Ayesem
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Background information | |
Birth name | Stephen Kwabena Siaw |
Also known as | Sketches |
Born | Takoradi, Ghana | 1 April 1986
Origin | Ghana |
Genres | Hip hop, Hiplife |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, Songwriter |
Instrument | vocal |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels | Shocks Entertainment |
Stephen Kwabena Siaw (born 1 April, 1986), known by his stage name Ayesem, is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife recording artist from Takoradi. He is known for his hit single, "Koti".[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Ayesem was born and raised in Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. He attended Ghana Secondary Technical School, where he completed his senior secondary education. Ayesem proceeded to study at the Takoradi Polytechnic, graduating with a Higher National Diploma in 2013.[3][4]
Music career
[edit]He started his career as a member of the group 'Trinity' in 2006. He later formed a music group called '2Unit' with fellow musician Nero X. As a group, their songs received radio airplay in the Western and Central Region of Ghana.
Ayesem has collaborated with artists such as Castro, Old Solja, Kurl Songx, Kofi Kinaata, Epixode, and Singlet. Currently signed to Shocks Entertainment,[5][6] Ayesem has worked with producers such as WillsBeatz and Ivan Beatz.
Videography
[edit]Year | Title | Director | Ref |
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2018 | Relationplane ft. Kurl Songx | Snares Films | [7][8][9] |
Dede | Skinny MC | [10] | |
2017 | Difference ft. Epixode | [11] | |
Satan ft. Singlet | Yaw Skyface | [12] | |
Koti | Nana Kofi Akromah | [13][14] | |
2014 | Checki Wo BP ft. Zeal (VVIP) | David Wincott | [15] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Event | Prize | Recipient / Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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2018 | Ghana Music Awards UK | Uncovered Artist of the Year | Himself | Won | [16][17] |
Western Music Awards[18] | Artist of the Year | Nominated | [19] | ||
Most Popular W/R Song of the Year | Koti | Won | [20] | ||
Highlife Song of the Year | Won | [21] | |||
Hiplife Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [21] | ||
2017 | Won | [22] | |||
Most Popular Song of the Year | Satan | Nominated | [22] | ||
Best Rapper of the Year | Himself | Won | [22] | ||
Best Collaboration of the Year | Satan ft Singlet | Nominated | [22] | ||
Best Music Video of the Year | Satan | Nominated | [22] | ||
Central Music Awards | Most Popular Ghanaian Song of the Year | Koti | Nominated | [23] |
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]Year | Title | Producer | Ref |
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2018 | Smoke Dem | Methmix | [24] |
Relationplane | Ivan Beatz | [25][26] | |
2017 | Dede | WillisBeatz | [27] |
Koti | [28] | ||
2016 | Difference ft Epixode | ChrisBeatz | [29] |
2014 | Satan ft Singlet | WillisBeatz | [30] |
References
[edit]- ^ ""It's a Straight Banger" – Sarkodie endorses Ayesem's Koti Video". Kasapa102.5FM. 10 December 2017. Archived from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Ayesem's Koti Is A Big Tune – StoneBwoy". Sizezero Ghana. Archived from the original on 28 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Say no to drug abuse – Ayesem cautions the youth". GhanaWeb. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Ayesem – Fantiaa Na Meka (Prod By WillisBeatz) | GhXclusives.Com". Ghxclusives. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Ghana: Ayesem is Western Music Awards biggest winner". Music in Africa. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Thousands Attend 'Ayesem Live in Cape Coast' Concert". GhanaWeb. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ Agyare, Peace. "Ayes3m Finallly [sic] Drops 'Relationplane' ft Kurlsongx". Ghafla! Ghana. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ Mawuli, David. "Music Video: Ayesem – Relationplane feat. Kurl Songx". Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Ayesem finally releases 'Relationplane' with Kurl Songx". GhanaWeb. March 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ Adinkra, Fiifi. "Ayesem Drops Official Video For His New Single 'Dede'". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Takoadi Finest Rapper Ayesem Release Latest Music Video Featuring Epixode "Difference' - GhanaNdwom.net". GhanaNdwom. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Music Video: Ayesem – Satan ft. Singlet". AmeyawDebrah. 7 June 2016. Archived from the original on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ bigtimesgh. "Download Video: Ayesem – Koti (Remake) (Official Video)". bigtimesgh. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "MUSIC VIDEO: Ayesem – Koti | Beenie Words". Beenie Words. 20 November 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Music Video: Ayesem "Checki Wo BP" Feat Zeal (VVIP) Dir by David Wincott – Loud Sound GH". loudsoundgh.com. Archived from the original on 28 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Ghana Music Awards UK 2018: Full list of winners". www.ghanaweb.com. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ "Ayesem Wins Ghana Music Awards UK 'Uncovered Artiste of the Year' - GhanaNdwom.net". GhanaNdwom.net. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ NdwomPa (30 April 2017). "Rush Western Music Awards 2017 Winners – Complete List". NdwomPa.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "I deserved RTC Western Music Awards Artiste of the year award – Ayesem – 233 Exclusive". 233 Exclusive. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Kinaata, Ayesem, Willisbeats, and Nero X win big at Western Music Awards 2018 (Full Winners) – Oilcitytoday". Oilcitytoday. 13 May 2018. Archived from the original on 18 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ a b Ghana, YFM. "Full List of Winners at RTC Western Music Awards 2018". YFM Ghana. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Full list of Winners at Western Music Awards: Kofi Kinaata is Artiste of the year". 233times. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Ayesem nominated for the Central Music Awards 2017". sizezero ghana. Archived from the original on 28 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Ayesem – Smoke Dem (Prod. by Methmix) | GhXclusives.Com". Ghxclusives. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Ayesem - Relationplane (feat. Kurl Songx) (Prod by Ivan Beatz) - GhanaNdwom.net". GhanaNdwom.net. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD Ayesem – Relationplane ft. Kurl Songx (Prod. by Ivan Beatz) Gh tooXclusive | Latest Ghanaian Music". Gh tooXclusive. 1 March 2018. Archived from the original on 24 February 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Download : Ayesem – Dede (Disturbances) (Prod. By WillisBeat) | EmpireFM Online". empirefmonline. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ Prince, Kofi (8 May 2017). "Ayesem – Koti (Police) (Prod. By WillisBeatz) | DCLeakers". dcleakers. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Ayesem – Difference ft Episode (Prod By Chris Beatz) • XbitGh | Ghana's Hottest News Portal". xbitgh. Archived from the original on 11 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Ayesem – Satan ft. SingLet (Prod. By Willis Beatz)". GhXcludes Ghana. 15 October 2017. Archived from the original on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.