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{{Short description|Ghanaian singer}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Yaa Yaa
| name = Yaa Yaa
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| caption = Yaa Yaa Performing at UMOJA<ref>{{cite web|url=https://enewsgh.com/2017/03/13/photos-yaa-yaa-treats-patrons-awesome-performance-umoja-africa/|title=Photos: Yaa Yaa treats patrons to an awesome performance at Umoja Africa – Proudly Ghanaian! – EnewsGH|website=enewsgh.com}}</ref>
| caption = Yaa Yaa Performing at UMOJA<ref>{{cite web|url=https://enewsgh.com/2017/03/13/photos-yaa-yaa-treats-patrons-awesome-performance-umoja-africa/|title=Photos: Yaa Yaa treats patrons to an awesome performance at Umoja Africa – Proudly Ghanaian! – EnewsGH|website=enewsgh.com}}</ref>
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Bertha Bridget Kankam
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| alias = Bertha<!-- This was her stage name prior to starting a solo career -->

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|01|25}}
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| birth_place = [[Kumasi]], Ghana
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*[[Okyeame Kwame]]
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'''Yaa Yaa''' (born January 25, 1990) is a [[Ghanaian]] singer-songwriter, recording artist and actress. Prior to her current stage name, she performed under her first name, Bertha.<ref>[http://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/I-m-a-proud-virgin-Ghanaian-musician-396618] {{dead link|date=April 2017}}</ref>
'''Bertha Bridget Kankam''' (born January 25, 1990), better known by her stage name '''Yaa Yaa,''' is a [[Ghanaian]] singer-songwriter and recording artist.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-22|title=Yaa Yaa responds to Nana Ama Mcbrown's advice to show a bit of skin in her videos|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/yaa-yaa-responds-to-nana-ama-mcbrowns-advice-to-show-a-bit-of-skin-in-her-videos/|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana|language=en-US}}</ref> Prior to her current stage name, she performed under her first name, Bertha.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/I-m-a-proud-virgin-Ghanaian-musician-396618 |title=I'm a proud virgin - Ghanaian musician &#124; Entertainment 2015-11-26 |website=mobile.ghanaweb.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724093231/https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/I-m-a-proud-virgin-Ghanaian-musician-396618 |archive-date=24 July 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==Musical career==
==Musical career==
Yaa Yaa started her career as Bertha, auditioning for ‘Stars of the Future’ in 2009 with Whitney Houston's song, ‘Greatest Love of All’. She and her brother, Kankam, after they both auditioned in Kumasi, Ghana,made it to the semi-finals. Yaa Yaa was picked as one of the final 12, but unfortunately her brother was unable to contest further in the competition. She went on to win the competition.<ref>http://entertainment.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201010/53599.php</ref>
Yaa Yaa started her career as Bertha, auditioning for ‘Stars of the Future’ in 2009 with Whitney Houston's song, ‘Greatest Love of All’. She and her brother, Kankam, after they both auditioned in Kumasi, Ghana, made it to the semi-finals. Yaa Yaa was picked as one of the final 12, but unfortunately her brother was unable to contest further in the competition. She went on to win the competition.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://entertainment.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201010/53599.php |title=Stars of the Future auditions begin &#124; Entertainment News |access-date=April 12, 2017 |archive-date=April 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170413071111/http://entertainment.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201010/53599.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> Yaa Yaa considers the win the starting point of her career. One of her prizes of winning ‘Stars of the Future’ was the privilege of being an MTN Ambassador for one year. Her tenure with them was successful and MTN continued to renew her contract consecutively for the next two years following her win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/talenthunts/200908/25387.php|title=Bertha Wins Stars of the Future Season 4|first=Peace FM|last=Online|website=m.peacefmonline.com}}</ref> As organizers of the reality television show, Charter House managed Yaa Yaa for two years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=189137|title=Bertha To Prove Herself @ Night of 1010 Laughs & Music|website=mobile.ghanaweb.com|date=November 30, 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2011/05/17/efya-bertha-d-cryme-zigi-performs-at-stars-of-the-future-finale/|title=Efya, Bertha, D Cryme, Zigi Performs at Stars of the Future Finale |date=May 17, 2011}}</ref>
Yaa Yaa considers the win the starting point of her career. One of her prizes of winning ‘Stars of the Future’ was the privilege of being an MTN Ambassador for one year. Her tenure with them was successful and MTN continued to renew her contract consecutively for the next two years following her win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/talenthunts/200908/25387.php|title=Bertha Wins Stars of the Future Season 4|first=Peace FM|last=Online|website=m.peacefmonline.com}}</ref> As organizers of the reality television show, Charter House managed Yaa Yaa for two years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=189137|title=Bertha To Prove Herself @ Night of 1010 Laughs & Music|website=mobile.ghanaweb.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2011/05/17/efya-bertha-d-cryme-zigi-performs-at-stars-of-the-future-finale/|title=Efya, Bertha, D Cryme, Zigi Performs at Stars of the Future Finale |date=May 17, 2011}}</ref>


