Gifty Naa DK is a gifted and well talented singer, all round entertainer and songwriter. Her music is mainly famous Ghanaian hi-life mixed with a sizzling soukous and a touch of funk accompanied by vibrant vocals. She is also a dancer, acrobat and fire-eater – she performs to suit any occasion – and presents her famous and traditional fire dance and fire-eating act when needed.
Gifty has also worked with the famous artist Fela Kuti and performed with groups including Aklowa and Taxi Pata Pata to name but a few. She had her first CD released in 1996. Gifty’s lyrics are deeply spiritual and at times emotional, incorporating her story telling skills and insights into love. She formed her own band with recruits from some of the top African musicians in Britain during the Portobello Festival, in the early part of 1997, where she acclaimed recognition, not to mention the instant success at many gigs. Gifty has also made several radio appearances on BBC World Service.
She can provide workshops in dancing, singing, rhythm, composing, African hair design and styling and, to top it all, she is also a first class cook in traditional African food.
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