Paa Kwasi
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Paa Kwasi | |
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| Also known as | Paa Kwasi |
| Born | Nana Kwasi Aryeh Ghana |
| Origin | Axim, Western Region |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Label | BigAyehMedia |
| Website | paakwasi |
Paa Kwasi (born Nana Kwasi Aryeh), is a Ghanaian Highlife singer, songwriter, and performer from the Western Region of Ghana.[1] He was a former lead member of the music group Dobble.[2][3]
Paa Kwasi became well known as part of the music group Dobble.[4] The group won "Most Popular Song of the Year" at the 2017 VGMAs with their song "Christy".[5]
After Dobble broke up, he began a solo music career. Kwasi said that he has achieved more success than when he was with Dobble.[6] In 2017, he performed live for over 3,000 people at Baba Yara Stadium, helping him to grow his solo career.[7]
His song "Abe" (also written as "Abɛ" in Twi) became popular and won "Highlife Song of the Year" at the RTC Western Music Awards.[8][9]
In 2018, he signed a five-year music contract with a Ghanaian football player.[10][11][2]
Later, after releasing the song "Y3 Brodada," he was praised by well-known highlife musician Obouba J.A. Adofo.[12]
Controversies
In 2018, a public disagreement between Paa Kwasi and Kumi Guitar attracted criticism, with many viewing it as unnecessary and unhelpful to the music industry.[13]
Appearances
He has also been featured by Obrafour on the song "Odo Electric", Mzbel on "Mmo", Dada Hafco on "Bedi Anko", and Quarme Zaggy on a track titled "Highlife".[14][15]
Discography
Videography
| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
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| 2016 | Nipa Dasani | DCFilms | [21] |
| Awuor | Steve Gyamfi | [22] | |
| 2018 | Hun | Xbills Ebenezer | [23] |
| I Don't Care | Prince Dovlo | [24] |