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Paa Kwasi
Birth nameNana Kwasi Aryeh
Also known asPaa Kwasi
BornGhana
OriginAxim, Western Region
Genres
Occupations
Years active2010-present
LabelsBigAyehMedia
Websitehttp://paakwasi.com

Paa Kwasi (born Nana Kwasi Aryeh), is a Ghanaian Highlife singer, songwriter, and performer from the Western Region of Ghana. [1] He was a former lead member of the music group Dobble. [2][3]

Musical career

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Paa Kwasi became well known as part of the music group Dobble.[4] The group won "Most Popular Song of the Year" at the 2017 VGMAs with their song "Christy".[5]

After Dobble broke up, he began a solo music career. Kwasi said that he has achieved more success than when he was with Dobble.[6] In 2017, he performed live for over 3,000 people at Baba Yara Stadium, helping to grow his solo career.[7]

His song "Abe" (also written as "Abɛ" in Twi) became popular and won "Highlife Song of the Year" at the RTC Western Music Awards.[8][9]

In 2018, he signed a five-year music contract with a Ghanaian football player.[10][11][2]

Later, after releasing the song "Y3 Brodada," he was praised by well-known highlife musician Obouba J.A. Adofo.[12]

Controversies

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In 2018, a public disagreement between Paa Kwasi and Kumi Guitar attracted criticism, with many viewing it as unnecessary and unhelpful to the music industry.[13]

Appearances

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He has also been featured by Obrafour on the song "Odo Electric", Mzbel on "Mmo", Dada Hafco on "Bedi Anko", and Quarme Zaggy on a track titled "Highlife".[14][15]

Discography

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Albums/EPs

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  • Highlife (2020)
  • FaceOne (2021)
  • Kwasi (Ep) (2021)
  • Songs of Paa Kwasi (2021)
  • Expression (2022)
  • Gud Mood the Deluxe (2024)
  • Afrosounds EP (2024)[16]

Singles

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  • "Nipa Dasani" (2016) [17]
  • "Wack Mc" (2016) [18]
  • "Abɛ" ("Abe") (2017)[19]
  • "Enhye Wo" ft. Righteous Vandyke (2020)[20]

Videography

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Year Title Director Ref
2016 Nipa Dasani DCFilms [21]
Awuor Steve Gyamfi [22]
2018 Hun Xbills Ebenezer [23]
I Don't Care Prince Dovlo [24]

Awards and nominations

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Year Oganaziation Award Work Result Ref
2018 RTC Western Music Awards Highlife Song of the Year "Abe" ("Abɛ") Won [25]
Highlfe Artist of the Year Himself Nominated [26]

References

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  1. ^ Blagogee (May 18, 2016). "Expect quality High Life music - Paa Kwasi (Dobble)". Ghanaweb.
  2. ^ a b Kwame Dadzie (May 3, 2018). "Ghanaian footballer offers highlife musician Paa Kwasi record deal". Citinewsroom.
  3. ^ David Mawuli (May 20, 2016). "Singer says fans should expect good and quality Highlife music from him". Pulse.
  4. ^ Rashad (July 31, 2018). "I have achieved more than what Dobble did – Paa Kwasi of Dobble fame". Ghpage.
  5. ^ Frank Mensah (April 25, 2017). "It's prestige to win 'Most Popular Song' of the year - Paa Kwasi (Dobble)". Ghanaweb.
  6. ^ Abrantepa.com (July 30, 2018). "I have achieved more than what Dobble did – Paa Kwasi". GhanaWeb. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  7. ^ Blagogee.com (January 24, 2017). "Paa Kwasi thrills fans at Baba Yara stadium". GhanaWeb. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  8. ^ Blagogee, Edward (March 17, 2017). "Paa Kwasi finally drops 'Ab3'". GhanaWeb. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  9. ^ "Full List of Winners at RTC Western Music Awards 2018". Yfmghana. May 14, 2018.
  10. ^ "Paa Kwasi Signs 5-Year Record Deal From Ghanaian Footballer". Footballghana. May 4, 2018.
  11. ^ Zionfelix.net (May 3, 2018). "HighLife musician Paa Kwasi gets 5-year record deal from Ghanaian footballer". Ghanaweb.
  12. ^ Kasapafmonline.com (January 18, 2017). "Highlife Veteran Obouba J.A. Adofo endorses Paa Kwasi's 'Y3 Brodada' Song". Ghanaweb.
  13. ^ Razzonline.com (March 20, 2018). "Kumi Guitar and Paa Kwasi's unnecessary beef gets filthy". GhanaWeb. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  14. ^ enewsgh.com (November 30, 2017). "Obrafour drops 'Odo Electric' featuring Paa Kwasi". Ghanaweb.
  15. ^ Yfmghana (November 1, 2016). "Mzbel premieres 'Mmo' featuring Paa Kwasi". Ghanaweb.
  16. ^ Yaayi O (February 3, 2024). "Afrosounds EP by Paa Kwasi: An ode to Ghanaian brilliance". Ghanaweb.
  17. ^ "Paa Kwasi (Dobble) to drop music video for Nipa Dasani". GhanaWeb. May 3, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  18. ^ "WATCH: Paa Kwasi finally drops 'Wack Mc'". yfmghana. October 12, 2016.
  19. ^ Blagogee (March 17, 2017). "Paa Kwasi finally drops 'Ab3'". Ghanaweb.
  20. ^ DJ Super (July 19, 2020). "Paa Kwasi - Enhye Wo ft. Righteous Vandyke".
  21. ^ "Paa Kwasi Double to drop music video for Nipa Dasani". GhanaWeb. May 3, 2016. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  22. ^ Blagogee (September 23, 2016). "Paa Kwasi (Dobble) shoots Awuor music video". GhanaWeb. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  23. ^ "Paa Kwasi - Hun | Pulse Ghana". www.pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 2025-05-26.
  24. ^ Music, Worla Quist, Ghana (2018-05-29). "Audio: I Don Care by Paa Kwasi | Ghana Music". Retrieved 2025-05-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  25. ^ "Full List of Winners at RTC Western Music Awards 2018". Yfmghana. May 14, 2018.
  26. ^ Nana Kwesi Coomson (March 23, 2018). "Full list of Nominees: RTC Western Music Awards 2018". 233times.
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