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Camidoh
Background information
Birth nameRaphael Camidoh Kofi Attachie
Born (1994-01-21) 21 January 1994 (age 30)
Aflao, Ghana
GenresAfrobeat, Afropop
Occupation(s)Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Years active2018 – present
LabelsGRIND DONT STOP RECORDS


Raphael Camidoh Kofi Attachie (born 21 January 1994) known by the stage name Camidoh is a Ghanaian Afropop, R&B and Afrobeats songwriter and musician.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Camidoh was born in Aflao in the Volta Region of Ghana and raised by a single mother in Ho, the capital of Volta Region, Ghana.[4] From 2008 to 2012, Camidoh obtained his secondary education from Bishop Herman College, where he majored in General Arts. He furthered his education at the University of Professional Studies in Accra, Ghana, graduating with Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.

Career

In 2018, Camidoh was signed by Grind Don’t Stop Records. In that same year, Camidoh released his first single titled For My Lover which featured Darkovibes.[2][5] He subsequently released The Best which featured Kelvyn Boy and Available featuring Eugy. In 2021, he released a single which featured BET award nominee Kwesi Arthur titled Dance With You. In 2020, he released six–track EP titled Contingency Plan (C.P.).[6]

In March 2021, Camidoh performed at the Entertainment Achievement Awards organized by Citi TV.[7][8] His extended play, Contingency Plan (C.P.) was nominated for the Album of the Year.[9] After his performance, earned him admiration from IMANI Chief Executive Officer, Franklin Cudjoe who dashed him $500.[10]

He rose to prominence in between 2021 and 2022, when he released his single Sugarcane in December 2021. The song began to trend more after the Ghanaian TikTok video creators community used the song in their videos, serving as a way of promoting the song online.[11] The song was number 5 on Shazam’s top 200 most searched Afropop songs. On 8 April 2022, he released a remix of the song featuring King Promise, Nigerian artiste Mayorkun and British rapper Darkoo. In the first week of May, barely a month after its release, the collaboration peaked at Number 1 on Nigeria’s Top 100 Music Chart on Apple Music.[12][13]

Artistry and musical influences

Prior to starting his music career, Camidoh came across music from Senegalese-American artist Akon on music streaming website YouTube when he was in an internet cafe with his cousin. He was inspired to go into music and due to that he cites Akon as his musical inspiration and influence.[14][15]

In February 2022, in a Twitter Space interview with Ghanaian social media influencer KalyJay, Akon mentioned “I have heard that song [Sugarcane]. That record is massive,”...“I have that record. It is one of my top ten records that I play every day.”[16]

Discography

Selected singles

Album & EP

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Award Nominated work Result Ref
2022 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated [19]
Best Afrobeats Song Sugar Cane ft. Phantom Nominated
3Music Awards Afrobeats/Afropop Song of the Year Available ft. Eugy Nominated [20][21]
Digital Act of the Year Himself Nominated
Male Vocalist of the Year Available (remix) Himself Nominated
2021 Entertainment Achievement Awards Album of the Year Contingency Plan (C.P.) Nominated [9]

References

  1. ^ a b "My name means blessings - Camidoh". GhanaWeb. 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  2. ^ a b "People don't stream my songs because they claim I sound Nigerian - Camidoh". GhanaWeb. 2021-12-28. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  3. ^ GNA. "Afrobeats Artiste Camidoh Wants To Maintain Consistency In The Industry". News Ghana. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  4. ^ "Camidoh shares his experience of being raised by a single mother". GhanaWeb. 2022-04-23. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  5. ^ a b c d "'Sugarcane' is harvest of consistency—Camidoh". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  6. ^ "Contingency Plan: Ghana's Camidoh finds new Afropop route". Music In Africa. 2020-07-06. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  7. ^ "Camidoh, Abiana, Yung Pabi, others stun at Entertainment Achievement Awards". Citinewsroom. 2021-03-28. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  8. ^ "Camidoh's performance at #EAAwards earns him gig in London – Manager". Citinewsroom. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  9. ^ a b "Entertainment Achievement Awards: Full list of nominees – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  10. ^ "Franklin Cudjoe explains why he gave Camidoh $500 after performance at #EAAwards". Citinewsroom. 2021-03-29. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  11. ^ "Camidoh thanks Ghanaian TikTokers for making 'Sugarcane' go viral". Citinewsroom. 2022-02-21. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  12. ^ "Camidoh tops Nigeria's Apple Music chart with 'Sugarcane' remix". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  13. ^ Somuah-Annan, Grace (2022-05-06). "Camidoh breaks records with 'Sugarcane' remix ft King Promise, Mayorkun, Darkoo". 3NEWS. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  14. ^ a b "Premiere: Camidoh and Kwesi Arthur - "Dance With You"". Wonderland. 2021-07-29. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  15. ^ "I drew inspiration from Akon - Camidoh asserts". GhanaWeb. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  16. ^ Arthur, Erica Nana (2022-02-25). "Camidoh's 'Sugarcane' part of my top 10 playlist - Akon reveals — Starr Fm". Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  17. ^ a b "Camidoh opens up on how he entered into the limelight". GhanaWeb. 2022-03-02. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  18. ^ "Camidoh enlists Eugy Official for 'Available' remix". GhanaWeb. 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
  19. ^ "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 2022-03-21. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  20. ^ Kotey, Nii (27 March 2022). "3Music News: 3Music Awards '22: Here are all the winners". 3Music TV. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  21. ^ Hansen, Gabriel Myers (14 February 2022). "3Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
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