Yaa Pono
Yaa Pono | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Solomon Adu Antwi |
| Also known as | Pono Biom |
| Genres | Hiplife, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | vocals |
| Years active | 2009 – present |
| Associated acts | Stonebwoy, Efya |
Solomon Adu Antwi, popularly known as Yaa Pono is a Ghanaian rapper, singer and songwriter who hails from Tema. [1] His hit single, Obiaa Wone Master, won Hiplife Song of the Year at the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. [2][3][4][5]
Yaa Pono rose to fame after appearing on several radio shows, particularly Kasahari Levels, a radio 'battle' session for rappers.[6][7] He was subsequently signed to Pidgin Records in 2009, which further put him in the spotlight.[8]
Discography
Studio Albums
Faster Than Gods (2017)[9]
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Organization | Award | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019[10] | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Hiplife Song of the Year | Obiaa Wone Master | Won |
| 2014[11] | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Traditional Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
| 2011[12] | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Record of the Year | Good Morning | Nominated |
References
- ↑ ProfileAbility (2016-08-02). "ProfileAbility – Yaa Pono". ProfileAbility. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ↑ Intern, A. D. M. "Yaa Pono's "Obiaa Wone Master" wins Hip-life song of the year at #VGMA19". Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ↑ "VGMA 2019: Yaa Pono's 'Obia Wo Ne Master' Wins Hiplife Song Of The Year Award". GhGossip. 2019-05-18. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ↑ https://citinewsroom.com/2018/10/my-stage-name-made-it-difficult-for-me-to-shine-yaa-pono/
- ↑ https://www.billboard.com/music/yaa-pono - billboard.com
- ↑ ProfileAbility (2016-08-02). "ProfileAbility – Yaa Pono". ProfileAbility. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ↑ "Sarkodie Names His Toughest Battle On 'Kasahari' - Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Yaa Pono Or Someone Else? FIND OUT". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 2018-09-19. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ↑ Gracia, Zindzy (2018-01-09). "Yaa Pono's biography". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ↑ "Yaa Pono finally releases "Faster Than Gods" album | Ghana Music | Top Stories". Ghana Music. 2017-06-08. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ↑ "Yaa PONO: the trail-blazing lyricist with an infectious charisma | Ghana Music | Featured Artiste". Ghana Music. 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ↑ "Yaa PONO: the trail-blazing lyricist with an infectious charisma | Ghana Music | Featured Artiste". Ghana Music. 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ↑ "Yaa PONO: the trail-blazing lyricist with an infectious charisma | Ghana Music | Featured Artiste". Ghana Music. 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
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