Lily M

Mavis Akuamoah Boateng (born September 11, 1977), better known as Lily M, is a Ghanaian Afropop musician[1] and an activist.[2]

Lily M
Birth nameMavis Akuamoah Boateng
Born (1977-09-11) September 11, 1977
Ashanti Region, Ghana
GenresAfro pop
Occupation(s)Singer, singer-songwriter
Years active2013–present
LabelsSTIMA RECORDS
Associated actsSherifa Gunu, Shasha Marley, Nana Fynn, Atongo, Elivava
Websitewww.thelilym.com

Early Life and career

Lily M was born and raised in Kumasi in the Ashanti region and hails from Asomanso in Kwabre district. Lily is a buddhist by religion, she started singing at the Soka Gakkai International since her childhood.[3]

LILY M launched her full music career after graduating from CBS. In 2013, she released her first album ("Africa Great Continent") featuring both local and international artists, She has further released singles like "Find your voice" and "Danse"

Lily M's major breakthrough was with the release of her singles ("Strength of a Woman ft Sherifa Gunu" and "Rhythm of Life ") which she promoted as songs of peace and female empowerment.[4] She promotes herself as a proponent of Peace, Culture and Unity.[5][6]

Personal life

Lily M is married to Mr. DK Sintim-Aboagye, the executive producer of her record label, STIMA RECORDS.

References
  1. "Lily M | ProfileAbility". ProfileAbility. November 30, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  2. OpenBox (December 20, 2016). "The African Woman needs to be Empowered-Lily M". Openbox gh. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  3. "Mavis Sintim-Aboagye – WomanRising Discovery of the Week". womanrising.org. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  4. "Lily M set to perform at her maiden women's Peace concert". HbtvGhana. December 1, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  5. "My Hairstyle Symbolizes Peace-Lily M. | Swag of Africa". www.swagofafrica.news. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
  6. "Top 5 Most Branded Female Musicians in Ghana – ProfileAbility Blog". blog.profileability.com. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
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