Sista Afia, whose real name is Francisca Gawugah, was born on January 7, 1993, in Accra. She is a gifted musician and songwriter from Ghana.
Her rise to fame in the music scene was sparked by her hit song “Jeje,” which features well-known dancehall artist Shatta Wale and Afezi Perry.
REAL FACTS ABOUT SISTA AFIA
FULL NAME: Francisca Gawugah
BETTER KNOWN AS: Sista Afia
DATE OF BIRTH: January 7, 1993
PLACE OF BIRTH: Accra, Ghana
NATIONALITY: Ghanaian
OCCUPATIONs: Singer, Songwriter
LABELs: BK Records/Ace Kandi Records
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Sista Afia, a gifted Afro-pop artist, comes from a musical lineage and is the niece of the esteemed Ghanaian Bishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams.
She grew up in both Accra and Kumasi and attended the Reverend John Teye Memorial Institute before furthering her education in nursing in the UK.
While in London, Sista Afia was introduced to the Ghanaian Highlife artist Bisa Kdei by her former manager.
CAREER
With Bisa Kdei, a key personality in the highlife genre, as her mentor, Sista Afia found inspiration and guidance at the start of her musical journey.
Embracing this mentorship, she signed contracts with BK Records and Ace Kandi Records.
One of her early notable tracks was the collaboration with Bisa Kdei on “Kro Kro No,” which highlighted her unique combination of soulful vocals and catchy melodies.
This partnership marked the beginning of her rise as a respected artist in the Ghanaian music scene, enchanting audiences with her distinctive sound and lively performances.
PERSONAL LIFE
However, Sista Afia’s personal life has faced its own set of challenges, particularly in the areas of dating and relationships, especially when compared to some of her female counterparts in the music industry.
The singer was in a meaningful relationship with a Ghanaian man living in the UK for about 5 to 6 years, which ultimately ended in heartbreak.
Sista Afia chose to end the relationship because of her partner’s infidelity and abusive behavior.
She began dating him at just 16 years old while residing in London, but the relationship became detrimental to her well-being due to his disloyalty and mistreatment.
