Mizter Okyere Explained

Daniel Okyere Donkor popularly known with his stage name Mizter Okyere is a Ghanaian saxophonist and producer.[1] [2] In 2019, he was awarded the Best Instrumentalist of the Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.[3]

Early life and career

Mizter Okyere was born in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana and the first of three children.[4] He completed St. Mary's Anglican JHS and KNUST Senior High School for his second cycle education. Upon completion, he furthered his education at NIIT where he studied Networking and Computer Programming.

Career

Mizter Okyere who was formally called Bigdee started his music career from church as an instrumentalist and through that established his own recording studio Bigdee Beat Studio currently called Mizter Okyere Music Studio.

Notable performances

Mizter Okyere has performed on stages like Rhythms on the Runway, Takoradi Music Awards, African Legends Night, Rapperholic,[5] Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Ghana Meets Naija, Miss Universe Ghana, Easter Comedy Show, MMC Live, Ghana Beverage Awards, Glo Mega Music Show, Bhim Concert, Glitz Style Awards, 3G Awards,[6] Emy Awards, GUBA Awards,[7] NPP Loyal Ladies Cook Out and has also performed alongside Samini, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Becca et al.[8]

Award and nomination

YearAward ceremonyPrizeNominated workResultRef
2018Ghana Music Awards UKUncovered Artiste of the YearHimself[9]
2019Ghana Music & Arts Awards EuropeInstrumentalist of the YearHimself[10]
3G AwardsInstrumentalist of the YearHimself
Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsInstrumentalist of the YearHimself[11]
2020Himself[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joy FM Cosmopolitan Mix - Mixter Okyere, band performs live. www.myjoyonline.com. 2020-01-24.
  2. Web site: 3G Awards 2019 - Mizter Okyere to be honoured in New York. www.ghanaweb.com. en. 2020-01-24.
  3. Web site: Mizter Okyere crowned Instrumentalist of the Year at VGMA 2019. www.ghanaweb.com. en. 2020-01-24.
  4. Web site: 10 Kumasi Artistes That Ghanaian Should Watch Out for in 2019. Dzokpo. Ike. en-US. 2020-01-24.
  5. Web site: Mizter Okyere engages Sarkodie in a spectacular ‘Glory’ performance at Rapperholic 2017 EmpireFM Online. empirefm. en-US. 2020-01-24.
  6. Web site: 3G Awards 2019 - Mizter Okyere to be honoured in New York. www.ghanaweb.com. en. 2020-01-24.
  7. Web site: 3 African presidents, celebs and more attend GUBA Awards USA to celebrate Ghanaian excellence [Photos]]. 2019-09-30. Face2Face Africa. en. 2020-01-24.
  8. Web site: WATCH: Mizter Okyere presents 'Gospel Praise', a Sax Medley. Debrah. Ameyaw. 2019-02-06. AmeyawDebrah.com. en-US. 2020-01-24.
  9. Web site: Ghana Music Awards UK 2018: Full list of nominees. www.ghanaweb.com. en. 2020-04-02.
  10. Web site: Winners - Ghana Music & Arts Awards Europe 2019 Ghana Music . 2019-11-20. Ghana Music. en-GB. 2020-04-02.
  11. Web site: Full list of all winners at 2019 VGMA. 2019-05-19. Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. en-US. 2020-04-02.
  12. Web site: Nominees. VGMA 2020. en-US. 2020-04-02.

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