Strongman (rapper)

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Strongman
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A picture of Strongman at a video shoot in Kumasi
Background information
Birth nameOsei Kwaku Vincent
Also known asStrongman Burner & Strong Gee
Born1993/02/10
Origin Kumasi, Ghana
Genres
Occupations
Years active2012-
Labels Strong Empire

Osei Kwaku Vincent also known as Strongman or Strongman Burner or Strong Gee is a Ghanaian rapper. He was recognized for winning the maiden edition of the Next Big Thing in GH Rap music which was a rap competition in Ghana. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Contents

Education

Strongman attended T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Kumasi and later further his education to the tertiary level by attending the University of Cape Coast. [5] [6] [7]

Discography

List of Strongman's songs. [8]

Album

Awards/Achievements

He won the Focus fm Freestyle Friday in 2010, Kfm Freestyle Saturday in 2011 and The Next Big Thing In Ghanaian Hip-hop in 2012 under MicBurnerz Music label headed by Azee Ntwene. [1] [20] [3] He was the best rapper for the Ghana Music Awards SA. [21] [22]

YearCeremonyNominee/workAwardResultsCite
2024Telecel Ghana Music AwardsDear God-StrongmanBest RaP PerformanceWon

Performance

He was among the musicians to perform on the first day at the 2020 VGMA Awards night.

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References

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  2. ↑ "2019 Has Been The Best Year In My Music Career – Strongman". GhGossip. 2019-12-16. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  3. 1 2 "Peacefmonline.com".
  4. ↑ "Ghanaian Hip-life Rap Music as a Popular or Political Rap, and a Mixed Cultural Bag of Ghanaian High-life and North American Rap Music". The Cultural Encyclopedia.
  5. ↑ "Strongman donates educational materials to alma mater". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  6. ↑ "Rapper Strongman graduates from University of Cape Coast". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  7. ↑ Aak-Gbedemah, King (2018-08-27). "Have You Checked Out These Notable Alumnus From The University OF Cape Coast? Just Take A Look". Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
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  9. ↑ "Download MP3: DOWNLOAD MP3: Strongman – Pilolo ft. Kelvyn Boy (Prod. By Nixie)". CrackerMusic.com. 2020-03-12. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
  10. ↑ Crafty, Arthur. "Strongman - Bossu ft Medikal Mp3 Download » NaiJamz". naijamz.com.
  11. ↑ Crafty, Arthur. "Strongman - Baby Girl ft Kuami Eugene Mp3 Download » NaiJamz". naijamz.com.
  12. ↑ Moses, Wilfred. "Strongman - Walahi ft DopeNation Mp3 Download » TrendySongz". trendysongz.com.
  13. ↑ Moses, Wilfred. "Strongman - 21st Century Mp3 Download » TrendySongz". trendysongz.com.
  14. ↑ Izzy, Fred. "Strongman - Hook And Lines Download MP3 Music » Tunezjam". tunezjam.com.
  15. ↑ Izzy, Fred. "Strongman - Whine Download MP3 Music » Tunezjam". tunezjam.com.
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