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Lamisi (musician)

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Lamisi
Portrait of Lamisi
Background information
Birth nameRegina Lamisi Awiniman Anabilla Akuka
BornAccra, Ghana
OriginZebilla, Ghana
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • performer
Years active2008–present
Websitelamisimusic.com

Regina Lamisi Awiniman Anabilla Akuka (born c. 1986), known professionally as Lamisi, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter from the Upper East Region[1]

Early life

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Lamisi 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

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Lamisi 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

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  • Brighter Side (2019)

Singles

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Year Title Production credit Ref
2017 Tanka Fanka Michael Adangba [4]
2017 Kuul Running 3Fs production [7]
2019 The Way You Control Slim Drums [8]

Videography

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Year Title Director Ref
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

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Lamisi 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

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  1. ^ "Afropop artiste Lamisi drops visuals for 'The way you control' ahead of her album launch". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Lamisi – Tanka Fanka". Entertainment. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  3. ^ "I'm not hungry for fame; I'm hungry for success – Lamisi". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Lamisi sings Tanka Fanka". graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  5. ^ Mensah, Nii Atakora; Music, Ghana (14 September 2017). "Video: Kuul Runnings by Lamisi". Ghana Music. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  6. ^ Abdullai, Isshak. "About 30 artistes for 'Irie Jamz' Compilation Volume 1". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  7. ^ "Lamisi – Kuul Runnings (Prod. By 3FS)". TalkMediaGhana. 5 September 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  8. ^ Abdullai, Isshak. "Afropop Singer, Lamisi drops new song "The Way You Control" off her upcoming album". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  9. ^ "Lamisi – Tanka Fanka". Entertainment. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  10. ^ "Video: Kuul Runnings by Lamisi | Ghana Music | Music Videos". Ghana Music. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Afropop artiste Lamisi drops visuals for 'The way you control' ahead of her album launch". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  12. ^ "Video Premiere: Karika Tanka by Lamisi | Ghana Music | Music Videos". Ghana Music. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  13. ^ Tamakloe, +John Claude (8 May 2019). "Music video by Lamisi performing 'First Fool'". Beenie Words. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  14. ^ "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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