Zigi
Zigi | |
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 Zigi at the 2011 4syte video music awards | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kweku Sarpong Plahar |
| Born | 26 October 1988 |
| Origin | Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | R&B, Hiplife |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
| Labels | Lynx Entertainment |
| Website | zigimusic |
Kweku Sarpong Plahar (born 26 October 1988), better known by his stage name Zigi, is a Ghanaian singer.
Biography[]
Zigi began his career in the entertainment industry as a break dancer before going on to model for Smirnoff, MTN, and Canoe Magazine. He signed to Lynx Entertainment Record Label in 2009[1] and released his debut album ‘Prince of Pop’ in 2011.[2] The album featured hit singles U Sey Wey Tin and Amanda and earned him the nomination for ‘Discovery of the Year’ at the 2011 4syte Music Video Awards.[3]
Zigi received three nominations at the 2012 Ghana Music Awards for 'Best New Artiste of the Year', 'Afro-Pop Song of the Year' and 'Most Popular Song of the Year'. He went on to win the award for 'Afro-Pop Song of the Year' at the ceremony on 14 April 2012.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Zigi". Museke.
- ^ "Zigi to launch debut album". Modern Ghana.
- ^ "4syte Video Music Awards 2011 Nominees". Ghana Music. Archived from the original on 13 May 2014.
- ^ "VGMA 2012 Nominees". Ghana Music Awards.
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