Antoinette Tiffany Owusu, popularly known as ‘Itz Tiffany’, was once one of Ghana’s most talked-about female musicians.
From 2012 to around 2014, her name was nearly impossible to ignore in any conversation about the top female artistes in the country.
She gained widespread recognition in 2012 with her hit song ‘Fake London Boy’, which brought a fresh vibe to the Ghanaian music scene and positioned her as a game changer in an industry largely dominated by men.
Following the success of ‘Fake London Boy’, Itz Tiffany was signed to ‘Off Da Ground’, a record label owned by UK-based Ghanaian artist Fuse ODG.
Her career soared even higher after she featured on Fuse ODG’s global hit Azonto, which helped bring the genre to an international audience.
Itz Tiffany delivered several hits to the Ghanaian music industry, including Agyekoom featuring the late Castro, and Cotyledon, among others.
Tiffany’s career hit by 2014 sex tape leak
Tiffany’s promising career took a dramatic turn in November 2014 when a private sex tape was leaked online.
The video quickly circulated on social media and sparked widespread public criticism.
In interviews following the incident, Tiffany revealed that the video was recorded around 2008, long before her music career had taken off.
She expressed heartbreak over why such an old video would be released in 2014, seemingly with the intent to destroy everything she had worked for.
Following the scandal, her record label terminated her contract. Tiffany later stated that the incident left her emotionally devastated and pushed her into a period of depression.
She eventually stepped away from the music scene to focus on her mental health and personal healing.
More than one setback
The leaked tape was not the only adversity Tiffany endured. Years before her breakthrough hit, she was involved in a car accident that left her in a coma for several days.
In another troubling episode, Tiffany was allegedly robbed and blackmailed by a group of Nigerian students who had access to her nude photos and threatened to release them.
Tiffany’s attempt at a comeback
After some time away from the spotlight, Tiffany made efforts to revive her music career.
She released a single titled ‘Forgive’, produced by Master Garzy and Jayso.
The track reflected her emotional journey, expressing pain, growth, and a yearning for understanding.
Though it received some attention, it was evident that her career had lost the momentum it once enjoyed.
She later released another song titled Thankful, which focused on gratitude and survival, a heartfelt reflection of all she had endured and her appreciation for life.
Tiffany leaves music behind
Today, Tiffany is no longer active in the music industry. She has transitioned into business and now owns a lounge located in Spintex, Accra.
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