King Ayisoba
King Ayisoba | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Albert Apoozore |
Born | Bongo Soe |
Occupation | musician |
Years active | 2005–present |
King Ayisoba born Albert Apoozore[1] (c. 1974)[2] is a Ghanaian traditional musician known for his unique style of music alongside the kologo.[3][4]
Early life
[edit]Ayisoba was born in Bongo Soe in the Upper East Region of Ghana.[2]
Career
[edit]He used to play and sing along with the late Terry Bonchaka, before Terry's death.[2][3]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- 2006: Modern Ghanaians[5][6]
- 2008: Africa
- 2012: Don't Do The Bad Thing
- 2014: Wicked Leaders
- 2017: 1000 Can Die
- 2023: Work Hard[7]
Awards
[edit]Year | Event | Prize | Result | Reference |
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2007 | Ghana Music Awards | Song of the Year | Won | [3] |
Traditional Song of the Year | Won |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "My Song Is Not For Prez Mahama -King Ayisoba - The Chronicle - Ghana News". 22 April 2015.
- ^ a b c "King Ayisoba". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ a b c "King Ayisoba Profile:". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ^ Myjoyonline.com. "Ghana News - King Ayisoba readies for Batakari Night on January 30".
- ^ Lusk, Jon. "BBC - Music - Review of Various Artists - Black Stars: Ghana's Hiplife Generation".
- ^ "King Ayisoba".
- ^ David Pratt (20 February 2023). "King Ayisoba – Work Hard". Folk Radio UK. Retrieved 10 May 2023.