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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- 2019: Village Boy In Suit[15]
Major Singles[edit]
- Eskebelebe featuring DopeNation[16]
- Oreo Featuring Maccasio & Fadi Lan[17]
- Madina Featuring DJ Wobete[18]
Videography[edit]
| 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[edit]
Greater Accra Music Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | None GAMA Artiste of the Year [23] | Won |
Emerging Music Award[edit]
| 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[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | Artiste of The Year [27] | Won |
Northern Music Video Awards[edit]
| 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[edit]
- ↑ "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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