Born a Christian, Kwaw Kese explained that his spiritual journey has evolved over time. He now identifies as a traditionalist and herbalist, stressing that faith, for him, goes beyond rigid labels.

“I was born into a Christian home so in Ghana you identify as a Christian but growing up I went through some transformations. Ata point I started practicing Islam, and they gave me the name Kamal. And later I delved into traditional religion because I believe that is for us. There is a saying that the Bible was brought by the white man. Before they came we were worshipping God,” he said.

Asked where he stands at present as in terms of religion, he said “I am a traditionalist, herbalist.”

Kwaw Kese spoke with pride about fatherhood, revealing that he is blessed with three children, two girls and a boy. He shared his excitement over his daughters’ growing talents, noting that they already play the piano and sing. For him, legacy is everything. He believes that at least one of his children must follow his path and take their talent global, carrying the family’s name beyond Ghana’s borders.

Before music defined his life, Kwaw Kese dreamed of becoming a lawyer. While attending Winneba Senior High School, he consistently ranked among the top five students. His only academic hurdle was French, which he struggled with due to what he described as an uninspiring teaching approach.

Despite everything, the dream of law has not faded. He says that if the opportunity arises, he would still love to pursue it. With humour, he added that he would gladly defend artistes such as Shatta Wale, Kwesi Arthur, Black Sherif, Stonebwoy and Wendy Shay, joking added that if Shatta Wale is stubborn, then he would be an equally stubborn lawyer.

Shedding more light on his music career, Kwaw revealed that his first nickname in school was Montaking. The name “Kwaw Kese” later emerged from his family history, inspired by a relative who was a warrior. Kese, meaning “big”, was added to symbolise strength and presence.

His journey into music was far from glamorous. By his own admission, his first single, “Eye Nonsense” in 2004, was raw and experimental, inspired by heartbreak from his girlfriend, who allowed another man to “peregrinate” her. The track appeared on The Execution Diary, a compilation album by Hammer of the Last Two, and it became an instant hit, putting Kwaw Kese on the national radar.

He later released his debut solo album, Na Ya Tal, in 2005, firmly establishing himself as a bold, street-rooted voice in Ghanaian hiplife and hip-hop. He credited Dogo for introducing him to Hammer, whom he described not just as a producer but as a director who values quality over speed. According to Kwaw, no matter how much you pay Hammer, if you do not sound good on the beat, you simply will not record.

On politics, Kwaw Kese was clear: he belongs to no political party but any political party that wants him, he is ready for business. However, he is open to serving Ghana. When he gains enough financial strength, he plans to enter politics, starting as a Member of Parliament. He believes the country’s future depends on young people actively participating in governance, pointing out that many creatives are already making meaningful contributions in politics.

One of the most painful moments of his life remains the murder of his close friend and manager, Fennec Okyere. Kwaw recalled being in the shower when Fennec’s houseboy called with the devastating news. He rushed to the scene and found his friend lying in a pool of blood.

They had been together just a day earlier, planning future projects. The shock and trauma, he said, deeply affected both his career and personality. He does not believe the murder was a robbery, insisting it was a contract killing since nothing was stolen from the house. Although he was detained for questioning, he remains disturbed by the lack of closure and official communication from the police.

Addressing his controversial arrest in Kumasi, Kwaw clarified that it had nothing to do with public smoking, contrary to popular belief. He later learned that the arresting officer was allegedly acting out of jealousy, as his wife was a die-hard fan of the musician. What began as a joke quickly escalated into an arrest.

Looking ahead, Kwaw Kese revealed that he has released a single from his upcoming album From Far, which he hopes to officially drop in May.

Despite fame, controversy, loss and personal evolution, Kwaw Kese remains grounded in one enduring truth: purpose outlives pain. And for him, the journey from far is far from over.

A few weeks ago, Kwaw Kese created a GoFundMe account for Kwesi Arthur after the latter posted on social media that his former management was taking $150,000 from him for using his own images.

Unhappy with the gesture, Kwesi made a post asking people to disregard Kwaw’s move, indicating that he knew nothing about it.

Speaking to Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Hitz FM’s morning show Daybreak Hitz, he said he was disappointed in Kwesi’s reaction to his campaign.

Kwaw said, considering the huge following he and Kwesi have, he thought he could use that to raise money for him to pay off his debt to his former management company Ground Up Chale.

“I set up the gofundme account and if it was a bad thing I wouldn’t even talk about it. I came online and posted the gofundme account and said people should support our brother, pay the money so that Kwesi Arthur can have his freedom,” he said.

He also noted that there was no way he would open the account and use the money without giving it to Kwesi.

“I was doing it strictly for Kwesi Arthur and was I was pained that someone could own his images and they want you to pay $150,000 dollars. You are bigger than that amount of money. Let’s do this, pay the guy off so you can be free,” he said.

He added that the amount raised was $170 and that he had decided to ask GoFundMe to refund the monies to those who contributed.

“The $170 dollars is still in the account. They have given me a deadline to withdraw it or they refund to the donors,” he said adding that considering the backlash he received from creating that account, he would allow gofundMe to refund the monies to those who contributed.

Speaking on Daybreak Hitz, the rapper said he wants to expand his business interests beyond music.

“I do maize and cassava farming. I am ready to jump into the ‘nkokor nketenkete’ to start a poultry farm, so the government can help me,” he said.

