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Nero X
Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng known professionally as Nero X is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his hit single "Osey". Early life and education Joseph Buabeng was born and raised in Lagos Town a suburb in the Western region of Ghana. Nero X attended Takoradi Secondary School and later attended Takoradi Technical University. Music career He started his music journey in 2005 as a member of the group '2Unit' with fellow musician Ayesem. They would later contest in the Nescafe African Revelations reality show that same year. In 2010 Nero X emerged the second runner up of ‘Star Grab the Mic’ organized by Empire Entertainment. In 2013, he won in the maiden edition of Viasat 1 TV's Born Starz. Nero X released his first single ‘Osey’ in 2015 which topped major Ghanaian music charts. He will go on to release Otan, Nyame Dadaw, Nyimpa Nua among others. Nero X has worked with artistes such as Castro, Teephlow, Nana Quame, KK Fosu, Guru Guru ( sa, ग� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sekondi, Ghana
Sekondi-Takoradi is a city in Ghana comprising the twin cities of Sekondi and Takoradi. It is the capital of Sekondi – Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly and the Western Region of Ghana. Sekondi-Takoradi is the region's largest city and an industrial and commercial centre, with a population of 445,205 people (2012). The chief industries in Sekondi-Takoradi are timber, cocoa processing, plywood, shipbuilding, its harbour and railway repair, and recently, sweet crude oil and crude oil. The fundamental job in Sekondi-Takoradi is fishing. Sekondi-Takoradi lies on the main railway lines to Kumasi and Accra. History Sekondi, an older and larger Ahanta town, was the site of Dutch Fort Orange (1642) and English Fort Sekondi (1682). It prospered from a railroad built in 1903 to hinterland mineral and timber resources. Takoradi, also an Ahanta town, was the site of Dutch Fort Witsen (1665) and has an important deepwater seaport, Ghana's first, built in 1928. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teephlow
Lukeman Ekow Baidoo (born 20 June 1991), who performs under the stage name Teephlow, is a Ghanaian award-winning hip hop recording artist. He was first noted at the maiden edition of the 2012 "Next Big Thing in GH Hip Hop" Talent Hunt Show. He released his debut single, ''The Warning'', in 2014 featuring Sarkodie. Early life Teephlow last of six children was born in Kotokuraba, a township in Central Region capital Cape Coast to Mr Mohammed Baidoo an educationist and Mrs Khadija Baidoo, a businesswoman. He attended Ekumfi T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School and earned a BSC Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Musical career 2012–15: Early beginnings Teephlow began his music career in his tertiary days, rapping on campus building a strong fanbase at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He gained national recognition during the Maiden Edition of the "Next Big Thing in Gh Hip-Hop" where he c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Ghanaian Male Singers
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People From Western Region (Ghana)
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1986 Births
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Living People
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Ephraimbeatz
Ephraim Churchill Gakpetor (born 2 September 1987) better known as Ephraimbeatz / Ephraimmusiq, is a Ghanaian record producer, singer and songwriter who specializes in Afro-pop, Hip hop, Afrobeats, R&B, Hiplife, Fuji and Highlife. He has worked with top artists like Reggie 'n' Bollie, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Ruff n Smooth, Shatta Wale, Dr Cryme, Pat Thomas, VIP, Nero X and others. Discography Singles "Aleke" ft Sarkodie "Broke Heart" ft Teephlow "For Life" ft Adina "I Wanna Be Rich" ft Opanka "Insane" ft Samini "Lom Nava" ft Kofi Kinaata Production credits Sarkodie ft Pat Thomas - Bra Sarkodie ft Obrafuor - Always On My Mind Ruff n Smooth - Sex Machine KK Fosu - Am Back ft. Sarkodie Opanka - Wedding Car Stonebwoy - Rat Race Dr Cryme - My Lady Stay Jay - All Be Lie Praye ft Stay Jay - Adwoa Ataa Stephanie Benson - Go To Girl Rashelle Blue - Nnasonka Nero X - Nyame Dadaw ft Teephlow YMK - I Can't See Opanka - Mepe No Saa ft Okyeame Kwame Opanka - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WillisBeatz
