, Atongo Zimba, Becca, Afro Moses, Patoranking, and Lady May.[3]
Lamisi released "Tanka Fanka", her debut single as a solo act. She describes her music as "Afro-fusion pop".[4] She has also released the singles "Mr Strawberry" and "Kuul Runnings".[5] Lamisi was featured on the reggae and dancehall compilation album released by Irie Ites Studio in 2016.[6]
Discography
edit- Brighter Side (2019)
Singles
edit| Year | Title | Production credit | Ref |
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| 2017 | Tanka Fanka | Michael Adangba | [4] |
| 2017 | Kuul Running | 3Fs production | [7] |
| 2019 | The Way You Control | Slim Drums | [8] |
Videography
edit| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
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| 2017 | Tanka Fanka | Slingshot HD Ghana | [9] |
| 2017 | Kuul Runnings | Slingshot HD Ghana | [10] |
| 2019 | The Way You Control | Yaw Skyface | [11] |
| 2019 | Karika Tanka | Agence BK Videos | [12] |
| 2019 | First Fool | 3rd Monkey | [13] |
Philanthropy
editLamisi founded the Lamisi Music Foundation a non-profit organization in Ghana which advocates for the rights of the girl child and empowers them.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Afropop artiste Lamisi drops visuals for 'The way you control' ahead of her album launch". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Lamisi – Tanka Fanka". Entertainment. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "I'm not hungry for fame; I'm hungry for success – Lamisi". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Lamisi sings Tanka Fanka". graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ Mensah, Nii Atakora; Music, Ghana (14 September 2017). "Video: Kuul Runnings by Lamisi". Ghana Music. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ Abdullai, Isshak. "About 30 artistes for 'Irie Jamz' Compilation Volume 1". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Lamisi – Kuul Runnings (Prod. By 3FS)". TalkMediaGhana. 5 September 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- ^ Abdullai, Isshak. "Afropop Singer, Lamisi drops new song "The Way You Control" off her upcoming album". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- ^ "Lamisi – Tanka Fanka". Entertainment. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- ^ "Video: Kuul Runnings by Lamisi | Ghana Music | Music Videos". Ghana Music. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- ^ "Afropop artiste Lamisi drops visuals for 'The way you control' ahead of her album launch". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- ^ "Video Premiere: Karika Tanka by Lamisi | Ghana Music | Music Videos". Ghana Music. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- ^ Tamakloe, +John Claude (8 May 2019). "Music video by Lamisi performing 'First Fool'". Beenie Words. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
- ^ "Lamisi Akuka through her Lamisi Music Foundation is 'fighting for the girl child's rights' in Ghana". Ghanaweb.com. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
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