Paa Kwasi
Paa Kwasi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nana Kwasi Aryeh |
| Also known as | PK, Paa Kwasi Dobble |
| Born | 25 December 1988 |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Paa Kwasi is the stage name of Nana Kwasi Aryeh, a Ghanaian singer and songwriter from the Western Region of Ghana and also a former lead member of Dobble. [1][2][3]
Musical Career
Kwasi gained recognition with his breakout hit Ab3. He was formerly part of Dobble, the award-winning duo that secured Most Popular Song of the Year at the 2017 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) with their hit "Christy." [4][5]
In 2018, Kwasi’s solo track Abe (Ab3) won Highlife Song of the Year at the RTC Western Music Awards. [6] That same year, he signed a five-year record deal with Panther Media Production, a label owned by a Ghanaian footballer. [7][8]
Following the release of his single "Y3 Brodada," Kwasi was endorsed by veteran Highlife musician Obouba J.A. Adofo. .[9]
Appeared On
He has also been featured by Obrafour on the song Odo Electric, Mzbel on Mmo, Dada Hafco on Bedi Anko, and Quarme Zaggy on a track titled 'Highlife'. [10][11]
Discography
Albums/EPs
- FaceOne (2020)
- Afrosounds EP (2024)[12]
Singles
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Organization | Award | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | RTC Western Music Awards | Highlife Song of the Year | Abe (Ab3) | Won | [16] |
| Highlife Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [17] |
References
- ↑ Kwame Dadzie (May 3, 2018). "Ghanaian footballer offers highlife musician Paa Kwasi record deal". Citinewsroom.
- ↑ Blagogee (May 18, 2016). "Expect quality High Life music - Paa Kwasi (Dobble)". Ghanaweb.
- ↑ David Mawuli (May 20, 2016). "Singer says fans should expect good and quality Highlife music from him". Pulse.
- ↑ Frank Mensah (April 25, 2017). "It's a prestige to win 'Most Popular Song' of the year - Paa Kwasi (Dobble)". Ghanaweb.
- ↑ Rashad (July 31, 2018). "I have achieved more than what Dobble did – Paa Kwasi of Dobble fame". Ghpage.
- ↑ "Full List of Winners at RTC Western Music Awards 2018". Yfmghana. May 14, 2018.
- ↑ "Paa Kwasi Signs 5-Year Record Deal From Ghanaian Footballer". Footballghana. May 4, 2018.
- ↑ Zionfelix.net (May 3, 2018). "HighLife musician Paa Kwasi gets 5-year record deal from Ghanaian footballer". Ghanaweb.
- ↑ Kasapafmonline.com (January 18, 2017). "Highlife Veteran Obouba J.A. Adofo endorses Paa Kwasi's 'Y3 Brodada' Song". Ghanaweb.
- ↑ enewsgh.com (November 30, 2017). "Obrafour drops 'Odo Electric' featuring Paa Kwasi". Ghanaweb.
- ↑ Yfmghana (November 1, 2016). "Mzbel premieres 'Mmo' featuring Paa Kwasi". Ghanaweb.
- ↑ Yaayi O (February 3, 2024). "Afrosounds EP by Paa Kwasi: An ode to Ghanaian brilliance". Ghanaweb.
- ↑ "WATCH: Paa Kwasi finally drops 'Wack Mc'". yfmghana. October 12, 2016.
- ↑ Blagogee (March 17, 2017). "Paa Kwasi finally drops 'Ab3'". Ghanaweb.
- ↑ DJ Super (July 19, 2020). "Paa Kwasi - Enhye Wo ft. Righteous Vandyke".
- ↑ "Full List of Winners at RTC Western Music Awards 2018". Yfmghana. May 14, 2018.
- ↑ Nana Kwesi Coomson (March 23, 2018). "Full list of Nominees: RTC Western Music Awards 2018". 233times.
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