Her first two singles were; ‘Am I' featuring Sarkodie,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://favouritehitz.com/podcast/bertha-ft-sarkodie-am-i-mp3-ghana/ |title=Bertha ft Sarkodie – Am i.mp3 {Ghana} – Everything Music! |website=Favouritehitz.com |date=March 28, 2015 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref> then ‘Incredible’ written by Chase.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanacinema.com/mobile/watch.php?vid=4d020db5f |title=Bertha – - Incredible |website=Ghanacinema.com |date=May 27, 2012 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref> She then followed with a feature on a song by Okyeame Kwame "Faithful" which shot her to fame. Afterwards, she remained an independent artist until starting her own label, Pyramid Entertainment, which she currently runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/label/Pyramid%20Entertainment/a/Pyramid%20Entertainment |title=Pyramid Entertainment Records |website=Cduniverse.com |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref> Her other songs are "Kae",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanandwom.net/yaa-yaa-bertha-kae/ |title=Yaa Yaa (Bertha) – Kae |website=GhanaNdwom.com |date=May 21, 2014 |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref> "Dumb Drum"<ref>{{cite web|author=Francis ''Banks'' Amissah |url=http://www.talkmediaghana.com/premiere-yaa-yaa-dumb-drum/ |title=Premiere: Yaa Yaa – Dumb Drum |website=TalkMediaGhana.com |accessdate=11 April 2017}}</ref> and "Koryor".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.beatznation.com/audio/yaa-yaa-koryor/# |title=Archived copy |access-date=11 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170412063749/https://www.beatznation.com/audio/yaa-yaa-koryor/# |archive-date=2017-04-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Her first two singles were; ‘Am I' featuring Sarkodie,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://favouritehitz.com/podcast/bertha-ft-sarkodie-am-i-mp3-ghana/ |title=Bertha ft Sarkodie – Am i.mp3 {Ghana} – Everything Music! |website=Favouritehitz.com |date=March 28, 2015 |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref> then ‘Incredible’ written by Chase.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanacinema.com/mobile/watch.php?vid=4d020db5f |title=Bertha – - Incredible |website=Ghanacinema.com |date=May 27, 2012 |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref> She then followed with a feature on a song by Okyeame Kwame "Faithful" which shot her to fame. Afterwards, she remained an independent artist until starting her own label, Pyramid Entertainment, which she currently runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/label/Pyramid%20Entertainment/a/Pyramid%20Entertainment |title=Pyramid Entertainment Records |website=Cduniverse.com |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref> Her other songs are "Kae",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghanandwom.net/yaa-yaa-bertha-kae/ |title=Yaa Yaa (Bertha) – Kae |website=GhanaNdwom.com |date=May 21, 2014 |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref> "Dumb Drum"<ref>{{cite web|author=Francis ''Banks'' Amissah |url=http://www.talkmediaghana.com/premiere-yaa-yaa-dumb-drum/ |title=Premiere: Yaa Yaa – Dumb Drum |website=TalkMediaGhana.com |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref> and "Koryor".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.beatznation.com/audio/yaa-yaa-koryor/ |title=AUDIO: Yaa Yaa - Koryor &#124; www.beatznation.com &#124; |access-date=11 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170412063749/https://www.beatznation.com/audio/yaa-yaa-koryor/ |archive-date=2017-04-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Her debut album <nowiki>''AGOO''</nowiki> was launched at a private event in Accra in February 2020.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|title=Yaa Yaa launches debut album; Agoo {{!}} Ghana Music {{!}} News Flash|date=2020-02-18|url=https://www.ghanamusic.com/news/news-flash/2020/02/18/yaa-yaa-launches-debut-album-agoo/|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-02-19}}</ref>


