Sherifa Gunu

• Name — Sherifa Gunu • Birth Name — Sherifatu • Origin — Savelugu, Ghana • Genre — Soul, Africana • Occupation — Singer-songwriter, dancer • Instrument — Vocals • Associated Acts — * R2bees • Sarkodie • Amakye Dede • Efya • Kwabena Kwabena • King Ayisoba • Daddy Lumba • Terry Bonchaka • Nana Acheampong

Gunu was born in Savelugu, in the Kingdom of Dagbon in the Northern Region of Ghana, into a royal family. She left school at an early stage and later competed in both regional and national dance competitions.

Gunu became the Northern Regional dance champion and was first runner-up in the 1998 Embassy Pleasure, a national dance championship. She later took part in the 2003 Hiplife dance championship alongside King Ayisoba and Terry Bonchaka, finishing as first runner-up to Bonchaka, which led to a series of collaborations between the three. In 2017, she released a single titled "Salamatu", which is also the title of one of her albums. She said the title was chosen to draw attention to the distinctiveness of some African names. She has sung backing vocals for Kojo Antwi, Amakye Dede, Daddy Lumba, Nana Acheampong and Sarkodie.

Gunu performed at the National Theatre for the first edition of Zongofest, a show honouring Zongo personalities and showcasing new talent. She also performed at a live band show at the Golden Tulip hotel in Accra during the launch of the networking event Corporate Wednesday.

• Dagbon (Tamale) • Akwaaba Wo Africa • African Woman • Kuuku

Gunu is a Muslim and has two children.

Sherifa Gunu is recorded with the occupation musician. Recorded as a citizen of Ghana. Classed in the genre soul. Identity and origins. Recorded at birth as Sherifatu. The authorities additionally record the heading Sharifatu Gunu. Her recorded languages were English and Dagbanli. Her recorded confession was Islam.