AY Poyoo
Musical artist
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Early life
AY Poyoo was born on 5 June 2000 in Ghana. He grew up in a low-income household with his mother after his father left the family.[4] Although he performed well in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), he enrolled in a technical school to study auto mechanics because of financial constraints.[5]
Career
AY Poyoo began his music career in 2019 and gained prominence in 2020 when the music video for his debut single GOAT went viral.[6][7] Later in 2020, American rapper Snoop Dogg[8] mentioned AY Poyoo during a livestream hosted by comedian Michael Blackson.[9]
In July 2020, he announced a planned collaboration with South African musician Sho Madjozi which she later confirmed.[10][11] And in May 2023, Poyoo appeared at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards red carpet with a goat as a reference to his breakout single.[12]
In November 2023, he signed with Nigerian label Tree Money Yard Empire and relocated to Nigeria to develop his skills in production, songwriting and audio engineering.[13][14]
Musical style
AY Poyoo is known for an eccentric performance style that combines humorous lyrics with energetic delivery, characteristic of African hip hop.[15][16]
Discography
Extended plays
Selected singles
| Year | Title | Collaboration | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "GOAT (Aponkye)" | [19] | |
| 2020 | "Alcoholics" | feat. Wanlov the Kubolor | [20] |
| 2020 | "My Lady" | with Patapaa | [21] |
| 2020 | "Ghetto Rules" | feat. Van Choga | [22] |
| 2022 | "Kama" | feat. Kudjoe Daze | [23] |
| 2022 | "GOAT (Aponkye Remix)" | feat. Van Choga, Show Yoh & Big Xhosa | [24] |
| 2023 | "Ama Piano" | feat. Sister Deborah | [25] |
| 2020 | "Swimming Pool" | [26] | |
| 2024 | "Only Me" | [27] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | YouTube Creator Award | Silver Play Button | Won | [28] |