Ghana’s Top Male Musicians

Reggie Osei, a leading voice in Ghanaian drill, aka asakaa music, appears as cool and confident as the energy that resonates from his music. Raised in Kumasi, Reggie’s music embodies his community as well as his early exposure to foreign music which has culminated in the artist’s 4th studio project Most High. …

Kwame Nsiah-Apau (born 17th April 1976), known by his stage name Okyeame Kwame and nicknamed Rap Doctor, is a Ghanaian musician, songwriter, creative director and entrepreneur. Life and career Early life Apau was born in Kumasi, Ashanti Region of Ghana. He is the third of six siblings. His two younger brothers, Kwaku Nsiah Boamah nicknamed “Flowking Stone” and Kwaku Nsiah Amankwah nicknamed “Kunta Kinte”, also …

Clement Foh Baah, born (February 1988) is a Ghanaian musician and songwriter known as Ahkan and Osrane. He is a member of the music group Ruff n Smooth with Ricky Nana Agyemang (aka Bullet), manager of Dancehall act Ebony Reigns. Early life Ahkan is the third of six children. He was born and raised in Accra to his mother Felicia Nyantaktiwaah. Ahkan …

Ruff n Smooth is a Ghanaian-based music group made up of Ruff/Bullet (Ricky Nana Agyemang) & Smooth/Ahkan (Clement Baah Foh). Although both have been on the music scene for a while, it was not till they formed an alliance that they both gained prominence. Prior to this alliance, Bullet was …

Born Jackson Kwadwo Bawuah, Jay Bahd is a Ghanaian hip-hop artiste, songwriter, and drill star. He is a member of the Kumasi-based Asakaa Boys group that started what is locally known as ‘Asakaa’ music or Drill Music, and the ‘Kumerica’ movement. Jay Bahd first came to prominence after he was featured by Yaw Tog on …

Osei Kwaku Vincent also known as Strongman or Strongman Burner or Strong Gee is a Ghanaian rapper. He was recognized for winning the maiden edition of the Next Big Thing in GH Rap music which was a rap competition in Ghana. Education Strongman attended T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Kumasi and later …

Derek Andrew Safo (born 5 September 1982), better known by his stage name Sway or Sway DaSafo, is a British rapper of Ghanaian descent. He is also a producer, having established Dcypha Productions, signed to Island/Universal (label founder). Safo’s 2008 track “Black Stars” gave appreciation to popular Ghanaians across the diaspora. Sway’s first big track, “On My Own” was released under …

Ricky Nana Agyemang, also known as Bullet is a Ghanaian Musician, Songwriter, Artiste Manager and a record Label owner. He was a member of the music group Ruff n Smooth with Ahkan. Life and career Earlier career Bullet started his musical career as Etuo Aboba (meaning “Bullet” in Twi). He released an album under this name titled Wo Beko Wo Maame Ho. In 2008, he formed the group Ruff …

Michael Owusu Addo (born 10 July 1988) known professionally as Sarkodie , is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Tema. He started rapping at a young age and has since become a household name in the Ghanaian and Global music industry. His contributions to the Ghanaian music industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the Vodafone Ghana Music Award (VGMA) for “Artiste of the …

Joseph Bulley, known professionally as Magnom, is a Ghanaian record producer and recording artist , who produces music ranging from Hiphop, dancehall, and Afrobeats. He gained the attention of Ghanaians after he produced the song “illuminati” with Ghanaian BET award winner Sarkodie. Early life Magnom grew up around a dad who listened to all genres of music, which helped him in his love for music. He …