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Rapperholic Concert
Rapperholic is an annual concert series that was created in 2012 organised by Ghanaian musician Sarkodie. The event was first hosted on 24 December, 2012. History Initiated in 2012 by Sarkodie, a Ghanaian rapper. The concert showcases Sarkodie's music and performances and brings people together. In 2012 he released an album titled "Rapperholic" which the album featured 18 songs. On Sunday, 28th July, 2013, the Rapperholic Concert was held at Koforidua sports stadium after it was cancelled on Saturday 27th July, 2013 which resulted in a low attendance rate. The 2017 edition of the concert was launched at the Multichoice head office in Accra. The event took place at the Accra International Conference Centre on 25th December. Other Ghanaian musicians like Becca, Freda rhymes, Kwesi Arthur, Kidi, Adina, Obrafuor, Kurl Songx, Mugeez, Kwaw Kese, Strongman, Efya, Korede Bello and Big Shaq were present. The 2018 edition of Sarkodie’s Rapperholic concert ended with criticisms due ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghanaians
The Ghanaian people are a nation originating in the Ghanaian Gold Coast. Ghanaians predominantly inhabit the Republic of Ghana and are the predominant cultural group and residents of Ghana, numbering 34 million people as of 2024, making up 85% of the population. The word "Ghana" means "warrior king". An estimated diaspora population of 4 million people worldwide are of Ghanaian descent. The term ethnic Ghanaian may also be used in some contexts to refer to a group of related ethnic groups native to the Gold Coast. History The ethnogenesis of Ghanaians is traced back to nomadic migration from Nubia along the Sahara desert then south to the Gold Coast, and the Ghanaian ethnogenesis taking place on the Ghanaian Gold Coast region from the 10th to 16th century AD. Early Ghanaians were involved in a lucrative trade with gold bars and other natural minerals to the Portuguese in 1471; these Ghanaian states were among the wealthiest on the African continent from the 17th century ... [...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] |
Nadia Buari
Nadia Buari (born November 21, 1982) is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actress Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 5th Africa Movie Academy Awards, 2009. Early life Nadia Buari was born in the oil city of Ghana, Sekondi-Takoradi to a Ghanaian father, Sidiku Buari and a Ghanaian mother. She attended Mfantsiman Girls' Secondary School in the Central Region and then studied Performing Arts at the University of Ghana. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA degree). Throughout her time at the University of Ghana, she was actively involved in drama and dance clubs. Career Nadia Buari premiered on Ghanaian national television with the TV series ''Games People Play'' in late 2005. Her first major film was ''Mummy's Daughter'', after which, she starred in ''Beyonce: The President's Daugh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osei Kwame Despite
Osei Kwame Despite (born 2 February 1962) is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and a philanthropist with a foundation in music creation and knowledge of the broadcasting sector. Osei-Kwame is the CEO of the Despite Firm Ltd, a trade company with subsidiaries in the media industry, including UTV, Peace FM, Okay FM, Neat FM and Hello FM in Kumasi. He was named Africa Entrepreneur of the Year at the African Achievers Awards in the United Kingdom in 2021. He was also honored with GH CAPTAIN's Award in 2019 for his contributions to the socio-economic development of the country. Early life In the Ghanaian town of Wiamoase, he was born, in the Ashanti region. He began his career as a merchant in Dunkwa-On-Offin, Ghana's Central Region, selling music cassettes, feeding bottles, padlocks, and other items. After years of struggling to make ends meet in the countryside, he and his colleagues relocated to Lagos, Nigeria. In 1983, he returned to Ghana with other Ghanaians who had fled Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 BET Hip Hop Awards
The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards was a recognition ceremony held on TV on October 9, 2019 from the Atlanta's Cobb Energy Center. The nominations were announced on September 12, 2019. After notching four wins at the previous year's festivities, Cardi B lead with 10 nominations in 2019. There was a three-way tie for second most nominations as DJ Khaled, Travis Scott and J. Cole were each nominated eight times. Despite his death earlier in the year, Nipsey Hussle received five nominations. Newcomer Megan Thee Stallion received five, and DaBaby four. Cyphers * Cypher 1 - Kash Doll, IDK, Travis Thompson, Iman Shumpert & King Los * Cypher 2 - Jess Hilarious, Chico Bean, Karlous Miller, Affion Crockett & Lil Duval Winners and nominees Best Hip Hop Video ; Cardi B – "Money" * 21 Savage featuring J. Cole – " A Lot" * City Girls featuring Cardi B – " Twerk" * DaBaby – "Suge" * Meek Mill featuring Drake – " Going Bad" * Travis Scott featuring Drake – "Sicko Mode" Best Co ... [...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] |
Quamina MP
