Wiyaala is an award-winning Ghanaian singer and songwriter who came to prominence for her single “Make We Dance”. She is well known for her music style if Afro-pop and Afro-rock with infusion of tribal folk music. She is known to single using English blended with her native language Sissala and Waala dialects.
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| Quick Facts | |
| Real Name: | Noella Wiyaala |
| Date of Birth: | December 22, 1986 |
| Place of Birth: | Wa, Ghana |
| Origin: | Tema, Ghana |
| Nationality: | Ghanaian |
| Occupation: | Singer, Songwriter |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Husband: | N/A |
| Record Labels: | Djimba World Records, JTV Digital |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
Early Life
Wiyaala was born Noella Wiyaala on December 22, 1986, in Wa, Ghana. She grew up in Funsi and Tumu with her three siblings, three sisters. She is originally from Tema, Ghana.
She went to Kanton Secondary and Kanton Secondary High School before proceeding to Takoradi Polytechnic where she majored on an art and design course.
Career
Wiyaala started performing at the age of 5 and got first singing lessons from her mother, a choir singer in the local church.
She joined the local music scene in Wa after secondary high school and began to perform at local events.
She came through with her first album Tuma (Work) in 2009. The album which is in Sissala language gave rise to local hits like “Dannu” and “Dirik”.
She made her way to Accra to audition for Ghana’s own “Stars of the Future”. She eventually got to the finals at the third attempt in 2011 where she won two Golden moments awards.
She was part of the Black N Peach before she left in April 2013, to pursue a solo career with Djimba World Records. She came to the limelight for her first release under the imprint titled “Make We Dance”. She also followed up with the single “Rock My Body”.
She came through with her official debut album “Wiyaala” in November 2014.
She made her acting debut in late 2013 with a role in the Viasat 1 comedy series MultiKoloured. She featured in her first movie No Man’s Land in February 2016.
Awards & Nominations
Wiyaala has received numerous awards such as:
- All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) for Most Promising Artists in Africa (2014)
- All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) for Revelation of the African Continent (2014)
- National Youth Authority Ghana for Youth Achievers Award (2014)
- Sissala Prestige Awards for Female Personality of the Year (2014)
- GH One TV ShowBiz Honours for Revelation of 2014.
- Vodafone Ghana Music Awards for Songwriter of the Year (2015)
- Glitz Style Awards for Best Individual Style (2015)
Personal Life
Wiyaala once mentioned in a 2018 interview with Becky on the E with Beck’s show on Joy Prime that she has been married for four years but does not disclose the name of her husband. She also revealed that only four people were present at her wedding: her father, mother, lawyer, and judge.
Social Media
Wiyaala is active on social media. She is on Instagram, @wiyaala, and Twitter, @Wiyaala
Net Worth
Wiyaala earns her career as a singer. She has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Wiyaala:
Who is Wiyaala?
Noella Wiyaala is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter who became known for her single “Make We Dance”.
How old is Wiyaala?
She was born on December 22, 1986
Where is Wiyaala from?
She is from Tema, Ghana.
Is Wiyaala married?
She is married.
What is Wiyaala’s Net Worth?
Wiyaala has an estimated net worth of $3 million.