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Kwesi Slay

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Kwesi Slay
Birth nameBernard Appiah
BornTema, Ghana
GenresHip hop,
Occupation(s)Rapper, Singer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2015-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

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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

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Muse Africa Awards

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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

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Year Recipient Category Result Ref.
3 Music Awards 2019 Kwesi Slay Next Rated Act Of The Year” Nominated [13]

References

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  1. ^ Adinkra, Fiifi (20 July 2018). "Kwesi Slay - Seven (Feat Kwesi Arthur)".
  2. ^ "Kwesi Slay releases 'Work' with Kofi Mole". www.ghanaweb.com. 21 January 2019.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Kwesi Slay drops new song 'Seven' featuring Kwesi Arthur". www.ghanaweb.com. 21 July 2018.
  5. ^ Abdullai, Isshak. "WATCH: Kwesi Slay premieres 'Street Ways' featuring Sariki". Archived from the original on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
  6. ^ "Loud Sound GH".
  7. ^ "Kwesi Slay – Wedi Bet (Official Video)". 19 December 2017. Archived from the original on 8 April 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  8. ^ PQ. "Kwesi Slay Unveils His Debut EP: Aben .(Download)". Archived from the original on 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
  9. ^ "Kwesi Slay – Aben EP (Full Album)". 28 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Kwesi Slay – "Follow Me" ft Kuami Eugene Gh Music". 1 November 2018. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  11. ^ "Kwesi Slay features Kuami Eugene on new single 'Follow You'". www.mp3wide.com. 30 October 2018.
  12. ^ "Kwesi Arthur x Kwesi Slay Win Big At Muse Africa's Bangerz Of The Quarter Awards". 9 October 2018.
  13. ^ "Rapper Kwesi Slay unhappy with 3Music Awards organizers". www.ghanaweb.com. 2 April 2019.