Abban (musician)
Abban | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Bernard Fiifi Abban |
| Born | 31 March 1989 Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana |
| Genres | Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Bernard Fiifi Abban (born 31 March 1989), ABBAN is a Reggae singer and songwriter from Ghana, West Africa. He deals in different genre of music ranging from Lovers Rock, Root Culture, Hip Life, Reggae, Dancehall.
Abban completed Christian Methodist Senior High School in 2008 and proceeded to Jayee University College where he became the entertainment committee president.
Early life
[edit]Abban started his music career recording on riddim instrumentals. In March 2018, he rebranded from Da Governor to Abban and signed under the auspices of Irie Ites Studio.[1]
He dropped his first reggae single Agoro[2] which won him massive audience and recognition in the Ghana Music Industry.
Rising To Popularity
[edit]Under Irie Ites Studios, Abban launched a campaigned against Drug Abuse to educate the youth on the effect of drug menace. He was supported by Stonebwoy, Patoranking and Ras Kuuku.[3]
He has performed at the S-Concert, Ashaiman to the World Concert, Kuchoko Festival and several major events with live performance.
Discography
[edit]Album
[edit]- The Otherside EP [4]
Singles
[edit]- Agoro[5]
- Hold Me Down[citation needed]
- Ahuofe[6]
- Pretty Lady[7]
- Hail Legends[8]
- Say No To Drugs[9]
- Coronavirus[10]
- Charley[11]
- Straight & Tight[12]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Nominee | Award | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Central Music Awards[13] | Best Reggae Song | Nominated |
| 2019 | Emerging Music Awards[citation needed] | Reggae Artist of the Year | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Da Governor rebrands to "Abban", drops first single "Agoro"". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Singer Abban teaches us how to treat a woman in 'Agoro' music video". Ghanaweb. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Abban recruits Stonebwoy, Blakk Rasta, Ras Kuuku, Patoranking for "Say No To Drugs" Campaign". AmeyawDebrah. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Abban drops debut EP, 'The Other Side'". Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Abban - Agoro". Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Abban Drops New Jam "Ahuofe"". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Abban - Pretty Lady (Mystic Roots Riddim)". DCLeakers. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Abban - Hail Legends". Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Abban - Say No To Drugs". Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Abban - Coronavirus". Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Abban - Charley". Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Abban Releases New Song, 'Straight & Tight' - LISTEN". ZionFelix. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ "Abban up for 2018 Central Music Awards 'Best Reggae Song'". DCLeakers. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
