Capasta
Capasta Ambandi | |
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Birth name | Imurana Abdul Karim |
Origin | Ghana |
Genres | Hiplife, Afrobeats & Rap |
Occupation | Musician/ Football coach |
Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | Ambandi Music |
Imurana Abdul Karim (also known as Capasta or Capasta Ambandi) is a Ghanaian musician, songwriter, rapper, performer, and FIFA-licensed football coach.[1][2][3] He is noted for Gasmilla Telemo song ft Capasta Ambandi in 2014, Control in 2015, Badanaya ft Gasmilla in 2016, Bulaala ft Epixode and Article One in 2017, Gucci Ferrari, On Me, Father, Wrong Number, and Kuzo Muyi Wasa (VIP cover),[4] he was named in the list of artists picked by MTV Base (DStv channel 322).[5] As a football coach, he has won nine titles with Under 13 teams. He won 2 trophies in Denmark, 3 trophies in Sweden, 3 trophies in Norway, and 1 trophy in France.[6]
Career
Music career
Capasta began his career in music during his senior high school days.[2] He made his entry into the music scene in 2014 when he was featured on Gasmilla's song Telemo in [1][7] In December 2015, he performed on stage at the Miss Galaxy Ghana beauty pageant at the Zenith University College auditorium.[8]
He also set to release his first Studio Album which he titled "It's Time" with the hashtag( #ItsTime) on the 17th of February 2023 which will be available on all digital streaming platforms.
Coaching career
Capasta is also the head coach and soccer administrator at the Lizzy Sports Complex.[2][9][10] He has a FIFA coaching license and took his Under-12 team to win the World Youth Cup in Norway in 2017.[11] In 2018, he also led his team to win the Paris World Games in Paris, France.[12][13] On 1 February 2023 he signed a coaching contract with IK Junkeren Bodo sports club.
Nomination
In August 2016, Capasta was nominated in the first edition of the Hausa Music Festival and Awards which was covered by BBC Hausa Service alongside Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Samini and others.[14]
Discography
- Telemo ft Gasmilla (2014)[15][16][17]
- Badabaya (2015)[18]
- Control (2015)[9]
- Blessings (2019)[19]
- Gucci Ferrari (2019)[20][21]
- On Me (2020)[22]
References
- ^ a b "LISTEN & WATCH: Capasta – Gucci Ferrari (Eddy Kay Beatz)". The Publisher Online. 2019-03-04. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ a b c Afful, Aba (2019-03-21). "I have a crush on beautiful MzVee - Ghanaian rapper confesses on live TV". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "I Have 7 Different Businesses, I Spent 5.7 Billion Cedis On My Companies – Capasta - ZionFelix.net". 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ Dzokpo, Ike. "Capasta Premieres "Gucci Ferrari" Video With A Bang | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ "Tee Phlow, Eugy, Capasta, Wondaboy make MTV Base acts to look out for in 2017 – ENews Ghana". Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ kwesilive (2019-03-09). "I've Won 8 Titles As A FIFA Licensed Coach - Telemo Star Capasta Ambandi Reveals". Kwesilive.com. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ Amoh, Emmanuel Kwame (2017-09-02). "Capasta among artistes billed for special Eid 'Music, Music'". 3News.com. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ "Miss Galaxy Ghana finals at Zenith College". GhanaWeb. 2015-12-15. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ a b "Capasta: Control will be bigger than Telemo". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "Ghanaian rap Musician "Capasta" Coaches Lizzy Sports Academy team to win Paris World Games — Ghana Sports Online". 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "Photos: Capasta of Telemo fame turns coach and wins international cup". Prime News Ghana. 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "Ghanaian Rapper CAPASTA turns coach; leads a football team to win international trophies". GhanaSoccernet. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ MyNewsGH (2018-07-13). "Ghanaian Rapper CAPASTA turns coach; leads a football team to win international trophies". MyNewsGh. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, EL nominated for Hausa Music Awards". GhanaWeb. 2016-08-06. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ Mawuli, David (2014-12-17). "Gasmilla - Telemo feat. Capasta". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "Gasmilla outdoors 'Telemo' video featuring Capasta". GhanaWeb. 2014-12-18. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "Popular Ghanaian high-life artistes Gasmilla and Adani Best to perform at Hearts of Oak's CAF Confederation Cup clash with Djoliba". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "Audiomack | Free Music Sharing and Discovery". audiomack.com. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "Audiomack | Free Music Sharing and Discovery". audiomack.com. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "Capasta Ambandi performs at 'Gucci Ferrari' premiere". GhanaWeb. 2019-02-28. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ Dzokpo, Ike. "Capasta drops another hit single titled: "Gucci Ferrari" | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- ^ "Audiomack | Free Music Sharing and Discovery". audiomack.com. Retrieved 2023-02-07.