QueenLet Soakat
QueenLet | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Leticia Kyerewaa Dampare |
| Born | c. 1980s Teshie, Accra, Ghana |
| Origin | Hamburg, Germany |
| Genres | Soakat Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, nurse |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Multi Debrich Group Ltd |
| Associated acts | Jimmy D Psalmist |
| Website | queenlet |
Leticia Kyerewaa Dampare, professionally known as QueenLet is a Ghanaian-German soakat gospel musician, songwriter, and a nurse.[1]
QueenLet started her gospel music in Ghana.[2] [3]
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She is also a registered nurse based in Hamburg, Germany, and often balances her professional life in healthcare with her music.[5]
Early Life And Education
QueenLet was born in Teshie, a suburb of Accra, Ghana. She began her education at Trinity Junior School and later attended St. John's Grammar School, graduating in 2000. She pursued further studies at Accra Technical University before migrating to Germany. In Hamburg, she trained as a professional nurse at the Deutsche Angestellten Akademie.[6]
Music Career
QueenLet launched her Soakat music career in 2020 with the release of her debut single "Dear Holy Spirit".[7]
Her next releases include "Anwanwadwuma" in September 2020,[8] and "WindBlow" featuring Nigerian gospel singer Jimmy D Psalmist in 2021.[9]
Sing-A-Thon And Guinness World Records
In July 2024, QueenLet attempted a 125-hour Guinness World Records - singing marathon in Hamburg, Germany, in an effort to break the world record set in 2012 by Indian singer Sunil Waghmare (105 hours).[10] The event was supported by many Ghanaians, Africans and Germans.[10]
Ghanaian personality Afia Schwarzenegger made a call during the performance to encourage QueenLet.[11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]
Interaction With Shatta Wale
In April 2025, QueenLet posted a TikTok video interpreting a dance challenge set to Shatta Wale's song. Shatta Wale responded with the comment "THANK YOU OSOFO MAAME", which started discussion.[17] [18]
Awards And Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ebenezer Gospel Music Awards (EGMA) | Gospel Song of the Year | Winner[19] |
| 2024 | Ebenezer Gospel Music Awards (EGMA) | Soakat Artist of the Year | Winner[19] |
| 2024 | Ghana Gospel Music Awards | Gospel Song of the year | Winner[20] |
| 2022 | Maranatha Awards | Best Gospel Song | Nominee[21] |
| 2021 | Rhema Awards Global | Best Gospel collaboration song | Nominee[22] |
| 2022 | Ghana Music Awards UK | Best Gospel Artist | Nominee[23] |
| 2025 | Clima Africa Awards | Africa Female Vocalist of the Year | Winner[24] |
| 2024 | Gh Awards | Sing-A-Thon Artist of the Year | Winner[25] |
| 2022 | Maranatha Awards | Female songwriter of excellence | Winner[26] |
| 2022 | Rhema Awards Global | Minister of excellence | Winner[27] |
Discography
Singles
- "Empowered (Live)" (18 May 2021)[34]
- "Soul Winning" (30 April 2024)[37]
References
- ↑ "Soakat genre of music stands for Soaking & Atmospheric". GhanaRegions.com. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "Meet QueenLet, one of the fastest growing gospel musicians in Ghana". GhanaWeb. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "Queenlet becoming fastest growing International gospel artiste". Spectator.com.gh. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet Shines". DailyGuideNetwork.com. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet Opens Up On Her Work As A Nurse In Germany - General Nurses Earn Over GH¢50,000 A Month". Yen.com.gh. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "Ghanaian nurse in Germany opens up about working in Europe". YEN Ghana. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet releases soaking and atmospheric single, 'Dear Holy Spirit' amidst COVID-19". Ameyaw Debrah. 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "Gospel musician QueenLet drops new single". GhanaNewsAgency. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet Feat. Jimmy D Psalmist – WindBlow". GhanaRegions.com. 15 October 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "QueenLet attempts Guinness World Record with 125-hour Sing-A-Thon". YEN Ghana. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet Received A Surprise Phone Call from Afia Schwarzenegger during her Sing-a-thon attempt". GhanaMusic.com. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet attempts Guinness World Record with 125-hour Sing-A-Thon". YEN Ghana. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "Ghanaian gospel singer to commence sing-a-thon in Germany". GhanaWeb.com. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "I spent over GH¢800,000 on my sing-a-thon in Germany – Queenlet reveals". AdomOnline.com. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet attempts Guinness World Record with 125-hour Sing-A-Thon". YEN Ghana. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ Kessie, Philip Boateng (July 29, 2024). "QueenLet Thanks Ghanaians After Completing GWR Sing-A-Thon, Remains Confident Of Victory: Video - YEN.COM.GH". yen.com.gh.
