Celestine Donkor Explained

Celestine Donkor
Genre:Gospel
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:2007–present
Spouse:Kofi Donkor
Birth Name:Celestine Akakpo

Celestine Donkor is a Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter.[1] [2] In March 2021, she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women's Brunch.[3] She founded the Celestial Praise, an annual Gospel music concert.[4]

Early life and education

Donkor was born to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Akakpo, both from the Volta region of Ghana.[5] [6] She started her primary school education at St Augustine Preparatory school in Abeka Lapaz and continued to Nsaaniya Secondary Business School at Kasoa where she had her secondary school education. She proceeded to the University of Ghana, Legon where she obtained her BA (Hons) Sociology and Information studies.[7]

Music career

Donkor collaborated with numerous gospel musicians,[8] including Joe Mettle, Joyce Blessing, Ceccy Twum, Mkhululi Bhebhe, Edem, Philipa Baafi, Funny Face.[9] She has many hit songs,[10] including "Turning around", "Bigger", "Okronkronhene", "Manim Nguase", "Boobobo". Her latest Album Agbebolo earned her the Artiste of the year at the National Gospel Music Awards.[11] [12]

Personal life

Donkor is married, and has three daughters.[13]

Discography

Albums

Awards and nominations

!Year!Event!Award!Nominated Work!Result!Ref
20223Music AwardsGospel Act Of The YearHerself[18]
Artiste Of The YearHerself[19]
Gospel Song of the YearOnly You
Woman of the YearHerself
2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsBest Gospel Artiste Of The YearHerself[20]
International Collaboration Of The YearFavor everywhere ft Blessing Wanjiru
Best Gospel Song Of The YearFavor everywhere ft Blessing Wanjiru
2020Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsGospel Song Of The YearAgbebolo (Bread of Life) ft Nhyiraba Gideon[21]
Female Vocalist of the YearHerself
3Music AwardsGospel Song Of The YearAgbebolo (Bread of Life) ft Nhyiraba Gideon[22]
2019National Gospel Music AwardsArtiste of the YearHerself[23]
Album Of The YearAgbebolo
Collaboration Of The YearAgbebolo (Bread of Life) ft Nhyiraba Gideon
2018Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsGospel Artiste Of The YearHerself[24]
2014Christian Community Music AwardsBest Traditional SongHerself[25]
2012Best Traditional SongHerself[26]
2009MTN Music Video AwardsBest Gospel VideoSupernatural[27]

References

  1. Web site: Celestine Donkor. www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-02-25.
  2. Web site: GNGMA 19: Celestine Donkor crowned Artist of The Year. www.ghanaweb.com. en. 2020-02-25.
  3. Web site: Amaarae, Cina Soul, Gyakie, Adina, Theresa Ayoade, others named in 3Music Awards' Top 30 Women in Music list - MyJoyOnline.com. 2021-03-18. www.myjoyonline.com. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2021-03-05. 3Music Awards organisers name Top 30 Women in Music. 2021-03-18. Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. en-US.
  5. Web site: Gospel musician says her mum tried to abort her. 2016-06-22. Entertainment. en-US. 2020-02-25.
  6. Web site: Who is Celestine?. Modern Ghana. en. 2020-02-25.
  7. Web site: Gospel Artist Profile & Biography – Celestine Donkor Gospel Hypers. Hypers. Gospel. Africa's No1 Gospel Music Marketing Agency and Entertainment Blog • Gospel Hypers. 2020-02-25. 2020-02-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20200225125818/https://www.gospelhypers.com/2020/02/gospel-artist-profile-biography.html. dead.
  8. Web site: Celestine Donkor performs at Adom Praiz. www.ghanaweb.com. 8 October 2017 . en. 2020-02-25.
  9. Web site: Joe Mettle, Celestine Donkor, Lord Kenya Lead Pentecost Gospel Concert. Modern Ghana. en. 2020-02-25.
  10. Web site: Top trending Celestine Donkor songs. Shem. Shemcy. 2018-08-17. Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.. en. 2020-02-25.
  11. Web site: Celestine Donkor wins Gospel Artist of the Year at NGMA 2019. Graphic Showbiz Online. en-gb. 2020-02-25.
  12. Web site: Celestine Donkor crowned the overall gospel artist of the year at NGMA19 (Full List). 2020-02-19. WorshippersGh. en-US. 2020-02-25.
  13. Web site: Celestine Donkor and her husband renew their wedding vows at Celestial Praiz 2017. 2020-02-25. www.ghanaweb.com. 5 May 2017 . en.
  14. Web site: Celestine Donkor brings Restoration to the world - Ghanamma.com. en-US. 2020-02-25.
  15. Web site: Celestine to launch Turning Around album. Graphic Online. en-gb. 2020-02-25.
  16. Web site: Celestine Donkor - Okronkronhene (Music Download). 2018-10-28. GospelEmpireGh. en-GB. 2020-02-25.
  17. Web site: New video: Celestine Donkor out with 'Agbebolo' (Bread of Life). www.myjoyonline.com. 2020-02-25.
  18. Web site: Kotey . Nii . 27 March 2022 . 3Music News: 3Music Awards '22: Here are all the winners . 27 March 2022 . 3Music TV .
  19. Web site: Hansen . Gabriel Myers . 14 February 2022 . 3Music Awards 2022: All the nominees . 26 March 2022 . Music In Africa .
  20. Web site: Dadzie . Kwame . 4 April 2021 . FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations . 6 April 2021 . CitiNewsroom .
  21. Web site: 2020-08-30. Full list: 21st Vodafone Ghana Music Awards winners. 2020-09-06. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
  22. Web site: Full list of winners at 3Music Awards '20. 2020-09-06. Graphic Showbiz Online. en-gb.
  23. Web site: Celestine Donkor wins Gospel Artist of the Year at NGMA 2019 . 2022-04-12 . BusinessGhana.
  24. Web site: 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards: Full list of nominees. Acquah. Edward. 2018-03-04. Kasapa102.5FM. en-US. 2020-02-25. 2020-02-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20200225131323/https://kasapafmonline.com/2018/03/2018-vodafone-ghana-music-awards-full-list-nominees/. dead.
  25. Web site: A Christian Community Music Awards 2013 has been launched at a ceremony in Accra by CCML. Ghana. News. en-US. 2020-02-25.
  26. Web site: Christian Community Music Awards Honour Cwesi Oteng, Sonnie Badu, Others. Online. Peace FM. www.peacefmonline.com. 2020-02-25.
  27. Web site: Myjoyonline One-on-One with Celestine Donkor. Modern Ghana. en. 2020-02-25.

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