Piesie Esther
Ghanaian gospel singer and songwriter (born 1981)
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Esther Owusu, popularly known as Piesie Esther, is a Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, and musician.[1]
June 3, 1981
- Singer
- Songwriter
- Musician
Piesie Esther | |
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| Born | Esther Owusu June 3, 1981 Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana |
| Origin | Nsuta-Atonsu, Ashanti Region, Ghana |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Label | Independent |
Spouse | Enock Asiedu |
| Website | < www |
Early life and background
Esther Owusu was born on 3 June 1981 in Tamale, Northern Region of Ghana, to parents Grace Adu and Ransford Owusu.[2] Although born in the north, she hails from Nsuta-Atonsu in the Ashanti Region and spent much of her youth there, completing her junior high education at Atonsu S.D.A JHS.[2]
In her early years she took part in church singing and , at around age 16, moved to Kumasi where she worked and continued her singing ministry.[3]
Career
Piesie Esther released her debut album "Apae Ama Me" in 2002.[2] She followed this with "Me Nte Ase" in 2008, which earned nominations at Ghana's national music awards the following year.[2] Her third album, "Ziba Beko", appeared in 2011, and she released "Agye Won Nsem" in 2016.[2] In 2017 she released a worship-album titled "Osoreɛ Mu Tumi". Among her notable singles is "Wayɛ Me Yie", which achieved significant airplay in Ghana.[4]
Awards and recognition
Personal life
Piesie Esther is married to Enock Asiedu, who has served as her manager, and together they have four children.[2]
Discography
Selected
- Apae Ama Me (2002)
- Me Nte Ase (2008)
- Ziba Beko (2011)
- Agye Won Nsem (2016)
- Osoreɛ Mu Tumi (2017)
- Wayɛ Me Yie (single song)