Kwaw Kese explained that surviving on music alone in Ghana is difficult, hence his decision to diversify. Apart from farming, he runs an automobile business and an eatery.

The Nkokor Nketenkete project is a government initiative under the Feed Ghana flagship programme. It aims to revive Ghana’s poultry industry by boosting local production of broiler chickens and eggs to reduce dependence on imports.

The initiative targets about 55,000 households to participate in egg and poultry production. The government plans to provide day-old chicks, battery cages, feed, vaccines, and other essentials to households and small- to medium-scale producers, along with technical support.

A pilot phase will begin in selected districts, including 12 in the Northern Region, before expanding nationwide.

The project also includes an “anchor farmers” component involving about 50 large or medium-scale commercial farmers, each expected to raise around 80,000 birds.

Its long-term goal is to produce enough poultry domestically to meet nearly all of Ghana’s demand within three years, cutting down the country’s heavy poultry import bill.

Source: Kwame Dadzie 

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Thanks to @bisa_kdei @drpoundsgh @djashmen for passing through my moms one week observation at Agona SWEDRU pic.twitter.com/xbpaJc2n5n

— KING KESE (@kwawkese) March 19, 2025

The Ghanaian rapper shared the heartbreaking news on his X account on February 26, 2025, writing, “Lost my mom today, sad day,” accompanied by a crying emoji.

Although he did not disclose the cause of death, the news has deeply affected his fans and industry colleagues, many of whom have expressed their condolences.

Notably, seven years ago, a death hoax falsely claimed Madam Yaa Serwaa had passed away. At the time, Kwaw Kese publicly debunked the rumors, assuring the public that his mother was alive.

This time, however, the confirmation has come directly from him, making the loss even more devastating.

Fans and well-wishers continue to share their sympathies as the rapper grieves this painful loss.

]]> https://www.adomonline.com/opanka-credits-kwaw-kese-for-shaping-his-music-career/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:57:08 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2506409 Ghanaian rapper Opanka has credited Kwaw Kese for playing a significant role in his music career, highlighting their 2011 collaboration on the hit song “Poppin” as a major turning point.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Work and Happiness show, Opanka expressed gratitude to Kwaw Kese for recognizing his talent and giving him an opportunity.

“I always have a good feeling about the people I collaborate with, and I believe Kwaw Kese felt the same. He reached out to me because he thought I was the best fit for the song. My verse made an impact, and that collaboration was a banger. I definitely gained more fans after that,” he said.

“Poppin,” which featured Dadie Opanka, was released on June 14, 2011.

Opanka is currently promoting his latest single, People, which he describes as a sermon on life’s struggles and responsibilities.

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My music career was heavily influenced by Kwaw Kese @kwawkese featuring me on his song “Poppin” @OpankaGH #AdomWorkandHappiness pic.twitter.com/eGklxG2JVx

— Adom 106.3 FM (@Adom1063fm) February 13, 2025

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The “Awoyo Sofoo” hitmaker recently expressed his desire to book and fill the O2 Indigo venue next summer, setting his sights on achieving a major milestone in his career.

To his surprise, a fan came forward and offered to pay £20,000 to secure the venue for Kwaw Kese’s performance. This generous gesture turned the rapper’s dream into a reality.

Kwaw Kese shared a screenshot off his iMessage chat with the fan on his X handle.

Grateful for the support, Kwaw Kese expressed his appreciation to the fan and pledged to make him proud if he followed through with his promise.

Kwaw Kese’s determination to perform at the O2 Indigo was inspired by fellow rapper Medikal’s successful, sold-out show at the same venue over the weekend.

Congratulating Medikal on his achievement, Kwaw Kese now aims to be the next Ghanaian act to make history on that prestigious stage.

#AwoyoConcert O2 Indigo , it’s possible ??. pic.twitter.com/ltiTStLY4O

— KING KESE (@kwawkese) May 7, 2024

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Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, the “Awoyoo Sofo” crooner disclosed that, he used to walk long distances, particularly from Ashaiman to North Kaneshie, just to record songs.

Recalling his humble beginnings, Kwaw Kese explained that, his brand name was inspired by his arduous journeys on foot.

“I used to walk from Ashaiman to North Kaneshie to Hush Hush Studios. At that time, I realized my life then and that of a mad man was the same. I was building the brand, and I was like a mad man. I built myself around that and people easily bought into it” he shared.

Acknowledging the challenges he faced, Kwaw Kese he suffered due to the stigma about people with dreadlocks.

“Back then, if you had dreadlocks, people didn’t want to associate themselves with you but now they understand and know it’s a brand” he added.

Despite facing resistance, Kwaw Kese said his perseverance and unique brand identity eventually earned him recognition and respect in the music industry.

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According to him, he met his wife Nana Pokua also known as Poks on Facebook.

In an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Kwaw Kese, fondly referred to as “Abodam,” recounted the hilarious encounter that sparked his journey to finding love.

“My wife married me because I am ‘Abodam.’ That time the madness was crazy, and she fell for it.”

The rapper said he was immediately drawn to his wife the first met they met at Reggie Rockstone’s Office nightclub.

“I saw this lady, and I wanted to talk to her, but I didn’t know how to approach,” Kwaw Kese confessed.

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Undeterred by the setback, Kwaw Kese embarked on an unconventional quest to find her, turning to Facebook for assistance.

“I went through rapper Scientific’s Facebook friends and I saw Nana Pokua, so I sent her a DM,” Kwaw Kese recounted, describing his determined effort to track down his elusive love interest.

