Ben Brako
Ben Brako | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Bernard George Kobena Brako |
| Born | 20 May 1952 Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Ghanaian Highlife |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, media personality |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Bernard George Kobena Brako, known professionally as Ben Brako (born 20 May 1952) is a Ghanaian highlife artiste.[1][2][3][4] He rose to prominence in the mid to late 1980s, with the release of his first solo studio album, Baya, which he also produced and wrote, in 1987.[5]
Early life
Ben was born on 20 May 1952 in Accra, Ghana but grew up in his mother's native Cape Coast with his seven siblings. He took an active interest in the music and entertainment world at a very young age, but took his formal education very seriously.[6] Ben first began performing for live crowds in 1960, and in his own words he has "been performing ever since..."[7]
Education
Ben had his secondary education at St Augustine's College in Cape Coast. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agric Economics from the University of Ghana he also obtained and BA (Hons) in Media Communication Studies from the University of East London (1994).
Achievements
Ben's single titled "Shame and Scandal" topped the Global Music Charts as number 1.[8]
References
- ^ "About | Ben Brako". benbrako.com.
- ^ "Ben Brako Biography | Profile | Ghana". people.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
- ^ Boateng, Kojo Akoto. "#MOGOFestival: Ben Brako takes his turn at Night with Highlife Greats". citifmonline. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
- ^ Myjoyonline.com. "Ghana News - Ben Brako not dead – MUSIGA refutes rumours". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
- ^ "Ben Brako - Baya (1987, Vinyl) | Discogs". www.discogs.com.
- ^ "Ben Brako, Highlife Artist". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
- ^ "Biography of Ben Brako | Ghana Music | Ben Brako of Ghana". ghanabase.com.
- ^ "Ben Brako tops Global Music Charts with 'Shame and Scandal'". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
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