Kumi Guitar
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Kumi Guitar | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nana Yaw Kumi |
| Also known as | Kumi Guitar |
| Born | May 16 Accra |
| Origin | Eastern Region, Ghana |
| Genres | Highlife |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Guitarist |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Labels | Zylofon Media |
| Associated acts | Shatta Wale |
Nana Yaw Kumi widely known as Kumi Guitar (born May 16) is a Ghanaian musician, his music style mixes high-life and afro-fusion. He went to Adisadel College for secondary school. His single *Break Into Two* featuring Gurunkz helped him be nominated for new artist of the year at the 2014 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. He was on Slip Music Records.[1]
Life & Career[edit]
His approach is to write songs that tell a story. He has said that it is more important for music to carry a message than for it to follow current trends.[2] He also said that the only genre of music he plans to pursue is Highlife. [3]
He revealed that he was threatened to be shot by a colleague musician, Virgin Pozo, who accused him of stoled his lyrics line 'Bo ne de' without doing the needful.[4]
In 2018, he beats the likes of KiDi, Kuami Eugene, Wutah Kobby, King Promise and others to win the Highlife Artist of the year category at the Ghana Music Awards UK held in London.[5]
Awards[edit]
| Year | Organization | Award | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ghana Music Awards Uk | Highlife artist of the year | Himself | Won | [6] |
| Pan-African Weekend | Best Highlife Artist | [7] | |||
| 2019 | 3music Awards Ghana | Highlife Song of the year | Betweener | Nominee | [8] |
| Highlife artist of the year | Himself | ||||
| 2021 | Ghana Music Awards UK | Highlife Song of the year | Sex | Nominee | [9] |
| Highlife artist of the year | Himself |
References[edit]
- ↑ Ghanaweb. "Biography: Kumi Guitar". www.ghanaweb.com.
- ↑ Ansong Siame, Franklin (2021-10-09). "My style is unique because I want variety in Highlife music – Kumi Guitar". Joy Online.
- ↑ "I will never depart from Highlife-Kumi Guitar". Ghanabusinessnews. April 7, 2022.
- ↑ 3news (April 23, 2021). "Virgin Pozo threatened to shoot me over 'Bo ne de' line-Kumi Guitar". ghanaweb.
- ↑ Blogger, Realest (October 10, 2018). "Kumi Guitar wins big at the just ended Ghana music awards UK". ghbase.
- ↑ Blogger, Realest (October 10, 2018). "Kumi Guitar wins big at the just ended Ghana music awards UK". ghbase.
- ↑ Benedict, Qwame (July 17, 2018). "Kumi Guitar will beat Highlife USA". ghpage.
- ↑ West Africa, In-house (April 1, 2019). "3music awards Ghana 2019 full list winners". MusicAfrica. Event occurs at 11:29.
- ↑ Mustapha, Attractive (July 27, 2021). "Full list of nominees for Kab Fam Ghana Music Awards UK". Ghanaweb.
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