@word.frank: Piesie Esther (born Esther Owusu) is a celebrated Ghanaian gospel musician recognized for her inspirational worship songs and powerful vocals. Emerging from a humble background, she has grown into a household name in Ghana. Her hit song "Wayɛ Me Yie" propelled her to immense national prominence and won her major awards.Early Life and BackgroundBirth & Roots: Born on June 3, 1981, in Tamale (Northern Region), she hails from Nsuta-Atonsu in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.Humble Beginnings: Raised by a devoted Christian family, she often sang in church from a young age. Due to financial challenges after completing Junior High School, she could not continue her formal education right away. She hawked items like ice water and seminar materials on the streets of Kumasi to support her family before her music career took off.Music CareerEarly Discovery: Her talent was initially discovered in Kumasi by veteran gospel musician Georgia Adjei, with whom she lived and worked as a backing vocalist.Breakthrough: Her professional career launched when she joined the Great Light Worship Centre in Accra, led by Rev. Asamoah Boateng (Apae Live), who executive produced her first two albums.Discography: She released her debut album, "Apae Ama Me," in 2002. Over the years, she has released several hit albums and collections, including "Me Nte Ase" (2008), "Agye Won Nsem" (2016), and the worship album "Osoreɛ Mu Tumi" (2017).Awards and RecognitionPiesie Esther has remained a consistent force in the Ghanaian gospel industry, bagging major national accolades. Most notably, at the 24th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), she won the highly coveted Gospel Artiste of the Year and Best Gospel Song awards. She was also named Gospel Act of the Year at the 3Music Awards.Personal LifePiesie Esther is married to Enock Asiedu, who has also served as her manager, and together they have four children.For a look into how she navigates the music industry and balances it with her personal life:

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