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Stonebwoy
Livingstone Etse Satekla (Born 5 March 1988), better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian people, Ghanaian Afro pop music, Afropop, Afro-dancehall and reggae musician from Ashaiman, Accra. He is the CEO of Burniton Music Group. He won the Best International Act: Africa category at the BET Awards 2015, 2015 BET Awards and Artiste of the Year at the 2015 and 2024 Ghana Music Awards. He is also a recipient of two Billboard (magazine), Billboard plaques. Stonebwoy received the Golden Club plaque from Boomplay after surpassing 100 million streams on the platform. He has been described as the king of reggae and dancehall, dance hall in Africa. Stonebwoy is also an actor, having appeared in the movies ''Happy Death Day'' and ''My name is Ramadan''. He is a global ambassador for sanitation. In September 2019, he was made the brand ambassador for Voltic Natural Mineral Water. He is the brand ambassador of Tecno Mobile, Tecno mobile in Ghana. In 2022, he signed to Universal Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Def Jam Africa
Def Jam Recordings Africa (marketed as Def Jam Africa), is the African division of the international record label, Def Jam Recordings. The label is owned by Universal Music Africa, a flagship of Universal Music Group. Founded in 2020, and operating in South Africa, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Cameroon. It specializes mainly in African hip hop, African hip-hop, Afrobeats, and trap music. History Def Jam Recordings Africa was founded in 2020, as the African division of Def Jam Recordings, operating in South Africa, and Nigeria. The label has a Johannesburg-based arm known as Universal Music South Africa and a Lagos-based arm known as Universal Music Group Nigeria, both headed by Sipho Dlamini, the Chief executive officer of Universal Music Africa, Universal Music Sub-Saharan Africa & Universal Music South Africa, South Africa. The label is home to recording acts, such as Boity Thulo, Boity, Nasty C, Nadia Nakai, Larry Gaaga, Ricky Tyler, Tshego, Ténor, Tellaman, Luka Pryc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patoranking
Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie (born 27 May 1990), better known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian Afrobeats and reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Ebute Metta community of Lagos, he grew up sharing one room with his parents and five siblings. His modest upbringing and close relationship with his family instilled a drive and determination to create a better future, and led him to music He started his music career doing underground collaborations, with artists such as XProject, Konga, Slam and Reggie Rockstone. He signed a record deal with K-Solo's Igberaga Records in 2010, releasing "Up in D Club" under the outfit. Patoranking became a protégé of Dem Mama Records after collaborating with Timaya on his song "Alubarika". In February 2014, he signed a record deal with Foston Musik and released "Girlie O", a single that put him in the limelight. On 9 February 2015, Patoranking announced on Instagram that he signed a distribution deal with VP Records. On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ebony Reigns
Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng (16 February 1997 – 8 February 2018), known by her stage name Ebony Reigns, was a Ghanaian singer known for her hit songs "Poison" and "Kupe". Ebony was discovered by Bullet from Ruff n Smooth, and was the first Ghanaian female musician to win Artiste of the Year Award at the Ghana Music Awards. Early life and education Ebony Reigns hailed as the 'Original 90s Bad Gyal', was affably known as Nana Heemaa (Ohemaa) by her close relatives, in Dansoman, a suburb of Accra. Her parents are Nana Poku Kwarteng and Beatrice Oppong Marthin. She was raised in the urban areas of Accra but hailed from the Brong Ahafo region. She started her basic education at Seven Great Princess Academy in Dansoman, Accra, followed by a high school education at Methodist Girls High School at Mamfe in the Akuapim North District of the Eastern Region, Ghana, though she did not graduate. She quit high school in pursuit of her music career. Career Ebony was discovered by musicia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mona 4Reall
Mona Faiz Montrage (born 26 June 1992) better known by her stage name as Mona 4Reall or Hajia4Reall is a Ghanaian socialite, model, musician, businesswoman and accused fraudster. Early life and education Hajia4Reall was born and raised in Tamale, the northern part of Ghana alongside her siblings to a Ghanaian mother and a Lebanese father. She had her elementary education in Tamale before proceeding to Labone Senior High School for her secondary school education. Career Business In July 2017, Mona 4Reall launched a women's cosmetics brand with the name 4Real Beauty. She owns an event and entertainment company based in New York. The company specializes in event planning, multimedia production, and talent management. The company gained prominence after it organized one of Accra's biggest End of Year Party, the Global Wave party in 2016. She has starred in music videos for artists including Shatta Wale on his song Bullet Proof. Music Mona 4Reall released "Badder Than", h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keri Hilson
Keri Lynn Hilson (born December 5, 1982) is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, she began her musical career as a songwriter and backing vocalist for other artists under the wing of record producer Anthony Dent in 2002. At the age of 14, Hilson secured a record deal with the girl group D'Signe, who disbanded without any releases. She attended Oxford College of Emory University while contributing to material for popular artists, including Britney Spears, Usher (musician), Usher, Ciara, The Pussycat Dolls, and Mary J. Blige; she joined the songwriting-production group the Clutch in 2004. Later that same year, she guest performed on the single "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" by Xzibit, which marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Two years later, she signed with producers Polow da Don and Timbaland through their respective labels Zone 4 (record label), Zone 4 and Mosley Music Group—both imprints of Interscope Records— ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afrobeats