- ↑ "Shatta Wale's flabbergasted comment: QueenLet Links Nigerian Peller's Viral Challenge Video To Shatta Wale's Destiny". GhanaRegions. 18 April 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet hints Shatta Wale may be called to ministry". GhanaWeb. 3 April 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 ["QueenLet won Gospel song of the year 2024 And Soakat Artist of the year 2024 at Ebenezer Gospel Music Awards (EGMA)"](https://ghanasky.com/full-list-of-winners-at-ghana-music-awards/) GhanaSky. 4 June 2024.
- ↑ ["Ghana Gospel Music Awards 2024 Nominee & Winner"](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:QueenLet_Wins_GOSPEL_Song_of_the_year_AWARDS.jpg) GhanaRegions. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ ["Maranatha Awards 2022"](https://ameyawdebrah.com/queenlets-one-month-old-song-receives-two-nominations-over-207k-views/) AmeyawDebrah. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ ["Rhema Awards Global 2021: QueenLet Grabs Two Nominations With ‘WindBlow’"](https://newshuntermag.com/2021/12/rhema-awards-global-2021-queenlet-grabs-two-nominations-with-windblow.html) NewshunterMag. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ ["QueenLet receives nomination at 2022 Ghana Music Awards UK"](https://gospelminds.com/news/queenlet-receives-nomination-at-2022-ghana-music-awards-uk/) GospelMinds. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ ["Clima Africa Awards Nigeria Recognised QueenLet"](https://ghanasky.com/clima-africa-awards-gh-awards-honoured-queenlet/) GhanaSky. 7 January 2025.
- ↑ ["Queenlet – Sing-A-Thon Artist of the Year 2024"](https://ghawards.com/winners-at-gh-awards-2024/) GhAwards. 19 November 2024.
- ↑ ["QueenLet - Female songwriter of excellence"](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtPIZntbZUYo3-qlYR9oRMw/community?lb=UgkxWpTysEr6o1IVL135Kydk_kJDF8ZB1yLM) YouTube. 19 November 2022.
- ↑ ["QueenLet - Minister of excellence"](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtPIZntbZUYo3-qlYR9oRMw/community?lb=UgkxWpTysEr6o1IVL135Kydk_kJDF8ZB1yLM) YouTube. 19 November 2022.
- ↑ "QueenLet unleashes holiness with new song". GhanaMusic.com. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet releases soaking and atmospheric single, Dear Holy Spirit amidst COVID-19". GhanaMusic.com. 27 May 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "Esther Smith and Dr Mary Ghansah endorsement, QueenLet dropped another song titled Anwanwadwuma". GhanaMusic.com. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "Discography Artiste QueenLet dropped another single titled Anwanwadwuma". Accra24.com. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "Rhema Awards Global 2021 - QueenLet Grabs Two Nominations With Windblow". NewsHuntermag.com. 4 September 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet receives nomination at 2022 Ghana Music Awards UK". Gospelminds.com. 9 July 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet releases Empowered". GhanaWeb.com. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet released Soakat Genre of music titled Holy Fire". AmeyawDebrah.com. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "QueenLet releases Holy Fire". Spectator.com.gh. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ↑ "Soul Winning - QueenLet - Beauty of Abuja". YouTube. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
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