==Artistry==
==Artistry==
Yaa Yaa boasts of a diverse vocal range but settles within the genres of Soul, R&B, and Highlife music.
Yaa Yaa boasts of a diverse vocal range but settles within the genres of Soul, R&B, and Highlife music.
She plays the guitar and xylophone.
She plays the guitar and xylophone.
Yaa Yaa's music is written in and sung in both English and Twi. She admits most of her songs are derived from personal experiences.
Yaa Yaa's music is written and sung in both English and Twi. She admits most of her songs are derived from personal experiences.

Her debut album <nowiki>''Agoo''</nowiki> was live studio recorded.<ref name=":0" />


==Influences==
==Influences==
Yaa Yaa's musical inspiration is derived strongly from Western influences.
Yaa Yaa's musical inspiration is derived strongly from Western influences. Her other musical influences are [[Anita Baker]], [[Brandy Norwood|Brandy]], [[Sade (singer)|Sade]], [[Aretha Franklin]], [[Aṣa]] and [[Whitney Houston]]. She seeks artists with similar voice textures to hers and gleans from their experiences to enrich her own.
Her other musical influences are [[Anita Baker]], [[Brandy Norwood|Brandy]], [[Sade (singer)|Sade]], [[Aretha Franklin]], [[Aṣa]] and [[Whitney Houston]]. She seeks artists with similar voice textures to hers and gleans from their experiences to enrich her own.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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|Am I (feat [[Sarkodie (rapper)|Sarkodie]])
|Am I (feat [[Sarkodie (rapper)|Sarkodie]])
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | [[n/a]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | [[n/a]]
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Bertha ft Sarkodie – Am i.mp3 {Ghana} – Everything Music!|url=https://www.favouritehitz.com/podcast/bertha-ft-sarkodie-am-i-mp3-ghana/|website=FavouriteHitz|publisher=Seth Kwame Glover|accessdate=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Bertha ft Sarkodie – Am i.mp3 {Ghana} – Everything Music!|url=https://www.favouritehitz.com/podcast/bertha-ft-sarkodie-am-i-mp3-ghana/|website=FavouriteHitz|publisher=Seth Kwame Glover|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2016
| rowspan="3" | 2016
|Kae
|Kae
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Yaa Yaa (Bertha) – Kae|url=http://www.ghanandwom.net/yaa-yaa-bertha-kae/|website=Ghana Ndwom|publisher=Epic Metrix|accessdate=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Yaa Yaa (Bertha) – Kae|url=http://www.ghanandwom.net/yaa-yaa-bertha-kae/|website=Ghana Ndwom|date=May 21, 2014|publisher=Epic Metrix|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Incredible
|Incredible
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Incredible (2016) – Yaa Yaa|url=https://www.7digital.com/artist/yaa-yaa/release/incredible|website=7Digital|publisher=7digital|accessdate=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Incredible (2016) – Yaa Yaa|url=https://www.7digital.com/artist/yaa-yaa/release/incredible|website=7Digital|publisher=7digital|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Koryor
|Koryor
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Yaa Yaa – Koryor – TalkMediaGhana|url=https://www.talkmediaghana.com/yaa-yaa-koryor/|website=Talk Media Ghana|publisher=TalkMediaGhana|accessdate=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Yaa Yaa – Koryor – TalkMediaGhana|url=https://www.talkmediaghana.com/yaa-yaa-koryor/|website=Talk Media Ghana|publisher=TalkMediaGhana|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2017
| rowspan="2" | 2017
|Dumb Drum
|Dumb Drum
|Yaa Yaa
|Yaa Yaa
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Listen: Songstress Yaa Yaa out with 'Dumb Drum' |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2015/September-16th/listen-songstress-yaa-yaa-out-with-dumb-drum.php|website=MyJoyOnline|publisher=Ernest Dela Aglanu|accessdate=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Listen: Songstress Yaa Yaa out with 'Dumb Drum' |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2015/September-16th/listen-songstress-yaa-yaa-out-with-dumb-drum.php|website=MyJoyOnline|publisher=Ernest Dela Aglanu|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Life (feat FanteFante)
|Life (feat FanteFante)
|[[n/a]]
|[[n/a]]
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Yaa Yaa – Life (feat. FanteFante)|url=https://beatznation.com/audio/yaa-yaa-life/|website=BeatzNation|publisher=BeatzNation|accessdate=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Yaa Yaa – Life (feat. FanteFante)|url=https://beatznation.com/audio/yaa-yaa-life/|website=BeatzNation|publisher=BeatzNation|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
|}
|}


