Kwaku Gyasi Explained

Kwaku Gyasi (born 17 December 1977) is a Ghanaian gospel singer.[1] [2] [3] [4] His third album 'Ayeyi' was nominated for the 6th Ghana Music Awards.[5] [6] [7] He won four awards during the 2007 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Early life and education

Kwaku was born to Angelina Appiah and Kwame Kyei, both traders from Elmina. He grew up at Asafo in Kumasi. He started School at APS and later attended the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) where he graduated in 1996.

Music career

He discovered his talent of singing and playing of numerous musical instruments and decided to start his music career with the help of Elder Mireku, Elder Sarpong and the Church of Pentecost.[8] [9] His first two albums were 'Sumsum Kronkron Gya' and 'Onkwafoo'. He later added other albums like 'Ayeyi' and 'Onyame Aseda' to his songlist.[10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

Personal life

He is married to Mercy Adu Poku ..[15]

Awards and nominations

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards

|-|rowspan="4"|2007|rowspan="2"|'Onyame Aseda'|Gospel song of the year||-|Gospel album of the year||-|Himself|Gospel artist of the year||-|'Ade Akye Abia' featuring Christiana Love|Best Collaboration of the Year|

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2nd edition of National Gospel Music Awards launched. www.myjoyonline.com.
  2. Web site: Video: Why I'm not in hurry for 'new release' - Kwaku Gyasi. Abedu-Kennedy. Dorcas. 2019-04-17. AdomOnline.com. en-US. 2019-04-28.
  3. Web site: Diana Hamilton deserves Gospel Artiste of the Year - Kwaku Gyasi . 2019-04-07 . www.graphic.com.gh . 2019-04-28.
  4. Web site: Elder Mireku to celebrate 40th anniversary with three concerts. 2018-06-21. Citi Newsroom. en-US. 2019-04-28.
  5. Web site: Meet all the winners of Ghana Music Awards since it started in 1999 . www.ghanaweb.com . 2019-04-13.
  6. Web site: Remember musician Kwaku Gyasi? This is how he looks now. www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-04-13.
  7. Web site: Modern gospel musicians don't have content - Kwaku Gyasi. www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-04-13.
  8. Web site: Video: Why I’m not in hurry for ‘new release’ – Kwaku Gyasi. www.myjoyonline.com. 2019-04-28.
  9. Web site: Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Yaa Pono, Kwaku Gyasi, Lilwin, Others Thrill Fans At 2019 VGMA Nominees Jam(PHOTOS). Online. Peace FM. www.peacefmonline.com. 2019-04-28.
  10. Web site: I see no competition from any gospel artiste – Kwaku Gyasi. www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-04-13.
  11. Web site: VGMA Nominees Jam: Adina, Obaapa Christy fail to perform. www.myjoyonline.com. 2019-04-13.
  12. Web site: I Will Never Collaborate With A Secular Artiste – Kwaku Gyasi. Agyare. Peace. Ghafla! Ghana. 2019-04-13.
  13. Web site: Diana Asamoah, Kwaku Gyasi attend launch of ‘Abba Father’ 19 in Kumasi. www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-04-13.
  14. Web site: Photos: Kwaku Gyasi makes a fashion statement at Adom Praiz 2018. www.myjoyonline.com. 2019-04-13.
  15. Web site: KWAKU GYASI MARRIES MERCY. 2006-12-21. Modern Ghana. 2019-04-07.