DED BUDDY
| DED BUDDY | |
|---|---|
| File:Ded Buddy.jpgFile:Ded Buddy.jpg Ghanaian R&B Musician | |
| Born | 14 November Accra, Ghana |
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Eric Kwasi Okine Turkson[1] (born 10 April 1987),[2] [3] better known by his stage name DED BUDDY, is a singer and songwriter from Accra. Ded Buddy gained exposure in NFL, which led him to perform for Stevie Wonder during Panafest in 1994.[4][5][6] He is known for his silky voice, which made his music lovers call him “Ghana’s R&B man”. Eric Turkson's presence was established in the hiplife industry years ago. He then released his much-anticipated second album, entitled “Abofra Wisua”, a follow-up to his first album, by December 2005.
Ded Buddy, who is also known as the ladies' man, realised his calling into the music industry at the age of 6. He used to sing in churches and he fully realised his talent in music during his secondary school days in Ghana. Friends used to call him “buddy music” because his voice was beyond description.
Life and music career
Eric Kwesi Turkson was born in Accra, Ghana. He completed his junior high school at Prince of Peace International School and completed his senior high school at Havard college. He is known for his back-to-back hits like “Abofra Wisua”, Fab3 wo so, and many more.
Albums and songs
His first album in 1998, Sansankroma, had 8 songs such as Sansankroma, Yebesa, Pese woho, Adjoa.[7] Second album, Tumuda, which has 12 songs; an EP, Love the World, having 7 songs; third album, Love, having 12 songs; fourth album, Akonoba, having 22 songs.
References
- ↑ Okine Turkson, Eric Kwasi. "Ded Buddy – Over You (Official Video)". Ghana Web. Ghana Web. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ↑ Esther Eyra Doe (2015-11-06). "Ded Buddy Talks About Himself, Music And Brand In Latest Interview". yen.com. Yen. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
- ↑ Okine Turkson, Eric Kwasi. "Stop telling old artistes to quit —Ded Buddy". Gifty Owusu-Amoah. Graphic Communications Group Ltd. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
- ↑ Buddy, Ded. "Ded Buddy Returns As Qweci". Daily Guide Africa. newsghana.com. Retrieved Mar 9, 2012.
- ↑ Okine Turkson, Eric Kwasi. "Ded Buddy / Press". reverbnation.com. reverbnation.com. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- ↑ "Love me love my 'Sakora' – Ded Buddy". livefmghana. livefmghana. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ↑ "Sansankroma". mdundo.
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