Maccasio
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sherif Abdul Majeed |
| Also known as | Maccasio |
| Born | 6 April 1995 Tamale, Ghana |
| Origin | Tamale |
| Genres | Afro pop, Hip hop, hiplife |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2014-present |
| Labels | 69 Entertainment/Zola Music |
Sherif Abdul Majeed, (born April 6, 1995) known by his stage name Maccasio, is a Ghanaian Hip hop, Hiplife, and Afropop recording Artist and Entrepreneur .[1] He is from the Kingdom of Dagbon, in the Northern Region of Ghana. Maccasio raps and sings in his native language Dagbani with the ability to mix it with terms in English and Twi. He has performed on stages with artists such as Davido,[2] Shatta Wale,[3] Samini, Stonebwoy, Medikal and VVIP.
Maccasio has been working with Apprise Music Distribution, a music selling platform[4] for his online music distribution and monetization.
Later this year, Maccasio was awarded a plaque for his overall music achievement with Apprise Music Distribution [5]
Musical career[edit]
Maccasio realized his music talent at the age of 14. He raps mainly in his native language Dagbani with a blend of English, Hausa and Twi. His signature tune Anye kan laraa is one of the most popular signature tune in the northern region. Maccasio has three albums to his credit.
Maccasio launched his debut album "Boussu" in March 2014. His second album, "Oshihila Nkpe" was launched in 2015 at the Picona Gardens.
His third studio album dubbed "Ninsala"[6] was launched on 19 August 2017 at the Tamale Sports Stadium. Maccasio hosted Shatta Wale at the Tamale Stadium during his 'Too big concert' in Tamale, an event that saw the stadium filled to capacity.[3]
Maccasio released his 4th album Zero to hero on 4 January 2019
Maccasio 5th album was released on 3 November 2022
Maccasio was the headline artist for the 'Northern explosion concert'on February 25, 2017. A pre-independence concert he hosted at the Accra sports stadium. The show saw performance from big international acts such as Sherifa Gunu, Kofi Kinaata Guru, Rudeboy, and Dr Cryme.[7]
Maccasio pulled a crowd of nearly 20,000 fans to the Tamale Stadium during his peace concert in Tamale.[8]
Maccasio filled up the Bokum boxing arena with total shut down concert on October 28, 2018, with a capacity of 5,000 in attendance.
Maccasio made another biggest history in the Ghana music by filling up the tamale sports stadium with a capacity of 20,000 seats while it was raining and people stood to watch the amazing rapper aka king of the north.
Maccasio filled the Bokum arena again with outstanding 6,000 fans with his kings concert on February 5, 2022.
Endorsements[edit]
In 2016, Maccasio signed a one-year deal as the ambassador for Giant malt for the 3 northern regions of Ghana.[9]
maccasio singned a five-year deal with as an ambassador for Mordern security consultant Ghana in Ghana
Maccasio signed ambassadorial deal with infinix mobile from 18 April to December 2022
Discography[edit]
Major singles[edit]
- Pad Featuring Morgan Produced by BlueBeatz[12]
- That Girl Featuring Patapaa Produced by Ojah Drumz[13]
- Lyrical Stamina Featuring Stone Brain Produced by Tizzle[14]
- Mma[MOM] Featuring Ahmed Adams Produced by MOG Mixed by Tizzle[15]
- Dagomba Girl Featuring Mugeez (R2bees) Produced by MOG Mixed by PossiGee[16]
- Too Big Featuring Shatta Wale Produced by Da Maker[17]
- Inside Featuring Zeal (VVIP) Produced by DJ Breezy[18]
- Work Featuring Kofi Kinaata Produced by KinDee[19]
- 69 Fans Produced by Blue Beatz[20]
- Igwe Produced by Blue Beatz[21]
- NINSALA prod by tizzle
- make am ft shatta wale
Videography[edit]
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| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | That Girl Featuring Patapaa | Joe Gameli | [22] |
| 2018 | Lyrical Stamina Featuring Stone Brain | Joe Gameli | [23] |
