Amakye Dede
Funk/SoulGhanaian highlifeWest African funk-soul1970s-80s dance band tradition
Dan Amakye Dede is a Ghanaian musician. He is one of Ghana's premier highlife artistes and is called "Iron Boy", "the highlife maestro" and "Abrantie" (Gentleman). Dede began his career in 1973 when he joined the Kumapim Royals as a composer and vocalist. This band, led by Akwasi Ampofo Agyei (AAA), had hits like Abebi Bewua Eso, Wanware Me A, Odo Mani Agyina and the seminal Ohohoo Batani. Dede moved to Nigeria where he had his hit Jealousy go shame.
Influenced by: Kumapim Royals, Akwasi Ampofo Agyei
- Active:
- 1973-present
- Scene:
- Ghana/West Africa
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