The current rise of new artists in Ghana and how they are taking the music scene by storm only means that Ghana’s music industry is in good hands.
One artist who is delivering it hot and choking the Ghanaian music scene is Nya. Nana Ama Antwiwaa Nsafoah, popularly known as ‘NYA‘ was born Feb 7th, 1991 to Ghanaian parents Kwabena and Margaret Nsafoah. NYA was born and raised in Toronto, Canada where she was educated at Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School and attended Sheridan College where she studied Information Technology.
From an early age, NYA showed her passion and love for music. Her musical influences come from several genres but mainly R&B. She looks up to artists such as Toni Braxton, SWV, Erykah Badu, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Rihanna, D’Angelo, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson, and Musiq Soulchild. She also draws inspiration for her Afrobeats sound from Kojo Antwi, Ofori Amponsah, Wizkid, and Kofi B.
Her passion drove her to participate in various events, including the Lawson studios show (2016) and the Head above water concert hosted by renowned spoken word artist, poet, and storyteller NANA YAA YEBOAA (2019). As her love for R&B, Soul, and Afrobeats music grew she began making covers of popular songs including, “Biibi Ba” by Sarkodie.
Nya has perfected the various ways to connect to the very core of her listeners’ emotions. With a passion for sharing with her listeners the kind of deep-belonging she finds in music, Nya recognizes the originality of African sounds and finds inspiration in their authenticity,
Some of her standout attributes include her vibrant spirit and sonic versatility. These attributes account for a large part if not all evident blend of elements of her Africanicity with current urban trends. She is breaking into the Ghanaian creative scene with an urgency. This already has her collaborating with top music producers such as Kuvie, Zodiac, and TubhaniMuzik.
To top her list of qualities with her charm and charisma, Nya is poised to captivate a wide audience.
‘She will be featured with popular female artists such as Efya, Cina Soul, Wavy the Creator among others on “Stella” an album produced by Kuvie, besides putting finishing touches on her EP called “AltéNOVA”.’
