Osei Kwaku Vincent, better known as Strongman, Strongman Burner or Strong Gee, is a Ghanaian rapper who rose to fame in 2012 after winning the Next Big Thing Award for Ghanaian rap music.
He is widely regarded as one of Ghana’s most talented and versatile rappers with a unique style of wordplay.
He has worked with some of the biggest names in the Ghanaian music industry such as Sarkodie, Medikal, Kelvyn Boy and Bisa Kdei.
He is also the founder and CEO of the record label Strong Empire.
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- Full name: Osei Kwaku Vincent
- Nickname: Strongman
- Date of Birth: February 10, 1993
- Age: 31
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Buokorom, Ashanti Region, Ghana
- Nationality: Ghana
- Occupation: Rapper and songwriter
- Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
- Parents: None
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Nana Ama Strong
- Children: Simone Laurecia Osei
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $100,000
Early life and education
Strongman, 31, was born on February 10, 1993, in Buokorom, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
He developed a keen interest in rap music at an early age and began writing his own lyrics and performing at school events.
He attended TI Ahmadiyya High School in Kumasi where he participated in several rap competitions and won many accolades.
He later pursued further studies at the University of Cape Coast where he graduated with a research degree in Business Administration in 2016.
Personal life
Strongman is married to fitness trainer and entrepreneur Nana Ama Strong. After dating for several years, they had a traditional wedding in March 2020.
They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Simona Lawreshia Osei, in August 2019. Strongman is a dedicated father who often shares photos and videos of his family on social media.
Profession
Strongman’s rap career began in 2010 when he won the Kumasi radio rap competition Focus FM Freestyle Friday.
He won again on KFM Freestyle Saturday in 2011. His breakthrough came in 2012 when he won the Next Big Thing in GH Rap Music, a national rap competition aired on TV3.
He beat 15 other contestants to win the coveted title and signed a record deal with MicBurnerz Music, a record label headed by producer Azee Ntwene.
Under MicBurnerz Music, Strongman released several singles and mixtapes such as ““Wobepe Me”, “Oh Joe”, “Tonight”, “One Man Army” and “Strongman”. He has also featured in songs by other artistes such as Okyeame Kwame, Flowking Stone, Edem and DJ Black.
He won recognition and respect for his outstanding lyrical talent and witty humor, and was awarded the ” “King of Punchlines” or “PLK”. He has also participated in various shows and events such as “Ghana Meets Nigeria”, “Ghana Music Awards” and “Ghana Rock Concert”.
In 2017, Strongman signed a two-year contract with Sarkcess Music, the record label of famous rapper Sarkodie. He described the move as a dream come true as he has always considered Sarkodie as his mentor and role model. Under Sarkcess Music, Strongman released some hit songs such as “Transformers,” “Baby Girl,” “Odawara,” “Monsters,” and “Bossu.”
He has also collaborated with some of the top artists in the industry such as Akwaboah, B4bonah, M.anifest and Kelvyn Boy. He also released his debut album “Still Ni99a” (STN) In 2018, the album included 13 tracks and received positive reviews from fans and critics.
Strongman parted ways with Sarkcess Music after his contract expired in 2019. He explained that it was an amicable decision and that he was grateful for the opportunities and support given to him by Sarkodie and his team.
He also announced the launch of his own record label, Strong Empire, which he said would be a platform for him to express his creativity and vision.
He also released his second album “10 a.m.”, in 2020. The album contains 10 songs and features guest appearances from Medikal, Wendy Shay, DopeNation and Quamina MP. He has also released a number of singles, e.g. “Pilolo”, “Mokobe”, “Big Boy” and “Whine”.
Awards
Throughout his career, Strongman has won several awards and nominations both locally and internationally.
Some of the notable ones are:
- SA Rapper of the Year at the 2018 Ghana Music Awards.
- 2020 3Music Awards Best Rapper of the Year.
- 2020 UK Ghana Music Awards Collaboration of the Year (for “Bossu” with Medikal).
- 2020 American Ghana Music Awards Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year (“Ups and Downs” with M.anifest).
- Best Rapper of the Year at the 2020 Ghana Music Awards in the US.
dispute
Strongman has been involved in several controversies and feuds with other rappers in the industry, most notably the 2019 feud with Medikal.
The rap feud began after Medikal claimed that he saved the rap industry in Ghana in four years, a claim Strongman and other rappers disagreed with.
The two rappers sang songs such as “To Whom It Concerns,” “Don’t Try,” “Last Burial,” and “Immortal” to each other, sparking a lot of reactions and debates on social media.
The dispute was eventually resolved when the two rappers apologized to each other and their fans and collaborated on the song “Bossu” in 2020.
Another controversy that the strongman faced was when a leaked audio surfaced online in 2022, purportedly of him exposing some corruption and favoritism in the World’s Strongest Man competition.
The audio released by power athlete and promoter Mark Boyd allegedly revealed some athletes were receiving bribes to get favorable events and divisions in order to win competitions.
Strongman responded to the recording, saying it was a private conversation in April 2021 and that he had no intention of tarnishing the reputation of the game or any other athlete.
He was also disappointed that Mark Boyd, who he considered a friend, betrayed his trust and leaked the audio.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @strongmanburner
- YouTube Channel: Strongman Burner
- Twitter: @StrongmanBurner
Discography
- Wobepe I
- Oh, Joe
- tonight
- One man’s army
- Hercules
- transformer
- Baby Girl
- Odayama
- monster
- Imagine
net worth
Strongman’s net worth is estimated to be $100,000.
He makes money from music sales, streaming revenue, performances, endorsements, and fitness business.
