Angel Maxine
Angel Maxine. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maxwell Okyere Opoku. |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Education | University of Ghana |
| Alma mater | Ghana Senior High School |
| Known for | Musician, chef, activist |
| Movement | Activist for LGBT rights. |
Angel Maxine (born Maxwell Okyere Opoku) is a Ghanaian musician and chef.[1][2] Angel is known as the first open Ghanaian transgender musician.[3]
Early life and education
Angel noticed how different she was at the age of 12. She attended the Ghana Secondary School in Koforidua for her senior high school education and later the University of Ghana for a food safety and nutrition degree. She later attended the Regional Maritime University for a training to be a chef on a ship.[4] Angel grew up in the coastal city of Tema, as the son of a reverend and a prophetess. Her upbringing was both religious and musical, and she began singing at a young age.[5]
Music career
Angel started her music career in 2020 with her first single titled Sweetness (D3d33d3). She later went on to release Wo Fie which featured Wanlov the Kubolor and Sister Derby and then Kill The Bill in 2021. Her song Kill The Bill is a campaign song against the new Ghanaian anti-LGBT bill.[6][7]
Activism
Angel Maxine is an open advocate for LGBT+ rights in Ghana and has been vocal about her rejection of the newly introduced Ghanaian anti-LGBT bill which is before the Parliament of Ghana as of July 2022.[8][9][10]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sweetness (D3d33d3)[11] | Angel Maxine |
| 2021 | Wo Fie | Angel Maxine Wanlov the Kubolor and Sister Derby |
| 2021 | Kill The Bill[12] | Angel Maxine |
References
- ^ Crabbe, Nathaniel (2022-07-01). "I was effeminate from birth - 1st GH openly trans singer embraces her uniqueness". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ Somuah-Annan, Grace (2022-07-04). "We exist, and it's Ghana we'll stay – Angel Maxine, Ghana's openly transgender musician, declares". 3NEWS.com. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ moshood (2021-10-28). "Becoming Angel Maxine, Ghana's first openly transgender musician". African Arguments. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ admin (2020-02-08). "Angel Maxine, Ghana's first transgender musician". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ moshood (2021-10-28). "Becoming Angel Maxine, Ghana's first openly transgender musician". African Arguments. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ "'Trans people exist and we are in Ghana'". BBC News. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ culturedesk; Dubaich, Renee (2022-02-14). "Ghanaian musician Angel Maxine discusses musical activism, LGBTQ+ advocacy". The Pitt News. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ Roberto, Muyela (2022-07-02). "First LGBTQ Ghanaian musician mad over proposed anti-gay bill". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ "Ghana's first openly trans musician fights homophobia with song". GAY TIMES. 2021-08-02. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
- ^ "Ghana's First Openly Trans Musician Fights Homophobia with Song". Global Citizen. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
- ^ Music, Ghana (2020-05-20). "Single: Sweetness (D3d33d3) by Angel Maxine". Ghana Music. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ "Kill the Bill feat. Wanlov the Kubolor & Sister Deborah, by Angel Maxine". Angel Maxine. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
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