Ceccy Twum
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ceccy Abena Ampratwum |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Ceccy Abena Ampratwum (born 13 November), better known by her stage name Ceccy Twum, is a Ghanaian contemporary gospel singer and songwriter.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Ceccy was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Andoh in Accra, Ghana. Ceccy Twum started her primary school education at the Don Bosco Catholic Primary and Junior high in Winneba and proceeded to Snapps College for her senior high education in Accra.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Ceccy is married to Prophet Alex Twum and they have three children.[4][5] She is a gospel singer and worship leader.
Music career
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Ceccy Twum released her first album Me Gyefo ne Yesu in 2005, which brought her into the limelight. She has collaborated and performed on major platforms with several gospel musicians, including Mercy Chinwo, Joe Mettle, Ohemaa Mercy, MOG Music, Joyce Blessing, Nathaniel Bassey, Sinach, Frank Edwards, Empress Gifty.[6][7][8] Ceccy has many hits songs including Victory, Di Wo Hene, Your Grace, Amen. In 2018 her major hit single Jehovah earned her a nomination at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards as the Gospel song of the year.[9][10] She was also nominated for Artiste Of Excellence West Africa at the African Music And Media Awards.[11]
Ceccy hosts an annual Gospel event titled Gold Worship which gathers believers from all walks of life to worship together.[12]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Event | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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| 2018 | African Gospel And Media Awards | Artiste Of Excellence West Africa | Herself | Nominated | [15][16] |
| 2018 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Gospel Song Of The Year | Herself | Nominated | [17] |
| 2020 | 3Music Awards | Gospel Act Of The Year | Herself | Nominated | [18][19] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ceccy Twum,". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Beautiful Photos Of Ceccy Twum And Her Husband Drop As They Mark 20 Years Wedding Anniversary". GhanaCelebrities. 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Celebrity Profile : Ceccy Twum Lifestyle Archives". HelloGh. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "PHOTOS- Ceccy Twum And Hubby Celebrate 19 Years Of Their Marriage". Peacefmonline - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Keep marital issues private - Ceccy Twum". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Sinach, Ohemaa Mercy, Ceccy Twum, Tagoe Sister & Amy Newman thrill many at Women In Worship 2018". GhanaWeb. 2018-09-21. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Gospel stars lift up worship at MTN Ghana stands in worship". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ Dzokpo, Ike (2019-10-14). "MTN Stands in Worship: Renowned artists to set Ghana ablaze with thrilling performances". News Ghana. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards: Full list of nominees". GhanaWeb. 2018-03-04. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ Adu, Dennis (2018-03-05). "Full List: Nominees for Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) 2018". Adomonline. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Ohemaa Mercy, Ceccy Twum, Joe Mettle, Others Nominated For African Gospel Music & Media Awards 2018". ZionFelix. 2018-04-25. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Ceccy Twum to thrill fans at 'Gold Worship' concert". GhanaWeb. 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Myjoyonline Gospel Music Review: Cece Twum 'meko manim'". MyJoyOnline.com. 2015-01-30. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Ghana Music - Ceccy Twum, Song: Meko Manim". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "London African gospel awards nominations released". Music In Africa. 2018-05-01. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ GospelGh (2018-04-26). "Full Nominees List Announced for AFRICAN GOSPEL MUSIC & MEDIA AWARDS 2018 and Voting for All Categories Opens". GospelGh. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "See all the nominees for the 2020 VGMA [FULL LIST]". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "3Music Awards 2020 list of nominees – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "3Music Awards 2020: See the list of winners". MyJoyOnline. 2020-05-02. Retrieved 2020-07-04.