Cabum, born Frank Kwame Gyasi- Frimpong on 15 June 1985, to Ghanaian
highlife musician Alhaji Kwame Frimpong (popularly known as
Alhaji K. Frimpong
Alhaji Kwabena Frimpong (died 18 October 2005) was a Ghanaian highlife singer. He is known for his hit song "Kyenkyen Bi Adi M'awu", performed by K. Frimpong And His Cubano Fiestas.
In the 1970s, he recorded with two different bands, with overla ...
) and Joyce Asabia Frimpong, is a Ghanaian rapper from
Kumasi
Kumasi (historically spelled Comassie or Coomassie, usually spelled Kumase in Twi) is a city in the Ashanti Region, and is among the largest metropolitan areas in Ghana. Kumasi is located in a rain forest region near Lake Bosomtwe, and is the ...
.
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
Angelique Kidjo
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* Angélique (given name), a French feminine name
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* Angélique (instrument), a string instrument of the lute family
* ''Angélique'', a 1927 opéra bouffe by Jacques Ibert
* ...
and
Youssou Ndour
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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
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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
Living people
Ghanaian rappers
1985 births
Musicians from Kumasi