Who is Obaapa Christy? Rev. Obaapa Christy, formerly Christiana Love, is an award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter. She is also an entrepreneur and a humanitarian. She owns the “Obaapa Essen” restaurant in Accra, Ghana. In 2008, Obaapa was conferred with a National Honor by the 2nd President of the 4th Republic of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor. She has released songs like Meye Onyame Ba, Me Te Ase, and Hyebre Sesafo.
Profile Summary of Obaapa Christy
Real name: Christiana Adwoa Twene
Age: 42 years old
Date of Birth: December 7, 1981.
Nationality: Ghanaian
Hometown: Drupem, Ashanti Region, Ghana.
Tribe: Asante
Instagram: @obaapachristyofficial
Facebook: Rev. Obaapa Christy
Early Life & Background
Obaapa Christy was born and raised at New Suame in Kumasi, the Ashanti Region of Ghana. She was born on December 7, 1981, in New Suame to Mr. Akwesi Twene and Mrs. Mary Amoah Twene. She is a native of Drupem in the Ashanti Region and the second among nine children. The W’agye Me hitmaker is 42 years old.
Parents
Mr. Akwesi Twene and Mrs. Mary Amoah Twene are the parents of Obaapa. They are both from the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
Siblings
She has eight (8) siblings, four sisters, and four brothers.
Educational Background
Christy completed her junior high school education at Adadiem JHS and didn’t continue.
Husband
She is married to Nana Yaw Frankie. They tied the knot on June 10, 2012.
Children
Obaapa has five male children. Three of her children are from her previous marriage with Pastor Love Kweku Hammond, the Leader of Action Grace Chapel, and the remaining two are the children she has with her current husband, Nana Yaw Frankie.
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Music Journey
Obaapa Christy started singing at a very young age. She used to lead praises and worship at school and go to other schools closer to her school to sing. Also, in church, she was singing in the choir.
Her professional music journey began when she joined a gospel music group in Kumasi called Hallelujah Voices after completing junior high school. The group rehearsed gospel songs and went to churches to sing. They also recorded and released songs.
Obaapa was with Hallelujah Voices for a long time. While she was still with the group, she was approached by renowned Ghanaian Gospel musician Osuani Afrifa who helped her start her solo project. Obaapa came into the Ghana music industry in 2002 with her maiden album, “Me Te Ase.” With over twenty years of experience in the industry now, she has eleven (11) albums.
In 2018, she was ordained a Reverend Minister by Bishop Adonteng Boateng, the Leader of Divine Word International Ministries in Amsterdam, United States.
Albums
• Me Te Ase.
• Back to the Sender.
• Hyebre Sesafo.
• No Fears.
• W’agye Me.
• Moving Forward.
• Holy Ghost.
• Yesom Nyame Otease.
• Awurade Akae Me.
• New Era (Woa Na W’aye).
• Mekamafo.
Obaapa Christy songs
• The Glory
• Emma Me Nsre
• You Are God
• Mawon Nsane
• Aseda
• Downfall of A Man
• Back to the Sender
• Memma Me Werenfi
• Hyebre Sesafo
• Let It Go
• W’asue Me
• No Fears
• Holy Ghost
• Mapem
• Mmobrohunu Agya
• Ma Enye Yie
• I Am Coming Out
• W’agye Me
• Metease
• Amen
• Aseda Nwom
• Wiase Mu Abrabo
• Yehia Wo Mmoa
• Mesu Afre Awurade
• Awurade Akae Me
• Aden Nti Na Woresu Yi
• Woa Na W’aye ft. Brother Sammy
• Menso Mene Hwan ft. Brother Sammy
• Mekamafo ft. Kwaku Gyasi
Awards
• Best Gospel Music Video of the Year – Praise Achievement Awards 2022.
• Best Gospel Artiste of the Year – National Gospel Music Awards 2017.
• Gospel Song of the Year (Me Ma Mewere Firi) – Ghana Music Awards 2009.
• Gospel Artiste of the Year – Ghana Music Awards 2009.
• Presidential Honor by John A. Kufuor (2018).
• Best Female Vocal Performance – Ghana Music Awards 2007.
Businesses
She is the owner of Obaapa Essen restaurant in Accra.
Net worth
She has an estimated net worth of $500,000.
FAQs about Obaapa Christy
• When was Obaapa Christy born?
She was born on December 7, 1981.
• How old is Obaapa Christy?
She is 42 years old as of 2023.
• Where is Obaapa Christy from?
She comes from Drupem in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
• Is Obaapa Christy the same as Christiana Love?
Yes, she is the same person.