King Ayisoba
King Ayisoba at Eurockéennes 2015
Background information
Birth nameAlbert Apoozore
BornBongo Soe
Occupation(s)musician
Years active2005–present

King Ayisoba born Albert Apoozore[1] (c. 1974)[2] is a Ghanaian traditional musician known for his unique style of music alongside the kologo.[3][4]

Early life

Ayisoba was born in Bongo Soe in the Upper East Region of Ghana.[2]

Career

He used to play and sing along with the late Terry Bonchaka, before Terry's death.[2][3]

Discography

Studio albums

  • 2006: Modern Ghanaians[5][6]
  • 2008: Africa
  • 2012: Don't Do The Bad Thing
  • 2014: Wicked Leaders
  • 2017: 1000 Can Die
  • 2023: Work Hard[7]

Awards

Year Event Prize Result Reference
2007 Ghana Music Awards Song of the Year Won [3]
Traditional Song of the Year Won

See also

References

  1. ↑ "My Song Is Not For Prez Mahama -King Ayisoba - The Chronicle - Ghana News". 22 April 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "King Ayisoba". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "King Ayisoba Profile:". Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  4. ↑ Myjoyonline.com. "Ghana News - King Ayisoba readies for Batakari Night on January 30".
  5. ↑ Lusk, Jon. "BBC - Music - Review of Various Artists - Black Stars: Ghana's Hiplife Generation".
  6. ↑ "King Ayisoba".
  7. ↑ David Pratt (20 February 2023). "King Ayisoba – Work Hard". Folk Radio UK. Retrieved 10 May 2023.


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