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Jay Hover [1]
Background information
Birth nameJames Charles Tetteh
Also known asJay Hover
Born(1990-03-22)22 March 1990
Accra, Ghana
OriginBubuashie, Accra, Ghana
GenresAfropop, Afrobeats, Highlife
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter and music producer
Instrument(s)Keyboard, sampler
Years active2017-present
LabelsNWE WORLDWIDE Record Label

James Charles Tetteh known by his stage name Jay Hover is a Ghanaian –American Afrobeats , Afropop and Highlife singer, songwriter and music producer, based in Worcester.[2][3][4]

Early life

Jay Hover was born and raised at Bubuashie, Accra in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana to a Ghanaian mother and father.[5] He had his basic education at the Kaneshie Presby School and went on to Odorgonno Senior High. After completing his secondary education, he furthered at the University of Ghana, where he studied Music and Business Administration.[6]

Music Career

While growing up, Jay Hover developed an interest in music, listening to songs by legendary Ghanaian musicians, Ofori Amponsah, Daddy Lumba, Amakye Dede among others. Jay Hover released his first single "Ayele" in 2017.[7] He signed his first major record deal in 2019 with Highly Spiritual Music founded by Ghanaian music producer and engineer Kaywa.[8][9] In April 2022, he released the single "One Leg" which went viral on TikTok with over 113 million views and over 3.7 million views on YouTube, the song received much attention through social media platforms.[10][11][12][13][14]

Discography

Single

  • Ayele ft. Bizzel
  • Broken Heart
  • Give Me Money
  • Cum Here Bad Gyal
  • Hater
  • Kokoni ft. Tizo
  • Give Me Love ft. Mr Drew
  • Fear No Evil
  • My Baby
  • Roses Are Red
  • When
  • Doezovoort ft Tizo
  • Do Me
  • Buttocks
  • Ashawo
  • Wara ft Kwesoul
  • Somu
  • Case
  • One Logo Logo Line
  • One Leg

Awards and Nominations

Year Award ceremony Prize Recipient/Nominated work Result Ref
2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA Best GHANA/USA Act of the Year "Himself" Won [15]
2020 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA Best GHANA/USA Act of the Year "Himself" Nominated [16]
2022 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA Entertainer of the Year GH/USA "Himself" Won [17][18]
2020 Ghana Music Awards USA US-based Uncovered Artist of the Year "Himself" Nominated [19]
2021 Ghana Music Awards USA US-Based Best Male Vocalist of the Year "Himself" Nominated [20]
2021 Ghana Music Awards USA Most Popular US-Based Artist of the Year "Himself" Nominated [21]
2021 Ghana Music Awards USA US-Based Male Artist of the Year "Himself" Nominated [22]

References

  1. ^ "Jay Hover – Roses Are Red (Official Video)". ghanamotion.com. 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  2. ^ "Banging New! Jay Hover & Tizo – Kokoni". ameyawdebrah.com. 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  3. ^ "Home Based Artists Not Willing To Collaborate With Us – Jay Hover Says". showbizafrik.com. 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  4. ^ "MUSIC: Jay Hover ft Mr. Drew – Give Me Love". ghgossip.com. 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  5. ^ "Watch This Name — US Based Ghanaian Artist Jay Hover Ready To Take The Music World By Storm". ghanacelebrities.com. 2017-10-22. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  6. ^ "VIDEO: Spanking New! Jay Hover & Tizo – "Kokoni"". zionfelix.net. 2019-02-02. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  7. ^ "Jay Hover-Case". zylofonemusic.com. 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  8. ^ "Thank you for giving me an opportunity – Jay Hover eulogizes label CEO, Kaywa". dklassgh.net. 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  9. ^ "CERTIFIED BANGER! TIK TOK STARS FEATURE IN VISUALS FOR JAY HOVER'S VIRAL HIT SINGLE; CASE". ghanamusic.com. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  10. ^ "Ghanaian Phenomenon Jay Hover Unveils Music Video For Viral Hit "One Leg"". ameyawdebrah.com. 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  11. ^ "Jay Hover - One Leg (Official Music Video)". youtube.com. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  12. ^ "one legged dance by jay hover". ghanawebshop.com. 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  13. ^ "who-sang the one leg dance challenge". onenigerianbritico.com. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  14. ^ "Jay Hover Has Set Commotion Online With Who Have The Best Jollof And Users Can't Stop Reacting". ghanamma.com. 2022-06-06. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  15. ^ "Full List Of Winners At 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA". Modern Ghana. July 2, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  16. ^ "Nominations announced for 2020 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA Virtual Edition". ameyawdebrah.com. September 23, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  17. ^ "Check out the full list of winners at the Ghana Entertainment Awards, USA". ghanaweb.com. July 11, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  18. ^ "2022 Entertainer of the year GH/USA". ghentawards.com. July 15, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  19. ^ "Ghana Music Awards USA 2020: All the nominees". musicinafrica.net. July 13, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  20. ^ "Ghana Music Awards USA 2021: Full Nominees". afromusik.com. August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  21. ^ "Ghana Music Awards USA 2021: All the nominees". musicinafrica.net. April 19, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  22. ^ "Nominees for Ghana Music Awards USA 2021". lifestyleuganda.com. April 20, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
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