After a week-long wait, Nana Pokua responded, igniting a conversation that would ultimately change both their lives.

Reflecting on their journey, Kwaw Kese shared insights into the challenges they faced as a couple, including the adjustments Nana Pokua had to make to accommodate his public persona.

“She didn’t like ladies coming to me when we go out but she had to adapt because it’s part of the job,” he revealed.

Kwaw Kese is currently promoting his new song dubbed ‘Awoyo Sofo’

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Speaking in an interview on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning, he claimed that all secular musicians, including rapper Sarkodie, take inspiration from the works he has produced over the years.

“When it comes to Ghana music, I’m the King of Kings. It’s been 20 years, and my song is still number one. Which king again? We have the king of the dancehall, the king Sark, and all the other kings, but who is the king of all these people? I am the king. They all look up to me,” he boasted.

The rapper implied that whatever the current crop of artistes are doing, he has already done and experienced them.

He also spoke about how people compare him to lunatics, due to his alleged intake of cannabis. Kwaw Kese said he is “a beautiful madman” who is rich and responsible.

“I’m driving a nice car and dressing nice. I don’t eat from the gutters, my kids go to better schools, and I take care of my family.”

That notwithstanding, the rapper said he has stopped smoking due to his current age and for health purposes.

Born Emmanuel Kofi Botwe, Kwaw Kese reigned in Hiplife and rap, and undoubtedly served hiplife lovers with great tunes from the late 90s to the early 2000s.

In an interview on Daybreak Hitz, the ‘Abodam’ crooner said he feels humiliated after he was sentenced to a day’s imprisonment and a fine of GHc1,200 in 2015 for smoking marijuana in public.

According to him, he has proof that the Ghana Police turned a blind eye when Jamaican music star, Popcaan, smoked marijuana publicly.

He explained that, even though Ghana Police has no photo or video evidence to support their claim against him, he was jailed, but “the foreigner was protected and spared”.

“I was jailed for it and the same police that arrested me are now guarding someone to smoke in public and that person goes scot-free. If that is so, then I have to be compensated; it’s not fair. Ghana Police didn’t treat me right, and I think the system has not been fair to me,” he told Andy Dosty.

When asked how much money he wants from the Police for allegedly denting his reputation, he simply said “one million dollars.”

This is not the first time Kwaw Kese has expressed his displeasure about the Popcaan incident.

When the Jamaican musician stormed Ghana to enjoy the #YearofReturn initiative in 2020, Kwaw Kese took to social media to register his sentiments when Popcaan popped his head out of the sunroof, so fans could catch a glimpse of him smoking.

The police who were at the venue, he claimed failed to arrest him.

Play attached video for the full interview

Meanwhile, Kwaw Kese is currently promoting his new song, which features rapper Kofi Mole, titled: ‘Awoyo Sofo.’

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In an interview, he revealed he earned an impressive GH¢2 million in just five days during the Christmas period.

Kwaw Kese didn’t specify how he achieved such feat, but said it was between December 25th and 31st.

He expressed gratitude to God for a good financial year and looks forward to triple blessings in 2024.

In a message to the youth, Kwaw Kese advised them to be true to themselves, stay original, and work hard.

He cited how he has become a household name through dedication and staying true to his roots to buttress his point.

Fans have congratulated Kwaw Kese for his business skills. People are eager to see what he will achieve in the coming year.

In his view, musicians should not be ‘begging’ for their music to be played in their own country.

His comments come after some stakeholders of the music industry met with the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry in collaboration with the Creative Arts Agency on Thursday to launch the #PlayGhana initiative.

The initiative aims to promote Ghanaian music across the country ahead of the Christmas ‘detty December’ activities where there is an influx of diasporans spending their holidays in Ghana.

Kwaw Kese mocked the initiative, blaming the system for the current ‘mess’.

“Ghanaians begging Ghanaians to play Ghana music in 2023. System super fucked.” Kwaw Kese posted on X (formerly Twitter).

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Ghanaians begging Ghanaians to play Ghana music in 2023

System super fucked ???

— KING KESE (@kwawkese) December 15, 2023

According to him, no Ghanaian musician will be given such privilege, adding that, the gesture portrays clearly that foreigners are loved more than the locals.

Taking to his Twitter platform, Kwaw Kese said “Ghana is not for Ghanaians, remember that.”

Meanwhile, this is not the first time Kwaw Kese will go against the government deeming them as bias.

When Jamaican musician Popcaan arrived in Ghana some years ago, Kwaw Kese alerted the authorities, asking why they couldn’t arrest the music star for smoking marijuana publicly, but he, Kwaw Kese, was arrested for a similar gesture.

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GHAMRO was set up in 2015 as a royalties collection agency that represents the rights of music copyright holders, but to its employers, the agency has failed in it’s duties.

After promising to start paying royalties after they were bashed early this year, GHAMRO has fulfilled it’s duty, but at a chicken feed.

It has emerged that some artistes receive as low as GHS 67 and averagely, GHS 153 for their years of hard work.

This has forced many artistes to air their grievances on social media as a means of demanding accountability from the GHAMRO executives.

Gospel musician Nhyira Betty, who has five albums with two hit songs to her credit, has revealed that she received GHS 153 via Mobile Money.

According to her, her first royalty amounted to GHS 400 and rather than an advancement, the collection has reduced.

