Doupboy Laska
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Theophilus Nii Kojo Martey |
| Also known as | Sane |
| Born | 15 June 1987 Accra, Ghana |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Forever Doup Records |
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Theophilus Nii Kojo Martey (born June 15, 1987), known by his stage name Doupboy Laska, is an anglophone AfroDancehall and Afrobeat musician and entrepreneur from Ghana.[1]
Early life
Doupboy Laska attended Macedonia Methodist School then Ashley's Business College[2] before he started his dancing career, which led to him sharing stages with prominent African artists. This exposure made him discover his love for music[3]
Personal life
Doupboy Laska was born to a Ghanaian mother, Jennifer A. Martey, and a Ghanaian English father, Michael M. Martey. He has one child. Doupboy Laska has two siblings, Theodora Martey and Genevieve Martey.[4]
Career
In 2017, Doupboy Laska[5] began his career as an independent artist in the group Forever Doup Records, releasing his first single ‘Nun ah Dem Ready’. In 2020, Doupboy Laska went on to release four singles and one EP (Ghana Kenkey, Aso We Dweet, Fa Mami and 1 EP (Kwashieman 2 Cape Town) over the years. He has been nominated for numerous awards and has not won any yet, including the Africa Choice Awards.[6]
He has collaborated with some African acts including Jupitar, Trigmatic, D-Black, Tulenkey, Big Monii, Mazzinger from Nigeria and more from his homeland Ghana[7][citation needed]
Discography
Albums
Singles
- "Nun ah Dem Really" (2017)
- "Follow You ft. Mazzinger" (2019)
- "Ghana Kenkey" (2020)
- "Aso We Dweet ft. Jupitar" (2020)
- "Fa Mami" (2020)
- "Oneday" ft. Frimpong (2020)
- "Accra" ft Tulenkey (2021)
- "Shottas" ft Citizen Welkins (2022)
- "Passion" (2022)
- "Top Gyal" (2022)
- "Way Back" (2023)
- "Anigye" ft. Trigmatic (2023)
- "Idea" ft. D-Black (2023)
| Award Nomination | Year | Song | Results | |
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| New Artist Of The Year | 2018 | Nominated | ||
| Best Male Vocalist | 2018 | Follow You | Nominated | |
| Music Video of the Year | 2018 | Follow You | Nominated | |
| Raggae/ Dancehall Song Of The Year | 2018 | Nun ah Dem Ready | Nominated | |
| Best Raggae/Dancehall Artist | 2023 | Way Back | Nominated | |
| New Artist of the Year | 2023 | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Who Is Theophilus Nii Martey? –About Me". about.me. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "'I went to Ashley's Business School' - Doupboy Laska". Status Diaries. 2023-10-06. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ↑ "Dancer Turned Musician –Ameyaw Debrah". 12 March 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "Doupboy Laska's Biography: Age, Real Name, Wife, Children, Parents, Education, Siblings". 6 October 2023.
- ↑ Tbwoy, Blacc (2023-03-22). "How Doupboy Laska's Career Started". Miziziyangu. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ↑ "Doupboy Laska". ModernGhana.
- ↑ "New: Doupboy Laska Performs at South African Menswear week". GhanaWeb. 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ↑ "Way Back - Album by Doupboy Laska". Apple Music. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "Ginger Man - EP by Doupboy Laska". Apple Music. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "Kwashieman 2 Cape Town - EP by Doupboy Laska". Apple Music. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
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