Noella Wiyaala Nwadei[1] (known under the stage name Wiyaala; born 22 December 1986) is a Ghanaian Afro-pop singer-songwriter who sings in her native language Sissala and Waala dialects and English, often combining all three languages within her songs.[2]Wiyaala means "the doer" in the Sissala dialect.[3] She has attained public renown with her single "Make Me Dance"[4][5][6] and her androgynous image.[7] After making her name in reality shows in Accra, she established a solo career in 2013 with the hit single "Rock My Body",(Dance move was initiated by Van Calebs)[8] which won her two awards at the 2014 first edition of the All Africa Music Awards,[9] the Most Promising Artiste in Africa and Revelation of The African Continent. Wiyaala is also associated with UNICEF Ghana and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection of Ghana in campaigns against child marriage, child poverty, health and sanitation. She headlined the 15th London African Music Festival in London.[10] In March 2021, she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women's Brunch.[11]
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Noella Wiyaala Nwadei (known under the stage name Wiyaala; born 22 December 1986) is a Ghanaian Afro-pop singer-songwriter who sings in her native language...
Nelson released “Power to the People” featuring Ghanaian international Wiyaala under the label, Corna Rock Entertainment. Power to the people was ranked...
Peter Nanfuri from Jirapa, Kwesi Nyantakyi from Wa, Samini from Wa-Sombo, Wiyaala from Funsi Benjamin Kunbuor from Nandom, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford...
award 4 times". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 9 August 2019. "Stonebwoy, Wiyaala win at 2015 All Africa Music Awards - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline...
original on 7 January 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2017. "Stonebwoy, DJ Black, Wiyaala, Davido, Cassper Nyomvest, Victoria Kimani, Vanessa Mdee, Viviane Chidid...
2016. AFRIMA. "AFRIMA Out With Final 2015 Nominees List; Sarkodie, VVIP, Wiyaala, Others Nominated". Modern Ghana. Retrieved March 10, 2016. Leeds, Sarene...
Song of the Year Davido Nigeria "Aye" Revelation of the African Continent Wiyaala feat. Jupitar Ghana "Rock my body" Best Video Bez (Kemi Adetiba) Nigeria...
ghonetv.com. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2019. "FULL LIST: Shatta, Wiyaala, Yvonne Okoro Others WIN at City People Entertainment Awards". YFM Ghana...
Some guest artistes that have been invited to grace the occasion include; Wiyaala, Wanlov the Kubolor, Kwaw Kese, Yaa Pono, Atongo Zimba and Zea from the...
AgustaWestland AW109, Bell 412 and Mil Mi-17. "Shirley Frimpong Manso, Wiyaala, others honoured @ 2017 Ghana Women of the year honours". GhanaWeb. Retrieved...
Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014. "Wiyaala and Bro Philemon Win Gold for Ghana at All Africa Music Awards ", Ghanagist...
Network. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2023. "Water Aid appoints Wiyaala and Okyeame Kwame as Wash Ambassadors". TalkS Africa. 4 July 2020. Retrieved...
The Guardian. Retrieved 11 April 2021. "Africa Centre Summer Festival: Wiyaala Excites Fans". modernghana.com. Retrieved 11 April 2021. Okzharp on Discogs...
Accreditation in Berlin | AfricaNewsAnalysis". Retrieved 29 January 2021. "WATCH: Wiyaala meets Ghana's Ambassador to Germany Akua Sena Dansua at Kenako Festival...
Queen of Brazilian Dancehall Lei Di Dai, Zimbabwean rapper AWA, Noella Wiyaala, and electronic artist/synth player Afrodeutsche. GRRRL was voted Best...
group that won the 2012 Vodafone Icons and from which an eminent artist Wiyaala has emerged. In 2014, Appietus collaborated with COPILOT Music and Sound...
January 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2016. "Kokui Selormey, Lucy Quist, Wiyaala among 100 Most Influential Ghanaian Women". Archived from the original...
place in 2015 and was attended by Becca, Yvonne Nelson, Stephen Appiah, Wiyaala, The Event was hosted by Naa Ashorkor with music performances from Irene...
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