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Hon.
Kwame Asare Obeng
Kwame Asare Obeng
Member of Parliament for
Gomoa Central constituency
Assumed office
7 January 2025
PresidentJohn Dramani Mahama
Preceded byNaana Eyiah Quansah
Personal details
NationalityGhanaian
Political partyIndependent
Alma materGhana Institute of Management and Public Administration
ProfessionRapper, Politician
Websitewww.kwameaplus.com

Kwame Asare-Obeng, commonly known as A Plus (born March 6, 1977), is a Ghanaian hiplife musician and politician. He is the member of parliament-elect for the Gomoa Central constituency[1][2][3] in the 2024 Ghanaian general election. Running as an independent candidate, he defeated the incumbent MP, Naana Eyiah Quansah.[4]

Career

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In 2000, following the general elections, he released his debut single, Freedom of Speech. The song gained recognition for its political commentary. Over the years, his music has addressed political and social topics.[5]

Discography

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  • 2000: Freedom of Speech
  • 2004: Agye Gon
  • 2005: Mirror Mirror
  • 2007: A Letter to Parliament
  • 2008: A Letter to the West (featuring Praye)
  • 2009: Excuse Me
  • 2016: Aben Be Bom[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Mireri, Julian (16 December 2020). "A Plus Kwame Asare Obeng bio: wife, wedding, songs, daughter". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Highlights from A Plus' campaign launch". Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  3. ^ "A Plus". Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Gomoa Central Constituency Parliament Results - Ghana 2024 Election Results". peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  5. ^ Mireri, Julian (2020-12-16). "A Plus Kwame Asare Obeng bio: wife, wedding, songs, daughter". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  6. ^ Ghanaweb (26 July 2023). "I want to remix my 'Aben be bom' song – A Plus pokes Cecilia Dapaah, NPP govt". www.ghanaweb.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)



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