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Ghanaian hiphop artist
Ayesem
Background information
Birth nameStephen Kwabena Siaw
Also known asSketches
Born (1986-04-01) 1 April 1986 (age 38)
Takoradi, Ghana
OriginGhana
GenresHip hop, Hiplife
Occupation(s)Rapper, Songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2006–present
LabelsShocks Entertainment
Musical artist

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

Early life and education

Ayesem was born and raised in Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. He attended Ghana Secondary Technical School, where he completed his senior secondary education. Ayesem then studied at Takoradi Polytechnic, graduating with a Higher National Diploma in 2013.

Music career

He began 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 radio airplay in the Western and Central Region of Ghana.

Ayesem has collaborated with artists such as Castro, Old Solja, Kurl Songx, Kofi Kinaata, Epixode, and Singlet. Currently signed to Shocks Entertainment, Ayesem has worked with producers such as WillsBeatz and Ivan Beatz.

Videography

Year Title Director Ref
2018 Relationplane ft. Kurl Songx Snares Films
Dede Skinny MC
2017 Difference ft. Epixode
Satan ft. Singlet Yaw Skyface
Koti Nana Kofi Akromah
2014 Checki Wo BP ft. Zeal (VVIP) David Wincott

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient / Nominated work Result Ref
2018 Ghana Music Awards UK Uncovered Artist of the Year Himself Won
Western Music Awards Artist of the Year Nominated
Most Popular W/R Song of the Year Koti Won
Highlife Song of the Year Won
Hiplife Artist of the Year Himself Nominated
2017 Won
Most Popular Song of the Year Satan Nominated
Best Rapper of the Year Himself Won
Best Collaboration of the Year Satan ft Singlet Nominated
Best Music Video of the Year Satan Nominated
Central Music Awards Most Popular Ghanaian Song of the Year Koti Nominated

Discography

Singles

Year Title Producer Ref
2018 Smoke Dem Methmix
Relationplane Ivan Beatz
2017 Dede WillisBeatz
Koti
2016 Difference ft Epixode ChrisBeatz
2014 Satan ft Singlet WillisBeatz

References

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