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Sista Afia

Also known as: Ghanaian songstress, Sista Afia

Ghanaian musician who has appeared at ShattaFest 2026, recently reached number one on Audiomack Ghana with 'Don't Come Too Close II' remix.

2026-08-052026-10-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Sista Afia Leading Ghanaian artistes are recording massive numbers on global streaming platforms, with several of them crossing major milestones in 2026, according to data from Chart Ghana. …

    Camidoh, Oseikrom Sikanii, Sista Afia, Others Dominate Global Streaming Charts
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Shatta Wale says career aims to inspire, not compete

The News

Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale said his career is driven by a desire to inspire young people who have been made to believe success is beyond their reach, rather than compete with other musicians. He stated his journey is about purpose, sacrifice, and faith, and delivering a message that even those from disadvantaged backgrounds can succeed without needing permission.

21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Shatta Wale says career aims to inspire, not compete

    Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale said his career is driven by a desire to inspire young people who have been made to believe success is beyond their reach, rather than compete with other musicians. He stated his journey is about purpose, sacrifice, and faith, and delivering a message that even those from disadvantaged backgrounds can succeed without needing permission.

    21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 19 October

  1. Shatta Wale headlines ShattaFest Accra concert at MoMoFest

    Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale headlined ShattaFest Accra 2026 at MoMoFest on October 17, drawing thousands of fans to the Accra Sports Stadium for a birthday celebration featuring over a dozen artistes including Medikal, Sista Afia, and Patapaa. The all-white themed event included emotional moments, performances, and an onstage collaboration between Shatta Wale and Medikal.

    19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Shatta Wale performs emotional set at packed Accra stadium festival

    Thousands of fans gathered at Accra Sports Stadium for Shattafest 2026, where Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale delivered an energetic performance that included an emotional moment as he looked across the packed venue. Several Ghanaian artists including Medikal, Fancy Gadam, Sista Afia, Edem and Patapaa also performed at the festival, which was organized in partnership with MobileMoney Fintech Limited.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Shatta Wale celebrates 45th birthday with ShattaFest concert

    Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale held ShattaFest 2026 at Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 17, drawing thousands of fans for performances by Medikal, Patapaa, Fancy Gadam, Jupitar, Kwesi Amewuga and Sista Afia, with Shatta Wale appearing visibly moved by the turnout and fan support.

    18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Sista Afia says artistes declining her feature requests

    Ghanaian singer Sista Afia has said several artistes have turned down her requests for collaborations, with each citing different reasons. She did not name the artistes approached but noted the refusals on X, attracting mixed reactions online.

    23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Sista Afia frustrated by colleagues refusing music collaborations

    Ghanaian songstress Sista Afia has expressed frustration on X over colleagues declining to collaborate with her on upcoming projects, saying they are "suddenly busy giving me reasons why they 'don't want to do it.'" The post has sparked conversations among fans questioning unity in Ghana's music industry.

    22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Ghanaian music rivalries drive attention, creativity, and commercial gains

    Competition and "beef" between Ghanaian artistes have long been part of the music industry, sharpening creativity and providing media attention, though tensions can escalate when artistic rivalry becomes personal conflict involving lawyers and divided fan bases. The ongoing rivalry between Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy exemplifies how such contests reflect both the brilliance and absurdity of Ghana's entertainment ecosystem.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Sista Afia urges musicians to disinfect shared mics before performances

    Ghanaian musician Sista Afia has called on artistes to disinfect shared microphones before performing, citing hygiene concerns and the risk of germ transmission when multiple performers use the same equipment. She suggested carrying microphone-safe disinfectant sprays or sanitising wipes, and encouraged those who can afford it to consider getting personal mini microphones for shows.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

  1. Ga Mantse attends inaugural Oobake Experience festival

    The maiden Oobake Experience, curated by Naomi Naa Borley Larbi and held at Bukom Boxing Arena, celebrated Ga culture through cuisine, live music, boxing, and art. Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II attended and commended the initiative, which featured performances from artists including D-Black, EL, Jupiter, Cina Soul, Mzbel, and Gasmilla.

    10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 7 August

  1. Sista Afia's verse on remix hits number one on charts

    Ghanaian artiste Sista Afia released a standout verse on 'Don't Come Too Close II' remix with Okese 1, Darko Vibes, and Joey B, which reached number one on Audiomack Ghana and Ghana Apple Music charts. Social media users praised her rap skills as matching her male collaborators.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ghanaian artists record major streaming milestones globally

    Ghanaian artists including Camidoh, Wendy Shay, Oseikrom Sikanii, and Sista Afia have crossed significant milestones on global streaming platforms in 2026, with Camidoh reaching 20 million YouTube streams and several others surpassing 100 million streams across all major digital service providers.

    5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

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