Francisca Duncan Williams Gawugah (born 8th November 1994) known by the stage name Sista Afia, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter from Accra. She gained recognition following the release of her single "Jeje", which features

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and Afezi Perry.

Early life and career

Sista Afia is an

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musician, and the niece of Ghanaian Bishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams. She grew up in

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and

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. She attended

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before relocating to the UK to further in nursing studies. Sista Afia returned to Ghana in 2015 to start her music career. She took inspiration from musician Bisa Kdei and collaborated on the song Kro Kro No'.''

Charity work

Sista Afia, founder of the ''Sista Cooks'' Foundation, has fed thousands of vulnerable children and women across the country over the years. She urged her fellow musicians to join forces in giving back to society and helping transform the lives of the underprivileged.

Controversies

Sista Afia engaged in a physical banter with rapper Freda Rhymz after a lyrical banter.

Singles

Awards and nominations

Videography

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sista Afia 1993 births Living people Ghanaian highlife musicians Musicians from Accra 21st-century Ghanaian women singers 21st-century Ghanaian singers Ghanaian emigrants to the United Kingdom