She believes her 17 years in the gospel music industry should have accrued a value more than she was given as she wonders what upcoming musicians would receive.

On his part, Kwaw Kese revealed he has never been paid any royalties in his 20 years of doing music.

The Hiplife artiste, who swept away five awards on the night of the 2008 edition of the Ghana Music Awards, lamented how he is expected to survive in the industry with no support.

He opined that the financial burden of production, promotion and distribution has all been left on the shoulders of the artistes, and urged GHAMRO to ensure they enjoy from their craft.

Rapper Ayigbe Edem did not deviate from the negotiating line as he came with full attack on the royalties collection board.

In his view, there is no Ghanaian entity designated for artistes in Ghana that is as useless as GHAMRO.

He added multiple emojis to his tweet to display his fury.

Speaking in an interview on the same issue on Joy Prime, Pappy Kojo expressed disappointment in the executives and bemoaned the meager amount they are paid.

“If GHAMRO will be giving GHS 153 for royalties, then they should keep it,” he said while in a somber mood.

The executives are yet to comment on the latest virtual protest.

Fennec was killed in his home on March 13, 2014 by some unknown assailants, and due to insufficient evidence, the murder case has since gone cold.

However, the case was revisited when Dancehall King Shatta Wale alleged his former employee, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, now known as Bullgod, is hiding some key information that could crack the case.

Shatta, in a self-taken video, alleged Bullgod was the key architect in the murder, adding that the crime was orchestrated by Bullgod’s “boys”.

The Ghana Police Service invited Shatta to furnish them with further information to the crime he bragged to have knowledge of, and in a situational report, indicated that the artiste is cooperating with them.

However, the silence from the police after a month has elicited worry in Kwaw Kese who believes the case should be heading towards providing answers on who the murders are, and bringing justice to the late Fennec’s family.

Kwaw Kese argued that Shatta Wale’s accusation against Bullgod has pinned him as an accessory to the crime, hence he is calling on the Ghana police to wake up and face their duty.

“If somebody confesses to killing somebody and we are still doing investigations then I don’t know what that is about. Shatta Wale confessed that the secret is that he [Bulldog] planned and killed my manager what evidence again are you Ghana police looking for to make an arrest?”

According to him, he has petitioned the IGP, George Akuffo Dampare yet no concrete action is being taken, which to him means the police simply does not care.

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In a Facebook live video, dancehall musician Shatta Wale asked the rapper to keep charge over his late manager’s death because he suspects foul play.

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Shortly after he made his statement, Kwaw Kese has also shared a video to maintain the fact that he is keen for closure with regards to Fennec Okyere’s death.

According to the Abodam rapper he is expecting justice to be served.

He said: “I am wide awake. This thing is not a joke thing. So I want everybody to be wide awake. I want Ghana Police to be awake, and I want Shatta to be awake and be ready to cooperate so that whoever is behind my manager’s death shall be brought to book. I am not sleeping any more,” he said.

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Earlier, Shatta Wale said he was willing to disclose what his former “employee” Bulldog told him about the demise of Fennec Okyere.

According to him, he has an information that will put Bulldog, born as Lawrence Asiamah Hanson, into a tight corner.

The ‘Already’ hitmaker wrote on Facebook:

Bull Dog since u r bringing out secrets. You will tell Ghanaians. What happen to Fenicks Murder ! And I am not joking about this time! I am ready to tell the court about what you told me about you and your men and how planned that foolish act get ready. This Akuffo addo won’t give you a murder chance to be on our streets! Watch how this ends! You can’t fight time !!! [SIC].

Kwaw’s manager, Fennec Okyere, was killed at his Manet Gardens residence in March 2014 and at the time, Bulldog was named the prime suspect in the case and was picked up by the Criminal Investigations Department in April for investigations as he was alleged to have threatened to kill Fennec.

In January 2018 an Accra Central District Court set Bulldog free and cleared him of all murder charges. Kwaw Kese registered he wasn’t happy about the judgement.

Reacting to Shatta Wale’s post on November 2, 2022, Kwaw Kese has asked the Ghana Police to invite the duo for further questioning.

“@ghpoliceservice Pls help us get justice on my manager’s murder. I believe @shattawalenima and @bullhaus know something we need to know. Pls let’s delve into this ??????”

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Meanwhile, Bulldog is yet to react to Shatta Wale’s recent allegation as he had earlier been cleared by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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Kwaw’s manager, Fennec Okyere, was killed at his Manet Gardens residence in March 2014 and at the time, Bulldog was named the prime suspect in the case and was picked up by the Criminal Investigations Department in April for investigations as he was alleged to have threatened to kill Fennec.

In January 2018 an Accra Central District Court set Bulldog free and cleared him of all murder charges. Kwaw Kese registered he wasn’t happy about the judgement.

But Shatta Wale has popped up saying he is ready to confess what Bulldog told him about the murder.

He wrote:

“Bull Dog since u r bringing out secrets. You will tell Ghanaians. What happen to Fenicks Murder !! And I am not joking about this time !! I am ready to tell the court about what you told me about you and your men and how planned that foolish act get ready.

“This Akuffo addo won’t give you a murder chance to be on our streets !!! Watch how this ends !!! You can’t fight time !!! [SIC].”

In the past few weeks the two have not been on good terms. Bulldog had already said he was no longer Shatta Wale’s manager on July 15, 2022.

