Kesse (musician)
Kesse | |
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| Birth name | Michael Kesse Frimpong |
| Also known as | The Prodigy[1] |
| Born | 29 November 1986 |
| Origin | Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Afropop, R&B, hiplife |
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| Years active | 2008 – present |
Michael Kesse Frimpong (born 29 November 1986), better known by his stage name Kesse, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the fourth season of TV3's Mentor.[2][3] He participated in Season 2 of Project Fame West Africa and finished first runner-up to Chidinma.[4] Kesse released his debut studio album The Prodigy in 2012. It was supported by four singles: "The Ugly Truth", "The More I Cry", "Superstar" and "Treat Her Royal" featuring Sarkodie.[1]
Early life and musical career
Michael Kesse Frimpong was born in 1986, to Mr. and Mrs. Frimpong. He is the only boy child of his family. Kesse was drawn to Music at an early age and was referred to as Mike during his high school days at Nkawkaw. He gained prominence with the release of his debut single "Oh Yes", a reggae-dance hall song which earned him the Best Male Vocal of the Year category at the 2012 Ghana Music Awards. Kesse decided to pursue a professional career in music after attaining success in the aforementioned competitions. Kesse often sings in his native language Twi, and is fluent in English, Ga, and French. He has worked with artists such as Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, Guru, Raquel, Appietus, Efya, Ayigbe Edem and Kwaw Kese.[5] Kesse has performed at a number of events both in and outside of Ghana. On May 25, 2013, he performed at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra.[6] Prodigy, released as his debut studio album, was supported by four singles: "The Ugly Truth", "The More I Cry", "Superstar" and "Treat Her Royal". He has released four music videos to support the singles.[7] Kesse received a total of four nominations at the 2013 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. He was nominated twice in the Best Collaboration of the Year and Hip Life Song of the Year categories.
Discography
Studio albums
- 2012: Prodigy
Singles
- "Oh Yes"
- "Treat Her Royal" (featuring Sarkodie)
- "Asa Bone"
- "Two Eyes"
- "Kwahu Bipo" (featuring Tinny)
- "Obiba" (featuring Efya)
Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Azonto Fiesta" (with Sakordie and Appietus) | Best Collaboration of the Year[8] | Nominated |
| "Sika" (Okyeame Kwame)[9] | Nominated | ||
| "Azonto Fiest" | Hip Life song of the Year[8] | Nominated | |
| "Treat Her Royal" (featuring Sarkodie)[8] | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | "Oh Yes" | Best Male Vocal of the Year[10] | Won |
References
- ^ a b Kwasi, Paa (14 May 2012). "Kesse unleashes 'the ugly truth' claiming he is heading to the BETs and the GRAMMYs". OMG Ghana. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ^ Addo, Francis (12 March 2009). "Mike wins mentor 4". Modern Ghana. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ^ Ampomah, Anita (6 April 2014). "I am getting ready to marry – Kesse". Joy Online. Archived from the original on 23 August 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "MTN Project Fame season three". Vanguard. 26 September 2010. Archived from the original on 27 May 2014. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ^ Addo, Francis (12 March 2009). "Mike wins mentor 4". Modern Ghana. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "Kesse Rocks Vienna City Saturday". News One. 24 May 2013. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "KESSE DEBUTS "UGLY TRUTH" ALBUM". Modern Ghana. 12 May 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ a b c Abimboye, Micheal (20 May 2013). "Wizkid wins African Artiste of the year at Ghana music awards". Premium Times. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- ^ "2013 VGMA Nominations: The Complete List". ghanamusic.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2013. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ^ Febiri, Chris-Vincent A (15 April 2012). "Full List Of Winners Of 2012 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards…". GhanaCelebrities.com. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.