Donna Adja
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Birth name | Donna Oghenenyerovwo Adja |
Also known as | Donna Diva |
Born | Eku, Delta, Nigeria |
Origin | Delta State |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2011 - present |
Labels | Daz Entertainment |
Formerly of | Sheraton Lagos Hotel Live band |
Donna Oghenenyerovwo Adja (also known as Donna Diva), is a Nigerian performer and actress.[1] She is Nigeria's first female record producer and a philanthropist.[2]
Background and education
Adja is from
Career
She started singing at the age of fifteen; in her local church choir. She went on to become the lead singer of the in-house band of the Sheraton Lagos Hotel. She quit the role in 2011 to begin a solo career as a recording artiste.[2]
In 2012, she released her debut single titled Shut Up. The video was shot by
She was featured by The Sun as one of the 100 Most Influential African Women in the Music Industry.
She had a brief stint in Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, but left due to politicking and sexual harassment.[13]
Discography
- Shut Up (2012)
- Gaga (2013)[14]
- Breathe (2022)[11]
- Super Love (2014)[15]
- My Oga (2014)[15]
- Wakanda Forever
- Oghene Do
- Hello
- I Like Your Body
- Ganja (2022)
Personal life
She got an Audi A6 as a birthday gift from her fans in 2013.[16]
References
- ^ "A Diva In The Making". P.M. News. 10 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Unveiling Donna Diva, Naija's First Female Producer". Vanguard (Nigeria). 10 May 2013.
- ^ Komolafe, Toyin (26 June 2015). "My inspiration Comes From Experience — Donna Diva". Hallmark News.
- ^ Boye, Don (10 March 2016). "Have You Seen The Nigerian 'Avatar'? Watch Donna Diva Feat. Gold Cruz – Gaga". TooXclusive. Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- Bella Naija.
- ^ "I Splashed N5m On 'Gaga' Video —Donna Diva". P.M. News. 21 June 2013.
- ^ Kehinde, Ajose (3 May 2014). "Why I directed My Music Video —Donna Diva". Vanguard (Nigeria).
- Bella Naija.
- ^ "Donna Adja Releases New Single, Ganja". This Day. 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Donna Adja". IMDb.
- ^ a b "[Video] Donna Adja – Releases "Breathe" In Memory Of George Floyd". Ghana Matters. 15 July 2020.
- ^ Ihekire, Chinonso (13 August 2022). "Donna Adja Serves Ganja". The Guardian (Nigeria).
- ^ "Sexual Harassment Chased Me From Nollywood". P.M. News. 4 June 2013.
- ^ TX, Tyler (17 October 2012). "Donna Diva – Gaga Ft. Gold". TooXclusive.
- ^ a b Bami, Stiph (17 April 2014). "Donna Diva – Super Love + My Oga [AuDio + ViDeo]". Naija Vibes.
- ^ Thabit, Khadijah (8 August 2013). "Female Singer Donna Diva Gets 2013 Audi A6 As Birthday Gift". Legit.ng.
External links
- Donna Adja at IMDb