William Osafo, known professionally as WillisBeatz, is a Ghanaian-born sound engineer, record producer and DJ from Takoradi. He is best known for producing Shatta Wale's hit singles "Taking Over","Forgetti","Sponsor" by Ebony Reigns and "Osey" by Nero X. WillisBeatz was nominated in the " Best Music Producer of the Year" category at the 2017 Ghana Entertainment Awards (USA). Early life WillisBeatz, was born on August 30, 1991, in Takoradi. At age 17, William already had love for music and started learning music productions using the Internet. He attended the Takoradi Senior High School. Production career As a producer, WillisBeatz has been credited for working with most Ghanaian artists and producing hit songs like "'DON'T GO THERE", "TAKING OVER" and "FORGETTI" by Shatta Wale"Samba" by Gurunkz"Sponsor" by Ebony Reigns "Osey" by Nero X "Papabii" by Gallaxy and "Made In Taadi" by Kofi Kinaata. Awards and nominations Production discography Singles *2013 #Castro: Jealousy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yaw Skyface
Isaac Adu Mensah (born February 18, 1988), professionally known as Yaw Skyface, is a Ghanaian filmmaker, director and cinematographer. His debut film ''Door 2 Door'' was met with mostly positive reviews upon its release in 2017. Early life Yaw was born in (Kwahu Abetifi, Eastern Region). He spent part of his childhood growing up in Takoradi, until his family moved to Accra. After graduating from Takoradi Polytechnic in 2008, he began working as a video director in 2009. Film directions Filmography * ''Door 2 Door'' (2017) Music videos References {{DEFAULTSORT:Skyface, Yaw Ghanaian music video directors Ghanaian film directors 1988 births Takoradi Technical University alumni Living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinny (musician)
Nii Addo Quaynor (born January 19, 1982), better known by his stage name Tinny, is a Ghanaian Rapper. He was born in Osu, Ghana to Mr. Ricky Tetteh Quaynor and Naa Badu Quaynor. He is the last-born of their six children. At the early age of eight, by singing and rapping at parties and funfairs, he got into the music industry. In 1994, he started performing at Fun-World, an entertainment program which was organized every Sunday at the National Theatre (Accra). He has released five studio albums since his debut. Early life Tinny was born Tinny Nii Addo Quaynor and grew up in the neighborhood of Osu and La both in Accra, Ghana. Young Tinny had his primary education at the Osu Home School and then went to Hepter International School at Akim Oda. He then went on to Osu Salem JSS and then proceeded to Okuapeman Secondary School for his secondary education. He was the entertainment prefect while he was at Okuapeman Secondary School and he organised shows for the students, as well as pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okyeame Kwame
Kwame Nsiah-Apau (born 17 April 1976), known by his stage name Okyeame Kwame and nicknamed Rap Doctor, is a Ghanaian musician, songwriter, creative director and entrepreneur. Life and career Early life Apau was born in Kumasi, Ashanti Region of Ghana. He is the third of six siblings. His two younger brothers, Kwaku Nsiah Boamah nicknamed "Flowking Stone" and Kwaku Nsiah Amankwah nicknamed "Kunta Kinte", also perform as a duo, under the brand name "Bradez". Growing up, Kwame's parents expected him to become a physician, yet he gained interest in rap music from a very young age, when he wrote his own songs and performed at local shows since his days at the Anglican Senior High School in Kumasi. Tertiary education Kwame is a product of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology where he studied Akan and Sociology for his first degree with formal education in music under the tutelage of Dr Daniel Amponsah a.k.a. Agya Koo Nimo. Agya Koo Nimo taught him Classical Guitar a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guru (Ghanaian Rapper)
Maradona Yeboah Adjei (born May 7, 1987), known by his stage names Guru and Gurunkz, is a Ghanaian rapper and fashion designer. Guru NKZ is a successful hiplife artist in Ghana. He is known for his contemporary hiplife rap style that combines English and Ghanaian indigenous languages. Guru's breakthrough was in 2011 when his hit song "Lapaz Toyota" appeared on the Ghanaian music charts. Guru's is considered a contemporary hiplife artist, as his songs venture new ground in the Ghanaian music scene mixing hip-hop, Afrobeats, Highlife, and Dancehall sounds. Early life Guru was born on May 7, 1987, in Accra and grew up in the small town of Nkoranza, in the Brong/Ahafo Region in Ghana. As a child, he attended the Reverend John Teye Memorial Institute and went to secondary school in Apam. He continued his education at NIIT and IPMC studying architecture and computer networking. Afterwards, he attended Zenith College in Accra, Ghana to study marketing. Guru says his interest in mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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