Ayesem Explained

Ayesem
Birth Name:Stephen Kwabena Siaw
Alias:Sketches
Birth Date:1986 4, df=y
Birth Place:Takoradi, Ghana
Origin:Ghana
Genre:Hip hop, Hiplife
Occupation:Rapper, Songwriter
Instrument:vocal
Years Active:2006–present
Label:Shocks Entertainment
Associated Acts:Kofi Kinaata, Nero X, Flowking Stone, Kurl Songx, Corp Sayvee

Stephen Kwabena Siaw (born 1 April, 1986), known by his stage name Ayesem, is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife recording artist from Takoradi. He is known for his hit single, "Koti".[1] [2]

Early life and education

Ayesem was born and raised in Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. He attended Ghana Secondary Technical School, where he completed his senior secondary education. Ayesem proceeded to study at the Takoradi Polytechnic, graduating with a Higher National Diploma in 2013.[3] [4]

Music career

He started his career as a member of the group 'Trinity' in 2006. He later formed a music group called '2Unit' with fellow musician Nero X. As a group, their songs received radio airplay in the Western and Central Region of Ghana.

Ayesem has collaborated with artists such as Castro, Old Solja, Kurl Songx, Kofi Kinaata, Epixode, and Singlet. Currently signed to Shocks Entertainment,[5] [6] Ayesem has worked with producers such as WillsBeatz and Ivan Beatz.

Videography

YearTitleDirectorRef
2018Relationplane ft. Kurl SongxSnares Films[7] [8] [9]
DedeSkinny MC[10]
2017Difference ft. Epixode[11]
Satan ft. SingletYaw Skyface[12]
KotiNana Kofi Akromah[13] [14]
2014Checki Wo BP ft. Zeal (VVIP)David Wincott[15]

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipient / Nominated workResultRef
2018Ghana Music Awards UKUncovered Artist of the YearHimself[16] [17]
Western Music Awards[18] Artist of the Year[19]
Most Popular W/R Song of the YearKoti[20]
Highlife Song of the Year[21]
Hiplife Artist of the YearHimself
2017[22]
Most Popular Song of the YearSatan
Best Rapper of the YearHimself
Best Collaboration of the YearSatan ft Singlet
Best Music Video of the YearSatan
Central Music AwardsMost Popular Ghanaian Song of the YearKoti[23]

Discography

Singles

YearTitleProducerRef
2018Smoke DemMethmix[24]
RelationplaneIvan Beatz[25] [26]
2017DedeWillisBeatz[27]
Koti[28]
2016Difference ft EpixodeChrisBeatz[29]
2014Satan ft SingletWillisBeatz[30]

