Franchesca 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 dancehall artist Shatta Wale and Afezi Perry.
Early life and career Sista Afia is an Afro-pop musician, and the niece of Ghanaian Bishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams. She grew up in Accra and Kumasi. She attended Reverend John Teye Memorial Institute 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 YearTitleProducerAlbumRef2015Kro Kro Nofeaturing Bisa Kdei2016Are You ReadyQueen SolomonYiwani featuring Kofi KinaataKofiJeje featuring Shatta WaleQueen Solomon2017Bokoorr featuring MedikalQueen SolomonPass UObi Boy2018Slay QueenQueen Solomon2019"Conner Conner" featuring KelvynboyIvan Beatz2019"Weather" featuring Medikal and Quamina MPXbillz Ebenezer2020"Paper" featuring Victor ADXbillz Ebenezer2021Sisi (Broken) N/ASista Afia & Kuami Eugene - ASUODENIvan Beatz2024"2 Things" featuring AmeradoIzJoe Beatz
Awards and nominations YearEventPrizeRecipient / Nominated workResultRef2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsBest Highlife ArtisteHerselfInternational Collaboration Of The YearPaper ft Victor ADBest Highlife Song of the YearParty ft Fameye20193Music AwardsFemale Woman of the yearHerself2020Ghana Music AwardsHip-life song of the YearWeatherHigh-Life Song of the YearCorner Corner20193Music AwardsFemale Woman of the yearHerself20183Music AwardsFemale act of the year
Videography
YearTitleDirectorRef2019Conner Conner ft KelvynboyXbillz EbenezerN/A2018Sista Afia & Sarkodie studio sessionN/A2018Champion AttaSteve GyamfiN/A2018Sista Afia performs at Despite and Special health fair 2018SatiangoN/A2018Slay QueenEddie KumakoN/A2017Pass UYaw SkyfaceN/A2017Bokoo ft MedikalPrince DovloN/A2017Jeje Featuring Shatta WaleYaw Skyface2016Yiwani ft Kofi KinaataPrince DovloN/A2016Are You Ready Prince DovloN/A 2015Kro Kro No ft Bisa KdeiPrince DovloN/A2019Weather FtMedikal& Quamina MPXbillz EbenezerN/A2020Paper Ft Victor ADXbillz EbenezerN/A2020Sika ft Kweku FlickNestville FilmN/A
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