But they have been jabbing themselves after Bulldog slammed Shatta Wale for being bitter about others’ success, especially Burna Boy.

Shatta Wale in a riposte slammed Bulldog for granting such interviews, adding that, Bulldog was never his manager but an employee, who worked for his brand.

Bulldog subsequently returned to Facebook and prayed for Shatta Wale. According to him, the dancehall musician is frustrated with regards to his career sinking.

Meanwhile, Bulldog’s frustration tweet didn’t sit well with Shatta Wale who has since threatened to expose how Bulldog was allegedly involved in Fennec Okyere’s murder.

Bulldog is yet to react to Shatta Wale’s recent allegation as he had earlier been cleared by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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Bulldog had been arrested as a suspect in the murder of rapper Kwaw Kese’s manager, Fennec Okyere, in 2014. He was kept in police custody for a week prior to his court proceedings.

He explained that it was a difficult moment for him and his family because he did not commit the crime that he was being charged for.

Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s weekend Entertainment Hall show, Bulldog said Shatta Wale wept like a baby when he visited him in the cells for the first time.

According to him, the dancehall musician broke down, adding that, he lost words completely.

The gesture, Bulldog, said got him teary, but he refused to shed the tears.

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Few hours after music lovers took to the digital platform to praise Burna Boy for his record-breaking show in New York, Kwaw Kese called him out for failing to go on his tour with Black Sherif.

According to Kwaw Kese, Burna Boy promised to go on tour with Black Sherif but his recent tours have proved he is not a man of his word.

He wrote: Burna promised to take Blacko on tour but he’s on tour performing Blacko songs without him. @burnaboy you lied ???

The tweet has since sparked reactions on social media.

But reacting to this on Hitz FM, Martinez said Kwaw Kese’s conduct is an example of the kettle calling the pot black.

He explained that, the ‘Abodam’ hitmaker has done nothing to promote musicians in Ghana.

The pundit cited how Kwaw Kese could not even support his own brother’s music career to buttress his point.

“What has he also done for Ghana? Did he do anything for us to know he is pushing Blacko? Burna Boy’s mileage also added up to the Kweku the Traveller hit song. The Lagos trip has helped Blacko and he has pushed him on many international platforms” he stressed.

Martinez is certain Burna Boy probably did not go on tour with Black Sherif due to his court issues.

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According to him, he is no longer going by the stage name ‘Kwaw Kese’; giving out his new stage name as “King Kese”.

The award-winning rapper has chalked many feats in the music space with many national awards going to his credit ever since he stepped in the music sphere.

Per Kwaw Kese’s Instagram post he would want to be referred to as King Kese going forward.

He wrote: From today pls call me ‘ KING KESE ‘. All other names valid till further notice.

Check out the post below:

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While neatly dressed in her school uniform, the five-year-old moved to the rhythm of a foreign inspirational song.

A voice in the background, believed to be her mother Empress Pokuaa, could be heard cheering her on.

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Docilla is Kwaw Kese’s daughter he welcomed with Pokuaa shortly after their marriage.

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He explained that, even though the US-based artiste signed to Roc Nation intends to collaborate with some Ghanaians musicians including Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, he is the one with the magic wand.

In a tweet, Kwaw Kese asked someone to send the message to Vic Mensa, who has since been chilling with colleague rapper Chance The Rapper when he touched down in Ghana from the US.

The Abodam hitmaker wrote: Someone tell Vic Mensa that he needs a collab with the man insane, all the ones he’s made in GH is good but nframa nkoaaa. You need that boom sound.

Shortly after his tweet, some social media users attacked Kwaw Kese; calling him as a clout chaser.

They urged him to rather contact Vic Mensa formally for a collaboration instead of throwing jabs at his colleagues.

But Kwaw Kese angered by the feedback replied his critics in equal measure.

See his tweet below

According to Kwaw Kese, Shatta Wale’s utterances during the concert go a long way to show that he is only fooling himself.

Kwaw Kese explained that the influx of Nigerian songs in Ghana has come to stay, hence Shatta Wale should embrace Nigerians with love than slander them.

If any Ghana musician thinks fighting Nigerian artistes is the way to go he’s fooling himself… They’re ahead of this Showbiz thing, we for tap into the blessings, Kwaw Kese said.

Meanwhile, in one of Shatta Wale’s arguments he mentioned that Nigerian musicians are rather faking love to Ghanaian musicians so they can use them but Kwaw Kese has debunked the statement as untrue.

Citing instances, he said Burna Boy is currently showing Black Sherif so much love after their Second Sermon remix; Wizkid has expressed love over King Promise’s career and Davido, he added, is very uptight with Stonebwoy.

Burna + Blacko Wizkid + King Promise Davido+ Stonebwoy Don’t act like there’s no luv, it’s there, Kwaw Kese tweeted.

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Speaking to Andy Dosty on Joy Entertainment’s Daybreak Hitz on Monday, he recounted when he used to “take a puff.”

But Kwaw Kese said, “now I have taken a break.”

The rapper was arrested seven years ago in Kumasi and was charged for marijuana possession and usage.

Contrary to public perception that finding himself in the grips of the law could be his reason for shying away from smoking marijuana, the rapper cited being a responsible family man as the basis for the turnover.

Kwaw Kese said, “I’m a matured man. I have kids. I have to slow down on some things…I was crazy, but now the craziness has toned down.”

