Deborah Owusu-Bonsu

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Deborah Owusu-Bonsu
human
Sex anaa genderfemale Edit
Country wey e be citizenGhana Edit
Given nameDeborah Edit
Family nameOwusu, Bonsu Edit
Date of birth25 August 1984 Edit
SiblingWanlov the Kubolor Edit
Languages dem dey speak, wrep anaa signEnglish Edit
Occupationtelevision presenter, musician Edit
Educate forUniversity of the Arts London, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Wesley Girls' High School Edit
Academic degreebachelor's degree, master's degree Edit
Academic majorpublishing, book publishing Edit
Work period (start)1994 Edit
Notable workPure Water Edit

Deborah Owusu-Bonsu (dem born am 25 August 1984) alias Sister Derby anaa Sister Deborah[1] be Ghanaian television presenter, musician den model of Akan origin den former presenter for e. tv Ghana.[2]

Ein early life den education

Dem born Deborah Vanessa Owusu-Bonsu for 25 August 1984 insyd, ebe Ashanti poppie den Romanian mummie wey born am. Na ein parents be collectors give world music den art. She be television show host, model, musician, academic den graphic artist.[3] Owusu-Bonsu be de sister of popular hip life musician Wanlov de Kubolor wey star for de film Coz Ov Moni. Owusu-Bonsu attend Christ de King International School den Wesley Girls' High School.[3] Owusu-Bonsu graduate plus Bachelor's Degree for Publishing Studies insyd from de Kwame Nkrumah University of Science den Technology den Master Degree for Book/Journal Publishing insyd from de University of the Arts London.[3]

Ein professional career

Ms. Owusu-Bonsu show ein professionalism den passion for ein chosen field wey she work successfully for both small enterprises den big corporations for Ghana, de United States den de United Kingdom. For 2012 insyd, Owusu-Bonsu record den release single (music) entitled 'Uncle Obama' wey na she dey refer to Barack Obama wey United States television network CNN cover am.[4] Since 2012 insyd, na Owusu-Bonsu be de host of De Late Nite Celebrity Show program broadcast by television network e.tv Ghana.[5] She later move go GHOne Television wer she host ein show, Gliterrati for sam brief period before she hand ova give Berla Mundi.[6]

Ein life matter

She date plus rapper Medikal for three years, before dem break up for 2018 insyd.[7][8]

Ein activism

Deborah Vanessa be active for sanitation den recycling campaigns wey she dey use ein music. For 2018 insyd, she make sam call for de government of Ghana top for de use of plastic bags.[9] For 2020 insyd, for COVID-19 pandemic tyms insyd, she den ein broda (Wanlov de Kubolor) do nosemasks from recycled secondhand clothing so say so dem go take help reduce clothing waste from dumpsites den de sea.[10][11]

Deborah Vanessa san show concern about de rights of LGBT+ individuals for Ghana. For 2021 insyd, she speak against de Ghanaian anti-LGBT bill den de shutting down of de LGBT+ Rights Ghana office.[12][13][14] She san feature for Angel Maxine's Kill The Bill den Wo Fie, wey dem use de music advocate for de rights of LGBT+ individuals for Ghana.[15][16][17]

Ein discography

Singles

Year Title Artist
2012 Uncle Obama Sister Deborah ft (FOKN Bois)
2015 Kikoliki Sister Deborah ft (Joey B)[18][19][20]
2016 Ghana Jollof Sister Deborah[21]
2017 Sampanana Sister Deborah ft (Medikal)[22][23]
2018 Pure Water Sister Deborah ft (Efya)[24][25][26]
2018 Kakalika Love Sister Deborah ft (Efo Chameleon)[27][28]
2019 Libilibi Sister Deborah ft (Yaa Pono)[29]

References

  1. "Sister Deborah was shocked when I called to ask for a feature – Medikal". GhanaWeb. 19 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  2. Mensah, Jeffrey (11 October 2019). "Meet Sister Derby and Wanlov's beautiful 65-year-old 'obroni' mother". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Deborah Vanessa Owusu-Bonsu Uncovered!". atghana. 1 December 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  4. "Deborah Vanessa Drops Single 'Uncle Obama'". Viasat 1. 15 July 2012. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  5. "Deborah Vanessa wins Fashion 101 top prize". etvghana.com. E.tv Ghana. 2 April 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  6. "Confirmed: Deborah Vanessa and Medikal are dating". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  7. "Medikal finally confirms breakup with Sister Debbie". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  8. "Deborah Vanessa confirms break-up with Medikal". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  9. "Sister Derby calls on government to ban plastic bags". GhanaWeb. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  10. "Wanlov, Sister Derby make face masks from recycled second-hand clothes - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  11. Adu, Dennis (26 March 2020). "Wanlov, Sister Derby make face masks from recycled second-hand clothes [Video]". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  12. "'LGBTQ members must be protected from bloodclarts like you' – Sister Derby attacks critics". GhanaWeb. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  13. Arthur, Erica Nana (23 July 2021). "Your fight against LGBTQ rights shameful, backward - Sister Derby to Sam George — Starr Fm". Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  14. "Pappy Kojo, Sam George Fight On Twitter". DailyGuide Network. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  15. moshood (28 October 2021). "Becoming Angel Maxine, Ghana's first openly transgender musician". African Arguments. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  16. "Ghanaians condemn my hit song because it rebukes their 'hate' for gays – Transgender artiste, Angel Maxine - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  17. "Ghana's first openly trans musician fights homophobia with song". Reuters. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  18. Dwomoh, Bright (24 November 2015). "Sister Deborah – Kikoliko (ft Joey B) - GhanaSongs.com - Ghana Music Downloads". Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  19. Adinkra, Fiifi (23 November 2015). "Sister Deborah – Kikoliko (Feat. Joey B)". GhanaNdwom.net. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  20. Mawuli, David (23 November 2015). "Sister Deborah - Kikoliko feat. Joey B". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  21. Egbejule, Eromo (22 August 2016). "World Jollof Day: Jamie Oliver's #ricegate and other scandals". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  22. "Sister Debora and Medikal release 'Sampanana'". GhanaWeb. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  23. "They're Back! Sister Deborah Drops 'Sampanana' Music Video Featuring Boyfriend, Medikal | AmeyawDebrah.com". 3 April 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  24. "Sister Deborah shares new music video 'Pure Water' featuring Efya". GhanaWeb. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  25. Ranger, Lone (23 May 2018). "Sister Deborah ft Efya - Pure Water (Prod. by Jeri Beatz)". DCLeakers.com. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  26. Music, Worla Quist, Ghana (28 May 2018). "Audio: Pure Water by Sister Deborah feat. Efya". Ghana Music. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  27. "Sister Derby joins top trends with 'Kakalika Love'". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  28. CratesHub, Alloh. "Sister Deborah ft Efo Chameleon – Kakalika Love (Prod. by Jeribeatz)". CratesHub.com. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  29. Wonah, Israel. "Sister Deborah - Libilibi ft Yaa Pono Mp3 Download » TrendyBeatz". trendybeatz.com. Retrieved 8 February 2023.