==Awards and Nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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!Year
!Year
!Event
!Event
!Category
!Prize
!Recipient/Nominated Work
!Recipient/Nominated Work
!Result
!Result
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| rowspan="3" | 2016
| rowspan="3" | 2016
| rowspan="3" | Ghana Music Awards
| rowspan="6" | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
|Record of the Year
|Record of the Year
| rowspan="3" | Yaa Yaa – Dumb Drum
| rowspan="3" | Yaa Yaa – Dumb Drum
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
| rowspan="3" |<ref name="myjoyonline1">{{cite web|title=Full list of Nominees for 2016 Ghana Music Awards MyJoyOnline.com|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2016/February-27th/full-list-of-nominees-for-2016-ghana-music-awards.php|website=MyJoyOnline|publisher=MyJoyOnline|accessdate=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
| rowspan="3" |<ref name="myjoyonline1">{{cite web|title=Full list of Nominees for 2016 Ghana Music Awards MyJoyOnline.com|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2016/February-27th/full-list-of-nominees-for-2016-ghana-music-awards.php|website=MyJoyOnline|publisher=MyJoyOnline|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
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|-
|Best Female Vocal Performance
|Best Female Vocal Performance
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|Best Music Video of the Year
|Best Music Video of the Year
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2021
|Record of the Year
| rowspan="3" | Yaa Yaa – Mmusuo
|{{nom}}
|<ref name="myjoyonline2">{{cite web|title=VGMA22: See the list of nominees|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/vgma22-see-the-list-of-nominees/|website=MyJoyOnline|publisher=MyJoyOnline|access-date=April 3, 2021}}</ref>
|-
|Female Vocalist of the Year
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|Music for Good
|{{win}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Editor 1|date=2021-06-25|title=#VGMA22: Yaa Yaa emerges 'Music for Good' winner|url=https://3news.com/vgma22-yaa-yaa-emerges-music-for-good-winner/|access-date=2021-06-30|website=3news|language=en-US}}</ref>
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
*http://www.ghanalive.tv/2015/09/17/songstress-yaa-yaa-out-with-dumb-drum/
*https://www.modernghana.com/music/10206/bertha-gets-her-car.html
*http://music.com.gh/yaa-yaa-talks-about-leila-djansi-inspired-song-koryor/

==External links==
* http://livefmghana.com/2017/03/13/photos-yaa-yaa-treats-patrons-awesome-performance-umoja-africa/
*https://yen.com.gh/29928-singer-yaa-yaa-speaks-breakup-fritz.html


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[[Category:People from Kumasi]]
[[Category:Neo soul singers]]
[[Category:Neo soul singers]]
[[Category:University of Ghana alumni]]
[[Category:University of Ghana alumni]]
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Latest revision as of 09:10, 11 June 2024

Yaa Yaa
Yaa Yaa Performing at UMOJA[1]
Background information
Birth nameBertha Bridget Kankam
Also known asBertha
Born (1990-01-25) January 25, 1990 (age 34)
Kumasi, Ghana
OriginKumasi, Ghana
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • performer
Instruments
  • Vocals.
  • Guitar.
  • Xylophone
Years active2009–present
Labels
  • Pyramid Entertainment
Websiteyaayaaworld.com

Bertha Bridget Kankam (born January 25, 1990), better known by her stage name Yaa Yaa, is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and recording artist.[2] Prior to her current stage name, she performed under her first name, Bertha.[3]

Early life

[edit]

Bertha Bridget Kankam was born in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti region to Ghanaian parents being one of five children. Yaa Yaa lived in Kumasi her entire life until moving to Accra to start her career in the reality television series ‘Stars of the Future’. After successfully completing the ‘Stars of the Future’ series, Yaa Yaa enrolled at University of Ghana, Legon in the School of Performing Arts. She majored in Theatre with a minor in Music.

