Jayana
{{short description|Ghanaian gospel singer}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| genre = Gospel
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| name = Jayana
| birth_name = Jemima Annor-Yeboah
| occupation = Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur
| years_active = 2006–present
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JEMIMA ANNOR YEBOAH , better known by the stage name Jayana, is a Ghanaian contemporary gospel singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-21|title=Who is Jemima Annor-Yeboah [Jayana]|url=https://newsghana.com.gh/who-is-jemima-annor-yeboah-jayana/|access-date=2020-11-07|website=News Ghana|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Wemakor|first=Senanu Damilola|date=2020-03-30|title=Breaking barriers with worship: The music and life of gospel artiste Jayana|url=https://starrfm.com.gh/2020/03/breaking-barriers-with-worship-the-music-and-life-of-gospel-artiste-jayana/|access-date=2020-11-07|website=Starr Fm|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Duah|first=Kofi|date=1 August 2019|title=No need to be spiritual to do Gospel — Jayana|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/showbiz/news/no-need-to-be-spiritual-to-do-gospel-jayana.html|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-16|website=Graphic Showbiz Online|language=en-gb}} She was adjudged the female vocalist of the year in 2020 at the Ghana Urban Gospel Music Awards.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-28|title=Jayana wins 'female vocalist of the year' at GUGMA Awards 2020|url=https://angelonline.com.gh/2020/07/28/jayana-wins-female-vocalist-of-the-year-at-gugma-awards-2020/|access-date=2021-01-16|website=Angel Online|language=en-US}}
Early life
Born Jemima Annor-Yeboah, Jayana was born into a family of singers. She is the second daughter of the Late Bishop Dr Augustine Annor-Yeboah,{{Cite web|title=Former Ag. CAC Chairman Apostle Annor Yeboah has died - MyJoyOnline.com|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/former-ag-cac-chairman-apostle-annor-yeboah-has-died/|access-date=2021-01-16|website=www.myjoyonline.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Adjorlolo|first=Ruth Abla|title=Apostle Annor Yeboah is dead|url=https://gbcghana.com/1.1768018|access-date=2021-01-16|website=www.gbcghana.com|language=en}} founder of Christian Praise International Centre (CPIC) and a former Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC).{{Cite web|last=Acquah|first=Edward|date=16 November 2020|title=My late dad didn't know I was participating in Stars of the Future season 1|url=https://kasapafmonline.com/2020/11/my-late-dad-didn't-know-i-was-participating-in-stars-of-the-future-season-1-jayana/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=16 January 2021|website=Kasapa fm Online}} She has four sisters, Mavis, Deborah, Karen and Julie. During Jayana's formative years as a child of a Reverend minister, she spent a part of her time listening and learning contemporary gospel, and praise and worship.
Music career
Jayana participated in the maiden edition of Ghanaian popular music talent show, Charterhouse's Stars of The Future television show, competing with the likes of Efya, Irene Logan, Ramzy Prince and others and was among the finalist of the first season of stars of the future.{{Cite web|last=ProfileAbility|date=2020-11-05|title=ProfileAbility – Jayana|url=https://profileability.com/jayana/|access-date=2020-11-07|website=ProfileAbility|language=en-GB}}
She has performed on major platforms, In 2007 she performed at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards industrial awards night and has since been seen collaborating and performing on the same stage with numerous Ghanaian musicians including, Joyce Blessing, Grace Ashy, Selina Boateng, Shatta Wale, Kuami Eugene, KiDi,{{Cite web|title=Video: Joyce Blessing and Jayana Kill Performance at 2019 Foklex Media Awards|url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/57939/video-joyce-blessing-and-jayana-kill-performance.html|access-date=2020-11-07|website=Modern Ghana|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=[Watch] Joyce Blessing, Jayana Thrill Fans At Shatta Wale's Reign Concert|url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/60897/watch-joyce-blessing-jayana-thrill-fans-at-shat.html|access-date=2020-11-07|website=Modern Ghana|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Selina Boateng, Jayana, Others for 10th RTP Awards Nov. 7|url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/65021/kuami-eugene-kidi-selina-boateng-jayana-others.html|access-date=2020-11-07|website=Modern Ghana|language=en}}
