Sister Derby biography: parents, boyfriend, net worth, pictures
Sister Derby is a talented singer, TV presenter, and a famous fashion icon in Ghana. She has found a way of combining her music style with an exceptional working attitude, coaching, and charitable causes with significant results.
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The Ghanaian born beauty queen is best known for her song, Uncle Obama, which went viral. The track, which was released in 2012, equally caught the attention of big international media cable stations like BBC and CNN. In recent times, Sister Debi, as she is fondly called, has been involved and committed to several philanthropic causes.
Sister Derby profile summary
- Full name: Deborah Vanessa Owusu-Bonsu
- Stage name: Sister Derby
- Place of birth: Ghana
- Date of birth: 25th of August, 1984
- Age: 36 years old
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Zodiac sign: Virgo
- Occupation: TV presenter, model, and singer
Sister Derby background information
The amazing woman was born at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana. Her real name is Deborah Vanessa Owusu-Bonsu. She is the sister of controversial musician Wanlov the Kubolor, who appeared in the popular movie Coz Ov Moni.
So, how old is Sister Derby? The famous entertainer is currently 36 years old. She was born on the 25th of August, 1984. Her zodiac sign is Virgo.
The famous Ghanaian model attended Christ the King International School in Accra, Ghana, for her primary education. Afterwards, she went to Wesley Girls' High School, located in Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana, where she completed her senior high school education.
Additionally, Sister Debi attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Publishing Studies. The Uncle Obama hitmaker also attended the University of the Arts London, where she bagged a Master's degree in Book/Journal Publishing.
Career
Sister Derby began her music career as a backup vocalist. She collaborated with other musicians on several songs before she started her solo career. One of her first singles, Uncle Obama (I like the size of your banana), was an instant hit.
The song was released in 2012, and it featured a famous Ghanaian duo, the FOKN Bois. This group comprises of her elder brother, Wanlov the Kubolor, and Mensah.
Furthermore, the hit single also brought the Ghanaian singer international recognition. She was put on the radar of powerful global media houses like BBC and CNN. The beautiful Ghanaian singer later featured in a full interview with both media houses in 2013.
That same year, Sister Debi was invited to perform her hit track Uncle Obama at the Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, Somerset, in England. Sister Deborah songs include the following:
- Libilibi ft Yaa Pono
- Uncle Obama ft Fokn Bois
- Kikoliki ft Joey B
- Borla
- Ghana Jollof
- Sampanana ft Medikal
- Never Leave You
- Time Be Moni ft Strongman and Eno Barony
- Somebody ft Y'Akoto
- Atupa ft Efya, Macho Rapper
- Little Light ft Ohemma Dadao
- Kanzo ft Lapilo, Kofi Mole
- African Mermaid
- Sweet EX
- Pure Water ft Efya
- Kakalika Love ft Efo Chameleon
- Taking A Water
Following a successful music career, she became the host of The Late Nite Celebrity Show, a television program broadcast on E.tv Ghana. Additionally, she hosted the Gliterrati shortly on GHOne TV before Berla Mundi took over.
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Charitable courses
With a passion for giving back to society, the multitalented star has been involved in several charitable causes. She voluntarily supported an X-Cholera campaign to kick out cholera in several locations alongside other celebrities. She also supported the Juliet Ibrahim Foundation to assist patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
Moreover, she took part in a Unilever campaign on the Global Hand Washing Day in 2015 at Kanda Cluster of Schools in Accra. During the 2015 Christmas, she was part of a team that donated to the Children’s Ward of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
Sister Derby parents
Sister Derby father is of Ashanti ethnicity in Ghana. He is a passionate collector of world music and art. Her mother, Mrs Felicia Owusu-Bonsu, is a Romanian woman. Sister Derby's mother was born in Ploiesti, Bucharest, on the 22nd of December, 1953. She is currently 66 years of age.
Deborah Vanessa was raised in Ghana alongside her other six siblings. They are all of the same father but different mothers. However, she and her elder brother, Wanlov the Kubolor, share the same mother.
Sister Derby boyfriend
The Ghanaian television presenter once made news headlines because of her well-publicized relationship with Ghanaian musician, Medikal. She revealed that she met him through Twitter after the musician slid into her inbox and sought music collaboration.
In a short while, Sister Deborah and Medikal became an inseparable item. Unfortunately, their relationship crashed after it became known that Medikal was dating Fella Makafui.
Nevertheless, Sister Derby new boyfriend is rapper Joey B. It is interesting to mention that she once dated Joey B even before her short romance with Medikal.
Net worth
Not much detail is known about Sister Derby net worth. However, it is revealed that she makes money from her various successful career ventures, including music, modelling, and television career.
Besides, she is a social media influencer with over 2.5 million followers on her Instagram alone. Deborah is one of the few Ghanaian celebrities that was born rich. Her father is a successful business mogul with a large stake in Vanef STC, one of the country's biggest transportation companies.
Photos
The Ghanaian female musician has beautiful pictures that she seems to post for the entertainment of her fans. Checking through some of Sister Derby pictures online, anyone who appreciates beautiful things will be tempted to check more of them. A few of Deborah's photo that you will want to stare at over and again include:
Meeting of music legends
The beautiful Ghanaian music star Sister Derby is all smiling as she embraced Nigeria superstar singer, Davido.
Stunningly beautiful
An indisputable fact about the music star is her beauty. Her black dress complements her fair complexioned slim body and makes her appear party-ready. No wonder her compelling appearance has won her a place in the heart of many entertainment lovers.
Sister Derby comes from a background that allows her to see things from different perspectives, making it possible for her to develop a real interest in people and culture. This diversity is further reflected through her music.
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