| 2018 | Mma[MOM] Featuring Ahmed Adams | Joe Gameli | [24] |
| 2018 | Dagomba Girl Featuring Mugeez (R2Bees) | Salifu Abdul Hafiz | [25] |
| 2017 | Bohasi (Questions) | Joe Gameli | [26] |
| 2017 | Thank You | Joe Gameli | [27] |
| 2017 | Ninsala | Joe Gameli | [28] |
| 2017 | Long John | Joe Gameli | [29] |
| 2017 | No Puncture Featuring Kawastone | Joe Gameli | [30] |
| 2017 | Inside Featuring Zeal(VVIP) | Salifu Abdul Hafiz | [31] |
| 2016 | Fired | MNC Films | [32] |
| 2016 | Work Featuring Kofi Kinaata | Prince Dovlo | [33] |
| 2016 | Tinaaba 1 | Steve Gyamfi | [34] |
| 2016 | One Boy One Girl | Abdul Razak Marvelous | [35] |
| 2016 | Oshihilankpe | Steve Gyamfi | [36] |
| 2016 | Waa (Dance) | Somed Cent | [37] |
Awards and nominations[edit]
West Africa Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | Next Rated Artist Of The Year | Won| |
3RD TV Music Video Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Afro Pop Video | Make Am Ft Shatta Wale | Nominated| |
Ghana Music Awards SA[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | Hip-life Artist Of The Year | Nominated| |
| 2019 | Himself | Best Rapper Of The Year | Nominated| |
Ghana Music Awards UK[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dagomba Girl | Raggae/Dancehall Song of the Year[38] | Won |
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dagomba Girl | Raggae/Dancehall Song of the Year[39] | Nominated |
3Music Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | Fan Army of The Year[40] | Nominated |
Ghana Music Awards SA[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Himself | PROMISING ARTIST OF THE YEAR[citation needed] | Won |
3RD TV Music Video Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Himself | BEST AFRO POP VIDEO[41] | Won |
3Music Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Himself | Breakout Act of The Year[42] | Won |
| 2018 | Himself | Facebook Star of The Year[42] | Nominated |
People's Celebrity Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Himself | Favourite Social Media Personality[43] | Won |
| 2017 | Himself | Favourite Male Musician of the Year[43] | Nominated |
| 2017 | Too Big | Favourite Song of the Year[43] | Nominated |
Northern Entertainment Awards (NEA)[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Himself | Overall Artiste of The Year[44] | Won |
| 2017 | Himself | Artiste Of The Year[44] | Won |
| 2017 | Himself | Best Rapper Of The Year[44] | Won |
| 2017 | Ko Nin Neey | Best Collaboration[44] | Won |
| 2017 | Too Big | Most Popular Song[44] | Nominated |
Northern Music Awards (NMA)[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Himself | Highlife/Hiplife Artiste of the Year[45] | Won |
| 2016 | Himself | Best Rapper of the Year[45] | Won |
| 2016 | Oshihilankpe | Most Popular Song of the Year[45] | Nominated |
| 2016 | Himself | Artist of the Year[45] | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ David, Dawuni (20 February 2017). "Rapper and Afrobeat star, Maccasio drops new single "Kaman How"". Ghana web. Dawuni David. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ^ Mawuli, David. "Photos: Edem, Tinny, Fareed, Iwan shut down Tamale with 'Operation Suhudoo' Concert". Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Maccasio hosts Shatta Wale in Tamale January 1". Ghana web. Ghaha web. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ^ "Apprises Music Distribution". Music In Africa. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Maccasio Makes History as First Northern Ghanaian Artist to Receive Outstanding Musical Achievement Award". GhanaWeb. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Maccasio releases 3rd studio album 'Ninsala'". ghanaweb.com. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ Mawuli, David (26 February 2017). "Maccasio makes history with 'Northern Explosion' concert at Accra Sports Stadium". Pulse Gh.
