From her beautiful, magical, and soulful voice to her electrifying performance, Sista Afia has won the hearts of music lovers across Ghana and around the world. Sista Afia has become a household name thanks to her hit singles such as “Jeje” and “Weather”.
However, behind the fame, glitz, and glamour lies a story of hard work, determination, and deep love of music. In this article, thedistin.com takes a deep dive into the fascinating journey and life of one of the most exciting artists of our time.
Profile Summary
| Stage Name | Sista Afia |
| Real Name | Francisca Gawugah Duncan-Williams |
| Date of Birth | 8th November 1993 |
| Hometown | Swedru |
| Parents | Francis Gawugah and Perpetual Duncan-Williams |
| Marital Status | Not Married |
| Net Worth | $1 – $3 million |
Who Really is Sista Afia and How Did She Become Famous
The gorgeous Sista Afia, whose real name is Francisca Gawugah Duncan-Williams, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and Afro-pop artiste. She began her music career in 2015 after returning from the UK.
Sista Afia was groomed by Ghanaian artiste Bisa Kdei and she collaborated with him to release her first-ever single as a musician titled “Kro Kro No”.
Sista Afia captured the hearts of Ghanaians after her hit single “Jeje” in 2016 which featured Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale.
Ever since breaking into the limelight, Sista Afia has been nominated for many major awards schemes in Ghana and outside Ghana.
In 2019, she won the best female artiste at the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA.
How old is Sista Afia
Sista Afia was born on 8th November 1993 in Santasi, Fankyerenba, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Her formative years were in Kumasi and Accra.
Sista Afia is a pure Fante girl who hails from Swedru in the Central Region of Ghana. Her birthday, the singer is currently 29 years old.
Who are her parents and siblings?
Sista Afia’s father is called Mr. Francis Gawugah and her mother’s name is Perpetual Duncan-Williams. She is the niece of a popular Ghanaian man of God, Bishop Nicholas Duncan Williams. Being a relative to a prominent pastor comes with so many societal expectations.
However, Sista Afia has indicated that her relationship with her uncle has nothing to do with her music life. She added that she has a different purpose in life from that of her uncle.
From videos shared by the singer on social media, Sista Afia adores her mum so much. The singer with her mother “wowed” fans with her performance at Ghana Music Awards USA.
Which school did Sista Afia attend?
Sista Afia is a classic example of beauty with brains. She began her education in Ghana attending Reverend John Teye Institute, Afia Kobi Ampem Girls and Angel Education Centre.
Sista Afia later traveled to the United Kingdom to further her studies specializing in Nursing. She is a nurse by profession; however, she felt her calling was not in the field of nursing. She turned to her passion which is music and today we can attest to how exceptional she is doing.
Is Sista Afia dating or married?
There are certain rumors about how male celebrities and female celebrities get into intimate relationships which do not really end well despite the belief by many that it is the best.
Well, Sista Afia in an interview said that although some of her female celebrities may be dating male celebrities in the industry, she is not interested in dating any male celebrities. According to her, it is a big “NO” when it comes to dating her male colleagues.
The Ghanaian singer in an interview with Zionfelix also described her ex-boyfriend as a “Foolish Man”.
From this information available, it is difficult to tell whether Sista Afia is dating. But we can say that she is not married at the moment.
How many songs and albums does Sista Afia have to her name?
Ever since Sista Afia came into the music scene has released countless songs. In 2015, Sista Afia did her first single with Bisa Kdei (A Ghanaian artiste who groomed her) titled “Kro Kro No”.
In 2016, Sista Afia went on to release 4 singles which are;
- Jeje
- Are You Ready
- Yiwani
- Kofi
Here are some well-known songs Sista Afia has released;
- Bokoorr (ft. Medikal)
- Pass U
- Obi Boy
- Slay Queen
- Conner Conner (ft. Kelvyn Boy)
- Weather (ft. Medikal and Quamina MP)
- Paper (ft. Victor AD)
- Asouden (ft. Kuami Eugene
In 2021, Sista Afia released her first album titled “Queen Solomon”. At the moment, she has only one album.
Does Sista Afia have any children?
The Ghanaian singer is not yet a mother. Per checks from her social media platforms, she has not shared anything about her having a baby. However, we believe Sista Afia would have the taste and experience of motherhood.
What is Sista Afia Net Worth?
The Ghanaian singer has an estimated net worth between $1 to $3 million. She mainly earns her income from music. She also makes money from ambassadorial and corporate deals.