Diana Hopeson

Diana Hopeson (also known as Diana Akiwumi) is Ghanaian gospel singer[1] and a former president of the Musicians Union of Ghana.[2][3] Her contributions to the Ghanaian Art industry won her a National Honors Award, which was presented to her by former president John Agyekum Kufuor in 2007.[4]

Diana Hopeson
Background information
OriginAccra, Ghana
GenresGospel
Occupation(s)Musician

Early life and education

Hopeson was born on August 30, 1970, in Accra to Francis Arhin and Hannah Amoo, the last of seven children. She attended Winneba Secondary School. After completing her secondary education, she furthered at the University of Ghana, where she studied Theatre Art. She also attended a needs assessment class at Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration. In 2019, she graduated from the University of Education, Winneba with a master's degree in Philosophy.[5][6]

Career

Hopeson released her debut album in 1991. Since then, she has released over ten additional albums throughout her music career.[5][6]

For four years, Hopeson served as the president of the Musicians Union of Ghana. She also served as the Chairman of the Interim Management Board of the Copyright Society of Ghana (COSGA) and was a board member of the Ghana Music Rights Organization.[7][6]

Awards
Year Event Award Result Ref
1993 Entertainment Critics and Reviewers Association of Ghana (ECRAG) Best Gospel Music Won [8]
1997 King David's Awards Best Personality Won [8]
1997 King David's Awards Best Female Artiste Won [8]

References
  1. "Biography of Diana Hopeson (Mrs) | Ghana Music | Diana Hopeson (Mrs) of Ghana". www.ghanabase.com. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  2. "Diana Hopeson is new MUSIGA president". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  3. Amoah-Ramey, Nana Abena (27 July 2018). Female Highlife Performers in Ghana: Expression, Resistance, and Advocacy. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4985-6467-0.
  4. "Diana Hopeson graduates with Master's degree in Philosophy". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  5. "Diana Hopeson graduates with master's degree in philosophy". Entertainment. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  6. "Diana Hopeson graduates with Master's degree in Philosophy". MyJoyOnline.com. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  7. Kwame, Nana (30 April 2019). "Gospel musician Diana Hopeson defies the odds; gets master's degree". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  8. "Diana Hopeson,". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
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