Teflon Flexx
Teflon Flexx | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Akaateba Christopher Akanvarichaab |
| Also known as | Teflon Flexx |
| Born | July 18, 1995 Wiaga, Ghana |
| Origin | Tamale |
| Genres | Afrobeat, Afrohouse, Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2018-present |
| Associated acts | Maccasio, DopeNation |
Akaateba Christopher Akanvarichaab, (Born July 18, 1995) known by the stage name Teflon Flexx, is a Ghanaian[1] Hip Hop and Afro Pop recording artist from Ghana. He is noted to be the first musician to rap in his native language Buli commercially[2][3].
Early life and education
Teflon Flexx was born in Wiaga and had his basic education in Sandema. He attended St. Charles Minor Seminary Senior High School Tamale and studied B.Ed Social Science in the University of Development Studies[4].
Musical Career
Teflon’s passion to do music started at childhood[5]. He kicked off his career right after high school when he formed a music group called East Music which he left and later formed The Invaders, a music group that got him massive recognition in his early university days[6][7]. Teflon released a solo EP, the Village Boy In Suit[8] in the early part of 2019 which contains 8 songs including No Foreplay, his lead single that got him nominated for the Northern Music Video Awards[9]. Since then, he has released singles including Eskebelebe featuring the sensational duo Dopenation[10][11] , Cumicide[12] and Oreo featuring Maccasio and Fadi Lan[13].
Teflon Flexx won the SRC artist of the year at the 2019 University of Development Studies (Wa campus) SRC awards[14].
Discography
- 2019: Village Boy In Suit[15]
Major Singles
- Eskebelebe featuring DopeNation[16]
- Oreo Featuring Maccasio & Fadi Lan[17]
- Madina Featuring DJ Wobete[18]
Videography
| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Oreo Featuring Maccasio & Fadi Lan | T Baba | [19] |
| 2019 | Eskebelebe Featuring DopeNation | Director Abass | [20] |
| 2018 | No Foreplay | Director Abass | [21] |
| 2018 | Murder | Prince Dovlo | [22] |
Awards and nominations
Greater Accra Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | None GAMA Artiste of the Year [23] | Won |
Emerging Music Award
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | Album of The Year [24] | Nominated |
| 2019 | MURDER DEM | Dancehall song of the Year [25] | Nominated |
| 2019 | Himself | Dancehall Artiste of the Year [26] | Nominated |
SRC of the University for Development Studies
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | Artiste of The Year [27] | Won |
Northern Music Video Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | No Foreplay | Discovery Video of The Year [28] | Nominated |
| 2019 | No Foreplay | Male Video of The Year [29] | Nominated |
| 2019 | No Foreplay | Hiplife Video of The Year [30] | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "I'm Not A Nigerian — 'ESKEBELEBE' Hit Maker Exclaims". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ "Teflon Flexx: The fast rising musician from Tamale". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
- ↑ "Everything you need to know about fast-rising Tamale star". Entertainment. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ "Everything you need to know about fast-rising Tamale star". Entertainment. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
- ↑ "Teflon Flexx: The fast rising musician from Tamale". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ "I'm Not A Nigerian — 'ESKEBELEBE' Hit Maker Exclaims". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
- ↑ "Everything you need to know about fast-rising Tamale star". Entertainment. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ "'Village Boy In Suit': Teflon Flexx Finally Drops Full EP Today-January 30 (+Download & Stream)". GhGossip. 2019-01-30. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
- ↑ "Full List: Nominees for the Maiden Northern Music Videos Awards". Ghanatrase.com. 2019-01-20. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ Epicmetrics (2019-03-02). "Teflon Flexx - Eskebelebe (Feat Dope Nation)". GhanaNdwom.net. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ "Teflon Flexx – "Eskebelebe" ft. DopeNation Gh Music". Gh Music. 2019-07-18. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ Xerda (2019-06-12). "Teflon Flexx - Cumicide (Prod. by Stone B)". GhanaNdwom.net. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ Teflon Flexx ft Maccasio & Fadlan - Oreo, retrieved 2019-09-20
- ↑ "Teflon Flexx is 'Artist of the Year'". Live 91.9 FM. 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ Epicmetrics (2019-01-31). "NMVA Nominee, Teflon Flexx Release His First EP – "Village Boy In Suit" For Free Download". GhanaNdwom.net. Retrieved 2019-09-20.
- ↑ Teflon Flexx ft Dope Nation - Eskebelebe (Official Video), retrieved 2019-09-20
- ↑ Teflon Flexx ft Maccasio & Fadlan - Oreo, retrieved 2019-09-20
- ↑ "Teflon Flexx ft DJ Wobete – Madina (Prod. by M.O.G Beatz) | DCLeakers". 2020-01-01. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6Bzid5oQq0
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbhMsrat4bQ
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxJ0nBg2N7w
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKpRB-4gVaU
- ↑ "Teflon Flexx wins at GAMA Awards".
- ↑ "Casta Troy, Teflon Flexx, Ayma, Others Gain Nominations for Emerging Music Award (+Full List of Nominees)". 23 July 2019.
- ↑ "Casta Troy, Teflon Flexx, Ayma, Others Gain Nominations for Emerging Music Award (+Full List of Nominees)". 23 July 2019.
- ↑ "Casta Troy, Teflon Flexx, Ayma, Others Gain Nominations for Emerging Music Award (+Full List of Nominees)". 23 July 2019.
- ↑ "Teflon Flexx is 'Artist of the Year'". April 2019.
- ↑ "Full List: Nominees for the Maiden Northern Music Videos Awards". 20 January 2019.
- ↑ "Full List: Nominees for the Maiden Northern Music Videos Awards". 20 January 2019.
- ↑ "Full List: Nominees for the Maiden Northern Music Videos Awards". 20 January 2019.
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