DopeNation explained

DopeNation
Birth Name:Michael Boafo
Tony Boafo
Alias:B2, Twist
Birth Place:Accra, Ghana
Origin:Saltpond, Central Region, Ghana
Genre:Afrobeat, Hip hop, Hiplife, Afropop
Occupation:Recording artist, Sound engineer, Record producer, Performer
Instrument:Keyboard, sampler
Years Active:2016–present
Current Members:
  • B2
  • Twist

DopeNation is a Ghanaian musical duo of identical twin brothers, composed of Micheal Boafo popularly known as B2,[1] [2] and Tony Boafo known as Twist.[3] [4] 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.[5]

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.[6] [7] [8]

Production career

DopeNation was introduced to music production in 2012 by musician and producer E.L in Accra who nurtured their talents.[9] They have been credited with producing songs for Ghanaian artists including E.L, Shatta Wale, Joey B, Pappy Kojo, Eazzy,[10] [11] Flowking Stone,[12] Olamide, Tekno, Fameye among others.[13] [14]

In 2021, they discovered and introduced visually impaired singer, Adelaide The Seer,[15] to the music scene as her official producers, going on to release the singles, “Wire Me”[16] and “What a God“[17] among others.

Music career

DopeNation released their first single, “Bebia Ye Shi” in 2016,[18] [19] released “Uh Huh” in 2017 as a follow-up. On 2 April 2018, they released the highly acclaimed self-produced single, “Eish”[20]

"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.[21] In 2021, a collaborative E.P titled “Music and Dance” with Ghanaian dance duo, Dancegod Llyod and Afrobeast of DWP Academy was released.[22]

DopeNation was nominated for Music Producer Honor of the Year at the 2017 Ghana Music Honors Awards[23] [24] [25]

Discography

YearTitleFeatured ArtistAlbumRef
2022KpanlaNon-Album Single[26]
BirdLaa Lee, DopeNation & Gold UpNon-Album Single[27]
You Can't See MeDopeNation Can Rap[28]
NDC vs NPPDopeNation Can Rap[29]
GbozaNon-Album Single[30]
2021TodayNon-Album Single
What A God Adelaide The SeerNon-Album Single[31]
Wire Me Adelaide The SeerNon-Album Single[32]
Music and DanceNon-Album Single[33]
Zenabu Dancegod Lloyd x Afrobeast x DWP Academy Non-Album Single[34]
Mind Your BusinessATTA[35]
ATTAATTA[36]
CEOMedikalATTA[37]
2020Thank GodKofi Kinaata
2019ZankuNon-Album Single
Chairman[38]
ConfamMedikalNon-Album Single [39]
2018Ibi TinsQuamina Mp, Eddie Khae, Twitch, Kofi Mole,TulenkeyNon-Album Single[40] [41] [42]
NobodyBVR Album[43] [44] [45] [46] [47]
NaamiDopeNation x Olamide x EnimoneyNon-Album Single[48] [49] [50] [51]
Eish[52] [53] [54]
Vibely[55]
AyeyiE.L ft DopeNation[56] [57] [58]
2017Uh HuhNon-album single[59]
2016Another One Luther and Gemini[60]
Bebia Ye Shi[61]

Albums & EPs

Production discography

YearArtisteSong/AlbumProducerRef
2018Phabrick ft DopeNation (B2 and Twist)Vamia WeB2[63]
EdemFokoloyor[64]
SupaGhana 2pac[65]
Dahlin GagePotato[66]
Lady PearlEnergizer[67]
2017EazzyPower ft. Shatta WaleTwist[68]
Ruby Chelsea SampeleleB2[69]
Flowking StoneAway Bus[70]
Ak SongstressBossu ft. Luther[71]
TinnyBugatti ft. Zeal[72]
Shatta WaleShut up ft. Pope Skinny[73]
Aplanke[74]
2016Kpuu Kpa[75]
Pappy KojoNana AmaTwist
Eazzy ft Mr EaziForeverB2[76]
2015Joey BWow ft. E.L[77]

Videography

YearTitleDirectorRef
2018NaamiEsianyo Kumodzi[78]
Eish[79]
2017Uh Huh[80] [81]
2016Bebia Ye Shihttp://bygonegh.com/watch-dopenation-bebia-ye-shi-official-video/

