Papi Adabraka

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Papi Adabraka
Birth nameLuther Azameti
Also known asLadies Man, Papi 5Five
Born Adabraka, Accra
Occupation(s)Musician, Rapper

Luther Azameti known as Papi Adabraka is a Ghanaian musician, rapper and a former member of music group 5Five. [1] [2] [3]

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Early life and career

Papi Adabraka used to go by Papi 5Five, he grew up in Adabraka and started his music career as one half of the music group 5Five in 2005 and then after years of being together he left to start his solo career. [4]

Papi released Location with Mr Drew and Krymi after finally announcing he was going solo. [5]

Discography

Singles

Controversy with Appietus

Papi Adabraka and Appietus were engaged in an exchange of words on radio and TV over copyright infringements. Appietus allegedly engaged against Adabraka on their song Move Back (Mujebaya) and a few others. [6] [7] [8]

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References

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