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Etana (Shauna McKenzie) was born on 22 May, 1984 in Kingston, Jamaica, is a Jamaican singer. Discover Etana's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?

Popular As Shauna McKenzie
Occupation Singer-songwriter, record producer, guitarist
Age 39 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 22 May 1984
Birthday 22 May
Birthplace Kingston, Jamaica
Nationality Jamaica

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Etana Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Etana's Husband?

Her husband is Andre Morris (m. 2010)

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Etana Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Etana worth at the age of 39 years old? Etana’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer-songwriter. She is from Jamaica. We have estimated Etana's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Singer-songwriter

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1984

Shauna McKenzie (born 22 May 1984), known by her stage name Etana, is a Jamaican reggae singer.

1991

Her vocal talent was discovered when she was eight years old and was overheard singing along to a 1991 hit by the group Air Supply.

1992

Etana migrated to the United States in 1992.

She went on to attend Broward Community College with the intention of becoming a registered nurse.

2000

Following her decision to prematurely exit college in 2000, Etana joined a female vocal group named Gift.

At the time Universal Records was interested in their music so Etana reluctantly agreed to wear the skimpy outfits dictated by the music industry's pervasive stereotyping of female artists; then one day, she could no longer conform.

2005

Etana returned to her birthplace and focused on making music that reflected her embracement of Rastafari principles, which include a royal representation of women, adhering to a natural lifestyle, and an acknowledgment of the teachings of Marcus Garvey and Emperor Haile Selassie I. That opportunity arrived in 2005 when a friend brought her to Kingston's Fifth Element Records, who were then enjoying success with Richie Spice's single "Earth A Run Red" and his album Spice in Your Life.

Etana successfully auditioned to become one of Spice's vocalists on his tour of Europe and North America.

While in the studio with the guitarist and percussionist from Spice's band, Etana put together the song "Wrong Address".

Fusing acoustic folk with roots reggae rhythms and strains of neo-soul influences "Wrong Address" was based on the experience of Etana's aunt being told to lie about where she lived to gain employment.

The single received heavy radio rotation, reaching the number one position on several Jamaican charts.

Etana's second major hit "Roots" was inspired by her travels to Africa (her very first solo performance was in Ghana).

The remainder of the songs on her debut album The Strong One, presents an eclectic mix of Etana's ideas and influences, which include Air Supply, Dolly Parton, Bob Marley and Sizzla.

2008

Her debut studio album, The Strong One, was released in June 2008.

Etana was nominated for the 2008 MOBO Awards in the 'Best Reggae' category.

2011

Etana released her second album, Free Expressions, in 2011.

2012

She toured Europe in 2012.

Her third album, the Shane Brown-produced Better Tomorrow was recorded mainly at Tuff Gong studios in 2012 and was released in February 2013.

It was preceded by a US tour.

2013

In 2013 she recorded the duet "If Tomorrow Never Comes" with New Zealand singer Swiss, which hit the New Zealand top 50, eventually climbing to the number one position for more than one week.

2014

Her fourth album, the Clive Hunt-produced I Rise, was released in October 2014 and entered the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart at number 7, and topped the chart in its second week of release.

It remained at the number one spot for four weeks.

Etana is the first female to top the reggae Billboard chart in over fifteen years.

2018

In December 2018, Etana was nominated for the 61st & 64th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Reggae Album.

Born Shauna McKenzie in Kingston, Jamaica, the only girl in a family of boys, Etana grew up in the eastern Saint Andrew community of August Town.

Etana executively produced her fifth album, Reggae Forever, which was released in March 2018 and distributed by Tad's Records.

Reggae Forever remained at number one on the Billboard reggae albums chart for two consecutive weeks.

This makes Etana the first female in more than two decades, in Reggae, to gain top position twice on the chart.

With her 2018 album Reggae Forever, she became the first female in over two decades to be nominated for a Grammy in the Best Reggae Album category.

Etana is a Donald Trump supporter, and agrees with Trump's anti-Muslim and anti-immigration stance.