Mr Drew | |
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| Birth name | Andrew Nii Commey Otoo |
| Born | 10 June 1996 Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Afrobeat, Highlife |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Highly Spiritual Music (Parted ways with artist) |
Andrew Nii Commey Otoo (born 10 June 1996) known by the stage name Mr Drew is a Ghanaian Highlife and Afrobeats musician and dancer. [1] [2] In 2021, he won the Best New Artist award at both Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and 3Music Awards.
Mr Drew was born in Accra in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. He attended the Achimota Senior High School.
Mr Drew started off as a dancer when he was in senior high school before later switching to become a musician full time. [3] His career officially started when he joined and became the first runner-up at the MTN Hitmaker Season 6 in 2017. [4] [5] [6] The MTN Hitmaker Mr Drew was signed to Highly Spiritual Music founded by music producer and engineer Kaywa. [7] He however parted ways with the label after working together for five (5) years due to unfavorable terms and conditions in the contract later discovered. [1]
For showing gratitude to Kaywa's Highly Spiritual Music, the award winning artist decided to relinquish his royalties to his former label boss, Kaywa. [2]
Mr Drew released his debut album in 2021 named ALPHA, the album featured names like Victor AD, Seyi Shay, Kwabena Kwabena, Kelvyn Boy, Raybekah and KiDi. [8]
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| Year | Event | Award | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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| 2019 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Unsung Category | Himself | Nominated | [9] |
| 2021 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Best New Artist of The Year | Himself | Won | [10] |
| 2021 | 3Music Awards | Breakthrough Act of the Year | Himself | Won | [11] |
| 2024 | Ghana Music Awards | Best Collaboration |
| Nominated | |
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