Throwing more light on the aftermath of his arrest, he admitted that his respect for the laws of Ghana shot up after the incident that occurred in 2014.

His submissions further proved that lessons picked from the past include being careful with utterances made in public spaces, especially on things the law prohibits.

He said, “I respect the law; I am someone whom the law has dealt with before. So there is no way I will disrespect the law”.

Kwaw Kese claims to be still “the man insane”, except his “madness” is now qualified with positivity and calls it “beautiful madness”.

Controversial Ghanaian rapper, Kwaw Kese, says his experience in prison has taught him one of the greatest lessons in life.

After serving a jail term for smoking cannabis in public, Kwaw Kese says he now reveres the law and will never engage in acts that would land him in prison custody again.

In an interview on Day Break Hitz on Monday, the music act cautioned fellow artistes against activities that have the potential to destroy their reputation and brands.

“In all, it’s the law. When the law catches you, there’s nothing you can do about it. I really respect the law. I am somebody the law has dealt with before, so, there is no way I will disrespect the law.

“I wouldn’t wish anyone to be jailed in Ghana. Freedom is very expensive in Ghana,” he said.

Kwaw Kese was tried for narcotic offences and was sentenced to a day’s imprisonment and a fine of GHc1,200 in 2015.

The rapper, popularly called ‘Abodam’, has since been advocating for decongesting of the country’s prisons and improving conditions there.

Recounting events that led to his arrest, Kwaw Kese claimed that the policeman who arrested him was drunk upon arrival.

“The policeman, CID, the so-called CID who came out to pull a gun on me and all that…he was shaking; his gun fell down, he was drunk. If you want to arrest somebody, I believe that you have to have a warrant to arrest the person.

“But if you come with a force by yourself, drunk and unable to control yourself, anybody who has a bad intention, could have done something else. It should be done right. That’s why I believe I was a target at the time,” he alleged.

According to him, “there’s more to it than what we saw; it was something that somebody had planned to do.”

However, “it came into my life and changed my life. It made me respect the laws of Ghana.”

It is Kwaw Kese’s prayer that his colleague is released from police custody soon.

This comes after he was arrested following his alleged fabrication of a story purporting he had been shot by an unknown assailant on Monday night.

Shatta Wale appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday and was remanded into police custody for one week.

He has been charged with publication of false news and causing fear and panic that could see him being cautioned, fined, or jailed for three years if found guilty.

Taking to Twitter to say the prayer, the Abodam hitmaker made reference to his case in 2014.

Kwaw Kese was arrested with some friends for smoking marijuana in a public place in Kumasi, sentenced today to imprisonment with a fine of GHC 1,200.

However, he added that it was his hope that the dancehall artiste does not suffer the fate he went through.

Read the tweet below:

I hope this don’t go too far like they did to me, I pray they release him soon ?? #FreeShattaWale

— #BumBum Out now (@kwawkese) October 21, 2021

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According to Samini, Shatta Wale thought it was all fun to fake his gun attack but the Ghana Police Service will continue to investigate the matter officially.

Chairman @shattawalegh go crack expensive joke but the current #igp is not laffin … now the matter chop hot and gangsters are on the run Accra is #burning. Ok I stop I stop… Bandana ne gy*mii di3 ooooo d333bida smh [SIC].

On Monday, October 18, 2021, rumours broke out that Shatta Wale has been shot by some unknown gunmen.

One of his team members, Nana Dope, alleged that Wale was ambushed by gunmen but managed to escape and was battling for his life at a health facility.

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The police, through their investigations, went to Shatta’s house and a number of health facilities but could not find him.

But in a lengthy Facebook post, Shatta Wale apologised to his fans and people who had been affected by the prank.

He said he took the phones of the team members and made the fake post.

He made reference to the prophecy that was made by a man of God recently that he would be shot dead on October 18, 2021.

Reacting to this, Kwaw Kese said he is surprised Shatta Wale is faking his death just because he has an album in the corner.

Niggas Dey fake death all just to drop album, the Abodam rapper said.

According to him, he cannot comprehend why the citizens earlier were told the utilities were covered by the government in 2020 only for citizens to pay indirectly through taxes in 2021.

In a reply to a Joy News’ tweet, the Abodam rapper tagged Ghana as a “concert country.”

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When a fan, who supported the motion, asked him, who should have paid for the free water Kwaw? The musician simply said: Why was it free then, if we were gonna pa?

Kwaw Kese described the actions of the government as wrong since he believes Ghanaians have been deceived.

They tell you it’s free when they’re campaigning, after you vote they tell you otherwise. That’s a scam if you don’t know, he tweeted.

The musician said he regrets buying expensive cars he did not need years ago when he said he was a visionless young man.

Back in 2008, Kwaw Kese secured his first car, a Cadillac CTS he said he bought for $20,000 and another in 2013, for a much higher price, a $35,000 Mustang.

Along the line when his career was at its peak, Kwaw said he bought three others and a Range Rover for his wife, a decision he expressed regrets over.

To the musician better known as Abodam, the monies he spent lavishly on what he opined as unnecessary luxury could have served as capital for several businesses.

Of what he could have invested in, Kwaw Kese listed farming, real estate and any business he can enjoy from when he decides to bow out of music.

His revelation comes after social media users termed him ‘broke’ for failing to live a flashy lifestyle.

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“Think and invest wisely, some of us that’s what we’re doing. Imagine the school fees I pay, so I have to invest for my children to enjoy in the future and better my life. I don’t need to impress anybody, I am a family man. Don’t let social media fool you. I am doing well,” he added in a live video.

