M3NSA

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M3NSA
Birth nameMensa Ansah
Born1981
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
GenresHip Hop, Electronic, Highlife, Hiplife, Afrobeats
Occupation(s)Producer, songwriter, rapper, filmmaker.
Years active1997 – present
LabelsIndependent
Associated acts
F.O.K.N. Bois

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Websitewww.mensaansah.com

Mensa Ansah, better known as M3NSA is a British Ghanaian producer, composer, rapper, singer and filmmaker.[1] Known for his recognizable sound and instinctual storytelling, while still being deeply rooted in his motherland, he has grown into an international sensation through the years [2] because of his ability to navigate different languages, cultures, and art expressions.

Early life[]

M3NSA was born in 1981 at Accra, Ghana.[3] He is the third son of Tumi Ebo Ansah, formerly a member of the Afro pop group, Osibisa.[4][5][3][6]

Musical career[]

M3NSA begun as a member of The Lifeline Family.[7] A group he founded and worked with as a rapper. After the group was disbanded, he ventured music production and begun producing music for Reggie Rockstone.[5][7] He later begun producing music for various Ghanaian musicians, some of which include Samini, KK Fosu, Obour and Tic Tac.[6][7]

As a music artiste, M3NSA has toured with musicians such as the Wu-Tang Clan, and The Roots.[5][7] M3NSA's works have gained recognition from KORA Awards, MOBO Awards, and Ghana Music Awards.[citation needed]

Discography[]

Solo albums[]

  • 2001 - Repablic
  • 2004 - Daily Basses
  • 2007 - Weather Report
  • 2011 - No.1 Mango Street[4][6]

FOKN Bois Albums[]

  • 2010 - Coz Ov Moni OS - Movie Soundtrack[5][8][9]
  • 2011 - Coz Ov Moni - The Kweku Ananse Remix EP - EP
  • 2011 - Coz Ov Moni - The DJ Juls Dw3t3i Remixes - EP
  • 2011 - FOKN Dunaquest in Budapest - EP
  • 2012 - FOKN Dunaquest in Budapest Remixes - EP
  • 2012 - FOKN Wit Ewe - Album
  • 2013 - Coz Ov Moni 2 (FOKN Revenge) OS - Movie Soundtrack[5]
  • 2016 - FOKN Ode to Ghana
  • 2019 - Afrobeats LOL

Personal life[]

M3NSA is a nephew to Kwaw Ansah, a film director, and Kofi Ansah, a fashion designer. He is also a cousin to the actor, Joey Ansah.[5][3][7]

References[]

  1. ^ "M3nsa Music". spotify.com.
  2. ^ Tseliso, Monaheng. "Continentally Speaking: M3nsa". Red Bull ZA.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Interview: One-on-One with M3nsa Ansah". www.ghanaweb.com. 2014-04-12. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "M3nsa: From rap to songs of love". BBC News. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "M3NSA | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b c "M3NSA". mobile.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "M3NSA hometown, biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  8. ^ "Tinny, Others For MOBO Awards". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  9. ^ "Hip Hop as Social Commentary in Accra and Dar es Salaam" (PDF). African Quarterly.
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