Joshua Moszi

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Joshua Moszi
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Background information
Birth nameJoshua Nkansah
Born (1992-05-13) 13 May 1992 (age 33)
OriginMadina, Accra, Ghana
Genres
Occupations
  • composer
  • guitarist
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Drums
  • Piano
  • Percussion
Years active2014–present
Formerly ofAfroharmony band

Joshua Nkansah (born 13 May 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]

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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. [1]

Performances

Awards and nominations

YearCeremonyAwardNominated workResultRef
2020 Ghana Music Awards Instrumentalist of the YearHimselfNominated [5]
2021 Grammy Awards ComposerMother Nature by Angelique Kidjo Won [6]
Ghana Music Awards Instrumentalist of the YearHimselfNominated [7]
2022Won [8]

Selected discography

References

  1. 1 2 Nti, Daniel (May 28, 2022). "Grammy honors 2022 VGMA Instrumentalist winner Joshua Moszi". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  2. ↑ "2021 GRAMMY: Ghanaian guitarist Joshua Moszi receives certificate of recognition". GhanaWeb. May 26, 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  3. ↑ "Ghanaian instrumentalists are not celebrated – Joshua Moszi". GhanaWeb. May 7, 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  4. ↑ Mawuli, David (April 24, 2015). "Jazz band to premiere debut single "Bo Nor" featuring E.L on May 30". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  5. ↑ "VGMA 2020: Full list of winners - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. August 29, 2020. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  6. ↑ "Joshua Moszi Receives Grammy Certificate". DailyGuide Network. June 9, 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  7. ↑ "23rd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards: List of winners on first night". GhanaWeb. May 7, 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  8. ↑ "Winners full list for Ghana Music Awards 2022". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  9. ↑ "Listen to "Metua" by Amerado featuring Kuami Eugene". MoreBranches. 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  10. ↑ Music, Emmanuel Ghansah, Ghana (2022-06-13). "Wakayna serves serene visuals for 'Anadwo' (acoustic version) featuring Grammy certified lead guitarist, Joshua Moszi". Ghana Music. Retrieved 2023-05-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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