Ateaa Tina
Ateaa Tina | |
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| File:Ateaa Tina 1.jpg Ateaa Tina in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ernestina Maame Yaa Aboagyewaa Agyemang |
| Also known as | Ateaa Tina |
| Born | Accra, Ghana |
| Origin | Offinso, Ashanti Region |
| Genres | Highlife, Gospel, Afrobeats, Soul, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer. Vocalist. Backing Vocalist. Songwriter. Medical Assistant. Fashion Designer |
| Associated acts | Daddy Lumba, Esther Amoako, Kweku Mensah |
Ernestina Maame Yaa Aboagyewaa Agyemang, better known as Ateaa Tina, is a Ghanaian singer and backing vocalist known for her works with the musician Daddy Lumba.[1]
Early life and music career[edit]
Ateaa Tina was born in Accra to Mr. Agyemang and Georgina Nduro. She has six siblings; four boys and one sister. She briefly schooled in Ghana – New Hope Elementary School – before moving to Amsterdam, Netherlands at the age of 11.[2]
In Holland, she attended Bijlmer Drie school in Amsterdam before heading to Marcantie College. Ateaa Tina has a degree in Medical Assistant from Esprit Scholen Groep.
After school, she worked at several hospitals as Medical Assistant, including Academic Medical Center (Amsterdam).
Ateaa Tina was discovered by renowned Holland-based music producer Kweku Mensah. It was through him that she got to work with Daddy Lumba, Esther Amoako and many others.
In the year 2003, she collaborated with Daddy Lumba to release the album "Bubra", which contained hits like "Pony", "Adaka Tea" and "Dada Kae".[3][4] In all she has worked with Lumba on five albums: "Mema Afa Wotrim Ne", "Bubra", "Odo Bewu Dee", "Ahenfo Kyiniye", and "Give Peace a Chance".[5]
The first prominent artist she worked with was the gospel musician Esther Amoako. She was the main backing vocalist on all the songs on the Metrimu Po Nye Bone album, which had hits like the "He Can Do It" and the title track.
Musical comeback[edit]
After more than a decade-long hiatus away from music, Tina announced her comeback on her social media accounts and series of interviews. According to her, she will be releasing her sophomore album and debut solo album in 2021.[6][7]
Personal life[edit]
Tina is currently based in Atlanta, United States where she also owns a clothing line, DeeTee Style.[8]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
| Title | Year | Ref |
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| Bubra | 2003 | [8][5] |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Remembering Daddy Lumba's Sensational Backing Vocalist "Ateaa Tina"". Hitz360.com. 2020-12-17. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ↑ "LIVE Interview With The Legendary ATEAA TINA - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ↑ "Daddy Lumba, Ateaa Tina: Adaka Tea Lyrics". GhanaSlayers.com. 2019-07-27. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
- ↑ Bubra by Daddy Lumba & Ateaa Tina, retrieved 2021-02-25
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Full List of Daddy Lumba Songs And Albums". GhanaSlayers.com. 2018-08-17. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ↑ "An Interview With Daddy Lumba's Ateaa Tina On 10QFNC". Nana Cady. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
- ↑ "Zionfelix.com on Instagram: "Who remembers Ateaa Tina (from Daddy Lumba's Camp)? Her comeback single will be out soon, while we wait, check out her rendition of some of…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "An Interview With Daddy Lumba's Ateaa Tina On 10QFNC". Nana Cady. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
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