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AY Poyoo
Birth nameEmmanuel Yeboah
BornJune 5, 2000
Ghana
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter, comedian
Years active2019–present
LabelsTree Money Yard Empire

AY Poyoo (born Emmanuel Yeboah; June 5, 2000) is a Ghanaian rapper, comedian and internet personality. He gained international attention in 2020 with his viral single "GOAT" (Twi: Aponkye), a comedic rap that quickly amassed over one million views on YouTube.[1][2]


Known for his humorous persona and self-proclaimed "face of GH rap" branding, he has since released the EP The Rejected Stone (2024), and collaborated with artists such as Sho Madjozi, Patapaa, Wanlov the Kubolor and Ahkan. He has been profiled by major media outlets including BBC News Africa.[3] And earned a YouTube Creator Award after surpassing 100,000 subscribers.[4][5]


Early life and education

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AY Poyoo was born and raised in Ghana. He grew up in a financially disadvantaged household and was raised by his mother after his father left.[6] Despite scoring highly in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), he enrolled in a technical school to study auto mechanics due to financial limitations.[7]

Career

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AY Poyoo began performing music in 2019 and rose to prominence in 2020 when the music video for his debut single "GOAT" went viral.[1]

Later that year, he gained attention from American rapper Snoop Dogg, who praised him during a livestream hosted by comedian Michael Blackson.[8]

In May 2023, Poyoo walked the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards red carpet with a live goat, reinforcing his "GOAT" image.[9]

In 2024, he revealed that his earnings from performances were very modest just $100 over three years blaming promoters who refused to pay underground artists.[10][11]

In November 2023, he signed with Nigerian label Tree Money Yard Empire.[12] He stated in an interview that he relocated to Nigeria to better understand music production, songwriting, and audio engineering.[13]

Musical style and image

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Known for his eccentric appearance, humorous lyrics and energetic delivery, AY Poyoo has carved out a unique comedic-rap identity in African hip hop.[14]

Collaborations

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AY Poyoo requested a collaboration with South African artist Sho Madjozi via social media. She responded positively, saying his music "kind of bangs".[15][16] The collaboration was later confirmed and led to a joint single.[17][18]


Discography

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Albums

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  • Rejected Stone (2024)[19]

Extended plays

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  • The Rejected Stone (2024)[20]
  • Grass to Grace (TBD)

Selected singles

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  • "GOAT (Aponkye)" (2020)
  • "Only Me" (2024)[21]
  • "Alcoholics" (feat. Wanlov the Kubolor)
  • "My Lady" (with Patapaa)
  • "Ghetto Rules" (with Van Choga)
  • "Ama Piano" (with Sister Deborah)
  • "Kama" (with Kudjoe Daze)
  • "GOAT (Aponkye Remix)" (feat. Van Choga, Show Yoh & Big Xhosa)

Guest appearances

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  • "Blessings" – Ahkan feat. AY Poyoo, Shatta Bandle & Ablekuma Nana Lace
  • "Impeh" – Nyangono, Kobo & Show Yoh feat. AY Poyoo

Awards and honors

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  • YouTube Creator Award (2020)
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References

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  1. ^ a b "AY Poyoo sets record with 'GOAT' video; drops new freestyle". Pulse Ghana. 2020-07-15. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  2. ^ "Ay Poyoo Drops New Music Video to Announce his first EP". Ameyaw Debrah. 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  3. ^ "Meet AY Poyoo, Ghana's self-styled 'GOAT'". BBC News. BBC. 2020-09-30. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  4. ^ "Video: AY Poyoo Receives Special Plaque From YouTube For Breaking Records". Hitz360. 2024-12-09. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  5. ^ "AY Poyoo Hits 100K YouTube Subscribers, Receives Award From Youtube". OMGVoice. 2020-12-04. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  6. ^ "I Am Not The Richest Man But I Can Now Provide For The Family – AY Poyoo Discloses". News Hunter Magazine. 2020-12-30. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  7. ^ "Life was tough, I almost gave up – Singer, Poyoo". Vanguard. 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  8. ^ "Snoop Dogg recognizes AY Poyoo; showers him with praises". Yen.com.gh. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  9. ^ "AY Poyoo and his 'disciplined dbee' goat steal show at 2023 VGMA". Pulse Ghana. 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  10. ^ "I make just $100 for shows after doing music for 3 years — AY Poyoo laments". Ghana Weekend. 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  11. ^ "AY Poyoo laments after making only $100 in his 3 years of doing music". The Ghana Report. 2024-03-06. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  12. ^ "AY Poyoo signs deal with Empire Records". GHPage. 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  13. ^ "I left to learn more about music, take advantage of Nigeria's music scene – AY Poyoo". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  14. ^ "Meet AY Poyoo - Ghana's Newest Comedic Rapper". Savanna News. June 23, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  15. ^ "Check out the reaction as AY Poyoo asks top musician for collaboration". Adom Online. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  16. ^ "AY Poyoo and Sho Madjozi set to drop a banger". Ameyaw Debrah. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  17. ^ "Sho Madjozi confirms her collaboration with AY Poyoo is a banger". Ghana Weekend. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  18. ^ "Sho Madjozi Responds After Ay Poyo The GOAT Shoots His Shot". iHarare. 2020-07-06. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  19. ^ "AY Poyoo announces release date for highly anticipated album Rejected Stone". The Guardian Nigeria. 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  20. ^ "The Rejected Stone - EP". Apple Music. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  21. ^ "AY Poyoo drops inspiring single "Only Me" from new EP". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
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