Quick Facts
Biography
Celestine Donkor is a Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter.
Early life
Donkor was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Akakpo, both from the Volta region of Ghana. She married Mr Donkor with whom she has three daughters. 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.
Music career
Donkor collaborated with numerous gospel musicians, including Joe Mettle, Joyce Blessing, Ceccy Twum, Mkhululi Bhebhe, Edem,Philipa Baafi, Funny Face. She has many hit songs, 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.
Discography
Albums
- Gye Wadea (2007)
- Restoration (2010)
- Righteosness (2015)
- Turning Around (2015)
- Okronkronhene (2018)
- Bread of life (2019)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Award | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | National Gospel Music Awards | Album Of The Year | Herself | Won | |
| 2019 | National Gospel Music Awards | Collaboration Of The Year | Herself | Won | |
| 2018 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Gospel Artiste Of The Year | Herself | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Christian Community Music Awards | Best Traditional Song | Herself | Won | |
| 2012 | Christian Community Music Awards | Best Traditional Song | Herself | Won | |
| 2009 | MTN Music Video Awards | Best Gospel Video | Herself | Won |