Awards and nominations

YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef
2021Thank GodHiplife Song of the YearHiplife Song of the Year[82]
2020ZankuAfrobeat Song of the YearAfrobeat Song of the Year[83]
DopeNationBest Group of the YearBest Group of the Year
2018DopeNationUnsung Artiste of the yearUnsung Artiste of the year[84] [85] [86]

Ghana Tertiary Awards

YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef
2017TwistMost influential student sound engineer[88]
2016B2[89]

Western Music Awards

YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef
2021DopeNationHiplife Song of the Year Hip Life artiste of the Year[94]
2020Group of the Year[95]

Fame Awards

Notes and References

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  4. Web site: 2017-10-18 . 7 Ghanaian Music Producers Who Were Behind Hit Songs In 2017 . 2018-02-26 . fnnewsonline.
  5. Web site: Person DopeNation . GhanaWeb online.
  6. Web site: 2019-07-11. 'We mow beat production out of frustration' - DopeNation. 2021-03-06. BBC News Pidgin.
  7. Web site: Dope Nation. Beatz Nation. 2018-02-27. 2017-10-10.
  8. Web site: Glennsamm . 26 February 2018 . Get Familiar with DopeNation . https://web.archive.org/web/20180228052813/http://eboxafrica.com/2018/02/26/get-familiar-dopenation/ . 28 February 2018 . 2018-02-27 . eboxafrica.
  9. Web site: 2021-11-19. EL finally opens up on relationship with DopeNation. 2021-12-23. The Herald Ghana. en-US.
  10. News: New Music: Eazzy - Kpakposhito (Prod. by B2). Mawuli. David. 2018-02-26.
  11. Web site: 2016-07-26 . Eazzy x Mr. Eazi - Forever (Prod by B2) . 2018-02-26 . ghanamotion..
  12. Web site: 2017-12-05 . FlowKing Stone – Opana ft. Shatta Wale (Prod. By B2) . 2018-02-26 . ghanamotion..
  13. Web site: 27 December 2017 . These Are The Songs Dope Nation Have On Their Playlists Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students . 2018-02-27 . kuulpeeps.
  14. Web site: 2017-10-10 . Introduction DopeNation… The Twin Revolution in Ghanaian musicIntroduction DopeNation... The Twin Revolution in Ghanaian music - Live 91.9 FM . 2018-02-27 . livefmghana.
  15. Web site: Tali. Selorm. 2021-02-28. Singer Adelaide The Seer shares how she lost her sight 8 years ago in SHS (VIDEO). 2021-12-23. Pulse Ghana. en.
  16. Web site: Junior . Edem . 2021-01-29 . Download MP3: Wire Me By Adelaide The Seer Ft DopeNation . 2021-12-23 . halmblog . en-US.
  17. Web site: CratesHub. DopeKid. DopeNation x Adelaide The Seer - What A God. 2021-12-23. CratesHub.com. en-gb.
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  20. Web site: 2020-10-04. DOWNLOAD: DopeNation – Eish (Produced by B2). 2021-12-23. GhGossip. en-AU.
  21. Web site: 2020-01-13. DopeNation wins SoundCity MVP Group of the Year award. 2021-12-23. Ghana Music. en-GB.
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  26. Web site: CratesHub . Alloh . DopeNation - Kpanla (Produced by DopeNation) - Afrobeat 2022 . 2022-10-22 . CratesHub.com . en-gb.
  27. Web site: CratesHub . Alloh . DopeNation x Laa Lee - Bird Remix (Prod by Gold Up) . 2022-10-22 . CratesHub.com . en-gb.
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  29. Web site: CratesHub . Alloh . Dopenation - NDC vs NPP (Presidential Debate) - Ghana MP3 . 2022-10-22 . CratesHub.com . en-gb.
  30. Web site: CratesHub . Alloh . Dopenation - Gboza (Production by Dopenation) - Amapiano . 2022-10-22 . CratesHub.com . en-gb.
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  32. Web site: DownGh.com . 2021-01-27 . DOWNLOAD MP3: DopeNation x Adelaide The Seer – Wire Me . 2022-10-22 . DownGh.com . en-US.
