Fast-rising Ghanaian Afrobeat songstress Iona has released a new single titled “Leonora”. The single which features Krachi was produced by Jusino and brings the total number of songs by the youngster to four.
The new single — “Leonora” was released on October 18, 2019.
In February 2019, she released ‘Penetrate’, and Krife ft Famous followed in May, and Party dance. Both songs were produced by Kasoa based producer Big Brain.
Background
Known in real life as Abena Onuawonto Sam, the musician comes from Anomabo in the Central region and is currently studying a degree in midwifery at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ho.
She holds a diploma in Midwifery from the Hohoe Midwifery School and is a practising midwife at the Kpedze Health Center.
Music Life
Iona took a keen interest in music during her secondary school days at the Action Senior High School in Madina where she joined the School Choir and won the hearts of many including her teachers.
She was also a member of the choir at the Hohoe Midwifery school.
She says her music is mostly inspired by happenings around her including social, spiritual and relationship issues.
She looks up to musicians like Efyah, Becca, Adina, Samini, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Beyonce, Missy Elliot and Kelly Rowland.
Aside motivating people through her music, Iona is bent on contributing her quota towards reducing the rate of maternal mortality in Ghana.
The musician says she is set to take the music industry by storm and wants to be the greatest midwife songstress.
During her leisure time, Iona likes to read, watch movies and cook.
Iona is signed onto Funkz Entertainment.
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