Biography of DopeNation

DopeNation is a Ghanaian musical duo of identical twin brothers, composed of Micheal Boafo popularly known as B2, and Tony Boafo known as Twist. They are best known for producing hit songs such as Kpuu Kpaa by Shatta wale, Wow by Joey B ft EL, Sebgefia by Joey B and EL, Poison by Ebony Reigns, Forever by Eazzy ft Mr Eazi, Nana Ama by Pappy Kojo, among others and chunning out hits for themselves as Artists.

Early life

The twins were born in the Accra and grew up in Abeka, a community in Accra. They later moved to Takoradi where they had their junior and senior education, at this period the twins developed their interest in music. They later returned to Accra to further their tertiary education in the University of Ghana and Ghana Technology University College.

Production career

DopeNation was introduced to music production in 2012 by musician and producer E.L in Accra who nurtured their talents. They have been credited with producing songs for Ghanaian artists including E.L, Shatta Wale, Joey B, Pappy Kojo, Eazzy, Flowking Stone, Olamide, Tekno, Fameye among others.

In 2021, they discovered and introduced visually impaired singer, Adelaide The Seer, to the music scene as her official producers, going on to release the singles, “Wire Me” and “What a God“ among others.

Music career

DopeNation released their first single, “Bebia Ye Shi” in 2016, released “Uh Huh” in 2017 as a follow-up. On 2 April 2018, they released the highly acclaimed self-produced single, “Eish”

“Naami”, which was their next song, had Nigerian musician Olamide and disc jockey DJ Enimoney, winning them Sound City MVP Group of the year in Africa award. In 2021, a collaborative E.P titled “Music and Dance” with Ghanaian dance duo, Dancegod Llyod and Afrobeast of DWP Academy was released.

DopeNation was nominated for Music Producer Honor of the Year at the 2017 Ghana Music Honors Awards

Awards and Honors

DopeNation is a Ghanaian music duo consisting of brothers, Michael Boafo, popularly known as B2, and Tony Boafo, known as Twist. Since their inception in the music industry, DopeNation has received several awards and honors for their contributions to the Ghanaian and African music scene.

1. SoundCity MVP Awards 2020:
– DopeNation won the award for “Best Group/Duo” at the 2020 SoundCity MVP Awards, which is one of the most prestigious music awards events in Africa. This win highlighted their rising prominence within the African music industry.

2. 3Music Awards 2020:
– DopeNation was nominated for the “Group of the Year” category at the 3Music Awards in 2020. Although they didn’t win, the nomination itself was a recognition of their talent and influence.

3. Ghana Music Awards 2020:
– The duo received nominations in various categories at the 2020 Ghana Music Awards, including “Best Group,” “Best Collaboration of the Year,” and “Music Producer of the Year.” Their inclusion in these categories showcased their versatility as both artists and producers.

4. Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) 2019:
– DopeNation was nominated for the “Best Group of the Year” award at the VGMA in 2019, indicating their emergence as a prominent group in the Ghanaian music scene.

5. International Collaborations:
– In addition to awards, DopeNation has also gained international recognition through collaborations with artists such as Olamide (Nigeria) and DJ Enimoney. These collaborations have expanded their fanbase and solidified their position in the Afrobeat and Afro-pop music genres.

6. Hit Singles:
– DopeNation’s hit singles, including “Zanku” and “Naami,” received significant airplay and recognition within and beyond Ghana. These songs contributed to their popularity and led to numerous nominations and awards.

7. Global Impact:
– DopeNation’s music has made waves not only in Ghana but also in other African countries and among the African diaspora. Their ability to connect with a diverse audience has earned them respect and recognition in the industry.