{"id":223974,"date":"2016-06-20T18:00:33","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T18:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=223974"},"modified":"2016-06-20T18:00:33","modified_gmt":"2016-06-20T18:00:33","slug":"akwaboah-the-gifted-song-writer-now-doing-great-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2016\/06\/akwaboah-the-gifted-song-writer-now-doing-great-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"Akwaboah; the gifted song writer now doing great songs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest world-music sensation from award winning Ghanaian Hiplife artist Sarkodie\u2019s\u00a0SarkCess Music<\/a>\u00a0record label, Akwaboah, is gaining traction with his recent international hit, I Do Love You, which features top\u00a0Nigerian rapper,\u00a0Ice Prince.<\/p>\n

The acclaimed single is an impeccable display of the newly-emerged artist\u2019s talent for taking the traditional styles of music we know, and love and interpreting them in a more contemporary way, carrying through rich traditions to a millennial audience.<\/p>\n

Akwaboah\u2019s musical heritage as grandson of legendary Highlife mogul Kwabena Akwaboah, and son of the iconic star Kwadwo Akwaboah, formerly of the Marriots International Band,\u00a0gave him the exposure and know-how that has propelled him to success.<\/p>\n

He has written award-winning hits for huge stars including Efya and Sarkodie among others, earning him the Song Writer of the Year Award in 2010.<\/p>\n

Akwaboah has also featured as Voice Coach and Music Director for Vodafone Icons and MTN Hitmaker 4 in Ghana.<\/p>\n

He is slated to reprise this role for MTN Hitmaker 5 which is due to start soon. Despite this success, he has remained largely behind the scenes until now.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve truly loved creating hits such as \u2018DaakeDaa\u2019 for Becca and \u2018Ayeyi Ndwom\u2019 for DSP Kofi Sarpong, but I\u2019m ready to now step into the spotlight and begin to make the music I\u2019ve always dreamed of and that has always been in my soul,\u201d said Akwaboah.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis passion runs in my blood and I\u2019m so honoured that people are connecting to my music and enjoying the art I feel blessed to be able to create.\u201d<\/p>\n

Akwaboah is now managed by\u00a0Africa 1 Media<\/a>, a professional services firm and agency known for empowering fresh new talent on Africa\u2019s music scene through business strategy and legal counsel.<\/p>\n

Cynthia Quarcoo, Founder and CEO of\u00a0Africa 1 Media<\/a>, which will now manage all\u00a0Sarkcess Music<\/a>\u00a0signees, said they were drawn to\u00a0Akwaboah by his range of talent which set him apart.<\/p>\n

This includes his mastery of the keyboard that has led him to perform with several local and international superstars including Hugh Masakela and Lady May of Big Brother fame, with whom he has a song, which he wrote and produced.<\/p>\n

He has also found success in producing and writing 2015 BET Award winner Sarkodie\u2019s critically acclaimed album \u2018Mary\u2019.<\/p>\n

Watch Below Akwaboah’s Video for ‘I Do Love You’.<\/strong>
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