Musical career

[edit]

Yaa Yaa started her career as Bertha, auditioning for ‘Stars of the Future’ in 2009 with Whitney Houston's song, ‘Greatest Love of All’. She and her brother, Kankam, after they both auditioned in Kumasi, Ghana, made it to the semi-finals. Yaa Yaa was picked as one of the final 12, but unfortunately her brother was unable to contest further in the competition. She went on to win the competition.[4] Yaa Yaa considers the win the starting point of her career. One of her prizes of winning ‘Stars of the Future’ was the privilege of being an MTN Ambassador for one year. Her tenure with them was successful and MTN continued to renew her contract consecutively for the next two years following her win.[5] As organizers of the reality television show, Charter House managed Yaa Yaa for two years.[6][7]

Her first two singles were; ‘Am I' featuring Sarkodie,[8] then ‘Incredible’ written by Chase.[9] She then followed with a feature on a song by Okyeame Kwame "Faithful" which shot her to fame. Afterwards, she remained an independent artist until starting her own label, Pyramid Entertainment, which she currently runs.[10] Her other songs are "Kae",[11] "Dumb Drum"[12] and "Koryor".[13]

Her debut album ''AGOO'' was launched at a private event in Accra in February 2020.[14]

Artistry

[edit]

Yaa Yaa boasts of a diverse vocal range but settles within the genres of Soul, R&B, and Highlife music. She plays the guitar and xylophone. Yaa Yaa's music is written and sung in both English and Twi. She admits most of her songs are derived from personal experiences.

Her debut album ''Agoo'' was live studio recorded.[14]

Influences

[edit]

Yaa Yaa's musical inspiration is derived strongly from Western influences. Her other musical influences are Anita Baker, Brandy, Sade, Aretha Franklin, Aṣa and Whitney Houston. She seeks artists with similar voice textures to hers and gleans from their experiences to enrich her own.

Discography

[edit]
Year Title Production credit Ref
2015 Am I (feat Sarkodie) n/a [15]
2016 Kae [16]
Incredible [17]
Koryor [18]
2017 Dumb Drum Yaa Yaa [19]
Life (feat FanteFante) n/a [20]

Awards and nominations

[edit]
Year Event Category Recipient/Nominated Work Result Ref
2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Record of the Year Yaa Yaa – Dumb Drum Nominated [21]
Best Female Vocal Performance Nominated
Best Music Video of the Year Nominated
2021 Record of the Year Yaa Yaa – Mmusuo Nominated [22]
Female Vocalist of the Year Nominated
Music for Good Won [23]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Photos: Yaa Yaa treats patrons to an awesome performance at Umoja Africa – Proudly Ghanaian! – EnewsGH". enewsgh.com.
  2. ^ "Yaa Yaa responds to Nana Ama Mcbrown's advice to show a bit of skin in her videos". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. March 22, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  3. ^ "I'm a proud virgin - Ghanaian musician | Entertainment 2015-11-26". mobile.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on July 24, 2019. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  4. ^ "Stars of the Future auditions begin | Entertainment News". Archived from the original on April 13, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  5. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Bertha Wins Stars of the Future Season 4". m.peacefmonline.com.
  6. ^ "Bertha To Prove Herself @ Night of 1010 Laughs & Music". mobile.ghanaweb.com. November 30, 2001.
  7. ^ "Efya, Bertha, D Cryme, Zigi Performs at Stars of the Future Finale". May 17, 2011.
  8. ^ "Bertha ft Sarkodie – Am i.mp3 {Ghana} – Everything Music!". Favouritehitz.com. March 28, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  9. ^ "Bertha – - Incredible". Ghanacinema.com. May 27, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
  10. ^ "Pyramid Entertainment Records". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
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