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Pae Mu Ka
''Pae Mu Ka'' is the debut studio album by Ghanaian musician Obrafour, released on November 1999 and recorded in OM Studios. It features guest appearances from Cy Lover, Alhaji Flesh, Ayewa, Doctor Poh, and Funky Functure. The album was produced by Yaw Anoff and Hammer of The Last Two. The album's two major singles, "Kwame Nkrumah" and "Pae Mu Ka", covered various topics which include encouraging all Ghanaians to work for the betterment of their country. ''Pae Mu Ka'' is considered one of the best Hiplife albums of all time, serving as a model for other hiplife rap albums to follow. The album won Obrafour rapper of the year, new artist of the year, and best hiplife song for "Pae Mu Ka" at the 2000 Ghana Music Awards. Background After the release of Reggie Rockstone's debut album ''Makaa Maka'', Obrafour, along with encouragement from his friends, was keen in making music a career. He was determined to make music that was in his own style. He attended various auctions and perf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obrafour
Michael Elliot Kwabena Okyere Darko, known as Obrafour, Rap Executioner and Rap Sofo, (born 1976) is a Ghanaian hiplife musician and rapper. Early life Obrafour was born in Obo Kwahu to a chorister, Gladys Agyapomaa, and Kwaku Okyere Darko. He wanted to become a lawyer but failed after his mother's death. This was in 1995 after one term at St. Peter's Boys Senior High School when as he was preparing for his GCE Advanced Level, A levels. He had his basic education at New Star Preparatory School and proceeded to Abetifi Secondary before getting into St. Peter's Boys Senior High School. As a child, he performed with his mother in church. Music career Obrafour has a unique style of Twi rapping and storytelling. His popular and hit debut album "''Pae Mu Ka''", for which he won 3 awards during the 2000 edition of Ghana Music Awards is arguably one of the best selling albums in Ghana. In May 2019, Obrafour celebrated the 20th anniversary of the "''Pae mu ka''" album. His musical i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ofori Amponsah
Samuel Ofori Amponsah (born March 2, 1974), also known by the name Mr. All 4 Real, is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter from Agogo, Ashanti Region, Ghana. Throughout his career, he has released fourteen solo albums, the most recent being "Million Dollar," which was released in 2020. He is regarded as one of Ghana's best 21st-century highlife musicians. He won seven awards in one night at the 2006 VGMA awards, including 2005 Artist of the Year, and has a combined total of 17 Ghana Music Awards nominations, making him one of the highest nominated artists. Samuel Ofori Amponsah performed internationally in London, New York, Chicago, and Sierra Leone. His music has a heavy R&B influence. He has collaborated with the likes of Kofi Nti, Barosky, K. K. Fosu and Daddy Lumba. Some of his most popular songs are "Asew", “Lady,” “Emmanuella,” "Odwo", and “Otoolege.” Early life Samuel Ofori Amponsah was born March 2, 1974, to Johnson Kwadwo Ofori and Georgina Nkansah, in Agogo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 Albums
1999 was designated as the International Year of Older Persons. Events January * January 1 – The euro currency is established and the European Central Bank assumes its full powers. * January 3 – The Mars Polar Lander is launched by NASA. * January 25 – The 6.2 Colombia earthquake hits western Colombia, killing at least 1,900 people. February * February 7 – Abdullah II inherits the throne of Jordan, following the death of his father King Hussein. * February 11 – Pluto moves along its eccentric orbit further from the Sun than Neptune. It had been nearer than Neptune since 1979, and will become again in 2231. * February 12 – U.S. President Bill Clinton is acquitted in impeachment proceedings in the United States Senate. * February 16 ** In Uzbekistan, an apparent assassination attempt against President Islam Karimov takes place at government headquarters. ** Across Europe, Kurdish protestors take over embassies and hold hostages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taylor & Francis
