Francine Kouffie, professionally known as Fantana, is an American-born Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. She is recognized as one of the prominent female Ghanaian singers and has released popular singles such as “No Dulling” and “So What.”
Her rise to fame began in 2018 when she gained recognition for her hit song, “Back Stabber.”
Here are some key details about Fantana:
– Full Name: Francine Kouffie
– Stage Name: Fantana
– Date of Birth: July 3, 1997 (25 years old)
– Place of Birth: United States
– Nationality: Ghanaian
– Height: 1.58 m
– Parents: Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Joseph Lawrence Ashun
– Siblings: Not available
– Marital Status: Not married
– Boyfriend/Partner: Formerly Danny Beatz, currently Ayanle Husein
– Children: None
– Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur
– Net Worth: Estimated between $800,000 and $2,500,000
Early Life
Fantana was born on July 3, 1997, in the United States to Ghanaian parents. She obtained American citizenship at birth and was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She later moved to Ghana, her ancestral country, where she hails from Nzema land in the Western Region. Her mother, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, and her father is Joseph Lawrence Ashun.
Passion for Music
Fantana developed a passion for music at a young age, coinciding with the rise of Afrobeat worldwide. Inspired by various successful music artists at the time, she began recording songs and honing her skills. Over the next few years, she freestyled and participated in local singing competitions, gradually gaining recognition and impressing her audience.
Education
Fantana completed her elementary and high school education in the United States before obtaining a degree in Business and Fashion from a renowned American university.
Career
Encouraged by her peers, Fantana started sharing her singing freestyles on Instagram, initially hesitant about sharing her work on social media. However, her early videos gained traction and attracted a large following as they went viral. This prompted her to release her debut single, “Back Stabber,” in 2018. The song catapulted her to success, establishing her as one of the leading female singers from Ghana residing in the United States.
Fantana, also known as “Fanta,” has since released several hit singles, including “Forever Young,” “Blue Eyes,” “You, Me and The Sea,” “Girls Hate On Girls,” “So What,” “Wrong,” and “New African Lady.” She was given the stage name Fantana by her manager, Bullet, who derived it from her previous nickname, Fanta. Her music has received airplay on various radio stations in Ghana and the US.
Fantana is associated with Ruff Town Records, and there have been rumors about her past arrest for theft. She gained further attention during one of her performances when she accidentally revealed her underwear and liner to the audience, which became a viral sensation.
Discography
– “No Dulling”
– “Back Stabber”
– “Wrong”
– “So What”
– “Rich Gyal Anthem”
– “Ukwis”
– “Girls Hate on Girls”
– “Blue Eyes”
– “You, Me, And the Sea”
– “Forever Young”
– “New African Lady”
Fantana has also released an EP album titled “Forever Young.”
Personal life
Fantana celebrated her 23rd birthday on July 3, 2020. She resides in Ghana but maintains her American heritage and visits West Africa whenever possible. She is known for her stunning appearance and is often seen wearing top-notch designs. Additionally, Fantana runs a fashion business alongside her music career.
Relationship
Fantana’s recent public appearances alongside bongo sensational star Diamond Platinumz, have ignited online discussions, with some speculating that they might be dating.
Fantana was previously in a relationship with Ghanaian record producer and songwriter Danny Beatz, but there have been rumors of their breakup. Currently, she is reportedly dating Ayanle Husein. However, Fantana is not married and does not have any children.
There have been rumors circulating about Fantana undergoing plastic surgery to enhance her figure.
Net Worth
Fantana has amassed an estimated net worth ranging from $800,000 to $2,500,000.
Social media
Fantana has a substantial following with over 229k followers on Instagram and over 5,955 followers on Twitter.
Her Instagram handle is @iamfantana, and her Twitter handle is @iamfantana.
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