Emmanuel Kwamina Amonoo (born September 11, 1993) also known by the stage name Quamina MP is a Ghanaian musician and record producer. Early life Quamina MP was born on the 11th of September in Takoradi. He lived and was brought up in Mankessim where he had his basic education. He attended St Marys Senior High School for his secondary education. He then proceeded to Ghana Communication Technology University for his tertiary education in which he had to drop out due to his parents' low financial status. Music career Quamina learnt how to create beats around 2014 to support his choice to pursue music fulltime after dropping out of university. In 2017, he met Ground Up Chale, a talent recruiting and music managing platform which gave him his big break in the music industry in Ghana with the song ''Wiase Y3d3''. He lost his dad in November 2020 to a road accident after they were travelling together. Notable performances Quamina MP has performed at Rapperhorlic Concert, Afrochella, D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kofi Mole
Edward Kofi Agyemang Amoah known by the stage name Kofi Mole, is a hip hop and afrobeats artiste from Ghana. He was born on April 16, 1993 in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. He was awarded the Next Rated Act at the 2019 3Music Awards held in Accra. Early life and education Kofi Mole was born and raised in Kumasi and attended Armed Forces Senior High Technical School for his secondary education. He attended the University of Ghana to study Psychology but deferred because he had to pursue a career in music. Before he became a musician, Kofi worked as a barber to support himself. Music career Kofi's passion to do music started when he was a kid. He released the lead single "Mensah" in 2018 which featured 2018 BET Awards nominee Kwesi Arthur and produced by Kayso, the record was released under NGA with support from a social media movement called GroundUp Chale. He was called up later in 2018 to feature on the most talked about hip hop song '''Biibi Ba by Sarkodie. The song was nom ... [...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] |
Akwaboah Jnr
Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr., known by his stage name Akwaboah Jnr., is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and producer from Mampong Beposo. He is the son of highlife musician Kwadwo Akwaboah. He wrote "''Daa Ke Daa''" for Becca and "''Ayeyi Ndwom''" for DSP Kofi Sarpong. Both songs won their respective artistes' awards at the 2010 Ghana Music Awards, with Akwaboah subsequently being adjudged the "Song Writer for the Year" for "''Daa Ke Daa''". Akwaboah, who is a master keyboardist, has played for a lot of local and international artistes including Hugh Masekela and John Legend. Akwaboah was signed unto Sarkcess music, a record label owned by Sarkodie. Akwaboah also produced and co-wrote Sarkodie's fourth album "Mary". Career Having hailed from a family of musicians, Akwaboah Jnr. started his music career in his early teenage years. However, he first made headlines in 2009 when the songs that he had written, Ayeyi Ndwom for DSP Kofi Sarpong and Daa Ke Daa for Becca, won their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R2Bees
R2Bees is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife duo from Tema, comprising two cousins, Faisal Hakeem and Mugeez, Rashid Mugeez. They were nominated for the 2013 BET Awards. In March 2019, the duo released their third studio album, ''Site 15''. Career 2007–2012: ''Da Revolution I'' R2BEES's first single, "Yawa Gal", was released in August 2008. They then went on to release "I Dey Mad", which featured Unda melodies. The song topped most Ghanaian Radio Music Charts for weeks. In 2010, R2Bees released "Kiss Your Hand" as their third single. In 2009, R2Bees released a 17-track album ''Da Revolution'', which has already released songs; "Yawa Girl", "I dey Mad", "T.E.M.A", "Kiss Your Hand" with new songs; "Radio", "One more Chance" and "Africa" with production from KillBeatz (Joseph Addison) as well as guest appearances from Wande Coal, Sarkodie (rapper), Sarkodie, Samini, Kwaw Kese and a host of others. 2013–present: ''Da Revolution II: Refuse to be Broke'' Their second studio album, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Dapaah
Michael Dapaah (born 10 August 1991) is a British actor, rapper, and comedian best known for portraying the fictional rapper Big Shaq (also known as Roadman Shaq). He is also known for his mockumentary ''SWIL'' (Somewhere in London), which focuses on four characters and their journey to success. Early life Michael Dapaah was born in 1991 in Croydon, south London, to first-generation Ghanaian immigrants. While he was growing up, his parents wanted him to study science in order to become a doctor, but he was never interested in the subject, instead being more interested in acting and comedy. He also spent time in South Africa as a child. For a time he was in prison. He studied film, acting and theatre at Brunel University and took a course from the National Youth Theatre. Career Dapaah began his career by garnering a social following among the British-African community for his brief comedic parts in shows like ''Meet the Adebanjos'', which deals with a Nigerian family in Londo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
