Betty Lamboi (born June 16, 1998), known professionally as Jelly Bee, is a Sierra Leonean Afrobeats singer, songwriter, and rapper. Born and raised in Bo, Sierra Leone, Jelly Bee began her music career in junior secondary school and recorded her first song in 2016. This debut earned her recognition as the “South Best Female Rapper” and won her an award. She gained widespread fame following the release of her debut single, 1 Gboya, after signing with the A-Bangz Originals record label. Produced by Masterkraft in 2023, the song marked her breakthrough in the music industry across Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and beyond. Her latest single, High Tension, has garnered significant attention, including a nomination for “Trending Song on TikTok” at the Sierra Leone TikTok Awards.
Betty Lamboi was born on June 16, 1998, in Bo City, Sierra Leone, where she began her music career. She holds a certificate in Computer Software, a Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, and a Degree in Business Administration from IPAM, University of Sierra Leone, completed in 2012. Between 2012 and 2016, Jelly Bee won four consecutive awards at the Bo Entertainment Awards (BEA).
Music Career
Jelly Bee recorded her first rap in 2016. After signing with A-Bangz Originals, she collaborated with Nigerian music producer Masterkraft to create 1 Gboya and High Tension. Despite receiving mixed reviews for its lyrical content, High Tension achieved remarkable success. It earned a nomination for “Song of the Year” at the Sierra Leone TikTok Awards and was featured among the top Afrobeats tracks and Top 100 songs in Nigeria in 2023.
In July 2023, Jelly Bee signed a record deal with A-Bangz Originals and released 1 Gboya and High Tension. Both songs gained international traction on social media, with High Tension charting on Nigerian Afrobeats playlists. Jelly Bee was also a member of the prominent rap group Sugar Flow Factory in Bo City. She has collaborated with top Sierra Leonean stars such as I-Tribe, Deeno Jay, and Nigga Don.
Jelly Bee considers herself a passionate feminist and advocate for the rights of women and girls in Sierra Leone.
Songs Released
Jelly Bee has released several hit songs, including:
High Tension
1 Gboya
I’m Bhad