Nero X Explained

Nero X
Birth Name:Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng
Alias:Nero X
Birth Place:Takoradi, Ghana
Origin:Ghana
Genre:Hiplife, Highlife, Afro pop
Years Active:2006–present

Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng known professionally as Nero X is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his hit single "Osey".[1] [2] [3]

Early life and education

Joseph Buabeng was born and raised in Lagos Town a suburb in the Western region of Ghana. Nero X attended Takoradi Secondary School and later attended Takoradi Technical University.[4] [5]

Music career

He started his music journey in 2005 as a member of the group '2Unit' with fellow musician Ayesem. They would later contest in the Nescafe African Revelations reality show that same year. In 2010 Nero X emerged the second runner up of ‘Star Grab the Mic’ organized by Empire Entertainment.[6] [7] [8]

In 2013, he won in the maiden edition of Viasat 1 TV's Born Starz.[9] [10] Nero X released his first single ‘Osey’ in 2015 which topped major Ghanaian music charts. He will go on to release Otan, Nyame Dadaw, Nyimpa Nua among others.[11]

Nero X has worked with artistes such as Castro, Teephlow, Nana Quame, KK Fosu, Guru, Okyeame Kwame, FlowKing Stone, Tinny, etc.[12] [13] [14]

Videography

YearTitleDirectorRef
2019JehovahMexxstudios
Be Thankful ft TeephlowC-Links Media
2018S3 AsaNana Kofi Akromah
2018Okwan So Brebre ft K.K Fosu[15]
WinnerChristopher Daniels
2017Yawa DeyMexx studios[16]
Assom RuffJustice Kloutse[17]
SecretNana Kofi Akromah
Peace and LoveHD Media Production[18]
Nipa NuaYaw Skyface
2016FremaStanley Adjetey
2015Osey
Hosanna ft Yoggie DoggieLAM, XVIC TV[19]
Nyame DadawNana Kofi Akromah[20]

Awards and nominations

RTC Western Music Awards

YearRecipient / nominated workAwardResultRef
2019WinnerBest music video of the year[24]
Urban gospel song of the year
Afropop song of the year
Se AsaMost popular regional song
Moon lightningHighlife song of the year[25]
HimselfHighlife artiste of the year
Artiste of the year[26]
2018Highlife artiste of the year[27]
[28]
2017OseyMost Popular song of the year

Ghana Music Awards UK

YearRecipient / nominated workAwardResultRef
2018HimselfHighlife artiste of the year[29]
Highlife song of the year[30]
2017Frema[31]

MTN 4stye Music Video Awards

Discography

Major Singles

YearTitleProductionRef
2018WinnerWillisBeatz[34]
2017Yawa Dey[35]
Osey[36]
2015Nyame Dadaw ft TeephlowEphraimbeatz[37]