Taylor & Francis Group is an international company originating in the United Kingdom that publishes books and academic journals. Its parts include Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, Routledge, F1000 (publisher), F1000 Research and Dovepress. It is a division of Informa, a United Kingdom-based publisher and conference company. Overview Founding The company was founded in 1852 when William Francis (chemist), William Francis joined Richard Taylor (editor), Richard Taylor in his publishing business. Taylor had founded his company in 1798. Their subjects covered agriculture, chemistry, education, engineering, geography, law, mathematics, medicine, and social sciences. Publications included the ''Philosophical Magazine''. Francis's son, Richard Taunton Francis (1883–1930), was sole partner in the firm from 1917 to 1930. Acquisitions and mergers In 1965, Taylor & Francis launched Wykeham Publications and began book publishing. T&F acquired Hemisphere Publishing in 1988, and the compa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silverbird Group
The Silverbird Group is a diversified multi-media company with holdings in Radio, Television, Real Estate, and Cinemas headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The company was established in 1980 by Ben Murray-Bruce and counts Silverbird Cinema (other), Silverbird Cinemas and the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) and Mr Nigeria pageants amongst its holdings. Its businesses divisions are Silverbird Properties, Silverbird Film Distribution, Silverbird Communications, Silverbird Cinemas, Silverbird Production, and Dream Magic Studios. In November 2022, the company signed a $145 Million financing deal with the African Export–Import Bank, African Export-Import Bank to construct the Ben Murray-Bruce Studios and Film Academy (BMB Studios and Film Academy) in Eko Atlantic, Eko Atlantic City, in what is reported to be West Africa, West Africa's largest educational and film studio complex. History The origins of firm began in June 1980, when Benedict Murray-Bruce, son of a former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Efya
Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor (born April 10, 1987), better known as Efya, is a Ghanaian people, Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and actress from Kumasi. She is the daughter of Nana Adwoa Awindor, a filmmaker and celebrity host of the television show ''Greetings From Abroad''. Efya rose to fame after participating in the first edition of ''Stars of the Future''. Beginning in 2011, she won four consecutive Ghana Music Awards for Best Female Vocal Performance. Moreover, she was applauded for her performance at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Her debut mixtape ''T.I.N.T. (mixtape), T.I.N.T'', which was released on November 11, 2013, includes songs from 2011 to 2013. The mixtape was supported by the singles "Getaway" and "Best In Me". Efya released her long-awaited debut studio album, ''Janesis'', on April 22, 2016. It was previously scheduled for release at different times between 2013 and 2015. On January 11, 2014, Efya released "Forgetting Me" as the al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edem (rapper)
Denning Edem Hotor is a Ghanaian recording artist and entertainer who performs under the name Edem. In 2015, he was awarded Best International Act-Africa at the Black Canadian Awards in Canada. Early life Edem hails from Dzogadze, a small town in Abor, in the Volta Region of Ghana. Edem is the only son of his parents two children. He has a sister called, Wendy Sefakor Agbeviadey who resides in Accra. Edem spent most of his youth in Accra and Aflao. He completed his primary and Junior High education at the Amazing Love International Schools. He attended Bishop Herman College for his senior high school education. At age 13, Edem lost his mother, leaving him with his lawyer father and sister. His father also died when Edem was 16. He grew up surrounded by music, ranging from hip hop to dancehall, reggae and highlife. At age 9, Edem's love for music was apparent as he was often seen tapping on tables, empty cans and any item that could produce good rhythm. He joined his first music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strongman (rapper)
Osei Kwaku Vincent also known as Strongman or Strongman Burner or Strong Gee is a Ghanaian rapper. He was recognized for winning the maiden edition of the Next Big Thing in GH Rap music which was a rap competition in Ghana. Education Strongman attended T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Kumasi and later further his education to the tertiary level by attending the University of Cape Coast. Discography List of Strongman's songs. * Big Boy * Pilolo * Bossu * Baby Girl * Don't Try * Wahali * Transformer * Immortal * Odasini * Nana Ama * Still Nigga * Crazy For You * Ups & Down * 21st Century * The Second Coming * Vision * Kings of Gods * Monster * Obi Pe * Girl Kasa * Nkokra * Twa Wo Nan Ase * Mmaa * Dose * Onoaa Na Mepe * Paid My Dues * My Vibe * Mene Woaa * Paper * Hooks & Lines * You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet * Old School * No Diss * Whine * Obra (2024) * Akroma(2024) * Party ft Fameye (2024) Album * God And Rap(2024) Awards/Achievements He won the Focus fm Freestyl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wendy Shay