Afrobeats, not to be confused with Afrobeat or Afroswing, is an umbrella term to describe popular music from West Africa and the diaspora that initially developed in Ghana, Nigeria, and the UK in the 2000s and 2010s. Afrobeats is less of a style per se, and more of a descriptor for the fusion of sounds flowing out of Ghana and Nigeria. Genres such as hiplife, jùjú music, highlife, azonto music, and naija beats, among others, were amalgamated under the "Afrobeats" umbrella. Afrobeats is primarily produced in Accra, Lagos, and London. Historian and cultural critic Paul Gilroy reflects on the changing London music scene as a result of shifting demographics: We are moving towards an African majority which is diverse both in its cultural habits and in its relationship to colonial and postcolonial governance, so the shift away from Caribbean dominance needs to be placed in that setting. Most of the grime folks are African kids, either the children of migrants or migrants them ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarkodie (rapper)
Michael Owusu Addo (born 10 July 1985), known professionally as Sarkodie (), is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Tema. He started rapping at a young age and has since become a household name in the Ghanaian and Global music industry. His contributions to the Ghanaian music industry have earned him numerous accolades, including TGMA then Vodafone Ghana Music Award (VGMA) for "Artiste of the Decade". He was announced the first winner of BET's Best International Flow Artist at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards. He is also considered one of the major proponents of the Azonto genre and dance and as the most successful African rapper of all time. Due to the variety of musical genres he can perform in, Sarkodie is referred to as a "multifaceted rapper" and frequently raps in his native language, Twi. Life and career Early life and career beginnings Sarkodie, the fourth of five children was born on 10 July 1985. He was raised in Koforidua before his parents moved to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samini
Emmanuel Andrews Sammini (born 22 December 1982, in Accra, Ghana), known by his stage name Samini (formerly as Batman Samini), is a Ghanaian reggae and dancehall recording artist from Wa, Ghana. His genre of music is a melodious mixture of high life, dance hall, reggae and hip-hop. He terms his brand of music " African dance hall". He signed his first record deal with Ashanti International. Samini started his record label after he left the aforementioned label. Samini has released seven studio albums, with all being highly successful on the commercial market. Samini's success and recognition began when his first single, Linda, was released and subsequently appearing on other successful singles by other artists. On 13 December 2018, Samini was en-skinned as a Chief in his home town. The title given to him by the WaNaa (Paramount Chief of Wa) is `Pebilii Naa’, which means `King of the Rocks’ in Wa. Samini holds a bachelor's degree in Project Management from Ghana Institut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AKA (rapper)
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes (28 January 1988 – 10 February 2023), known professionally as AKA, was a South African rapper, record producer, and businessman. Born in Cape Town and raised in Johannesburg, Forbes gained recognition after releasing his single "Victory Lap" from his debut studio album, ''Altar Ego'' (2011). Often regarded as one of the greatest South African musicians of all time, he was one of the most popular South African musicians of his era and the best-selling South African hip hop artist of all-time. Forbes continued his success by releasing studio albums including ''Levels (album), Levels'' (2014), a collaborative album with Anatii titled ''Be Careful What You Wish For (AKA & Anatii album), Be Careful What You Wish For'' (2017), ''Touch My Blood'' (2018) and his final album, ''Mass Country'' (2023). On 10 February 2023, Forbes was shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban. Life and career 1988–2013: Early life, beginnings and ''Alter Ego'' Kiernan Jarryd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jah Vinci
Kirk Rhoden is a Jamaican musical recording artist better known by his stage name Jah Vinci. He has been active since 2005, but had his first breakthrough hit in 2008 with his then mentor Vybz Kartel Adidja Azim Palmer (born 7 January 1976), better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall Toasting (Jamaican music), deejay. Among his various nicknames, he is referred to as Worl' Boss, Teacha and King of Dancehall. As summarized by ''Roll .... He was a part of Vybz group Portmore Empire until the group disbanded in 2012. He has released several of Jamaica's biggest hits starting with the Vybz collaboration "Weh Dem A Guh" on producer Stephen Mcgregor's record which became one of the most popular songs in the Dance Hall scene at that time. Career Vinci struggled for several years to successfully launch his musical career but after the death of his brother in a tragic car accident in 2005 he began taking everything much more seriously. After this tragedy, he met Adidja Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agent Sasco
Jeffrey E. Campbell (born 22 December 1982), better known as Agent Sasco, and Assassin, is a Jamaican dancehall deejay.Johnson, Richard (2012)‘ONLY A MATTER OF TIME’ – Deejay Assassin awaits that moment, ''Jamaica Observer'', 20 January 2012, retrieved 7 June 2012Porter, Christopher (2007)Assassin, ''The Washington Post'', 15 August 2007, retrieved 7 June 2012 Biography Campbell grew up in Kintyre, St. Andrew before relocating to Kingston. His career began in 1999 when his lyrics were recorded by Spragga Benz as "Shotta"; He soon started recording himself, releasing his first single in 2000. He gained the nickname 'Assassin' while at Camperdown High School.Henry, Roland (2007)Discipline, drive key to success as a deejay, ''Jamaica Observer'', 30 September 2007, retrieved 7 June 2012 He signed to VP Records, and released two albums for the label before switching to Boardhouse Records, which he co-owns and started in 2008. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casper Nyovest
Refiloe Maele Phoolo (born 16 December 1990), professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer and amateur boxer. Born and raised in Mahikeng, North West, he is regarded as one of the most successful artists in South Africa. In 2014, he established his own record label, Family Tree Records. Nyovest rose to fame with the release of his debut studio album, ''Tsholofelo'' (2014) which produced the hit singles "Gusheshe" and "Doc Shebeleza". With his success of selling out tickets for his concert, ''Fill Up the Dome'' (2015) which was held at Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg. The success of the event pursued Nyovest with the affix "Fill Up" to instigate more concerts in different stadiums annually, including Orlando Stadium (2016) and FNB Stadium (2017), also both in Johannesburg, Moses Mabhida Stadium (2018) in Durban, and Royal Bafokeng Stadium (2019) in North West. Nyovest released his eponymous studio album, '' Refi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
