Becca (Ghanaian singer)
Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong (born 15 August 1984), known mononymously as Becca, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter and actress. She first gained recognition as a contestant on the second season of TV3's annual singing competition Mentor. Her debut studio album Sugar was released in 2007; it earned her five nominations at the 2008 Ghana Music Awards, including Record of the Year for "You Lied to Me". On 16 May 2013, Becca released her second studio album Time 4 Me, which features guest appearances from 2face Idibia, MI, King Ayisoba, Trigmatic, Jay Storm and Akwaboah. The album was certified 2x platinum in Ghana.
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Becca performing at the U.S Embassay in Accra during the celebration of America's 240th Birthday | |
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| Birth name | Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong |
| Born | 15 August 1984 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Origin | Accra, Ghana |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007—present |
| Labels | Zylofon Media |
Becca's accolades include one Kora Award, one National Youth Achievers Award, four Ghana Music Awards, and three 4Syte TV Music Video Awards. In 2013, she headlined the annual Girl Talk concert, which started in 2011. Becca was ranked 94 on E.tv Ghana's 2013 list of the 100 most influential people in Ghana. In March 2021, 3Music Network included her on its list of the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music. Becca has worked with artists such as Hugh Masakela and M.I Abaga.