Wendy Asiamah Addo, known to most as Wendy Shay, is a vibrant and exacting Ghanaian musician. Born February 20, 1996, in Accra, Ghana, the singer exudes an indefinable style that makes her hard to categorize. Part Afropop, part something still very much in the realm of transnational identity, her work is definitely rooted in the West African music scene. Most hip also will not disclose just how national its affiliations are. Again, the only thing Wendy Shay seems bent on carving out is a niche for herself that crosses borders.

Early Life and Education

Wendy Shay was born in Accra, which is the capital city of Ghana, but she grew up for the most part in Kwahu, located in Ghana’s Eastern Region. After the death of her father, Wendy, along with her siblings, moved to Stuttgart, Germany, where she began to explore her love for music that had really taken root during the dreadful time when she was mourning the death of her dad, which came when she was just four years old. Wendy was a student at the Morning Star School and later at St. Martin de Porres School in Accra before moving with her family to Stuttgart. She lived and went to school in Germany until she finished what is here in the States considered equivalent to the 7th grade. After that, she went to school in Bernhausen, Germany, where her musical exploration continued.

Career

Wendy Shay was not always on course to achieve her musical dreams of being in Ghana. Trained as a nurse and working as a midwife, she began her journey with music at age four. Her official entry into the industry came in 2018 with Rufftown Records Manager Bullet. Blessed with talent, she surged onto the scene with her first single, “Uber Driver,” which was produced by MOG Beatz and released on June 1, 2018. With this track, she made waves in the industry and gained a lot of attention, which set the tone for her career. The name “Wendy Shay” started becoming a household name, and with a talent she seems to have in abundance, not just for music, but for also holding a powerful presence in public, Wendy Shay seems to be someone who understands how to use the tools she’s been given to empower girls and women.

Brand Ambassador

Apart from her work in music, Wendy Shay performs the responsibilities of brand ambassador for the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in Ghana. Though her appointment to this position caused a bit of a stir, Shay seems to genuinely enjoy and take quite seriously the responsibilities that come with being YEA’s brand ambassador.
Performance
Audiences have been captivated by Wendy Shay’s performances in numerous events over the past two years. These events include the following:

– Miss Ghana 2018 Finals
– RTP Awards Africa 2018
– BF Suma Ghana Connect 18 concert

After I attended and won the Discovery of the Year award at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards in 2018, I was set on a path to becoming an industry leader. After those moments, I was able to perform at several major music festivals both in Ghana and beyond.
Accident
In September 2023, a tipper truck and Wendy Shay collided on the Kwabenya road. She was not hurt, but the next day, and for a couple of days afterward, she had some serious headaches that led her to think she had been knocked out and that her life had possibly been in real danger. Here is a portion of her account, as told through Joy News, a reporter for the Multimedia Group.

Awards and Nominations

Wendy Shay was anointed the Best New Artiste of the Year at the Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards in 2018. She has a burgeoning collection of accolades. Furthermore, she has received a multiplicity of nominations and wins that more than qualify her for being a celebrated performer, specifically at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and the Ghana Music Awards UK.

Net Worth

Wendy Shay net worth is estimated to around $500,000 as of 2025.

Her Social Media
Follow Her Page @wendyshayofficial on Instagram.