Notes and References

  1. News: "It's a Straight Banger" – Sarkodie endorses Ayesem's Koti Video. 10 December 2017. Kasapa102.5FM. 27 May 2018. 10 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180710013103/http://kasapafmonline.com/2017/12/10/straight-banger-sarkodie-endorses-ayesems-koti-video/. dead.
  2. Web site: Ayesem's Koti Is A Big Tune – StoneBwoy . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180528214923/http://sizezerogh.com/ayesems-koti-is-a-big-tune-stonebwoy-3/ . 28 May 2018 . 27 May 2018 . Sizezero Ghana.
  3. Web site: 25 April 2017 . Say no to drug abuse – Ayesem cautions the youth . 27 May 2018 . GhanaWeb.
  4. Web site: Ayesem – Fantiaa Na Meka (Prod By WillisBeatz) GhXclusives.Com . 27 May 2018 . Ghxclusives.
  5. News: Ghana: Ayesem is Western Music Awards biggest winner. 15 May 2018. Music in Africa. 27 May 2018.
  6. Web site: 21 May 2018 . Thousands Attend 'Ayesem Live in Cape Coast' Concert . 27 May 2018 . GhanaWeb.
  7. News: Ayes3m Drops 'Relationplane' ft Kurlsongx. Agyare. Peace. Ghafla! Ghana. 27 May 2018.
  8. News: Music Video: Ayesem – Relationplane feat. Kurl Songx. Mawuli. David. 27 May 2018.
  9. Web site: March 2018 . Ayesem finally releases 'Relationplane' with Kurl Songx . 27 May 2018 . GhanaWeb.
  10. News: Ayesem Drops Official Video For His New Single 'Dede'. Adinkra. Fiifi. Modern Ghana. 27 May 2018.
  11. News: 16 August 2017 . Takoadi Finest Rapper Ayesem Release Latest Music Video Featuring Epixode "Difference' - GhanaNdwom.net . GhanaNdwom . 27 May 2018.
  12. News: 7 June 2016 . Music Video: Ayesem – Satan ft. Singlet . AmeyawDebrah . dead . 27 May 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180717125025/https://ameyawdebrah.com/music-video-ayesem-satan-ft-singlet/ . 17 July 2018.
  13. Web site: bigtimesgh . Download Video: Ayesem – Koti (Remake) (Official Video) . 27 May 2018 . bigtimesgh.
  14. News: MUSIC VIDEO: Ayesem – Koti Beenie Words. 20 November 2017. Beenie Words. 27 May 2018.
  15. Web site: Music Video: Ayesem "Checki Wo BP" Feat Zeal (VVIP) Dir by David Wincott – Loud Sound GH. loudsoundgh.com. 27 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180528144139/https://loudsoundgh.com/2014/11/music-video-ayesem-checki-wo-bp-feat-zeal-vvip-dir-by-david-wincott/. 28 May 2018. dead.
  16. Web site: Ghana Music Awards UK 2018: Full list of winners. www.ghanaweb.com. 7 October 2018. en. 2018-11-02.
  17. News: Ayesem Wins Ghana Music Awards UK 'Uncovered Artiste of the Year' - GhanaNdwom.net. 2018-10-07. GhanaNdwom.net. 2018-11-02. en-US.
  18. News: Rush Western Music Awards 2017 Winners – Complete List. NdwomPa. 30 April 2017. NdwomPa.com. 27 May 2018.
  19. News: I deserved RTC Western Music Awards Artiste of the year award – Ayesem – 233 Exclusive. 25 May 2018. 233 Exclusive. 27 May 2018.
  20. News: Kinaata, Ayesem, Willisbeats, and Nero X win big at Western Music Awards 2018 (Full Winners) – Oilcitytoday. 13 May 2018. Oilcitytoday. 27 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180518050038/http://oilcitytoday.com/kinaata-ayesem-willisbeats-nero-x-win-big-western-music-awards-2018-full-winners/. 18 May 2018. dead.
  21. News: Full List of Winners at RTC Western Music Awards 2018. Ghana. YFM. YFM Ghana. 27 May 2018. 26 April 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240426032122/https://yfmghana.com/full-list-of-winners-at-rtc-western-music-awards-2018/. live.
  22. News: Full list of Winners at Western Music Awards: Kofi Kinaata is Artiste of the year . 233times. . 27 May 2018.
  23. Web site: Ayesem nominated for the Central Music Awards 2017. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180528134423/http://sizezerogh.com/ayesem-nominated-central-music-awards-2017/ . 28 May 2018 . 27 May 2018 . sizezero ghana.
  24. Web site: Ayesem – Smoke Dem (Prod. by Methmix) GhXclusives.Com . 27 May 2018 . Ghxclusives.
  25. News: Ayesem - Relationplane (feat. Kurl Songx) (Prod by Ivan Beatz) - GhanaNdwom.net. 1 March 2018. GhanaNdwom.net. 27 May 2018.
  26. News: DOWNLOAD Ayesem – Relationplane ft. Kurl Songx (Prod. by Ivan Beatz) Gh tooXclusive Latest Ghanaian Music. 1 March 2018. Gh tooXclusive. 27 May 2018. 24 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190224164844/http://tooxclusive.com/west/download-mp3/ayesem-relationplane-ft-kurl-songx-prod-ivan-beatz/. dead.
  27. Web site: Download : Ayesem – Dede (Disturbances) (Prod. By WillisBeat) EmpireFM Online . 27 May 2018 . empirefmonline.
  28. Web site: Prince . Kofi . 8 May 2017 . Ayesem – Koti (Police) (Prod. By WillisBeatz) DCLeakers . 27 May 2018 . dcleakers.
  29. Web site: Ayesem – Difference ft Episode (Prod By Chris Beatz) • XbitGh Ghana's Hottest News Portal . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180511000804/http://xbitgh.com/ayesem-difference-ft-episode-prod-by-chris-beatz/ . 11 May 2018 . 27 May 2018 . xbitgh.
  30. News: 15 October 2017 . Ayesem – Satan ft. SingLet (Prod. By Willis Beatz) . GhXcludes Ghana . dead . 27 May 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180717125103/https://ghxcludes.wordpress.com/2017/10/15/ayesem-satan-ft-singlet-prod-by-willis-beatz/ . 17 July 2018.