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Celestine Donkor
Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter
Celestine Donkor | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Celestine Akakpo |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | –present |
| Spouse | Kofi Donkor |
Musical artist
Celestine Donkor is a Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter.[1][2] In March , she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women's Brunch.[3] She founded the Celestial Praise, an annual Gospel music concert.[4]
Early life and education
Donkor was born to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Akakpo, both from the Volta region of Ghana.[5][6] She started her primary school education at St Augustine Preparatory school in Abeka Lapaz and continued to Nsaaniya Secondary Business School at Kasoa where she had her secondary school education. She proceeded to the University of Ghana, Legon where she obtained her BA (Hons) Sociology and Information studies.[7]
Music career
Donkor collaborated with numerous gospel musicians,[8] including Joe Mettle, Joyce Blessing, Ceccy Twum, Mkhululi Bhebhe, Edem, Philipa Baafi, Funny Face.[9] She has many hit songs,[10] including "Turning around", "Bigger", "Okronkronhene", "Manim Nguase", "Boobobo". Her latest Album Agbebolo earned her the Artiste of the year at the National Gospel Music Awards.[11][12]
Personal life
Donkor is married, and has three daughters.[13]
Discography
Albums
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Award | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3Music Awards | Gospel Act Of The Year | Herself | Won | [18] | |
| Artiste Of The Year | Herself | Nominated | [19] | ||
| Gospel Song of the Year | Only You | Nominated | |||
| Woman of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |||
| Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Best Gospel Artiste Of The Year | Herself | Nominated | [20] | |
| International Collaboration Of The Year | Favor everywhere ft Blessing Wanjiru | Nominated | |||
| Best Gospel Song Of The Year | Favor everywhere ft Blessing Wanjiru | Nominated | |||
| Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Gospel Song Of The Year | Agbebolo (Bread of Life) ft Nhyiraba Gideon | Won | [21] | |
| Female Vocalist of the Year | Herself | Won | |||
| 3Music Awards | Gospel Song Of The Year | Agbebolo (Bread of Life) ft Nhyiraba Gideon | Won | [22] | |
| National Gospel Music Awards | Artiste of the Year | Herself | Won | [23] | |
| Album Of The Year | Agbebolo | Won | |||
| Collaboration Of The Year | Agbebolo (Bread of Life) ft Nhyiraba Gideon | Won | |||
| Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Gospel Artiste Of The Year | Herself | Nominated | [24] | |
| Christian Community Music Awards | Best Traditional Song | Herself | Won | [25] | |
| Best Traditional Song | Herself | Won | [26] | ||
| MTN Music Video Awards | Best Gospel Video | Supernatural | Won | [27] |
References
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- ^"Amaarae, Cina Soul, Gyakie, Adina, Theresa Ayoade, others named in 3Music Awards' Top 30 Women in Music list - ". . Retrieved
- ^"3Music Awards organisers name Top 30 Women in Music". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. Retrieved
- ^"Gospel musician says her mum tried to abort her". Entertainment. Retrieved
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- ^Hypers, Gospel. "Gospel Artist Profile & Biography – Celestine Donkor | Gospel Hypers". Africa's No1 Gospel Music Marketing Agency and Entertainment Blog • Gospel Hypers. Archived from the original on Retrieved
- ^"Celestine Donkor performs at Adom Praiz". . 8 October Retrieved
- ^"Joe Mettle, Celestine Donkor, Lord Kenya Lead Pentecost Gospel Concert". Modern Ghana. Retrieved
- ^Shem, Shemcy (). "Top trending Celestine Donkor songs". - Ghana news. Retrieved
- ^"Celestine Donkor wins Gospel Artist of the Year at NGMA ". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved
- ^"Celestine Donkor crowned the overall gospel artist of the year at NGMA19 (Full List)". WorshippersGh. Retrieved
- ^"Celestine Donkor and her husband renew their wedding vows at Celestial Praiz ". . 5 May Retrieved
- ^"Celestine Donkor brings Restoration to the world - ". Retrieved
- ^"Celestine to launch Turning Around album". Graphic Online. Retrieved
- ^"Celestine Donkor - Okronkronhene (Music Download)". GospelEmpireGh. Retrieved
- ^"New video: Celestine Donkor out with 'Agbebolo' (Bread of Life)". . Retrieved
- ^Kotey, Nii (27 March ). "3Music News: 3Music Awards ' Here are all the winners". 3Music TV. Retrieved 27 March
- ^Hansen, Gabriel Myers (14 February ). "3Music Awards All the nominees". Music In Africa. Retrieved 26 March
- ^Dadzie, Kwame (4 April ). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases nominations". CitiNewsroom. Retrieved 6 April
- ^"Full list: 21st Vodafone Ghana Music Awards winners". . Retrieved
- ^"Full list of winners at 3Music Awards '20". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved
- ^"Celestine Donkor wins Gospel Artist of the Year at NGMA ". BusinessGhana. Retrieved
- ^Acquah, Edward (). " Vodafone Ghana Music Awards: Full list of nominees". KasapaFM. Archived from the original on Retrieved
- ^"A Christian Community Music Awards has been launched at a ceremony in Accra by CCML". News Ghana. Retrieved
- ^Online, Peace FM. "Christian Community Music Awards Honour Cwesi Oteng, Sonnie Badu, Others". . Retrieved
- ^"Myjoyonline One-on-One with Celestine Donkor". Modern Ghana. Retrieved