Celestine Donkor

Celestine Donkor
Born
Celestine Akakpo
GenresGospel
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
Years active2007–present
Spouse
Kofi Donkor

Celestine Donkor is a Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter.[1][2] In March 2021, she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women's Brunch.[3] She won the Gospel song of the year at the Ghana Music Awards 2021 with her hit single Agbebolo.[4] [5] She founded the Celestial Praise, an annual Gospel music concert.[6] She has featured and collaborated with international artistes like Kenyan gospel artiste Evelyn Wanjiru, Zimbabwean gospel musician Tembalami, Ghanaian artistes Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, Obaapa Christy, Akwaboah, Efya, and many more.[7] [8][9]

Early life and education

Donkor was born to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Akakpo, both from the Volta region of Ghana.[10][11] She started her primary school education at St Augustine Preparatory school in Abeka Lapaz and continued to Nsaaniya Secondary Business School at Kasoa where she had her secondary school education. She proceeded to the University of Ghana, Legon where she obtained her BA (Hons) Sociology and Information studies.[12]

Music career

At the age of sixteen, while still in secondary school, Celestine met music producer and sound engineer Fred Kyei Mensah, popularly known as Fredyma, who introduced her to the Ghanaian music industry as a backing vocalist. Her collaboration with Fredyma marked the beginning of her professional music career. She subsequently served as a backing vocalist for several prominent Ghanaian contemporary gospel musicians.[13][14]

In 2016, she founded Celestial Praiz, an annual gospel music event. Since its inception, the event has featured gospel artists and ministers from across Africa, including Minister GUC, Zaza Mokhethi, Evelyn Wanjiru, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Joe Mettle, Ceccy Twum, Piesie Esther, Uncle Ato among others.[15]

She has many hit songs,[16] including "Turning around", "Bigger", "Okronkronhene", "Manim Nguase", "Boobobo". Her latest Album Agbebolo earned her the Artiste of the year at the National Gospel Music Awards.[17][18]

Personal life

Donkor is married, and has three daughters.[19]

Discography

Albums

  • Gye Wadea (2007)
  • Restoration (2010)[20]
  • Righteousness (2015)
  • Turning Around (2015)[21]
  • Okronkronhene (2018)[22]
  • Bread of life (2019)[23]

Awards and nominations

Year Event Award Nominated work Result Ref
2022 3Music Awards Gospel Act Of The Year Herself Won [24]
Artiste Of The Year Herself Nominated [25]
Gospel Song of the Year Only You Nominated
Woman of the Year Herself Nominated
2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Best Gospel Artiste Of The Year Herself Nominated [26]
International Collaboration Of The Year Favor everywhere ft Blessing Wanjiru Nominated
Best Gospel Song Of The Year Favor everywhere ft Blessing Wanjiru Nominated
2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Gospel Song Of The Year Agbebolo (Bread of Life) ft Nhyiraba Gideon Won [27]
Female Vocalist of the Year Herself Won
3Music Awards Gospel Song Of The Year Agbebolo (Bread of Life) ft Nhyiraba Gideon Won [28]
2019 National Gospel Music Awards Artiste of the Year Herself Won [29]
Album Of The Year Agbebolo Won
Collaboration Of The Year Agbebolo (Bread of Life) ft Nhyiraba Gideon Won
2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Gospel Artiste Of The Year Herself Nominated [30]
2014 Christian Community Music Awards Best Traditional Song Herself Won [31]
2012 Best Traditional Song Herself Won [32]
2009 MTN Music Video Awards Best Gospel Video Supernatural Won [33]

References

  1. ↑ "Celestine Donkor". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  2. ↑ "GNGMA 19: Celestine Donkor crowned Artist of The Year". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  3. ↑ "Amaarae, Cina Soul, Gyakie, Adina, Theresa Ayoade, others named in 3Music Awards' Top 30 Women in Music list - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  4. ↑ "VGMA21: Full list of winners". Graphic Online. 2020-08-30. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  5. ↑ "Celestine Donkor goes international with songs in Ewe language [Video]". 2020-05-31. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  6. ↑ "3Music Awards organisers name Top 30 Women in Music". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  7. ↑ "Favor Everywhere by Celestine Donkor ft Evelyn Wanjiru". GhanaWeb. 2020-11-16. Archived from the original on 2025-01-03. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  8. ↑ "I don't compete with artistes I feature – Celestine Donkor". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  9. ↑ "Celestine Donkor to release 'Thank You' song featuring Efya, Akwaboah, others". 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  10. ↑ "Gospel musician says her mum tried to abort her". Entertainment. 2016-06-22. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  11. ↑ "Who is Celestine?". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  12. ↑ Hypers, Gospel. "Gospel Artist Profile & Biography – Celestine Donkor | Gospel Hypers". Africa's No1 Gospel Music Marketing Agency and Entertainment Blog • Gospel Hypers. Archived from the original on 2020-02-25. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  13. ↑ "Who is Celestine?". GhanaWeb. 2008-08-05. Archived from the original on 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  14. ↑ "Celestine Donkor - Music In Africa". Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  15. ↑ Times, Ghanaian (2019-09-14). "Expect breakthrough at Celestial Praiz- Celestine Donkor". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  16. ↑ Shem, Shemcy (2018-08-17). "Top trending Celestine Donkor songs". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  17. ↑ "Celestine Donkor wins Gospel Artist of the Year at NGMA 2019". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  18. ↑ "Celestine Donkor crowned the overall gospel artist of the year at NGMA19 (Full List)". WorshippersGh. 2020-02-19. Archived from the original on February 25, 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  19. ↑ "Celestine Donkor and her husband renew their wedding vows at Celestial Praiz 2017". www.ghanaweb.com. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  20. ↑ "Celestine Donkor brings Restoration to the world - Ghanamma.com". Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  21. ↑ "Celestine to launch Turning Around album". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  22. ↑ "Celestine Donkor - Okronkronhene (Music Download)". GospelEmpireGh. 2018-10-28. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  23. ↑ "New video: Celestine Donkor out with 'Agbebolo' (Bread of Life)". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  24. ↑ Kotey, Nii (27 March 2022). "3Music News: 3Music Awards '22: Here are all the winners". 3Music TV. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  25. ↑ Hansen, Gabriel Myers (14 February 2022). "3Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  26. ↑ Dadzie, Kwame (4 April 2021). "FULL LIST: Vodafone Ghana Music Awards releases 2021 nominations". CitiNewsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  27. ↑ "Full list: 21st Vodafone Ghana Music Awards winners". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-08-30. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
  28. ↑ "Full list of winners at 3Music Awards '20". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
  29. ↑ "Celestine Donkor wins Gospel Artist of the Year at NGMA 2019". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  30. ↑ Acquah, Edward (2018-03-04). "2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards: Full list of nominees". Kasapa102.5FM. Archived from the original on 2020-02-25. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  31. ↑ "A Christian Community Music Awards 2013 has been launched at a ceremony in Accra by CCML". News Ghana. 2013-03-27. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  32. ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Christian Community Music Awards Honour Cwesi Oteng, Sonnie Badu, Others". www.peacefmonline.com. Archived from the original on 2020-02-25. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  33. ↑ "Myjoyonline One-on-One with Celestine Donkor". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
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