Daasebre Dwamena
Daasebre Dwamena | |
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| Born | Abubakar Siddiq 1968 Koforidua, Ghana |
| Died | 29 July 2016 Accra, Ghana |
| Other name | Daasebre Dwamena |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | Highlife |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1990–2009 |
Daasebre Dwamena (Akan: Daasebrε Dwamena), was a Ghanaian highlife musician who became very popular for his hit album Kokooko (1999) which featured Lord Kenya.[1] Kokooko was the first major fusion of hiplife and highlife in Ghana.[2]
In 2006, Daasebre took a flight from Ghana to London to work on his music. At Heathrow airport he was arrested by police. His luggage contained 100 kilogrammes cocaine of which he claimed to have no clue of. [3][4][5] After spenidng 11 months in jail, he was freed in 2007. [6]
Life and career
Daasebre was born a Muslim and from a royal home. His full name at birth was Daasebre Dwamenah Abubakar Siddiq.[7] He released an album in the late 80s with no success. After spending time in various African states he returned to Ghana in 1992 only to make music 7 years later. His first hit, Kokooko, made him and Lord Kenya, who was featured on a song, gain huge success in Ghana and also among Ghanaians abroad. In January 2016, Dwamenah released what turned out to be his final album, Yenfii Ta, and in May released a song from the album and his final single, "Ntamago".[1]
Death
He died in the early hours of 29 July 2016 at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.[8][9][10]
Honours and awards
He won two and four awards during the 2000 and 2002 editions of the Ghana Music Awards respectively.[11]
Discography
- Kokooko
- Ahoofe
- You Can't Touch Me
- Calling
- How Far?
- I Beg
- A Friend In Need
- Yeegye Apem
- Odo Yede
- Yenfii Ta
References
- 1 2 "Throwback Thursday: Spotlight on Daasebre Dwamena". GhanaWeb. 28 August 2025. Archived from the original on 28 August 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- ↑ "Daasebre Gyamenah Biography". Last FM. Last FM. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ↑ TWUM, NANA SIFA (2 July 2006). "Daasebre Dwamena busted with cocaine". GhanaWeb. Archived from the original on 9 January 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- ↑ "Daasebre Gyamena faces fresh trial - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 9 May 2007. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- ↑ "Daasebre awaits his fate - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 10 May 2007. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- ↑ "8 Ghanaian showbiz personalities who have been jailed before". 19 April 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- ↑ Owusu Sekyere Edu (11 January 2014), DAASEBRE GYAMENAH FIRST Interview (AFTER ARREST) Part 1, retrieved 23 April 2018
- ↑ Asiedu, Kwasi Gyamfi. "Highlife music legend is dead". pulse.com.gh. Archived from the original on 31 July 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ↑ Ansah, Marian Efe (29 July 2016). "Daasebre Gyamenah passes away". citifmonline. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ↑ Frimpong, Enoch Darfah. "Highlife musician Daasebre Gyamenah is dead – Graphic Online". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ↑ "Highlife Star Daasebre Faces Court Action". www.ghanaweb.com. 11 July 2002. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2016.