In 2019 she released a single titled Victory featuring Joyce Blessing.{{Cite web|date=2019-04-12|title=Joyce Blessing dedicates Jayana's Victory song to NAM1|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Joyce-Blessing-dedicates-Jayana-s-Victory-song-to-NAM1-737697|access-date=2020-11-07|website=ghanaweb.com|language=en}}
In 2020 during the COVID-19 lock down period in Ghana, she released 'I Believe' as a motivational single to Ghanaians.{{Cite web|last=Acquah|first=Edward|date=27 May 2020|title=WATCH: Jayana – I Believe|url=https://kasapafmonline.com/2020/05/watch-jayana-i-believe/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=16 January 2021|website=}} She also released her current song titled 'Who You Are'{{Cite web|last=Ghansah|first=Emmanuel|date=22 July 2020|title=Jayana reverences God in 'Who You Are'|url=https://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/2020/07/22/jayana-reverences-god-in-new-single-who-you-are/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=16 January 2021|website=Ghanamusic}}{{Cite web|last=GhanaMusic|date=3 August 2020|title=Video: Who You Are by Jayana|url=https://www.ghanamusic.com/video/music-videos/2020/08/03/video-who-you-are-by-jayana/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=16 January 2021|website=Ghanamusic}}
Discography
Singles
- Victory{{Cite web|date=2019-05-28|title=Jayana unveils stunning photos ahead of 'Victory' video release|url=https://ghanaweekend.com/2019/05/28/jayana-unveils-stunning-photos-ahead-of-victory-video-release/|access-date=2020-11-07|website=Ghana Weekend|language=en-US}}
- Who You Are{{Cite web|date=2020-07-22|title=Jayana reverences God in 'Who You Are' {{!}} Ghana Music {{!}} Top Stories|url=https://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/2020/07/22/jayana-reverences-god-in-new-single-who-you-are/|access-date=2020-11-07|website=Ghana Music|language=en-GB}}
- I Believe
- Awurade [God] {{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/2021/02/06/awurade-jayana-serves-maiden-single-for-2021/|title = Awurade! Jayana serves maiden single for 2021|date = 6 February 2021}}
- Gye W'ayeyi featuring Aduhemaa {{Cite web|url=https://museafrica.com/2022/05/09/he-reigns-gospel-musician-jayana-preaches-hope-in-new-single/|title = Single: He Reigns|date = 18 June 2021}}
- He Reigns {{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanamusic.com/audio/out-now/2021/06/18/single-gye-wayeyi-by-jayana-feat-aduhemaa/|title = Single: Gye W'Ayeyi by Jayana feat. Aduhemaa|date = 18 June 2021}}
Awards and nomination
- Jayana wins Female Vocalist of the Year at Ghana National Gospel Music Awards {{Cite web|url = https://apprisemusic.com/world/jayana-wins-female-vocalist-of-the-year-at-ghana-national-gospel-music-awards/|title = Jayana wins Female Vocalist of the Year at Ghana National Gospel Music Awards|date = 2 September 2021|access-date = 13 October 2021|archive-date = 27 October 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211027054634/https://apprisemusic.com/world/jayana-wins-female-vocalist-of-the-year-at-ghana-national-gospel-music-awards/|url-status = dead}}
- Jayana signs ambassadorial deal with Amanex Company Ltd{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/2021/10/11/jayana-clocks-brand-ambassadorial-deal-with-amanex-company-ltd/|title = Jayana clocks brand ambassadorial deal with Amanex Company Ltd|date = 11 October 2021}}
- Jayana is brand ambassador for Ageless Day Spa{{cite web |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/entertainment/showbiz-news/jayana-is-brand-ambassador-for-ageless-day-spa.html |title=Jayana is brand ambassador for Ageless Day Spa |website=graphic.com.gh |date=14 January 2023}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGcdt0UPcXO3O8LU9etJacw JAYANA MUSIC]
- [https://newsghana.com.gh/who-is-jemima-annor-yeboah-jayana/ Who is Jemima Annor Yeboah (Jayana)]
Category:21st-century Ghanaian singers
Category:Ghanaian women singers