Biography
Mellissa Adjua Montgomery, professionally known as Mellissa, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter whose sound blends R&B, soul, Afropop and dancehall, drawing from African, Caribbean and Latin American influences.
She first gained wider recognition through her appearance on Amaarae's FEEL A WAY in 2020, before releasing her debut single, Limelight, in 2021. Since then, she has collaborated with artists including MOLIY, BOJ, Ajebutter22 and Blaqbonez, steadily establishing her own artistic identity. In 2023, she was selected as Apple Music's Up Next artist for Ghana.
In May 2026, Mellissa released her seven-track debut EP, Diamond Baby, a vibrant exploration of love, desire, self-expression and personal growth. With her distinctive vocals and genre-fluid approach, she continues to carve out a unique space in contemporary African music.