Akwaboah Jnr. is a Ghanaian musician who is known for being a singer, songwriter and producer.
He is one of the leading figures in the contemporary highlife and hiplife genres, blending traditional and modern sounds with his soulful voice and virtuosic keyboard skills.
He is also the son of legendary high-brow musician Kwadwo Akwaboah, who has been an influence and inspiration to him throughout his career.
Akwaboah Jnr has worked with many popular artistes in Ghana and beyond such as Becca, DSP Kofi Sarpong, Sarkodie, John Legend and Hugh Masekela.
He has won several awards for his songwriting and production talents and hosts the annual “Colors of Love” concert.
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- Full name: Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr
- Date of Birth: April 29, 1988
- Age: 35
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Mampong, Ashanti Region, Ghana
- Nationality: Ghana
- Occupation: singer, songwriter, producer, keyboardist
- Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
- Parents: Kwadwo Akwaboah (father), Agnes Akwaboah (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: No
- Children: Two
- Relationship status: None
- Net worth: $3.5 million
Early life and education
Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr was born on April 29, 1988 in Mampong town in the Ashanti region of Ghana and is currently 35 years old.
He is the only child of parents Kwadwo Akwaboah and Agnes Akwaboah. His father is a well-known high society musician who has written songs for legendary artists such as Daddy Lumba, Amakye Dede and Pat Thomas.
His mother is a retired teacher and a singer in the church choir. Growing up in a musical family, young Akwaboa was exposed to various musical genres from an early age.
He began playing the piano at the age of three, having no formal training but learning to play by ear, and attended Mapon Preparatory School and later St. Hubert’s Seminary, where he excelled academically and musically.
He was captain of the school choir and participated in many music competitions. He developed a keen interest in songwriting and composing, and wrote his first song at the age of 12.
Later, he attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to study linguistics.
He graduated in 2010 with a B.A.
Personal life
Akwaboah Jnr is a very private person and he rarely shares his personal life with the public.
He is not married or engaged to anyone nor is he in a confirmed relationship with anyone. Although he is a proud father of two adorable kids (a boy and a girl), he is yet to reveal their names to the public.
In addition, he is a devout Christian who believes in God and attends a Pentecostal church. He is also a philanthropist who supports various causes and charities such as the Akwaboa Foundation, which was established in 2018 to help underprivileged children and youth in Ghana.
He is also a sports enthusiast, enjoying playing and watching football, basketball and tennis. He is a fan of the Ghanaian national football team, the Black Stars, and English club Manchester United.
Profession
Akwaboah Jnr began his career as a keyboardist and backing vocalist for various Ghanaian artistes. His skills were recognised and he was invited to play for international superstars such as John Legend and Hugh Masekela when they visited Ghana.
He also started writing and producing songs for artists like Becca, DSP Kofi Sarpong, Ofori Amponsah and Efya.
He wrote the song “Daa Ke Daa” for Becca, which won the 2010 Ghana Music Awards for Songwriter of the Year.
He also wrote and produced the song “Ayeyei Ndwomu”, which won the Gospel Song of the Year Award at the same event. He also wrote the song “I do love you”or Ofori Amponsah, the play has created a huge buzz in Ghana and beyond.
Akwaboah Jnr started his solo career in 2014 with his debut single “I Love You” which was well received by fans and critics alike.
He subsequently released other singles, such as “Mesan Agye Wo”, “Mewu”, “Sanbra”, and “Huimeibao”He has also collaborated with artists such as Sarkodie, Edem, Bisa Kdei and Ice Prince. In 2016, he signed a record deal with Sarkcess Music, the record label of rapper Sarkodie.
He also produced and co-wrote Sarkodie’s fourth album, Mary, which was released in 2015, with several tracks sung by Akwaboah Jnr.
He released his debut album Matters of the Heart in 2018, which included 12 songs and featured guest appearances from artistes such as Sarkodie, Efya, Strongman and TXT.
The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2019 Ghana Music Awards. He also won Record of the Year for the song “Impossible” “Huimeibao” In the same activity.
Akwaboah Jnr went on to release more singles and albums such as “Posti Me”, “Gangsta Lovin”, “Enjoy”, and “lighthouse”.
He also hosts an annual concert “The Colors of Love” every February 14th since 2017. The concert showcases his romantic and soulful songs and invites other artists and comedians to participate.
He has also performed at other events and festivals such as the Ghana Music Awards, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Ghana Meets Nigeria, Africa Nation, and Africa Nation Ghana. He has also toured in other countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany.
His musical work has won him several awards and accolades such as the 2014 Ghana Music Awards for Best Male Vocalist of the Year, the 2018 3Music Awards for Best Songwriter of the Year, and the 2020 Ghana Music Awards for Best Highlife Artist of the Year in the United States.
net worth
Akwaboah Jnr is one of the most successful and richest musicians in Ghana. He has made a lot of money from music sales, streaming, downloads, performances, endorsements, and other investments.
He has also invested in a number of businesses and properties, such as a recording studio, a car dealership and a mansion. His net worth is estimated to be $3.5 million.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @akwaboahmusic
- Twitter account: @AkwaboahMusic
Discography
- I love you
- Mesan Agyew
- Meiwu
- Sambora
- Hui Meibao
- forget
- hold me
- Mail me
- Gangster Love
- enjoy
- Nsesa
- Nkasha Nkasha
