Winnie Ama is a Northern-Irish-Ghanaian music artist blending soulful vocals and lyrics with a vibrant blend of pop, disco, and dance. She enjoyed writing poetry growing up and discovered singing as an adult, culminating in her 2020 artist debut, drawing inspiration from jazz icons like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone.
2026 saw her first international residency in NYC as she performed her original songs as part of ‘North Star’, at the Irish Arts Centre, off-Broadway. She also made her Hollywood debut in the DC feature film ‘Supergirl’ alongside Milly Alcock.
She has opened for acclaimed artists Macy Gray, Sister Sledge, and Cymande. She has also been named a BBC Introducing Rising Star, headlining their Latitude Festival stage. Accolades include RTE2FM’s ‘Rising Artist’ status, a TEDxStormont talk, a Ditto Music 'Rising Star' gold disk, and being named a 'One to Watch' by The Belfast Telegraph and The Irish Times.
Beyond music, Winnie Ama advocates for diversity and inclusion. She was nominated for The National Diversity Awards - Positive Role Model Award for Gender for her contribution to the ‘Why Not Her?’ movement - campaigning to close the gender gap on national radio in the UK and Ireland. She is also a qualified Mental Health First Aider and mentors aspiring artists. Additionally, she hosted a weekly radio show on Colourful Radio and has performed DJ sets at venues like The Southbank Centre, Latitude Festival, and Electric Picnic.