Rather than become keyboard warriors, the ‘Let Me Do My Thing’ hitmaker has advised netizens to inject their energies in productive work, adding “let your success reflect in your life, don’t brag about it.”

According to him, the two musicians are role models who have surpassed the stage in their music careers where beef serves as a hyping element.

Shortly after Samini released his 1jon song to spite Shatta Wale after the latter also dropped Kill Fi Fun to cement his brand, Kwaw Kese came out to register his displeasure.

Samini and Shatta Wale… Two grownups who don’t think. All you guys know is beef … do you still think you are in JHS? He queried.

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A post shared by Kwaw Kese (@kwawkese)

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The feud between the two celebrated musicians started recently after Shatta Wale dropped a single, titled 1DON which was later alleged to have inspired Stonebwoy to release his IGAD song.

However, amidst the brouhaha, Samini also joined the heat dropping a single titled 1KING.

In the song, the High-Grade boss threw shots at his opponents proclaiming himself to be the real King of African Dancehall.

Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, monitored by Adomonline.com, the rapper said the trading of blows in Parliament meant laws don’t work in the country.

The last time we had a brief from the police… their last words were that the case was closed and we are in a country where MPs snatch ballot boxes so how do you expect laws to work…? That was like two years ago, he said.

Kwaw Kese also partially blamed Mr Okyere’s family for being apathetic towards the demise of their beloved member.

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Its pathetic because aside him working for me he was working for other people and he had family and all these people have shown no interest.

They should come together. The family should be the backbone of the case but no one cares, he said.

Mr Okyere, the head of MadTime Entertainment, was brutally killed by unknown assailants who broke into his house at his Manet Gardens residence on the Spintex Road in Accra on Thursday, March 13, 2014.

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In his latest interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, monitored by Adomonline.com, he told Andy Dosty what happened before he had the opportunity to meet him in a hotel.

According to him, he only visited the venue to have breakfast but in no time, he saw Kanye West approaching the dining area.

He told Andy Dosty that, Kanye had a brief meeting to attend to but he, Kwaw Kese’s  necklace, caught his attention and that was how they spoke.

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I was having breakfast at Mercer hotel in New York and he walked in. He came for a meeting. I had this beads chain made by one of our guys here on.

As we were seated there… I was like Kanye ‘we love you’ and I am a big fan and I am a musician from Africa and he said he liked my chain. He was more concerned about the chain.

Kwaw Kese said he couldn’t open up much about his music background because Kanye’s fans noticed his presence, hence his bodyguard rushed him away.

His bodyguard was right there so you couldn’t get closer. It was until he said he loved my necklace that I started talking to him. I told him I am a big artiste in Ghana.

He was still looking at the chain and we had to take a quick picture. And right after the pic, people started knowing he was around so he left quick… It was a brief one and moments like these, you can’t tell him everything, he said on Hitz FM.

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According to him, he hardly receives feedback anytime he reaches out to Sarkodie on his personal number, adding that sometimes you have to use his manager, Angel Town, as the medium.

I’m one of his biggest fans but the thing is the love I show him, he doesn’t show it back. I feel there are some people you don’t have to go through anyone to get to.

Sometimes you have to get through Angel. Sometimes no response and it also takes a long time for him to reply. Even if you are busy, reply and say you are busy or get back later but Sarkodie won’t do that, the Abodam hitmaker said on Okay FM.

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Find the rapper’s original post below:

The couple, who were dancing to some music, got all loved-up in each other’s arms.

After wishing her fans a happy season, Kwaw Kese planted a kiss on her cheeks as her face shone with excitement.

Kwaw Kese had, some weeks ago, appreciated his wife on her birthday, and publicly confessed how blessed he is to have her.

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The love shared by Kwaw Kese and his wife is growing stronger after four years of marriage.

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According to him, no African leader has been confident enough to lambast Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari because they would do same if they were in his shoes.

Taking to Instagram to make his point, the ‘Abodam’ rapper, consoled Nigerians and urged them to fight for their rights.

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He added that, Ghanaians will continue to stand with them until their rights are respected and taken into consideration by the government.

It is sad. You guys are watching when Nigerians are being killed by Nigerians and President Buhari is sitting and watching and no African leader is condemning it because they will do same.

I stand with Nigerians but I want the Government of Ghana to know we are watching them, the same way they did George Floyd’s funeral and shouted Black Lives Matter, Nigerian’s lives matter too and I am yet to see that, he said.

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According to the rapper, the electorate need to know what the two candidates can offer them before voting on December 7.

He said, in a viral video, that successive governments have come and gone but they usually do not stick to their words and promises.

Kwaw Kese added that a lot of things are happening in the country and citizens need to know what these candidates can do differently to remedy the situation.

“We have to be smart,” he said in the video posted on his Instagram page.

He is not the only person who has been calling for a debate between candidates of the two major parties.

Former President John Mahama has on more than two occasions challenged President Akufo-Addo to debate him prior to the December election.

He said since they have both had a taste of the presidency, there is a common basis to debate whose track record is better.

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The NDC flagbearer said the President, who had refused his first offer to debate, is running away from debate because he has nothing to show for his time in office.

However, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, said the debate is unnecessary.

He acknowledged that although a presidential debate will be interesting, there is no point in having it when both parties have a four-year record for the citizenry to analyse themselves.

