Ghanaian songstress Sista Afia is receiving praise for her contribution to the country’s music industry, despite her own concerns that her impact has not been fully acknowledged.
Arts and culture journalist Kwame Dadzie, in a Facebook post, described the singer as a “star” who has achieved remarkable success over the past decade and deserves to celebrate her accomplishments.
Sista Afia, who entered the male-dominated music scene in 2015 with her debut single Kro Kro No featuring Bisa K’dei, rose to prominence after her collaboration with Shatta Wale on Jeje. Since then, she has built a strong catalogue, collaborating with some of Ghana and Nigeria’s biggest acts, all without the backing of a major investor.
Speaking recently on The Delay Show, the singer opened up about the challenges of sustaining relevance in what she called a competitive and “slippery” industry. Dadzie, however, stressed that success in music is not only about superstardom but also about building a sustainable career — something Sista Afia has already achieved.
“She may not have gotten to the level she wants to be yet, but she is THERE! Afia is very talented. She sings so well,” he wrote, adding that she has earned admiration from fans and peers alike.
He encouraged the singer to embrace her progress, noting that globally only a fraction of musicians achieve global fame, but many, like Sista Afia, carve out respectable careers that stand the test of time.
“She has the potential to soar even higher. In the meantime, she should revel in the smaller gains… Sista Afia is already a star,” he concluded.