Piesie Esther
Piesie Esther | |
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| Born | Esther Owusu June 3, 1981 Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana |
| Origin | Nsuta-Atonsu, Ashanti Region, Ghana |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Spouse | Enock Asiedu |
| Website | < www |
Esther Owusu popularly known as Piesie Esther is Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter and musician.[1]
Early life and background
Esther Owusu was born on 3 June 1981 in Tamale, Northern Region of Ghana, to parents Grace Adu and Ransford Owusu.[2] Although born in the north, she hails from Nsuta-Atonsu in the Ashanti Region and spent much of her youth there, completing her junior high education at Atonsu S.D.A JHS.[2]
In her early years she took part in church singing and , at around age 16, moved to Kumasi where she worked and continued her singing ministry.[3]
Career
Piesie Esther released her debut album "Apae Ama Me" in 2002.[2] She followed this with "Me Nte Ase" in 2008, which earned nominations at Ghana's national music awards the following year.[2] Her third album, "Ziba Beko", appeared in 2011, and she released "Agye Won Nsem" in 2016.[2] In 2017 she released a worship-album titled "Osoreɛ Mu Tumi". Among her notable singles is "Wayɛ Me Yie", which achieved significant airplay in Ghana.[4]
Awards and recognition
In 2023, Piesie Esther won the Gospel Artiste of the Year and Best Gospel Song awards at the 24th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA).[4][5]
In 2024, she was named Gospel Act of the Year at the 3Music Awards.[6]
Personal life
Piesie Esther is married to Enock Asiedu, who has served as her manager, and together they have four children.[2]
Discography
Selected
- Apae Ama Me (2002)
- Me Nte Ase (2008)
- Ziba Beko (2011)
- Agye Won Nsem (2016)
- Osoreɛ Mu Tumi (2017)
- Wayɛ Me Yie (single song)
References
- ^ africaradios (2022-07-25). "Official Biography And Profile of Piesie Esther [Video]". Online Africa Radio Stations Worldwide. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ a b c d e f "Piesie Esther Biography and net worth – Times In Ghana". Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ Quaye, Grace Tsotsoo (2023-01-18). "I used to hawk for a living on the streets of Kumasi – Piesie Esther". The Ghana Report. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ a b Sokpe, Sellassie (2023-05-07). "VGMA 2023: Piesie Esther bags two awards, including Gospel Artiste of the Year". Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ "VGMA 2023: Piesie Esther bags two awards, including Gospel Artiste of the Year". 2023-05-07. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ^ "3Music Awards 2024: Piesie Esther Wins Gospel Act of the Year - 3Music.tv". 3MusicTV. 2024-10-01. Retrieved 2025-10-18.