Kweku Flick
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andy Osei Sarfo |
| Born | 16 May 2001 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Genres | Hip hop, Highlife, Drill, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter, performer |
| Years active | 2020-present |
| Labels | BKC Music |
Andy Osei Sarfo (born 16 May,2001), professionally known as Kweku Flick is a Ghanaian musician and songwriter from Abrepo.[1][2][unreliable source?] His path to stardom was paved by the release of his track titled "Money" in 2020.[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Kweku originates from Mampong, a town in the Ashanti region.[5] He is a member of a five-sibling family. He commenced his primary schooling at Saint Georges in Kumasi and proceeded with his junior high education at Pentecost Preparatory School. In 2020, he concluded his secondary education at St. Hubert Seminary School.[6]
Career
[edit]Kweku Flick introduced his debut single titled "Awake", followed by a subsequent track named "Money", propelling him to prominence both in Ghana and various global regions.[7] He has engaged in collaborations with fellow artists such as Sista Afia, Yaw Tog, Sarkodie, Amerado, Strongman, Black Sherif, Kofi Jamar and Kojo Cue. In 2020, he was featured on a song titled "Ahodwo Las Vegas" by Shatta Wale.[8]
Kweku Flick was joined by Smallgod to release a song titled "Blackstars" for the Ghana national football team ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar,[9] the song had an impressive response from Ghanaian and the football players especially Mohammed Kudus.[10]
Recognition
[edit]Kweku Flick frequently croons in his mother tongue, Twi, which is a language indigenous to Ghana. He is recognized as a "versatile artist" owing to his command over a range of musical genres and styles. He mostly introduces his songs with the term PAW' which according to him mean 'Prayers Always Work'.[11] Ace Ghanaian musician Obrafour has also expressed his admiration for his craft.[12] He has gained multiple nominations at the Ghana Music Awards and 3Music Awards.
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- Money
- Awake
- Bye Bye
- No Sleeping ft Kuami Eugene
- Ewiase
- Awake
- New Year
- Holding On[14]
- Happy Day
- Blackstars (World Cup Anthem) with Smallgod[15]
- Rastaman
- Attack ft Strongman
- Adwuma N'asi ft Kojo Cue
- Survival
Albums
[edit]- King of Melodies.[16]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ghana Music Awards UK | Hiplife / Hiphop Song Of The Year | Ewiase | Nominated | [17] |
| Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Best Hiplife Song Of The Year | Ewiase | Nominated | [18] | |
| 2021 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Best New Artist Of The Year | Himself | Nominated | [19] |
| Best Hiphop Song Of The Year | Money | Nominated | |||
| 3Music Awards | Breakthrough Artist Of The Year | Himself | Nominated | [20] | |
| Song Of The Year | Money | Nominated | |||
| Hiplife/Hiphop Artist Of The Year | Himself | Nominated | |||
| Hiphop Song Of The Year | Money | Nominated | |||
| Ghana Music Awards USA | New Artist Of The Year | Himself | Nominated | [21] | |
| 4Syte TV Music Video Awards | Most Popular Video | Money | Nominated | [22] |
References
[edit]- ^ "'I'm targeting Drake and Lil Nas X for collaborations' – Kweku Flick". Pulse Ghana. 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ Ability, Profile (2021-03-14). "Kweku Flick Biography, Music, Videos, Booking". ProfileAbility. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "'Money' advices youths to save & cater for family; not engage in 'Sakawa' – Kweku Flick | Ghana Music". 2021-02-23. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "I want to be remembered as 'Money'- Kweku Flick". GhanaWeb. 2022-04-27. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ Melon, Nukunu (2023-06-21). "'Rastaman', Kweku Flick's New Single Will be the Dawn of a New Musical Journey". GBAfrica. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ Maclean, George Awiadem (2020-12-30). "Kweku Flick Biography: Age, Parents, Hometown, Net Worth". Biegya Nation. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "My song isn't a 'morale booster' for sakawa boys – Kweku Flick fumes". GhanaWeb. 2021-02-23. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "Shatta Wale is taking us to UK, I'll run away if I get there - Phaize vows". GhanaWeb. 2020-12-25. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "Kweku Flick releases Black Stars Anthem song for 2022 World Cup". GhanaWeb. 2022-10-15. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ Amartey, Geraldo (2022-09-30). "Grace in disgrace: Kudus jams to Kweku Flick's song after Ghanaians trolled him". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "Kweku Flick Explains His 'PAW' Tag". www.ghgossip.com. 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "I admire you from a distance – Obrafour to Kweku Flick (Video)". Pulse Ghana. 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "Audiomack | Free Music Sharing and Discovery". audiomack.com. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD: Kweku Flick – Holding On". Ghgossip. 2020-10-29. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "Kweku Flick releases Black Stars Anthem song for 2022 World Cup". GhanaWeb. 2022-10-15. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "Kweku Flick sets Twitter on fire with heated debate among tweeps following release of debut EP; King Of Melodies | Ghana Music". 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "List of nominees – Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK 2023 | Ghana Music". 2023-08-05. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "Entertainment-Show biz". Graphic Ghana.
- ^ "VGMA 2021: Full list of award winners". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "3Music Awards 2021: Full list of winners". Myjoyonline. 27 March 2021. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "Ghana Music Awards USA 2021: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "4Syte TV Music Video Awards 2021: Full list of winners". GhanaWeb. 2021-05-29. Retrieved 2023-08-12.