Kwesi Slay

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]

Kwesi Slay
Background information
Birth nameBernard Appiah
BornTema, Ghana
GenresHip hop,
Occupation(s)Rapper, Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015-present
Associated actsKwesi Arthur,[1] Yaa Pono, Kuami Eugene, Kofi Mole[2]

Career

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

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

References
  1. Adinkra, Fiifi (20 July 2018). "Kwesi Slay - Seven (Feat Kwesi Arthur)".
  2. "Kwesi Slay releases 'Work' with Kofi Mole". www.ghanaweb.com.
  3. NytMare, Blogger's (20 July 2018). "Kwesi Slay – Seven ft. Kwesi Arthur (Prod. by Tabil)".
  4. "Kwesi Slay drops new song 'Seven' featuring Kwesi Arthur". www.ghanaweb.com.
  5. Abdullai, Isshak. "WATCH: Kwesi Slay premieres 'Street Ways' featuring Sariki".
  6. https://loudsoundgh.com/2017/09/kwesi-slay-wedi-bet-prod-by-k-slay/
  7. "Kwesi Slay – Wedi Bet (Official Video)". 19 December 2017.
  8. PQ. "Kwesi Slay Unveils His Debut EP: Aben .(Download)".
  9. "Kwesi Slay – Aben EP (Full Album)". 28 February 2018.
  10. "Kwesi Slay – "Follow Me" ft Kuami Eugene Gh Music". 1 November 2018.
  11. "Kwesi Slay features Kuami Eugene on new single 'Follow You'". www.mp3wide.com.
  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.


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