Ayisi
Ayisi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Emmanuel Kwadwo Oware |
| Also known as | A.I |
| Born | 21 July 1986 Accra |
| Origin | Koforidua, Ghana |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Globewaves , Efritete , 2ligit records, Ayisi music (current) |
Emmanuel Kwadwo Oware (born 21 July 1986), better known by his stage name Ayisi (formerly A.I) is a Ghanaian Afro Pop, Hip Hop and Hip-Life artiste.[1]
Life and music career[edit]
Ayisi pronounced 'ayisi' was born in Accra, capital of Ghana begun recording in his High school days at Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School in 2004. Before that his nursery days were at Ave Maria and then later on to Presec Staff Primary and then to St Andrews. Ayisi discovered his love for music at an early age through his father who was a drummer in a band and had a vast number of collections he would delve into. He liked to write a lot and would use the habit to polish his lyrical skills. Ayisi is a sibling to three. Ayisi is inspired by music from Tupac, Biggie Smalls, Eminem, Bob Marley, Youssou Ndour just to mention a few. Ayisi release Mixtape Mayhem under 2ligit records and Headstrong EP.[2][3]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Mixtape Mayhem (2014)
- Headstrong EP (2016)
- Linkop EP (2020)
- The Unbroken (2022)
Videography[edit]
- Anger Management by A.I [4]
- Grind - Vision Dj featuring A.I[5]
- Moving On by A.I [6]
- Prayer by Ayisi [7]
- Blessings by Ayisi [8][9]
Awards[edit]
| Year | Awards Ceremony | Award Presented | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Global Music Awards South Africa | Unsung Artist | Himself | Nominated | [10] |
| 2020 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Afrobeat Song Of the Year | Adwuma (E.l ft A.I) | Nominated | [11] |
| 2017 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | AfroPop Song Of The Year | Grind | Nominated | [12] |
| 2013 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Best HipHop/Rnb Song Of the Year | Anger Management | Won | [13] |
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "A.I". Music In Africa (in French). 9 August 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Ayisi sets the right tone for 2021 with 'Blessings'". Groove Africa. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Nigeria's Burna Boy Blocks Ghana's A.I. After STEALING His Hit Single "Grind"". NY DJ Live. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "A.I. releases video to the award winning song, 'Anger Management'". GhanaWeb. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Official Video: Vision DJ ft A.I. - Grind". NY DJ Live. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "A.I. - Moving On (Official Video) Urbanroll". Urbanroll. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Video: Prayer by Ayisi (A.I)". Ghana Music. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Download Ayisi Blessings Official Video Mp4 & 3gp". GidiPortal. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ Sagoe, Margaret (16 August 2020). "Ayisi Offers Wise Words On New Single, "Mokole"". Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ boateng.gideon (3 June 2023). "Full List Of Nominees For The 2023 Global Music Award Africa | Kwami Fortune". Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "In Full: 2020 VGMA nominees list". Ghana Music. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Nominees for 2017 VGMAs named [Full list]". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ Ghana, Hype (23 August 2014). "A.I. releases a music video for his award winning song Anger Management". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 29 November 2021.