External links

Facebook

Twitter

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nero X Drops Official Video For 'Se Asa'. Modern Ghana. 11 September 2019.
  2. Web site: I'm ready to campaign for any political party in 2020 – Nero X . 13 September 2019 . GhanaWeb..
  3. Web site: I'm not struggling in the music industry – Nero X . 13 September 2019 . GhanaWeb..
  4. Web site: Adams . Bernard Ralph . 19 September 2019 . Dead Taadi Girls: Ghana is indeed a shithoe country – Nero X . 27 January 2020 . Brown Ghana.
  5. Web site: My church and family inspired me – Nero x . 27 January 2020 . GhanaWeb..
  6. Web site: The Journey So Far, Nero X. – Diamond GH Promo . 13 September 2019 . diamondghpromo blogspot.
  7. Web site: Nerox Set To Release His First Album Dubbed 'The Grace Album'. Agyare. Peace. Ghafla! Ghana. 13 September 2019.
  8. Web site: PHOTOS: Nero X shakes Denmark as he commences European tour. 233times.com. 13 September 2019.
  9. Web site: Nero-X Wins Maiden Edition of Born Starz. ghanaweb.com. 13 September 2019.
  10. Web site: UK denies visa for 'Born Starz' winner Nero-X. ghanaweb.com. 13 September 2019.
  11. Web site: Ghanaian Musician, Nero X Rolls Out Europe Tour Plans. 25 April 2019. GhGossip. 16 September 2019.
  12. Web site: DOWNLOAD MP3: Nero X – Yawa Go Dey(Remix) Ft. Guru – Ghafla!. Agyare. Peace. 7 June 2019. Ghafla Music. 13 September 2019.
  13. Web site: DOWNLOAD mp3: Nero X – Be Thankful Ft. Teephlow – Ghafla! Music. 25 January 2019. Ghafla Music. 13 September 2019.
  14. Web site: KK fosu ft Nero X – Yenkoda (Prod By Ephraim). 6 April 2017. GhXclusives.Com. 13 September 2019.
  15. Web site: 7 December 2017 . Nero X – Okwan So Brebre (Road Safety) (ft. K. K. Fosu) . 13 September 2019 . Ghanaclasic – Ghana music, Africa Music, Music Video & Multimedia.
  16. Web site: Nero X – Yawa Dey (Prod. by Willis Beatz). NytMare. Blogger's. 22 July 2017. Ghanamotion.com. 13 September 2019.
  17. Web site: Nero X – Assom Ruff (Cocoa Season) (Prod. By WillisBeatz) @neroxgh. 22 April 2017. GhXclusives.Com. 13 September 2019.
  18. Web site: ghanamotion . 23 February 2016 . Nero X – Peace and Love (Prod by Drray) . 13 September 2019 . Ghanamotion.
  19. Web site: Nero-X – Hosanna (Feat.Yogie Doggy) (Prod By Willisbeatz). Epicmetrics. 11 August 2015. GhanaNdwom.net. 13 September 2019.
  20. Web site: Nero X-Nyame Dadaw Ft Teephlow(Prod By Ephraim Muisq) – Gentlemen Radio. 13 September 2019.
  21. Web site: Full list of nominees for 2016 Ghana Music Awards . 12 September 2019 . Myjoyonline.
  22. Web site: My focus is not on VGMA – Nero X reveals . 13 September 2019 . GhanaWeb..
  23. Web site: 20 March 2019 . Forget VGMA! I Have International Awards in My Room – Nero X Teases . 13 September 2019 . Ghvibes..
  24. Web site: Full list of nominees of RTC Western Music Awards 2019 . 13 September 2019 . 233times..
  25. Web site: NdwomPa . 5 April 2019 . Full List Of Nominees For RTC Western Music Awards 2019 . 13 September 2019 . NdwomPa..
  26. Web site: Full list of nominees of RTC Western Music Awards 2019 . 12 September 2019 . 233times..
  27. Web site: No Artiste is beyond any regional awards – Nero X . 12 September 2019 . 233times.
  28. News: Nero X Wins 2 Awards at the Rush Western Music Awards 2017. 30 April 2017. PN Iridescent. 12 September 2019.
  29. Web site: Full List of Nominees for 2018 Ghana Music Awards UK. Journalist. Mustapha Attractive. Modern Ghana. 13 September 2019.
  30. Web site: Full List of Nominees for 2018 Ghana Music Awards UK. Journalist. Mustapha Attractive. Modern Ghana. 13 September 2019.
  31. Web site: Ghana Music Awards UK 2017: Full list of nominees . 13 September 2019 . GhanaWeb.
  32. Web site: Full List Of Winners – MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards 2016. Abdullai. Isshak. YFM Ghana. 13 September 2019.
  33. Web site: Full list of winners – MTN 4stye music video awards 2016 . 13 September 2019 . GhanaWeb.
  34. Web site: Download Nero X – Winner (Prod By Willisbeatz). Media. HitzGh. 3 February 2018. HitxGh.Com. 12 September 2019.
  35. Web site: NytMare . Blogger's . 22 July 2017 . Nero X – Yawa Dey (Prod. by Willis Beatz) . 12 September 2019 . Ghanamotion.
  36. Web site: Epicmetrics . 26 November 2015 . Nero X – Osey (Prod By WillisBeatz) . 12 September 2019 . GhanaNdwom..
  37. Web site: Adinkra . Fiifi . 2015-11-27 . Nero X - Nyame Dadaw (Feat TeePhlow) (Prod By Ephraim) . 2022-10-20 . GhanaNdwom. . en-US.

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