Cabum, born Frank Kwame Gyasi- Frimpong on 15 June 1985, to Ghanaian

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Career

After two years of work, he got signed to Rock Entertainment and worked with a few managers including Andy Kem and Yaw Sarpong-Kumankuma. He has since released his first studio album "The Beginning". His slogan or emblem which literally means "Cherish it" normally precedes or ends all his records. He uses that slogan to usher his listeners into his music to cherish his lyrics. Cabum has since shared the stage with

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at the Mo Ibrahim Freedom Concert.

Nominations

Ghana Music Awards

, - , rowspan="1", 2016 , rowspan="1", Aka Blay ft Cabum , Highlife Song of the Year , , - , rowspan="1", 2017 , rowspan="1", Okyeame Kwame ft. Cabum, Medikal, Sister Derby, , HIP-HOP SONG OF THE YEAR. ,

Discography

Studio albums

*''The Beginning''

Singles

*"Dodoodo" *"Atingya" *"Style Bea be" *"Devile in my temple" *"To be a man"

References

External links

AJ Nelson - Innuendo (Prod. by Cabum)Cabum disses Sarkodie And M.anifestWatch Koo Ntakra, Cabum and Eno's performance at Bar 3 ConcertCabum professes his love for Yvonne Nelson – Citi Showbiz
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