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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Occupations
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.