Award winning Ghanaian Hiplife artist Akwaboah currently signed to Sarkodie’s SarkCess Music record label is gaining traction with his recent international hit, I Do Love You, which features top Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince.
The single is a display of the artiste’s talent for taking the traditional styles of music and interpreting them in a more contemporary way, carrying through rich traditions to a millennial audience.
Akwaboah’s musical heritage as grandson of legendary Highlife mogul Kwabena Akwaboah and son of the iconic star Kwadwo Akwaboah, formerly of the Marriots International Band, gave him the exposure and know-how that has propelled him to success. He has written award-winning hits for huge stars including Efya and Sarkodie among others, earning him the Song Writer of the Year Award in 2010.
Akwaboah who is managed by Africa 1 Media has also featured as Voice Coach and Music Director for Vodafone Icons and MTN Hitmaker 4 in Ghana. He is slated to reprise this role for MTN Hitmaker 5 which is due to start soon. Despite this success, he has remained largely behind the scenes until now.
“I’ve truly loved creating hits such as ‘DaakeDaa’ for Becca and ‘Ayeyi Ndwom’ for DSP Kofi Sarpong, but I’m ready to now step into the spotlight and begin to make the music I’ve always dreamed of and that has always been in my soul,” said Akwaboah. “This passion runs in my blood and I’m so honored that people are connecting to my music and enjoying the art I feel blessed to be able to create.”
Ms Cynthia Quarcoo, Founder and CEO of Africa 1 Media, which now manage all Sarkcess Music signees, said they were drawn to Akwaboah by his range of talent which set him apart.
This includes his mastery of the keyboard that has led him to perform with several local and international superstars including Hugh Masakela and Lady May of Big Brother fame resulting in collaboration which he wrote and produced, she said.
He also wrote and produced Sarkodie’s critically acclaimed album ‘Mary’.
Quarcoo added, “To have Akwaboah join our roster is very exciting for us because he is so incredibly talented as well as dedicated to his craft and produces music that is truly exceptional; we can’t wait to watch his rising success in the coming months.”
By: Dan Kwasi Prince// www.dailyviewgh.com
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