Ben Brako

Ghanaian highlife artiste From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bernard George Kobena Brako, known professionally as Ben Brako (born 20 May 1952), is a Ghanaian highlife artiste.[1][2] He became well-known for his first solo studio album titled "Baya", which was released in 1987[3]

Born
Bernard George Kobena Brako

(1952-05-20) 20 May 1952 (age 73)
Accra, Ghana
Notable workBaya (1987)
GenresGhanaian Highlife
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Ben Brako
Born
Bernard George Kobena Brako

(1952-05-20) 20 May 1952 (age 73)
Accra, Ghana
EducationSt Augustine's College; University of Ghana; University of East London
Notable workBaya (1987)
Musical career
GenresGhanaian Highlife
OccupationsSinger, media personality
InstrumentVocals
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Early life

Brako was born on 20 May 1952 in Accra, Ghana, but grew up in his mother's native Cape Coast with his seven siblings. He took an active interest in the music and entertainment world at a young age in St John’s Preparatory School, Accra [4][5]

Education

Brako had his secondary education at St Augustine's College in Cape Coast, where he co-pioneered the St Augustine’s College School Band. From his sixth form education at Tema Secondary School, he pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ghana and graduated in 1975.[5]

He also obtained a BA (Hons) in Media Communication Studies from the University of East London.[6]

Achievements

In 2019, Ben Brako's single titled "Shame and Scandal" topped the Global Music Charts at number 1.[7][8]

References

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