Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng (16 February 1997 – 8 February 2018), known by her stage name Ebony Reigns, was a Ghanaian singer known for her hit songs "Poison" and "Kupe". Ebony was discovered by Ogee The MC for Bullet from Ruff n Smooth, and was the first Ghanaian female musician to win Artiste of the Year Award at the Ghana Music Awards.
Early life and education
Ebony Reigns hailed as the 'Original 90s Bad Gyal', was affably known as Nana Heemaa (Ohemaa) by her close relatives, in Dansoman, a suburb of Accra. Her parents are Nana Poku Kwarteng and Beatrice Oppong Marthin. She was raised in the urban areas of Accra but hailed from the Brong Ahafo region.
She started her basic education at Seven Great Princess Academy in Dansoman, Accra, followed by a high school education at Methodist Girls High School at Mamfe in the Akuapim North District of the Eastern Region, Ghana, though she did not graduate. She quit high school in pursuit of her music career.
^ Maclean, George Awiadem. "Ebony Reigns: age, biography, awards, her school nickname will break you, music (photos of her mum, dad, sister, JHS days)". Bigtimerz. Archived from the original on 24 April 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
