Queen eShun
Background information
Birth nameEthel Esi Eshun
Born (1994-06-07) 7 June 1994
Accra, Ghana
OriginCape Coast, Ghana
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • performer
Instrument(s)Vocal
Years active2009–present
LabelsEshun Music

Ethel Esi Eshun popularly known as Queen eShun is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter known for hits like "Someone Loves Me", "Akyia", "Koti ma no", and "Fa Me Kor." "Fa Me Kor" is an Akan language which literally means "Take me away". eShun was made a Queen on 28 December 2019, at gomoa Afransi, in the central region by Ogyeedom Obrenu Kwesi Atta VI the paramount chief of gomoa afransi transitional area. '[1][2][3]

Early life and career

Prior to breaking into the Ghanaian music scene, she was a participant of Nigeria's Glo X-Factor where she won the first runner-up spot. She also took part in other two reality shows namely, MTN Project Fame and TV3 Mentor.[4] In 2016, she launched an initiative, dubbed Eshun Healthcare Project in the Central Region of Ghana[5] focused on quality healthcare delivery in Ghana.[6] Eshun parted ways with Quophi Mens Label after her contract ended and founded a new management team called Eshun Music.[7][8]

Performances

  • 6th edition of the African legends Night 2017.[9][10]

Awards and nominations

Awards won by eShun and her nominations
Year Award ceremony Award presented Nominated work/recipient Result Ref
2015 Central Music Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Herself Won
2016 Female Artiste of the Year Herself Won [11]
2017 Artiste of the Year Herself Won [12]
Collaboration of the Year Simple As ABC Won [12]
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Unsung Artiste of the Year Herself Nominated [13]
2019 Ghana Actors and Entertainers Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Herself Won [14]
SongsYear Released
Someone Loves Me Ft. FlowKing Stone2017
Akyia2018
I Want2018
Talk Talk2019
Party Ft. Kofi Kinaata2019
Temptation2019
Koti Ma No2019


References

  1. ↑ Ntumy, Elorm Kojo. "Queen eShun gives free music to fans". Graphic.com.gh. Graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. ↑ Dadzie, Kwame. "Singer eShun donates to children with autism in Cape Coast". Citinewsroom. Citinewsroom. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. ↑ Antwi, Linda Safoa. "eShun: Accolades don't matter". Graphic.com.gh. Graphic.com.gh. Archived from the original on 14 February 2019. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  4. ↑ "eShun: The Music And More!". DailyGuide Network. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  5. ↑ "DOWNLOAD: eShun – Handcuff (Prod. By King Odyssey)". AaceHypez.net. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  6. ↑ "eShun: The Music And More!". Daily Guide Africa. Daily Guide Africa. Archived from the original on 13 February 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ↑ "eShun denies rumours of leaving her former label because of love". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
  8. ↑ "I did not break up with my manager – eShun". e.TVGhana. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
  9. ↑ Lartey, Dan. "eShun performs at Vodafone African Legends Night". Graphic. Graphic. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  10. ↑ Kojo Ntumy, Elorm. "It's an honour to perform with Yvonne Chaka Chaka – eShun". Graphic. Graphic. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  11. ↑ "TEEPHLOW TOPS AT 2016 CENTRAL MUSIC AWARDS | SEE FULL LIST". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  12. 1 2 "eShun wins 'Artiste of the Year' at 2017 Central Music Awards – See Full List of Winners – Kasapa102.5FM". kasapafmonline.com. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  13. ↑ "Nominees for 2017 VGMAs named [Full list]". citifmonline.com. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  14. ↑ Kyei, Kobby (30 September 2019). "eShun wins Female Vocalist of the Year at 2019 Ghana Actors and Entertainers Awards". kobby kyei news. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
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