Ayesem

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Ayesem
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Background information
Birth nameStephen Kwabena Siaw
Also known asSketches
Born (1986-04-01) 1 April 1986 (age 35)
Takoradi, Ghana
OriginGhana
GenresHip hop, Hiplife
Occupation(s)Rapper, Song Writer
Instrumentsvocal
Years active2006–present
LabelsShocks Entertainment
Associated actsKofi Kinaata, Nero X, Flowking Stone, Kurl Songx, Corp Sayvee

Stephen Kwabena Siaw (born 1 April 1986), known by his stage name Ayesem, is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife recording artiste from Takoradi. He is well known for his hit single, "Koti".[1][2]

Early life and education[]

Ayesem was born and raised in Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. He is the second of three children. He attended Ghana Secondary Technical School where he completed his Senior Secondary education. Ayesem proceeded to study Purchasing and Supply at the Takoradi Polytechnic, graduating with a Higher National Diploma in 2013.[3][4]

Music career[]

He kicked off 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 massive radio airplay in the Western and Central Region of Ghana.

Ayesem has had major collaborations with artists such as Castro, Old Solja, Kurl Songx, Kofi Kinaata, Epixode, Singlet, etc. Ayesem is currently signed to Shocks Entertainment.[5][6]

Videography[]

Year Title Director Ref
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[]

Year Event Prize Recipient / Nominated work Result Ref
2018 Ghana Music Awards UK Uncovered Artiste of the Year Himself Won [16][17]
Western Music Awards[18] Artiste of the year Nominated [19]
Most popular W/R song of the year Koti Won [20]
Highlife song of the year Won [21]
Hiplife Artiste 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[]

Singles[]

Year Title Producer Ref
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[]

  1. ^ ""It's a Straight Banger" – Sarkodie endorses Ayesem's Koti Video". Kasapa102.5FM. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Ayesem's Koti Is A Big Tune – StoneBwoy". sizezerogh.com. Archived from the original on 28 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Say no to drug abuse – Ayesem cautions the youth". ghanaweb.com. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Ayesem – Fantiaa Na Meka (Prod By WillisBeatz) | GhXclusives.Com". www.ghxclusives.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Ghana: Ayesem is Western Music Awards biggest winner". Music in Africa. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Thousands Attend 'Ayesem Live in Cape Coast' Concert". ghanaweb.com. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  7. ^ Agyare, Peace. "Ayes3m Finallly [sic] Drops 'Relationplane' ft Kurlsongx". Ghafla! Ghana. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  8. ^ Mawuli, David. "Music Video: Ayesem – Relationplane feat. Kurl Songx". Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  9. ^ "Ayesem finally releases 'Relationplane' with Kurl Songx". ghanaweb.com. March 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  10. ^ Adinkra, Fiifi. "Ayesem Drops Official Video For His New Single 'Dede'". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  11. ^ "Takoadi Finest Rapper Ayesem Release Latest Music Video Featuring Epixode "Difference' - GhanaNdwom.net". GhanaNdwom.net. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  12. ^ "Music Video: Ayesem – Satan ft. Singlet". AmeyawDebrah.Com. 7 June 2016. Archived from the original on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  13. ^ bigtimesgh. "Download Video: Ayesem – Koti (Remake) (Official Video)". bigtimesgh.net. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  14. ^ "MUSIC VIDEO: Ayesem – Koti | Beenie Words". Beenie Words. 20 November 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "Ghana Music Awards UK 2018: Full list of winners". www.ghanaweb.com. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  17. ^ "Ayesem Wins Ghana Music Awards UK 'Uncovered Artiste of the Year' - GhanaNdwom.net". GhanaNdwom.net. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  18. ^ NdwomPa (30 April 2017). "Rush Western Music Awards 2017 Winners – Complete List". NdwomPa.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  19. ^ "I deserved RTC Western Music Awards Artiste of the year award – Ayesem – 233 Exclusive". 233 Exclusive. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  20. ^ "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.
  21. ^ a b Ghana, YFM. "Full List of Winners at RTC Western Music Awards 2018". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  22. ^ a b c d e "Full list of Winners at Western Music Awards: Kofi Kinaata is Artiste of the year". 233times.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  23. ^ "Ayesem nominated for the Central Music Awards 2017". sizezerogh.com. Archived from the original on 28 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  24. ^ "Ayesem – Smoke Dem (Prod. by Methmix) | GhXclusives.Com". www.ghxclusives.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  25. ^ "Ayesem - Relationplane (feat. Kurl Songx) (Prod by Ivan Beatz) - GhanaNdwom.net". GhanaNdwom.net. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  26. ^ "DOWNLOAD Ayesem – Relationplane ft. Kurl Songx (Prod. by Ivan Beatz) Gh tooXclusive | Latest Ghanaian Music". Gh tooXclusive. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  27. ^ "Download : Ayesem – Dede (Disturbances) (Prod. By WillisBeat) | EmpireFM Online". empirefmonline.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  28. ^ Prince, Kofi (8 May 2017). "Ayesem – Koti (Police) (Prod. By WillisBeatz) | DCLeakers". www.dcleakers.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  29. ^ "Ayesem – Difference ft Episode (Prod By Chris Beatz) • XbitGh | Ghana's Hottest News Portal". xbitgh.com. Archived from the original on 11 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  30. ^ "Ayesem – Satan ft. SingLet (Prod. By Willis Beatz)". GhXcludes.Com.Gh. 15 October 2017. Archived from the original on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.

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