MIMI ELSA
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mimi Elsa Kurankyi |
| Born | October 26, 1994 Accra, Ghana |
| Origin | Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Contemporary Jazz, Soul, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2016-Present |
| Labels | The Excellence Movement |
| Associated acts | Efya, Irene Logan, Yaa Yaa, MzVee |
| Website | twitter.com/themimielsa |
Mimi Elsa Kurankyi (born October 26), better known by her stage name MIMI ELSA is a Ghanaian Soul and Afrobeats singer, songwriter and a Fashion Stylist.[1][2] She is a native of the Fante people in the Central Region of Ghana, West Africa.[3]
Early Life & Education[edit]
MIMI ELSA grew up in a town around the 37 Military Hospital. She first attended Association International School in Accra. She then gained admission into Krobo Girls Senior High School, where she discovered her musical talent. After high school, she pursued a degree in Social Work at the University of Ghana.[4][5]
Music Career[edit]
MIMI ELSA rose to prominence after her debut, Before I Say Yes[6] which was released in mid 2017 became the theme song for the Single Sisters' Summit held in Ghana.[7][8] She went on later that year to release the video in September. She has since performed in some notable events like the International Youth Destiny Summit and the Single Sisters' Summit.[9] MIMI ELSA admits influence over her music from artist like Efya, Becca, Adomaa and Cina Soul. Early in 2018, She released a second record, Love Who You Are (with Gyidi)[10][11] which made up to the charts in Ghana.[12][13][14]
Discography[edit]
| Year | Title | Production credit | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Before I Say Yes | Kuvie & HK (Sensei) | [15][16] |
| 2018 | Love Who You Are (feat. Gyidi) | HK (Sensei) & Eugene Pe | [17][18] |
Videography[edit]
| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Before I Say Yes | Humble Lion Productions | [19][20] |
Awards and Nominations[edit]
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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| 2017 | AFOH Awards | Female Vocalist of the Year | Herself | Won | [3] |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Spotlight : MIMI ELSA - Ananse Strings". Ananse Strings. Ananse Strings. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ↑ "Mimi Elsa - Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Music In Arica. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Mimi Elsa - ProfileAbility". Profile Ability. Profile Ability. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ↑ "Meet Ghanaian Soul Artist, Mimi Elsa - iMullar". iMullar. Maxwell. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ↑ "10 Questions: MIMI ELSA - Unorthodox Reviews". Unorthodox Reviews. Unorthodox Reviews. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ "Elsa - Before I Say Yes - Prod By @Kuvie (Download) - MotionhypeGh". Motion Hype Ghana. MOTIONHYPEGH. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ↑ "YOU CAN'T MISS THE SINGLE SISTERS' SUMMIT 2017". GhLinks. GhLinks. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ↑ "Elsa - Before I Say Yes (BISY) Produced by Kuvie and HK". LoudSound Ghana. Loudsound Ghana. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ↑ "RELIVING SSS 2017 pt.2 - VOICE OF DECAM". Voice of DECAM. Voice of DECAM. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ↑ "Download: Mimi Elsa feat. Gyidi - Love Who You Are- WedeyAfrica". WedeyAfrica. WedeyAfrica. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ↑ "Mimi Elsa - Love Who You Are". TalkMediaGhana. TalkMediaGhana. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ↑ "Blacklef Playlist: 14 Songs You Should Be Jamming To This Semester - Kuulpeeps: Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle". Kuulpeeps. Margaret Sagoe. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- ↑ "Ingenue Voices in the Music Industry - Unorthodox Reviews". Unorthodox Reviews. Unorthodox Reviews. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ↑ "12 Queens Who Have Flawlessly Dominated the Scene With Their Musical Talents - iMullar". iMullar. Daniella Akua. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ↑ "Download - Elsa Before I Say Yes (Prod. by Kuvie & HK) - Bigtimesgh". Bigtimesgh. Bigtimesgh. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ↑ "Mimi Elsa - Before I Say Yes (Prod. by Kuvie)". Kwame Sarfo. Kwame Sarfo. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ↑ "Audio: Love Who you are by Mimi Elsa feat Gyidi". Ghana Music. Ghana Music. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ↑ "Mimi Elsa - Love Who You Are (feat. Gyidi)". Playlistgh. Playlistgh. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ↑ "Video: Before I Say Yes by Mimi Elsa". Ghana Music. Worla Quist. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ↑ "Before I Say Yes - Elsa - YouTube". Youtube. The Excellence Movement. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
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