My life influences are God and my parents. My musical influences are: Cece Winans, India.Arie, Coco Mbassi, Remission UK, Fred Reliford, Manu Dibango, Ndedi Eyango, Ben Decca, Mahalia Jackson, Tramaine Hawkins, Fred Hammond, Beracah Music, 2Face, Nicole Mullen, Terralyn Ramsey, Kirk Franklin, Luther Vandross, Celine Dion and of course my African sister Sade!
Sounds Like
I think I sound like Anita. Stay posted for my music uploads and be the judge!
Born in Cameroon to dynamic christian parents originating from Bafia (Central Province) Anita spent a great part of her life in England. Before relocating to England in her late teens she went to Saker Baptist College an all girls' boarding school where a Christian education was of the utmost importance.
Her first vocal influence was her mom. During her years at Saker music and daily devotions were an integral part of boarding school life. At home her parents were strong pastoral influences who laid the foundation for a personal relationship with Christ.
Anita's musical foundation was elevated to new heights in Walsall England when she sang alto with Re:mission one of England's best gospel choirs. With Re;Mission she traveled to many cities in the UK and even took part in the BBC's "Songs of Praise". Re:Mission boasts 4 albums with a number of nominations and awards for Best British Gospel Music. With Remission, she has shared the stage with gospel giants such as The Winans, Donny McClurkin, Graham Kendrick and Fred Hammond.
Anita has since relocated to California USA where she is now a wife and mother of two. She sings at churches, weddings and other events. In 2006 she was part of the South Hills Church Choir that recorded the album "Madly". Through the music she writes she ministers to the broken hearted and brings healing from the pain of suffering. She believes that her anointing is in touching lives by helping create balance and developing the whole person- spirit body and soul- hence achieving the harmony that God intended for his children.
Her album entitled "I Gotta Testify" was released December 8th 2008 under her newly created record company Atina Music Entertainment. The album brings together legendary musicians such as Karen Briggs and Darrell Crooks as well as Andre Manga as producer. As well as being Executive Producer, she wrote all the songs in the album and testifies about the faithfulness of God in taking his children through the wilderness into a glorious promise. Anita has a somewhat laid back and yet seductive vocal style that will soothe you into a place of hope!
Also visit Anita at www.anitaetta.com and www.myspace.com/anitaetta
To purchase the album “I Gotta Testify” go to www.atinamusic.com
“But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”- Jeremiah 17:7-8
