Celma Ribas facts for kids
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Celma Ribas
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Ribas at the Belas Fashion Show, 2011
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| Birth name | Celma Ribas Mendes de Carvalho |
| Born | 10 November 1982 |
| Origin | Angola  |
| Genres | kizomba, semba, zouk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Voice |
| Years active | 2008 - present |
| Labels | Semba (2009-10) Go Editions (2010-present) |
Celma Ribas (born on November 10, 1982, in Luanda) is a talented singer, songwriter, and businesswoman from Angola. She is known for her amazing music.
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Early Life and Family
Celma Ribas was born in Luanda, Angola, on November 10, 1982. When she was very young, her family moved to Cologne, Germany.
She started to become known for her singing when she was 14 years old, in 1996. She often traveled back to Angola to perform.
Celma Ribas married Adler João on December 29, 2012, in Luanda. Their son, João Rafael, was born on July 9, 2014.
Music Career
Celma Ribas began her music career in 2008. She took part in the German TV show Deutschland sucht den Superstar. This show is like the "Idols" competition in other countries.
She made it to the semi-finals, reaching the top thirty contestants. Even though she didn't win, this show helped her get noticed. She then signed a record deal with the label Semba. Some people thought she didn't make it to the final because of her background.
First Albums
Celma Ribas released her first album, called Energia, in Angola. A producer named Afonso Quintas from Radio Luanda helped promote it.
Her second album, Fantástico, came out in Portugal in 2011. Before the album, she released a single called Commando. This song was even used as the title music for the reality TV show, Big Brother Africa. Other Angolan artists, Big Nelo and Matias Damásio, were also featured on the album. Other popular songs from Fantástico included One Love and Gangsta Love.
Later Music and Style
In 2015, Celma Ribas released her third album, No Controle. This album was produced by Kelly Key. Celma's music mixes different styles. These include kizomba, semba, R&B, and ghetto zouk.
Her music is seen as an important part of Angolan culture. It helps show the strong spirit of Angola.
Her album Karma was released in 2019. It featured other artists like Son of Zua, Dave Wonder, and MC Cabinda. This album was first released in the USA.
Other Ventures
Besides singing, Celma Ribas is also a businesswoman. She owns and runs her own beauty brand.
Awards and Recognition
Celma Ribas has received several awards for her music:
- Promesas de Angola Trophy - Divas Event, 2009.
- Top of the Most Wanted by Rádio Nacional - Divas Event, 2011.
See also
In Spanish: Celma Ribas para niños
