Introduction
Tina Mensah (born February 20, 1976), better known by her stage name Elivava The African Gold (or Elivava for short), is an Africansinger Performer, songwriter and choreographer. She is a native of New Baika/Old Baika in the Buem District of old Volta Region which is now part of Oti Regionin Ghana, West Africa.
Background history
In her early career, she worked as a backing vocalist with Rocky Dawuni, Kojo Antwi, Samini, VIP, and others. Her first solo performance was at Fête de la Musique, held at Alliance Française - Ghana in 2005. Elivava is managed by her own management recording company, Elivava Productions, and writes her own music.
She sings in several languages including Ewe, Ga and Twi. Others include English, French and German.
Albums
- I Live 4Ever
Influences
Elivava was influenced by the works of vocalist and performer Miriam Makeba and Billie Holiday.