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==Awards== |
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*In 2011, Denk won “Best HipHop Collaboration” and “HipHop Artist of the year” award at East Africa Kisima Music Awards<ref>https://www.eatv.tv/news/entertainment/k-denk-aacha-silaha-ashika-mic</ref> <ref>https://www.africanewshub.com/news/1027782-tpf-contestants-to-k-denk-drop-the-gun-stick-to-music</ref> <ref> https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000044291/n-a</ref>. |
*In 2011, Denk won “Best HipHop Collaboration” and “HipHop Artist of the year” award at East Africa Kisima Music Awards<ref>https://www.eatv.tv/news/entertainment/k-denk-aacha-silaha-ashika-mic</ref> <ref>https://www.africanewshub.com/news/1027782-tpf-contestants-to-k-denk-drop-the-gun-stick-to-music</ref> <ref> https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000044291/n-a</ref>. |
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*In 2019, nominated in South Sudan Music Awards in “Best International Act” & Best Video Of The Video “Jouza” <ref> https://southsudanmusicawards.com/south-sudan-music-awards-2019-final-nominees-list/</ref> <ref> https://www.southsudan.biz/full-list-of-the-winners-of-2019-south-sudan-music-awards/</ref> |
*In 2019, nominated in South Sudan Music Awards in “Best International Act” & Best Video Of The Video “Jouza” categories <ref> https://southsudanmusicawards.com/south-sudan-music-awards-2019-final-nominees-list/</ref> <ref> https://www.southsudan.biz/full-list-of-the-winners-of-2019-south-sudan-music-awards/</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Denk has 3 sisters and 1 brother, in 1992 lost her dad in a civil war at Renk<ref>https://www.eatv.tv/news/entertainment/k-denk-akiri-alipotoka-kuasi</ref>. In 2013, Denk wanted to join politics <ref>{{Cite web|url= https://hotinjuba.com/rapper-k-denk-im-no-longer-a-rebel/ |title=Rapper K-Denk: I`m no longer a rebel|date=September 29, 2019}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theinformerke.com/2014/02/former-tusker-project-fame-contestant-k-denk-joins-the-rebel-ranks-in-south-sudan.html/|title=Former Tusker Project Fame contestant K-Denk Joins the Rebel Ranks in South Sudan |
Denk has 3 sisters and 1 brother, in 1992 lost her dad in a civil war at Renk<ref>https://www.eatv.tv/news/entertainment/k-denk-akiri-alipotoka-kuasi</ref>. In 2013, Denk wanted to join politics <ref>{{Cite web|url= https://hotinjuba.com/rapper-k-denk-im-no-longer-a-rebel/ |title=Rapper K-Denk: I`m no longer a rebel|date=September 29, 2019}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theinformerke.com/2014/02/former-tusker-project-fame-contestant-k-denk-joins-the-rebel-ranks-in-south-sudan.html/|title=Former Tusker Project Fame contestant K-Denk Joins the Rebel Ranks in South Sudan |
Revision as of 14:02, 3 May 2020
K Denk | |
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Birth name | Koang Deng Kuon Kong |
Born | ` Renk, Upper Nile State |
Origin | South Sudan |
Genres | Folk music, AfroPop, HipHop, and Afro Beat |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, Artist |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | WangBoy Records |
Koang Deng Kuon Kong is a South Sudanese-born Canada-based[1] songwriter, artist proffesionally known as K Denk. He was born in Renk, a suburb of Upper Nile State.[2][3]
Music career
Denk began his music career in 2004 as a choir member in Kakuma Presbyterian Church choir. [4] [5]In 2010, Denk took part in the Tusker Project Fame [6]2010 representing South Sudan[7] [8]he has sung with other artist[9]His breakthrough was in 2010 in the Tusker Project Fame[10]
Studio albums
Title | Year | Label | Format |
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William Deng | 21st October 2017 | WangBoy Music Record Label | Digital download |
Discography
Song Title | Year |
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Ou kene Guut[11] | 2017 |
Guola n iwi da ping[12] | 2017 |
Wimuon[13] | 2017 |
Happy Wedding[14] | 2017 |
Ruor Nyamar[15] | 2017 |
Thieli paar[16] | 2017 |
William Deng[17] | 2017 |
Guola Ni Wida[18] | 2017 |
Kni ni dhiech[19] | 2017 |
Thieli Chaot[20] | 2017 |
Engu Geri[21] | 2017 |
Ya Hobi[22] | 2017 |
Bakaji Ft. Sweet Angel[23] | 2017 |
Ou Kene Guut[24] | 2017 |
Enijin Kerua[25] | 2018 |
Beautiful Lady[26] | 2018 |
Ou ce jiek[27] | 2018 |
Rew[28] | 2018 |
My Babe[29] | 2018 |
Juzza[30] | 2018 |
Can`t Wait To Love Another Day | 2019 |
Ba Guor Ni Dupku | 2019 |
Dance with You[31] | 2019 |
Shine Up | 2020 |
Hope There will be another day[32] [33] [34] | 2020 |
Awards
- In 2011, Denk won “Best HipHop Collaboration” and “HipHop Artist of the year” award at East Africa Kisima Music Awards[35] [36] [37].