  33. Web site: Edem . 2021-07-09 . Download Full: Music And Dance EP by DopeNation x Dancegod Lloyd & Afrobeast . 2022-10-22 . www.halmblog.com/ . en-US.
  34. Web site: 2021-07-11 . DOWNLOAD MP3: Dopenation – Jollof Waakye Ft Dancegod Lloyd x Afrobeast & DWP Academy NaijaChoice . 2022-10-22 . en-US.
  35. Web site: 2020-07-15 . DopeNation Jab Critics To Mind Their Business Over Their Exit From Lynx Ent. . 2022-10-22 . www.ghgossip.com . en-AU.
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  39. Web site: Ranger . Lone . 2019-08-27 . DopeNation ft. Medikal - Confam (Prod. by MOGBeatz) . 2022-10-22 . DCLeakers.com . en-US.
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  44. Web site: 2018-10-29 . Dopenation - NOBODY (Prod By Dopenation) . 2018-11-08 . urbanroll ghana . en-US.
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  47. News: E.L unveils cover artwork, tracklist for "BVR" mixtape. Mawuli. David. 2018-11-08. en-US.
  48. News: [Music] DopeNation x DJ Enimoney x Olamide – Naami]. 2018-11-02. Naijaloaded Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. 2018-11-05. en-US.
  49. News: DopeNation x DJ Enimoney x Olamide – "Naami" » tooXclusive MP3. 2018-11-01. tooXclusive. 2018-11-05. en-US.
  50. Web site: 2018-11-02 . DOWNLOAD: DopeNation ft. Olamide x Dj Enimoney – Naami 360Nobs.com . 2018-11-05 . 360nobs . en-US.
  51. News: Olamide teams up with DJ Enimoney and DopeNation on Naami. Ohunyon. Ehis. 2018-11-05. en-US.
  52. News: DOWNLOAD DopeNation - Eish (Prod. by B2). 2018-04-03. NdwomPa. 2018-04-21.
  53. Web site: DopeNation – Eish (Prod. By B2). Beatz Nation. 2018-04-21. 2018-04-02.
  54. News: 2018-04-20 . Listen UP: DopeNation - Eish - AmeyawDebrah.Com . AmeyawDebrah . 2018-04-21.
  55. Web site: 2018-06-04 . Magnom ft Dope Nation – Vibely (Prod by B2) Ndwompafie . 2018-11-08 . Ndwompafie . en-US.
  56. Web site: 2018-01-11 . E.L – Ayeyi (Praises) ft. Dope Nation (Prod by Pee Gh) . 2018-11-08 . Ghanamotion. . en-US.
  57. Web site: E.L feat. Dope Nation – Ayeyi (Prod. by Pee Gh) GhXclusives.Com. www.ghxclusives.com. en-GB. 2018-11-08. 2018-01-11.
  58. News: 2018-01-11 . E.L - Ayeyi (Feat. DopeNation) (Prod. by PeeOnTheBeat) - GhanaNdwom.net . en-US . GhanaNdwom. . 2018-11-08.
  59. Web site: DopeNation - Eish (Prod By B2) . 2018-03-14 . ghanamotion..
  60. News: 2016-04-26 . Listen UP: Dope Nation feat Luther and Gemini - Another One - AmeyawDebrah.Com . AmeyawDebrah. . 2018-03-14.
  61. News: 2016-11-21 . DopeNation - Bebia Ye Shi (Prod. by B2) - GhanaNdwom.net . GhanaNdwom. . 2018-03-14.
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  64. Web site: 2018-08-25 . Edem – Fokoloyor (Prod. by B2) GhXclusives.Com . 2018-11-05 . Ghxclusives . en-GB.
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  66. News: AUDIO: Dahlin Gage – "Potato" (Prod. by B2). 2018-07-30. Ghana Music Hub. 2018-11-05. en-US.
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  69. Web site: 2017-04-27 . Ruby Chelsea – Sampelele (Prod. By B2) Beatz Nation . 2018-11-05 . beatznation.
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  71. Web site: AK Songstress - Bossu ft. Luther (Prod. by B2). ghanamotion.com. 2018-02-26. December 2017.
  72. Web site: Tinny – Bugatti ft Zeal (Prod By B2). ghanamotion.com. 2018-02-26. 2017-04-08.
  73. Web site: Shatta Wale x Pope Skinny - Shut Up (Prod. by B2). ghanamotion.com. 2018-02-26. 2017-06-20.
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  77. Web site: 2015-08-20 . Joey B - Wow ft E.L (Prod By B2) . 2018-02-25 . ghanamotion..
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  81. News: DOPENATION READY TO RELEASE UH HUH!! BygoneGh. 2017-05-25. BygoneGh. 2018-04-09.
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