Kwesi Arthur Biography: Net Worth, Songs, Age, Girlfriend, Cars, Wife, Albums, Houses, Wikipedia, Phone Number, Real Name, Lyrics

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Kwasi Arthur (born 18 December 1994) is the stage name of Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior, a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter and musician from Tema, Ghana. He attended Tema Senior Secondary School, but due to financial constraints, he was unable to continue his higher education.

His attention started gathering when he released the single “Grind Day” which received endless praise and got him co-signed by rap heavyweights Sarkodie and Medikal.

The young musician’s hit song “Grind day” made him an instant star.

Ghanaian rapper

Kwesi Arthur
Kwesi Arthur: History • Biography • Photos
Wiki facts and figures
full name: Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior
stage name: Kwesi Arthur
date of birth: December 18, 1994 (29 years old)
place of birth: Ghana Tema
Country of Citizenship: Ghana
high: 1.80 m
parents: Vivian Danso, Samuel Danso Arthur
brothers and sisters: A DAY AT THE TRACK
Wife • Spouse: unmarried
Girlfriend • Partner: Efia Odo (former)
children: not applicable
Profession: Rapper • Songwriter
net worth: $3 million

Early life and education

Kwesi Arthur was born on December 18, 1994. The rapper’s parents, Vivian Danso (mother) and Samuel Danso Arthur (father), raised him in his birthplace, Tema, Ghana.

Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior is his name. He grew up with four siblings. He has an older sister and twin brothers and is the oldest child in the family. He has a musician brother named DayOnTheTrack.

The musician’s parents are from Nigeria. There has been an interesting discussion on social media about his true ancestry. However, Kwesi Arthur claims to be a native of Tema.

He moved from Sakumono Estate to Naylor SDA and then to Temasco while continuing to live in Good Shepherd. Kwesi Arthur attended the Ghana Senior High School (SHS). Unfortunately, he was unable to pay university fees and therefore could not attend the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) as planned.

Kwesi Arthur was originally planning to become a security guard when he realised he could not continue his academic career after someone offered to put him in touch with a security company so he could work and earn money to support his family.

Although Kwesi Arthur’s dream of becoming a journalist was shattered due to his inability to pay school fees, the situation has boosted his music career.

Profession

Kwesi Arthur’s career began when he was inspired by Canadian rapper Drake. The rapper was moved by the artistic vision of Thank Me Later, and from then on, he was ready to invest more time in honing his craft. It didn’t take long for him to discover the secrets of the industry and achieve success.

The rapper released his number one single “Grind Day” from his EP Live From Nkrumah Krom (2017). The song was released on his independent record label and received support from the social action organization Ground Up Chale. As a new artist, it was very gratifying to receive support from Ground Up Chale as they are already well-known in Ghana.

After releasing the hit song, he later collaborated with Sarkodie and Medikal to produce a remix. He has also collaborated with many Ghanaian musicians such as Sarkodie, Medikal, KiDi, Jason El-A, R2Bees, B4bonah, M.anifest, Elom Adablah and Stonebwoy, as well as rising star Nasty C from South Africa.

This became a technique for the rapper to dominate and spread his music to the southern region of Africa as the latter is one of the top Trap High Hop musicians in South Africa.

The Grammy-winning rapper has gifted his fans with the lead single from his upcoming BET Award-nominated album, Turn On The Lights, where he features alongside Stormzy on Yaw Tog’s Sore Remix.

Awards and nominations

  • Nominated for Best International Artist at the 2018 BET Viewers Choice Awards
  • Ghana Music Awards 2018
  • Hip-Hop Song of the Year
  • Hip-Hop/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
  • Newcomer of the Year
  • 2019 3music Awards Nominations
  • Hip-Hop Song of the Year
  • Hip-Hop/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
  • Song of the Year
  • Music Person of the Year
  • Breakthrough Initiatives
  • Digital Show of the Year
  • Hip-Hop Lifestyle Song of the Year
  • Won the Best Cooperation Award of the Year.

personal life

Apart from being a talented singer and a respected football player with exceptional skills, Kwesi Arthur also loves to share his daily fitness routine with his fans.

Fun Fact: He was famous for playing for Tema Football Club and many thought he was destined to become a professional footballer.

Talking about relationships, rapper Kwesi Arthur was dating famous actress Efia Odo. The two broke up in 2018 due to different circumstances.

Finally speaking about her relationship with Kwesi Arthur, Efia Odo broke her silence. Describing her relationship experience with the artist in her own words. He is not married and has no children.

net worth

With over a million social media followers, Kwesi Arthur has inspired several brands. However, Kwesi Arthur has signed an attractive contract with Fanmilk Ghana Limited to serve as the brand’s ambassador.

He is expected to receive thousands of Ghanaian Cedis per month from this contract. The rapper and musician owns a three-bedroom apartment, a 2020 Camry, and a Range Rover. According to this report, Kwesi Arthur’s net worth has increased by an estimated $3 million.

social media

  • Instagram: @kwesiarthur_
  • Twitter: @KWESIARTHUR_
  • YouTube: Kwesi Arthur
  • TikTok: @Kwesi_Arthur

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