Sony Achiba Explained
Sony Achiba |
Birth Name: | Emmanuel John Bandick Dankwa |
Alias: | Sony Achiba |
Birth Place: | Kumasi |
Origin: | Ghana |
Genre: | Afro pop, highlife, hip-dia |
Occupation: | Musician, Dancer |
Instrument: | Keyboards, vocals, bass guitar |
Years Active: | 2000 |
Emmanuel John Bandick Dankwa (affectionately known as Sony Achiba, Oseikrom Prince Charles[1] and Indian Man) is a Ghanaian-born Bristish hiplife artist and dancer.[2] [3] [4] [5] He is the first Ghanaian to combine hip hop, hi-life and Indian style of music in Ghana and beyond.[6] [7]
Early life and education
Achiba was born in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana to J. B. Danquah and Akia Frema. He had both his primary and secondary education in Kumasi. He attended Kumasi Technical Institute without completing due to financial issues.[8] He also attended Osei Tutu Senior High School.[1] In 2018, he attended the Buckinghamshire New University and graduated in 2022 with a degree in Business Management.[9] [10]
Career
His career began as a dancer after he had an accident on his left leg playing football. He performed with other Ghanaian musicians such as Tommy Wiredu, Frank Mensah Pozo, Rex Omar, George Jahraa, Nana Tuffour, Ama Badu, Randy Noonoo and others. In 2000, he launched his first album.[11] Two years later, Achiba launched another album called HIP-DIA. He is currently a music producer and has signed a new artist called Queen Peezy (Lady Blue).[12] [13] [14]
Discography
- Indian Ocean 1 (2001)
- Indian Ocean 2
- Indian Ocean 3
Songs
- Sony maba
- Nipa Boniayefo (Onipa Boniayefuor)[16]
- Gyamera Woyare
- Ekbar Daraw Bondhu (feat. Ash Boii & Sony Achiba)[17]
- Fufuo[18]
- Wo Ne Medofo[19]
Hobbies
Achiba likes watching movies, making friends and listening to music.
Allegation
Achiba accused Fiifi Banson for 'killing' his music career. Achiba claimed Fiifi Banson spoke ill of his song Wo Ne Medofo live on air which affected his music career negatively.[20] Fiifi Banson later apologized to Achiba.[21]
References
- Web site: AdomOnline.com . 2016-11-11 . I am still into music, expect new album soon- Sony Achiba . 2022-11-09 . Adomonline.com . en-US.
- Web site: Not afraid to fail after comeback – Sony Achiba . 2022-11-09 . Graphic Online . en-gb.
- Web site: Music . Emmanuel Ghansah, Ghana . 2022-10-14 . Remember Sony Achiba? He just graduated with a 2nd Class Upper in Business Management! . 2022-11-09 . Ghana Music . en-GB.
- Web site: Mawuli . David . 2021-12-16 . ‘Whites should eat the Black race like rats’ - Sony Achiba . 2022-11-09 . Pulse Ghana . en.
- Web site: 2021-12-07 . Serious Allegation: Fiifi Banson caused my downfall – Sony Achiba . 2022-11-09 . Oyerepa Online . en-US.
- Web site: Sony Achiba Biography Profile Ghana . 2022-11-09 . www.peacefmonline.com.
- Web site: 2017-08-25 . Then & Now: Sony Achiba AmeyawDebrah.com . 2022-11-09 . en-US.
- Web site: Sony Achiba, Biography . 2022-11-09 . www.ghanaweb.com.
- Web site: [Video + Pictures] Sony Achiba graduates with 2nd Class Upper from Buckinghamshire University in UK ]. 2022-11-09 . Modern Ghana . en.
- Web site: admin . 2022-10-13 . Sony Achiba graduates from Buckinghamshire University in UK . 2022-11-09 . 24NEWSGH . en-US.
- Web site: Lamptey . Edwin . 2017-08-27 . One-time music sensation Sony Achiba has been captured on camera and he is looking very different (Photos) . 2022-11-09 . Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. . en.
- Web site: Somuah-Annan . Grace . 2021-12-13 . God bless the white man for working systems – Sonny Achiba reflects after UK trip . 2022-11-09 . 3News.com . en-US.
- Web site: 2021-12-09 . I now sell building materials in London – Sony Achiba . 2022-11-09 . Ghana Weekend . en-US.
- Web site: 2021-12-07 . ‘A comment from Fiifi Banson caused my downfall’ – Sony Achiba . 2022-11-09 . GhanaWeb . en.
- Web site: Ghanaian DJs kill talents — Sony Achiba . 2022-11-09 . BusinessGhana.
- Web site: Boateng . Kojo Akoto . 2017-08-12 . Sony Achiba threatens demo over Shatta Wale VGMA ban . 2022-11-09 . Citi 97.3 FM – Relevant Radio. Always . en-US.
- Web site: Ekbar Daraw Bondhu (feat. Ash Boii & Sony Achiba) . . 3 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221111154543/https://www.amazon.com/Ekbar-Daraw-Bondhu-feat-Achiba/dp/B077MWSL14 . Nov 11, 2022 . en . Nov 18, 2017 . live.
- Web site: 2021-12-09 . I’d have had a better life if I pursued football – Sony Achiba . 2022-11-09 . Citi Sports Online . en-US.
- Web site: 2018-02-05 . Fiifi Banson Ended My Music Career – Sony Achiba . 2022-11-09 . DailyGuide Network . en-US.
- Web site: Fiifi Banson Is One Of The DJs Who Killed My Career – Sony Achiba . 2022-11-09 . Modern Ghana . en.
- Web site: 2018-05-28 . Fiifi Banson apologizes to Sony Achiba . 2022-11-09 . GhanaWeb . en.