Kwaku Gyasi (born 17 December 1977) is a Ghanaian

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singer. His third album 'Ayeyi' was nominated for the 6th Ghana Music Awards. He won four awards during the 2007 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Early life and education

Kwaku was born to Angelina Appiah and Kwame Kyei, both traders from

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. He grew up at Asafo in

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. He started School at APS and later attended the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) where he graduated in 1996.

Music career

He discovered his talent of singing and playing of numerous musical instruments and decided to start his music career with the help of Elder Mireku, Elder Sarpong and the

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. His first two albums were 'Sumsum Kronkron Gya' and 'Onkwafoo'. He later added other albums like 'Ayeyi' and 'Onyame Aseda' to his songlist.

Personal life

He is married to Mercy Adu Poku ..

Awards and nominations

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards

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References

Living people 21st-century Ghanaian male singers 21st-century Ghanaian singers 1977 births {{Ghana-bio-stub