Maccasio

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Maccasio
Birth nameSherif Abdul Majeed
Also known asMaccasio
Born (1995-04-06) 6 April 1995 (age 30)
Tamale, Ghana
OriginTamale
Genres Afro pop, Hip hop, hiplife
Occupation(s) Rapper, Songwriter
Years active2014-present
Labels69 Entertainment/Zola Music

Sherif Abdul Majeed, (born April 6, 1995) known by his stage name Maccasio, is a Ghanaian Hip hop, Hiplife, and Afropop recording Artist and Entrepreneur . [1] He is from the Kingdom of Dagbon, in the Northern Region of Ghana. Maccasio raps and sings in his native language Dagbani with the ability to mix it with terms in English and Twi. He has performed on stages with artists such as Davido, [2] Shatta Wale, [3] Samini, Stonebwoy, Medikal and VVIP.

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Maccasio has been working with Apprise Music Distribution, a music selling platform [4] for his online music distribution and monetization.

Maccasio was awarded a plaque for his achievement with Apprise Music Distribution [5]

Musical career

Maccasio realized his music talent at the age of 14. He raps mainly in his native language Dagbani with a blend of English, Hausa and Twi. His signature tune Anye kan laraa is one of the most popular signature tune in the northern region. Maccasio has three albums to his credit.

Maccasio launched his debut album "Boussu" in March 2014. His second album, "Oshihila Nkpe" was launched in 2015 at the Picona Gardens.

His third studio album dubbed "Ninsala" [6] was launched on 19 August 2017 at the Tamale Sports Stadium. Maccasio hosted Shatta Wale at the Tamale Stadium during his 'Too big concert' in Tamale, an event that saw the stadium filled to capacity. [3]

Maccasio released his 4th album Zero to hero on 4 January 2019

Maccasio 5th album was released on 3 November 2022

Maccasio was the headline artist for the 'Northern explosion concert'on February 25, 2017. A pre-independence concert he hosted at the Accra sports stadium. The show saw performance from big international acts such as Sherifa Gunu, Kofi Kinaata Guru, Rudeboy, and Dr Cryme. [7]

Maccasio pulled a crowd of nearly 18,000 fans to the Tamale Stadium during his peace concert in Tamale. [8]

Maccasio filled up the Bokum boxing arena with total shut down concert on October 28, 2018, with a capacity of 4,000 in attendance.

Maccasio made another biggest history in the Ghana music by filling up the tamale sports stadium with a capacity of 18,000 seats while it was raining and people stood to watch the amazing rapper aka king of the north.

Maccasio filled the Bokum arena again with outstanding 4,000 fans with his kings concert on February 5, 2022.

Endorsements

In 2016, Maccasio signed a one-year deal as the ambassador for Giant malt for the Northern sector of Ghana. [9] The singer also has a five-year deal as an ambassador for Modern Security Consult Ghana. In April 2022, he signed an eight-month deal with Infinix Mobile to become its ambassador for the Northern sector.

Discography

Major singles

Videography

YearTitleDirectorRef
2018That Girl Featuring PatapaaJoe Gameli [22]
2018Lyrical Stamina Featuring Stone BrainJoe Gameli [23]
2018Mma[MOM] Featuring Ahmed AdamsJoe Gameli [24]
2018Dagomba Girl Featuring Mugeez (R2Bees) Salifu Abdul Hafiz [25]
2017Bohasi (Questions)Joe Gameli [26]
2017Thank YouJoe Gameli [27]
2017NinsalaJoe Gameli [28]
2017Long JohnJoe Gameli [29]
2017No Puncture Featuring KawastoneJoe Gameli [30]
2017Inside Featuring Zeal(VVIP)Salifu Abdul Hafiz [31]
2016FiredMNC Films [32]
2016Work Featuring Kofi KinaataPrince Dovlo [33]
2016Tinaaba 1Steve Gyamfi [34]
2016One Boy One GirlAbdul Razak Marvelous [35]
2016OshihilankpeSteve Gyamfi [36]
2016Waa (Dance)Somed Cent [37]

Awards and nominations

West Africa Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2019HimselfNext Rated Artist Of The Year

3RD TV Music Video Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2019Best Afro Pop VideoMake Am Ft Shatta Wale

Ghana Music Awards SA

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2019HimselfHip-life Artist Of The Year
2019HimselfBest Rapper Of The Year

Ghana Music Awards UK

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2019Dagomba GirlRaggae/Dancehall Song of the Year [38] Won

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2019Dagomba GirlRaggae/Dancehall Song of the Year [39] Nominated

3Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2019HimselfFan Army of The Year [40] Nominated

Ghana Music Awards SA

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2018HimselfPROMISING ARTIST OF THE YEAR[ citation needed ]Won

3RD TV Music Video Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2018HimselfBEST AFRO POP VIDEO [41] Won

3Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2018HimselfBreakout Act of The Year [42] Won
2018HimselfFacebook Star of The Year [42] Nominated

People's Celebrity Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2017HimselfFavourite Social Media Personality [43] Won
2017HimselfFavourite Male Musician of the Year [43] Nominated
2017Too BigFavourite Song of the Year [43] Nominated

Northern Entertainment Awards (NEA)

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2017HimselfOverall Artiste of The Year [44] Nominated
2017HimselfArtiste Of The Year [44] Nominated
2017HimselfBest Rapper Of The Year [44] Won
2017Ko Nin NeeyBest Collaboration [44] Won
2017Too BigMost Popular Song [44] Nominated

Northern Music Awards (NMA)

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2016HimselfHighlife/Hiplife Artiste of the Year [45] Nominated
2016HimselfBest Rapper of the Year [45] Won
2016OshihilankpeMost Popular Song of the Year [45] Nominated
2016HimselfArtist of the Year [45] Nominated

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