- In 2019, nominated in South Sudan Music Awards in “Best International Act” & Best Video Of The Video “Jouza” categories [38] [39]
Personal life
Denk has 3 sisters and 1 brother, in 1992 lost her dad in a civil war at Renk[40]. In 2013, Denk wanted to join politics [41] [42] [43] [44]
References
- ^ "K-Denk on why he gave up the gun for music". October 23, 2015.
- ^ "Top 10 Best South Sudanese Artistes In 2018". May 21, 2018.
- ^ "Kenya: TPF Contestants to K Denk - Drop the Gun Stick to Music!". February 10, 2014.
- ^ https://www.media4africa.com/south-sudanese-artist-goes-on-refugee-tour/
- ^ https://millardayo.com/30011war/
- ^ "Ugandan wins Sh5m Tusker Project Fame award". December 5, 2010.
- ^ https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1280095/uganda-reborn-pf4
- ^ https://nairobinews.nation.co.ke/chillax/is-k-denk-fighting-in-south-sudan
- ^ https://hotinjuba.com/k-denk-teamed-up-with-canada-based-female-artist-on-bakaji/
- ^ https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/south-sudanese-music-finds-voice-east-africa
- ^ "K-Denk - Ou Kene Guut (Official Video)". August 2, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-DENK - GUOLA NI WIDA PINY ( OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO )". April 14, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Wimuon - K-Denk (Official Video)". August 22, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk ~ Happy Wedding (Official Video)". October 29, 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk - RUOR NYIMAR (Official Music Video)". May 17, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk - THIELI CHAAT/ PAAR ( OFFICIAL VIDEO )". November 3, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk - William Deng [ Official Music Video ]". February 25, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-DENK - GUOLA NI WIDA PINY ( OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO )". April 14, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk - KE NIN DHIECH ( OFFICIAL HD VIDEO ) WANGDUNKON MUSIC". March 15, 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk - THIELI CHAAT/ PAAR ( OFFICIAL VIDEO )". August 2, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk - Engu Gori (Official Video)". August 2, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk - Ya Hobi (Official Video)". August 2, 201 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk ft Sweet Angel - Bakaji (Official Video)". August 2, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk - Ou Kene Guut (Official Video)". August 2, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-DENK ~ Eni Jin Karua (Official Video)". March 3, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk - Goi-du {Beautiful Lady} Official Music". September 16, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk thrilling fans with OU CE JIEK". May 5, 2015 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk -Rɛw". October 12, 2016 – via YouTube.
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: Text "lyrics" ignored (help) - ^ "K-Denk - My Babe (Official Music Video)". July 18, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "K-Denk ~ Juzza (Official Music Video)". March 22, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ http://jubaeye.net/2018/05/20/photos-k-denk-shoots-new-music-video-worth-5000-usd/
- ^ "K-DENK - Hope, There Will Be A Brighter Day". April 5, 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ https://hotinjuba.com/rapper-k-denk-releases-new-song/
- ^ https://www.southsudan.biz/sensational-south-sudanese-rapper-k-denk-releases-a-new-single-hope-in-canada/
- ^ https://www.eatv.tv/news/entertainment/k-denk-aacha-silaha-ashika-mic
- ^ https://www.africanewshub.com/news/1027782-tpf-contestants-to-k-denk-drop-the-gun-stick-to-music
- ^ https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000044291/n-a
- ^ https://southsudanmusicawards.com/south-sudan-music-awards-2019-final-nominees-list/
- ^ https://www.southsudan.biz/full-list-of-the-winners-of-2019-south-sudan-music-awards/
- ^ https://www.eatv.tv/news/entertainment/k-denk-akiri-alipotoka-kuasi
- ^ "Rapper K-Denk: I`m no longer a rebel". September 29, 2019.
- ^ "Former Tusker Project Fame contestant K-Denk Joins the Rebel Ranks in South Sudan". February 7, 2014.
- ^ https://nairobinews.nation.co.ke/chillax/k-denk-back-in-kenya-from-south-sudan-conflict
- ^ https://www.southsudan.biz/full-list-of-the-winners-of-2019-south-sudan-music-awards/
External links
Categories:
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- Living people
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- South Sudanese singers
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- South Sudanese emigrants to the United States
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- South Sudanese culture
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