Sparqlyn

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Sparqlyn
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Background information
Birth nameAhmmed Kanneh Larweh
Born (1983-02-02) 2 February 1983 (age 42)
Accra, Ghana
Genres Hiplife, Afrobeats
Occupation(s) Musician, real estate developer
Years active2003–present

Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh (born 2 February 1983), popularly known as Sparqlyn, is a Ghanaian Afrobeats musician and songwriter. He was a member of the defunct hiplife group, Dunsin. [1] In January 2023, he was enstooled as the Development Chief at Krobo Odumase in the Eastern Region of Ghana. [2]

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Early life and education

Sparqlyn was born in Accra. He attended Rives Academy International School and Asanteman Secondary School where he had his primary and secondary education.

Music career

Sparqlyn, started music with the once-vibrant music group, Dunsin. He was under the name, Kele. Dunsin, a trio, released their maiden album in 2009 titled, ”Ɔyɛadeɛyie.” [3] He is the first krobo rapper. [4] [5] Later in 2012, they released another album titled, ‘Kwansema’. Dunsin received a nomination for the Ghana Music Awards in 2017. [6]

Sparqlyn went solo in 2018 after working with the group for over a decade. [7] [8] Sparqlyn was honored by MUSIGA in 2025 with two prestigious awards,  one recognizing his Outstanding Contribution to the Ghana Music Industry and the other for his impact on Youth Empowerment. [9] [10]

Awards and nominations

YearAward CeremonyAward PresentedNominated Work/RecipientResultRef
2009Ghana Music AwardsHiplife Song of the YearDunsinNominated [11]
20104syte TV Music Video AwardsBest Group of The YearDunsinNominated [12]
Best Choreography of The YearDunsinNominated [13]
Best Storyline of The YearDunsinNominated [13]
2017Ghana Music AwardsBest Group of The YearDunsinNominated [14] [15]

Discography

Major singles

Personal life

Sparqlyn works as a real estate developer. [20] In 2023, he was enstooled as the development chief in Manya Krobo. [21]

Sparqlyn is married to Adepa. [22]

References

  1. ↑ "Dunsin should've won Ghana's first Grammy — Former group member Sparqlyn". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  2. ↑ halm, sampson (2023-01-15). "Musician Sparqlyn Enstooled As Noryam Matse Of Krobo Odumase". www.halmblog.com/. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  3. ↑ Music, Nii Atakora Mensah, Ghana (2024-12-23). "I am the first Krobo rapper - Sparqlyn opens up". Ghana Music. Retrieved 2025-04-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ↑ "The electrifying reign of Sparqlyn: King of Krobo rap". 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
  5. ↑ "Get To Know Sparqlyn: King Of Krobo Rap". The Publisher Online. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
  6. ↑ "Keke of Dunsin fame makes a massive return as Sparqlyn - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2022-09-23. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  7. ↑ "Sparqlyn reveals why he left the music group Dunsin". 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  8. ↑ "Five Ghanaian artistes who still made huge impact after going solo". Ghana Weekend. 2023-04-24. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  9. ↑ Arthur, Portia (2025-03-09). "2025 Akwaaba Festival: Bessa Simons Presents Two Awards To Sparqlyn For Promoting Ghanaian Music - YEN.COM.GH". yen.com.gh. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
  10. ↑ "MUSIGA Honours Sparqlyn @ Akwaaba Festival". DailyGuide Network. 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
  11. ↑ "The 2009 Ghana Music Awards nominees revealed - Ghanamma.com". 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  12. ↑ Daily, Guide (30 November 2001). "4syte announces nominees for Music Video Awards 2010". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  13. 1 2 ameyaw, debrah (2010-10-06). "4syte VMA Nominations | AmeyawDebrah.com" . Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  14. ↑ Adjapong, Nana Yaw (2017-04-09). "VGMA 2017: Full List Of Winners". GhanaCelebrities.Com. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  15. ↑ "Check out the 2017 VGMA nominees provisional list". GhanaWeb. 2017-01-10. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  16. ↑ "Sparqlyn Finally Drops Christmas Banger "Tumpa"". News Ghana. December 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  17. ↑ "Sparqlyn set to drop new single, 'Tumpa'". 3News.com. 2022-10-24. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  18. ↑ Abedu-Kennedy, Dorcas (2023-06-24). "Sparqlyn releases his first-ever reggae-dancehall song, "Jump on Me"". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  19. ↑ D, klass (2023-05-02). "Sparqlyn Releases New Single "All is Gone" - Dklassgh.com" . Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  20. ↑ "Sparqlyn of Dunsin fame Shares Insights on how his Real Estate Venture took him away from music". Ghana Weekend. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
  21. ↑ Kofi, Duah (2023-02-04). "Sparqlyn enstooled as Norya Matse" . Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  22. ↑ "Sparqlyn Of Dunsin Fame Marries Long-time Girlfriend". Ghana News Agency. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
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