Kwesi Slay
Kwesi Slay | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Bernard Appiah |
| Born | Tema, Ghana |
| Genres | Hip hop, |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015-present |
Bernard Appiah (born 10 June 1990), known by his stage name Kwesi Slay, is a Ghanaian hip hop recording artist and entertainer. He is from Ashaiman-Tema. Kwesi Slay is known for his 2018 single 'Seven'.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Slay began to gain mainstream recognition when he released his first single "3y3 normal" featuring Yaa Pono in 2015. He released “Street Ways”[5] and” Wedi Bet” in 2017.[6][7] On July 8, 2018, Kwesi's first EP Aben, was released.[8][9] In December 2018, Slay released his fourth single, ”Follow Me”, featuring VGMA's high life artist of the year Kuami Eugene.[10][11]
Awards and nominations
[edit]Muse Africa Awards
[edit]| Year | Recipient | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muse Africa Awards 2018 | Kwesi Slay | INTROLUDE OF THE QUARTER | Won | [12] |
| ”Hip-Hop Song of the Quarter | Won |
3 Music Awards
[edit]| Year | Recipient | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Music Awards 2019 | Kwesi Slay | Next Rated Act Of The Year” | Nominated | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ Adinkra, Fiifi (20 July 2018). "Kwesi Slay - Seven (Feat Kwesi Arthur)".
- ^ "Kwesi Slay releases 'Work' with Kofi Mole". www.ghanaweb.com. 21 January 2019.
- ^ NytMare, Blogger's (20 July 2018). "Kwesi Slay – Seven ft. Kwesi Arthur (Prod. by Tabil)". Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Kwesi Slay drops new song 'Seven' featuring Kwesi Arthur". www.ghanaweb.com. 21 July 2018.
- ^ Abdullai, Isshak. "WATCH: Kwesi Slay premieres 'Street Ways' featuring Sariki". Archived from the original on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ^ "Loud Sound GH".
- ^ "Kwesi Slay – Wedi Bet (Official Video)". 19 December 2017. Archived from the original on 8 April 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ PQ. "Kwesi Slay Unveils His Debut EP: Aben .(Download)". Archived from the original on 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ^ "Kwesi Slay – Aben EP (Full Album)". 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Kwesi Slay – "Follow Me" ft Kuami Eugene Gh Music". 1 November 2018. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Kwesi Slay features Kuami Eugene on new single 'Follow You'". www.mp3wide.com. 30 October 2018.
- ^ "Kwesi Arthur x Kwesi Slay Win Big At Muse Africa's Bangerz Of The Quarter Awards". 9 October 2018.
- ^ "Rapper Kwesi Slay unhappy with 3Music Awards organizers". www.ghanaweb.com. 2 April 2019.
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