Joshua Moszi Explained
| Joshua Moszi |
| Birth Name: | Joshua Nkansah |
| Birth Date: | 13 May 1992 |
| Origin: | Madina, Accra, |
| Years Active: | 2014–present |
| Past Member Of: | Afroharmony band |
Joshua Nkansah (born May 13, 1992) popularly called Joshua Moszi is a Ghanaian guitarist and composer. In 2021, he received a certificate from the Grammy Awards in appreciation of his work as a composer on Angelique Kidjo's Mother Nature, which took home the award for best global music album at the 64th Grammy Awards.[1] [2] [3]
Early life and career
Joshua was born in Madina, Accra. At the age of 17, he was playing drums from one church to the other and mastered playing more than five musical instruments. In 2014, he joined the Afroharmony band as lead guitarist.[4]
He has worked with acts like Burna Boy, Angelique Kidjo, Wizkid, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, NSG, Black Sherif, Sarkodie, Amaarae, King Promise, Mr Eazi, Pat Thomas, Mr Drew, DJ Spinall, Efya, Kuami Eugene, Wande Coal, Amerado, KiDi, Bisa K'Dei, R2Bees, Rema, Stonebwoy, Seyi Shay and others.
Performances
Awards and nominations
Selected discography
- Angelique Kidjo - Africa One Of A Kind feat. Mr Eazi and Salif Keita
- Amerado - Metua feat. Kuami Eugene[9]
- Wande Coal - Streets feat. TPain
- Burna Boy - Odogwu
- Sarkodie - Anadwo feat. King Promise
- Mr Eazi - E Be Mad
- Stonebwoy - Putuu Remix feat. Remy Adan
- Wendy Shay - Decisions feat. Medikal
- Samini - Akejo
- Eno Barony - Mommy
- Kurl Songs - Snapchat
- DJ Spinall - Sere
- Rema - Peace Of Mind
- Joeboy - Run Away
- Samsney - Gold Digger feat. Black Sherif
- Bosom PYung - Adabi
- Black Sherif - Kwaku The Traveller
- R2Bess - Need You feat. Gyakie
- Myx Quest - No Apologies feat. Manifest, Kimarne and B4Bonah
- Moliy - 9 to 5
- Backroad Gee - Ferragamo
- J Derobie - Wooyo
- Medikal - Odo feat. King Promise
- Kelvyn Boy - Momo
- DopeNation - Baby
- Gyakie - Baby
- DJ Breezy - Abonten feat. Stonebwoy, Mugeez, Black Sherif and Kwesi Arthur
- Mz Vee - Flex
- DBlack - Glory feat. Sefa
- Bisa KDei - Ka Kyere Me
- Mr Drew - One Shot
- Ras Kwame - Pull Up
- Fantana - Touch Me
- Smallgod - Tried and Tried feat. NSG, Darkovibes
- Smallgod - My Way feat. Eugy, Headie One and Medikal
- Mr Drew - Better feat. Titi Owusu
- Wakayna - Anadwo[10]
Notes and References
- Web site: Nti . Daniel . May 28, 2022 . Grammy honors 2022 VGMA Instrumentalist winner Joshua Moszi . 2023-05-10 . Pulse Ghana . en.
- Web site: May 26, 2022 . 2021 GRAMMY: Ghanaian guitarist Joshua Moszi receives certificate of recognition . 2023-05-10 . GhanaWeb . en.
- Web site: May 7, 2022 . Ghanaian instrumentalists are not celebrated – Joshua Moszi . 2023-05-10 . GhanaWeb . en.
- Web site: Mawuli . David . April 24, 2015 . Jazz band to premiere debut single "Bo Nor" featuring E.L on May 30 . 2023-05-10 . Pulse Ghana . en.
- Web site: August 29, 2020 . VGMA 2020: Full list of winners - MyJoyOnline.com . 2023-05-10 . www.myjoyonline.com . en-US.
- Web site: June 9, 2022 . Joshua Moszi Receives Grammy Certificate . 2023-05-10 . DailyGuide Network . en-US.
- Web site: May 7, 2022 . 23rd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards: List of winners on first night . 2023-05-10 . GhanaWeb . en.
- News: Winners full list for Ghana Music Awards 2022 . BBC News Pidgin . 2023-05-10.
- Web site: 2022-02-22 . Listen to “Metua” by Amerado featuring Kuami Eugene . 2023-05-21 . MoreBranches . en-US.
- Web site: Music . Emmanuel Ghansah, Ghana . 2022-06-13 . Wakayna serves serene visuals for 'Anadwo' (acoustic version) featuring Grammy certified lead guitarist, Joshua Moszi . 2023-05-21 . Ghana Music . en-GB.
