Paa Kwasi

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Paa Kwasi
Birth nameNana Kwasi Aryeh
Also known asPaa Kwasi
BornGhana
Origin Axim, Western Region
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Years active2010-present
LabelsBigAyehMedia
Website paakwasi.com

Paa Kwasi (born Nana Kwasi Aryeh), is a Ghanaian Highlife singer, songwriter, and performer from the Western Region of Ghana. [1] He was a former lead member of the music group Dobble. [2] [3]

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Musical career

Paa Kwasi became well known as part of the music group Dobble. [4] The group won "Most Popular Song of the Year" at the 2017 VGMAs with their song "Christy". [5]

After Dobble broke up, he began a solo music career. Kwasi said that he has achieved more success than when he was with Dobble. [6] In 2017, he performed live for over 3,000 people at Baba Yara Stadium, helping him to grow his solo career. [7]

His song "Abe" (also written as "Abɛ" in Twi) became popular and won "Highlife Song of the Year" at the RTC Western Music Awards. [8] [9]

In 2018, he signed a five-year music contract with a Ghanaian football player. [10] [11] [2]

Later, after releasing the song "Y3 Brodada," he was praised by well-known highlife musician Obouba J.A. Adofo. [12]

Controversies

In 2018, a public disagreement between Paa Kwasi and Kumi Guitar attracted criticism, with many viewing it as unnecessary and unhelpful to the music industry. [13]

Appearances

He has also been featured by Obrafour on the song "Odo Electric", Mzbel on "Mmo", Dada Hafco on "Bedi Anko", and Quarme Zaggy on a track titled "Highlife". [14] [15]

Discography

Albums/EPs

Singles

Videography

YearTitleDirectorRef
2016Nipa DasaniDCFilms [21]
AwuorSteve Gyamfi [22]
2018Hun Xbills Ebenezer [23]
I Don't CarePrince Dovlo [24]

Awards and nominations

YearOganaziationAwardWorkResultRef
2018RTC Western Music AwardsHighlife Song of the Year"Abe" ("Abɛ")Won [25]
Highlfe Artist of the YearHimselfNominated [26]

References

  1. ↑ Blagogee (May 18, 2016). "Expect quality High Life music - Paa Kwasi (Dobble)". Ghanaweb.
  2. 1 2 Kwame Dadzie (May 3, 2018). "Ghanaian footballer offers highlife musician Paa Kwasi record deal". Citinewsroom.
  3. ↑ David Mawuli (May 20, 2016). "Singer says fans should expect good and quality Highlife music from him". Pulse.
  4. ↑ Rashad (July 31, 2018). "I have achieved more than what Dobble did – Paa Kwasi of Dobble fame". Ghpage.
  5. ↑ Frank Mensah (April 25, 2017). "It's prestige to win 'Most Popular Song' of the year - Paa Kwasi (Dobble)". Ghanaweb.
  6. ↑ Abrantepa.com (July 30, 2018). "I have achieved more than what Dobble did – Paa Kwasi". GhanaWeb. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  7. ↑ Blagogee.com (January 24, 2017). "Paa Kwasi thrills fans at Baba Yara stadium". GhanaWeb. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  8. ↑ Blagogee, Edward (March 17, 2017). "Paa Kwasi finally drops 'Ab3'". GhanaWeb. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Full List of Winners at RTC Western Music Awards 2018". Yfmghana. May 14, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Paa Kwasi Signs 5-Year Record Deal From Ghanaian Footballer". Footballghana. May 4, 2018.
  11. ↑ Zionfelix.net (May 3, 2018). "HighLife musician Paa Kwasi gets 5-year record deal from Ghanaian footballer". Ghanaweb.
  12. ↑ Kasapafmonline.com (January 18, 2017). "Highlife Veteran Obouba J.A. Adofo endorses Paa Kwasi's 'Y3 Brodada' Song". Ghanaweb.
  13. ↑ Razzonline.com (March 20, 2018). "Kumi Guitar and Paa Kwasi's unnecessary beef gets filthy". GhanaWeb. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  14. ↑ enewsgh.com (November 30, 2017). "Obrafour drops 'Odo Electric' featuring Paa Kwasi". Ghanaweb.
  15. ↑ Yfmghana (November 1, 2016). "Mzbel premieres 'Mmo' featuring Paa Kwasi". Ghanaweb.
  16. ↑ Yaayi O (February 3, 2024). "Afrosounds EP by Paa Kwasi: An ode to Ghanaian brilliance". Ghanaweb.
  17. ↑ "Paa Kwasi (Dobble) to drop music video for Nipa Dasani". GhanaWeb. May 3, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  18. ↑ "WATCH: Paa Kwasi finally drops 'Wack Mc'". yfmghana. October 12, 2016.
  19. ↑ Blagogee (March 17, 2017). "Paa Kwasi finally drops 'Ab3'". Ghanaweb.
  20. ↑ DJ Super (July 19, 2020). "Paa Kwasi - Enhye Wo ft. Righteous Vandyke".
  21. ↑ "Paa Kwasi Double to drop music video for Nipa Dasani". GhanaWeb. May 3, 2016. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  22. ↑ Blagogee (September 23, 2016). "Paa Kwasi (Dobble) shoots Awuor music video". GhanaWeb. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Paa Kwasi - Hun | Pulse Ghana". www.pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  24. ↑ Music, Worla Quist, Ghana (2018-05-29). "Audio: I Don Care by Paa Kwasi | Ghana Music" . Retrieved 2025-05-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  25. ↑ "Full List of Winners at RTC Western Music Awards 2018". Yfmghana. May 14, 2018.
  26. ↑ Nana Kwesi Coomson (March 23, 2018). "Full list of Nominees: RTC Western Music Awards 2018". 233times.
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