Wendy Asiamah Addo (born 20 February 1996), known by the stage name Wendy Shay, is a Ghanaian people, Ghanaian singer. In March 2021, she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women's Brunch. Early childhood Wendy Shay was born on 20 February 1996 in Accra, a suburb of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Addo in Kwahu, Ghana's Eastern Region (Ghana), Eastern Region. After the death of her father, she relocated to Stuttgart, Germany with her three siblings. Wendy's love of music grew after she lost her father when she was four years old. She attended Morning Star School and St Martin de Porres School (Ghana), St Martin de Porres in Accra before relocating to Stuttgart where she continued her education from grade 7 (JHS 1). She also attended a music school in Bernhausen in Germany. Career Wendy Shay is a trained Nursing, Nurse by profession, worked as a Midwife in the clinical field. She worked as a midwife until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bisa Kdei
Ronald Kwaku Dei Appiah better known by his stage name Bisa Kdei is a Ghanaian native solo singer and record producer from Eastern Region. Music career Bisa Kdei is the first Ghanaian artiste to break into the limelight with a movie soundtrack. Musically, Bisa Kdei has had successful collaborations with top musicians in Ghana, Africa and the World at large. Some of these Ghanaian musicians Bisa Kdei has worked with include Sarkodie, D-Black, Efya, Obrafour, Kwaw Kese, M.anifest, Stonebwoy, Medikal, Becca, E.L, R2Bees, Samini, Irene Logan, Kofi Nti, DeeVS, Keche, Lighter, Patoranking, Reekado Banks, Lola Rae, , JRio and others. Bisa Kdei self-produced some of these collaborations from his studio; Chingam by Sarkodie, One of Your Own by Efya, Pimpinaa by Obrafour, etc. Bisa Kdei has cited Nana Ampadu, J.A. Adofo, Dr. Paa Bobo, Daddy Lumba, Nana Acheampong and others as his musical inspirations. Bisa Kdei has stated that he hopes to transform lives not just in Africa, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medikal
Samuel Adu Frimpong (born 5 April 1994), popularly known as Medikal, is a Ghanaian hip hop musician born to Portia Lamptey and James Frimpong in Sowutuom, a suburb of Accra. Early life and music career He comes from Sowutuom, a suburb in Accra, Ghana. Medikal and Sarkodie had the highest nominations for the 2017 edition of the Ghana Music Awards. In 2018, he was on the Tim Westwood Show. Medikal had his high school education at Odorgonno Senior High. He is the son of James Frimpong and Portia Lamptey. Samuel adopted the name Medikal because he was fascinated with rapping about doctors, surgeons, medical practitioners and hospitals in general. Before he became a musician, he worked as a professional footballer for Ghana Premier League team Sekondi Hasaacas. He has made a name for himself in the music industry through hard work and numerous collaboration with successful artists. Apart from his nominations in 2017, he won the best discovery video in the MTN 4Syte Video Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kofi B
Kofi Boakye Yiadom (died February 2, 2020), known by his stage name Kofi B, was a Ghanaian highlife musician. He was known for songs such as "Mmobrowa", "Bantama Kofi Boakye" and "Koforidua Flowers", among others. He was inspired by the likes of Amakye Dede, Kojo Antwi and Ofori Amponsah. Education Kofi B attended Agogo State College in the Ashanti Region, but dropped out prematurely due to financial difficulties. Death Kofi B suffered a heart attack prior to performing at a concert in Cape Coast Cape Coast is a city and the capital of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, Cape Coast Metropolitan District and the Central Region (Ghana), Central Region of Ghana, Ghana. It is located about from Sekondi-Takoradi and approximately from Ac ... on February 2, 2020, and was pronounced dead on arrival after being rushed to a hospital. He had been battling health issues over the past year. Discography * Taxi Driver * Twa Me Keke * Aserewa * The Return of Kofi B * Afia Don ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
