Akua Willis is taking the music world by storm. I got connected to Akua through my good friend Asheley and man, look at all she’s doing. This is her story.
Akua is a noted singer/songwriter, dancer and actress. From birth, this Dallas Texas native was destined for greatness. Akua, a Ghanaian name meaning born on a great day and will be great, has been devoted to the performing arts her whole life.
After receiving her BA in Dance and Drama from Spelman College, she's had the privilege of working with such famed artists as Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Nikki Minaj, Stevie Wonder, Debbie Allen (Fame, 3 time Emmy winner), Allee Willis (Grammy winner & Emmy nominated songwriter; September - Earth, Wind, & Fire "I'll Be There" - Friends Theme Song), Yolanda Adams, Miguel, Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris, Martin), Bone Thugs & Harmony, Carl Thomas, Chaz Shepard (7th Heaven, Set It Off), Gloria Gaynor, Abraham McDonald (Def Jam), and many more.
She has worked on major television shows like the X Factor, American Idol, Dancing w/ the Stars, The Grammy's, & the NAACP awards and has graced the stage, countless times, at such venues as The House of Blues, Foxx Hole Live, & RnB Live Hollywood. This talented singer/songwriter creates a great blend of R&B/Jazz/Gospel with her unique soulful sound, that keeps audiences captivated and wanting more.
She recently released her much anticipated EP on iTunes entitled No Other Love and will be touring in a city near you.
To find out more about Akua go to www.AkuaTheGreat.com, like her on Facebook, follow her on Twitter, Instagram, or tumblr.
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