- ^ Gabriel Myers, Hansen. "Another Northern act, Maccasio, draws record crowd at Tamale stadium; nearly 20,000 attend rapper's August 13 concert". E News Ghana. E News Ghana. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
- ^ Gabriel Myers, Hansen. "PHOTOS: Maccasio signs with Giant Malt". E new Ghana. Hansen Gabriel Myers. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ^ Mawuli, David. "Maccasio set for record-breaking "Ninsala" album concert on August 19". Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ Zero 2 Hero by Maccasio, retrieved 7 January 2020
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ Pulse. "Maccasio - Mma (Mom) feat. Ahmed Adams". www.pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ Mawuli, David. "MUST WATCH: Rapper Maccasio hooks up with Mugeez for "Dagomba Girl"". Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ Mawuli, David. "New Music: Maccasio - Too Big feat. Shatta Wale (Prod. by Da Maker)". Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ "VIDEO: Maccasio – Inside ft. Zeal (VVIP) @maccasio1 | GhXclusives.Com". www.ghxclusives.com. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ "Maccasio – Work (Feat. Kofi Kinaata) (Prod. by Kin Dee)". DisturbingGH. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ "Maccasio – 69 Fans – NorthAlive". www.northalive.com. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ Maccasio - Igwe, retrieved 13 September 2017
- ^ Maccasio (13 August 2018), Maccasio - That Girl ft Patapaa (Official Video), retrieved 13 August 2018
- ^ Maccasio (13 June 2018), Maccasio - Lyrical Stamina ft Stone Brain (Official Video), retrieved 13 June 2018
- ^ Maccasio (6 May 2018), Maccasio - Mma [MOM] ft Ahmed Adams (Official Video), retrieved 8 May 2018
- ^ Maccasio (6 January 2018). "Maccasio ft Mugeez (R2Bees) - Dagomba Girl (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- ^ Maccasio (11 October 2017). "Maccacio - Bohasi [QUESTIONS] (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- ^ Mawuli, David. "Rapper Maccasio appreciates his '69' fan army with new banger "Thank You"".
- ^ Mawuli, David (11 July 2017). "Do you trust humans too much? Watch Maccasio"s video for "Ninsala"".
- ^ "Maccasio – Long John (Official Video) – NorthAlive". www.northalive.com. 21 May 2017.
- ^ Maccasio (22 March 2017). "Maccasio ft Kawastone - No Puncture ( Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Maccasio – Inside (Music Video) Feat. Zeal – Loud Sound GH". loudsoundgh.com.
- ^ Maccasio (28 December 2016). "Maccasio - Fired (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- ^ Maccasio (5 July 2016). "Maccasio - Work (Feat. Kofi Kinaata) Official Music Video" – via YouTube.
- ^ Maccasio (29 September 2016). "Maccasio Tinaaba 1 (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- ^ Maccasio (16 September 2016). "Maccasio - One Boy One Girl (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- ^ elisha fuseini (11 January 2016). "Maccasio Oshihila nkpe (OFFICIAL VIDEO)" – via YouTube.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Maccasio Wins Reggae Dancehall Song at Ghana Music Awards UK".
- ^ "Rapper Maccasio gets first VGMA nomination". 17 March 2019.
- ^ "Full list of winners at 3 Music Awards 2019". 31 March 2019.
- ^ 3RDTV (19 May 2018). "Full List Of Nominees for 3RD TV Music Video Awards 2018 - 3RD TV".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Full list of award winners at the maiden 3Music Awards". 3news.com. 25 March 2018.
- ^ a b c "Shatta Wale, Ebony, Asamoah Gyan & others win at 2017 People's Celebrity Awards". ghanaweb.com. 31 December 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "…And Maccasio Reigned – NEA 2017". 20 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d EVERSHED, AMEKOR SHOLA. "Full list: Fancy Gadam, Maccasio, Others win big at Northern Music Awards, 2016".