MS.ABA (NL)

Biography

Augustina “MS.ABA” Austin is a Ghanaian-born, Netherlands-based singer-songwriter, broadcaster, and cultural curator. Her music blends Afrocentric soul with West African rhythms and gospel influences, sung in English, Pidgin English, and Twi. Rooted in her Ghanaian heritage, her sound draws inspiration from artists such as Lauryn Hill, Kojo Antwi, Asa, Koo Nimo, and Sonny Okosun.

Raised in the Netherlands, MS.ABA discovered her love for music at a young age, first as a dancer and later as a vocalist in a gospel hip-hop group at her local church. This foundation shaped her expressive performance style and deep connection to storytelling through music.

Her EPs Rooted (2020) and Like Gold (2025) explore the diverse musical influences she grew up with, while reflecting on the experiences of African families who migrated to the Netherlands in the late 1970s. Through warm melodies and soulful arrangements, MS.ABA invites listeners into a musical space that celebrates heritage, identity, and belonging.

Beyond music, she is known for her work in media and broadcasting and for her commitment to unifying and amplifying the African diaspora in the Netherlands through culture, storytelling, and live experiences.

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