Afro Moses

Ghanaian musical artist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Afro Moses (born Ernest Sarfo Baidoo) is a well-known Ghanaian-Australian musician and multi-instrumentalist who is noted for fusing traditional African music with current sounds.[2] [1] He was named Ghana's Best International Music Ambassador at the Ghana Music Awards in 2002.[3] He was also awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Ghana Music Awards held in the UK.[4]

Also known asAfrican James Brown[1]
Born
Ernest Sarfo Baidoo

Wassa, Atieku, Western Region
OriginGhanaian
Genres
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Afro Moses
Also known asAfrican James Brown[1]
Born
Ernest Sarfo Baidoo

Wassa, Atieku, Western Region
OriginGhanaian
Genres
Occupations
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • performer
Years active1980s - present
Websiteafromoses.com.ua
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Early Life and musical career

He was born and raised in Wassa Atieku, Ghana's Western Region.[5] As the first of his mother's four children, he began his musical career at a young age by making instruments and performing.[6]

He has won several awards, such as Best Song, Best Album, and Best Live Act. In 2000 and 2002, he was chosen as Ghana's Best International Music Ambassador.[7][8] He headlined the "Asa Baako" (One Dance) festival at Busua Beach in the Western Region of Ghana alongside rapper M.anifest.[9] He has performed on stage with a variety of musicians, including Gyedu Blay Ambolley and Atongo Zimba.[10] He urged Shata Wale and Samini to end their fight.[11] He expressed worry over the royalties paid by the Ghana Music Right Organization (GHAMRO).[12]

"I used the royalties I got abroad to buy land and build a house abroad. Don't even raise that issue. If I decided to deal with them GHAMRO, it would be an issue, so I don't want to talk about it. I was given GH¢100. And another time I was given GH¢2,000, even that one I haven't touched till now because I've reserved it to do something With the number of my songs that have been played in Ghana, I'm supposed to earn a lot." — Afro Moses

Discography

Albums

  • Afro Dance Pop (2019)
  • I Want 2 B Happy (2019)
  • Africa Will Smile One Day (2019)
  • Ole Skou (2021)
  • Spirit(Live in Bali Spirit Festival) (2022)
  • Yele Yele (2022)
  • Mefri medi biriwa (Atieku) (2023)


Singles

  • Debi
  • No Victims
  • Do Me Wrong
  • Mama Africa
  • Ka ne Wu
  • Home Sweet Home
  • Judas
  • African Market Makola
  • Yele Yele
  • Dabi Nsroma
  • Nsama
  • Nice Girl
  • Highlife Carnival

Awards and Recognition

More information Year, Oganaziation ...
Year Oganaziation Award Work Result Ref
2002 Ghana Music Awards Best International Music Ambassador Himself Honoured [3]
2018 Ghana Music Awards UK Lifetime Achievement Himself Honoured [13]
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