Melodious Peace Quarshie
By Ossie Miah Lekgetho
Former My Star top 5 contestant, RnB and pop singer, Ms. Peace Quarshie, and university student that is sanctified with an angelic voice grew up in church, singing and listening to gospel at her parent’s church with the support from her mom. This gem was enrolled in singing lessons with the help of her mom so that she could clean up her vocals into a more soothing and angelic voice. She was later blessed with the honor to join one of the biggest music competitions in Botswana, My Star, where she stole the hearts of Batswana. The beautiful song bird sang herself to top 5 where her journey came to an end on the television show. Regardless of the competition keeping this song bird up her feet, she was able to multitask the competition with her school work. This song bird continuous to receive support from her beloved followers on social media where she uploads her music covers.
She loves to sing at church as she loves helping people as she possibly can. By singing at church in the praise and worship team, she enjoys praising and worshiping God, but from a young age she had a huge place in her heart for animals hence her mother advised her to study animal related courses.
Get To Know The Song Bird
“I am half Motswana and Ghanaian. I am an artist who is trying to get out there and reveal all the hard work I have been putting for quite a while,” Peace.
What kind of singer would you classify yourself as?
RnB, Pop and slightly soul music too because I love slow jams as most of my singing originated or developed from gospel music, as I grew up singing gospel and that’s also how I developed my interest in music.
Who is your inspiration?
I have a list of people that actually inspire me, they are both from gospel and my other favourite music genres. There’s Kim Walker, Summer Walker, Beyoncé and Chloe Bailey to just name a few.
Who is your biggest supporter in the music office?
Most definitely my mom, she got me a music teacher when I was a child so I could work on my singing voice and during My Star competitions she would pick me every time. Every weekend she would come and support me by watching me perform, she also helped me join the competition. I really love and appreciate her whole heartily.
How did you balance school work with the My Star competitions?
From the first three months, it was a roller coaster. It wasn’t easy as every weekend I had to be ready for the competition, meaning that I had to prepare during the week and also study, I guess you can imagine the pressure. But as you go you adapt with the situation and end up being good at it.
Who is your favourite Judge at My Star?
I would respectfully say Motswafere because he was very supportive, not just by helping me reach my full potential and choosing songs as he assisted me. He would also lend me something to perform in especially if I didn’t have anything to wear, how thoughtful right?
Duncan Sebeso