According to him, the fee being charged for the test at the Kotoka International Airport is a total ripoff.

“Is this not extortion?, the one in charge of the airport is a cheat. As a citizen coming back to my own home after months of travel, you want to charge $150. What is Ghana turning into,” he fumed.

The mandatory testing, which is to be conducted for all passengers coming into the country forms part of directives outlined by the Ministry of Aviation and Health to ensure that the deadly disease is not imported into the country.

Many groups including the Bureau of Public Safety are also asking government to scrap the entire fee – a suggestion government has not responded to.

Kwaw Kese who is set to return to Ghana after spending seven months USA state, Atlanta is promising a showdown.

To him, the $150 testing fee is a total cheat since he is being charged just $5 in Atlanta for a similar test.

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“Is Ghana for sale,” Kwaw Kese asked before hinting he will deal with anybody who obstructs his entry with any COVID protocol.

Watch his video below

The portrait was made from clay, and carved to define the short dreadlocks, eyes and brow as well as moustache and beard of the musician.

The aesthetic piece caught the eye of Kwaw Kese who was quick to post pictures across his social media platforms.

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His fans, after heaping praises on the sculptor were quick to remind him the artwork is incomplete without his spliff.

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The rapper was spotted having a fun time with a friend who could not even control the ball for a minute.

However, Kwaw Kese, who proved he was a professional in football, kept the ball on his foot for several minutes without missing it.

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Taking to Instagram to share the video, he boasted about challenging some good footballers such as Wakaso, Stephen Appiah, Asamoah Gyan, Samuel Inkoom and Agyemang Badu among others.

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Kwaw Kese is currently stuck in the USA amid the coronavirus pandemic as Ghana’s borders remain shut as part of measures to curb the spread of the deadly virus.

He adds up to the likes of Sarkodie, Pappy Kojo, and D-black who are all stuck outside Ghana as the border closure lingers.

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Taking to twitter, he wrote “I’m gonna seek asylum by end of the month if Ghana government don’t come and take me from here.”

Read the tweet below:

I’m gonna seek asylum by end of the month if Ghana government don’t come and take me from here.

— #VicToryALbum loading (@kwawkese) May 22, 2020

In an Instagram live session with 4syte TV, Kwaw Kese said he was hopeful he and the ‘Lucky’ hitmaker would release a new song after he sent him a beat.

Although Sarkodie had earlier promised to get back to him, the ‘Dondo’ singer said that he is still waiting for him.

Kwaw Kese added that Sarkodie has read subsequent messages he sent and has chosen to ignore those as well.

“If you won’t do it, you say I can’t do it. That is reality,” Kwaw Kese stated adding that if Sarkodie did not like the beats, he could have said so.

He stated that musicians have to be each other’s keeper if they want to succeed.

“Today you might be up, tomorrow you don’t know who might be up,” he added.

Kwaw Kese’s interview has drawn attention of fans on social media.

Although some are criticising Sarkodie for not saying a simple word no to the request, others are saying he is not obliged to do anything.

As part of the visit, the musician has been to many tourist destinations including the Cape Coast Castle, Aburi Botanical Gardens, among other places.

He was also captured spending some quality time with Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah.

In a videos posted by the Family hitmaker, he is seen smoking marijuana as he popped his head out of the sunroof so fans could catch a glimpse of him smoking the substance many believe to be marijuana.

Marijuana is a banned substance in Ghana with many advocates, including the Herb Society of Ghana fighting for its decriminalisation.

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What many can’t comprehend on social media is that some policemen who were deployed to protect the Jamaican looked on as he engaged in the criminal act.

The best the could do was to prevent Popcaan’s Ghanaian fans from mobbing the musician.

Interestingly, it can be recalled that Ghanaian rapper Kwaw Kese was arrested and fined in a similar gesture where he was seen smoking publicly in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

Reacting to Popcaan’s action, Kwaw Kese, who was himself a victim of public marijuana smoking felt the authorities spared him because he is a foreigner and they only dealt with him for being a native.

Only in Ghana foreigners can f**k up like this. When @kwawkese smoked in public he was arrested. So this means our Law set only to control on the citizens but foreigners are free to go. The most painful part is Ghana ?? ??♀️ ? police. None of them was able to speak the truth out because of the small coins which will be given out … Ooh Ghana.”

But Popcaan didn’t let Kwaw Kese’s post slide away.

In a riposte, he said he was ready to meet the government of Ghana for marijuana legalization talks.

“I’m not a foreigner bro we all came from Africa; don’t be mad bro let’s try to organise a meeting with the government to legalise weed; it’s simple #unruly” he told Kwaw Kese.”

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The ‘Dondo’ hitmaker had bottles thrown at him while performing at Shatta Wale’s ‘Wonder Boy’ album launch at Fantasy Dome, on Saturday.

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Speaking on Joy FM’s Cosmopolitan Mix, Tuesday, Kwaw said the least the management of Shatta Wale could do was to condemn the despicable action of the fans right after the incident.

But, Shatta Wale, breaking his silence on the matter, said he didn’t expect his fans to attack the Swedru-based act.

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Speaking on Starr FM, the ‘Ayoo’ hitmaker apologised: “I don’t have beef with Kwaw Kese. Sometimes things he says about me make my fans go gaga and I wanna take this opportunity to apologise to him.”

Source: Adomonline.com | Dennis K. Adu.