Ayesem

Ayesem
Background information
Birth name Stephen Kwabena Siaw
Also known as Sketches
Born (1986-04-01) 1 April 1986
Takoradi, Ghana
Origin Ghana
Genres Hip hop, Hiplife
Occupation(s) Rapper
Instruments vocal
Years active 2006–present
Labels Shocks Entertainment
Associated acts Kofi Kinaata, Nero X, Flowking Stone, Kurl Songx, Corp Sayvee

Stephen Kwabena Siaw (born 1 April 1986), known by his stage name Ayesem, is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife recording artiste from Takoradi. He is well known for his hit single, "Koti".[1][2]

Early life and education

Ayesem was born and raised in Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. He is the second of three children. He attended Ghana Secondary Technical School where he completed his Senior Secondary education. Ayesem proceeded to study Purchasing and Supply at the Takoradi Polytechnic, graduating with a Higher National Diploma in 2013.[3][4]

Music career

He kicked off his career as a member of the group 'Trinity' in 2006. He later formed his music group called '2Unit' with fellow musician, Nero X. As a group their songs received massive radio airplay in the Western and Central Region of Ghana. Ayesem emerged winner in the maiden edition of Melody Fm's Kasahari Battle in 2009 with Kofi Kinaata as 1st runner-up. Since then, he has recorded several singles including One Mic, Satan, Oluwa Oluwa, Fantia Na Meka, etc.[5][6]

Ayesem has had major collaborations with artists such as Castro, Old Solja, Kurl Songx, Kofi Kinaata, Epixode, Singlet, etc. Ayesem is currently signed to Shocks Entertainment.[7][8]

Videography

Year Title Director Ref
2018 Relationplane ft Kurl Songx Snares Films [9][10][11]
Dede Skinny MC [12][13]
2017 Difference ft Epixode [14]
Satan ft. Singlet Yaw Skyface [15]
Koti Nana Kofi Akromah [16][17]
2014 Checki Wo BP ft Zeal (VVIP) David Wincott [18]

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient / Nominated work Result Ref
2018 Western Music Awards[19] Artiste of the year Himself Nominated [20]
Most popular W/R song of the year Koti Won [21]
Highlife song of the year Won [22]
Hiplife Artiste of the year Himself Nominated [22]
2017 Won [23]
Most popular song of the year Satan Nominated [23]
Best rapper of the year Himself Won [23]
Best collaboration of the year Satan ft Singlet Nominated [23]
Best music video of the year Satan Nominated [23]
Central Music Awards Most popular Ghanaian song of the year Koti Nominated [24]

Discography

Singles

Year Title Producer Ref
2018 Smoke Dem Methmix [25]
Relationplane Ivan Beatz [26][27]
2017 Dede WillisBeatz [28]
Koti [29]
2016 Difference ft Epixode ChrisBeatz [30]
2014 Satan ft Singlet WillisBeatz [31]

References

  1. ↑ ""It's a Straight Banger" – Sarkodie endorses Ayesem's Koti Video". Kasapa102.5FM. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "Ayesem's Koti Is A Big Tune – StoneBwoy". sizezerogh.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  3. ↑ "Say no to drug abuse – Ayesem cautions the youth". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  4. ↑ "Ayesem – Fantiaa Na Meka (Prod By WillisBeatz) | GhXclusives.Com". www.ghxclusives.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "DOWNLOAD: Ayesem – Oluwa Oluwa (Prod. By WillisBeatz)". 233times.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  6. ↑ "In Music: Sketches Ayesem ruled Sekondi-Takoradi during Christmas". 233times.com. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  7. ↑ "Ghana: Ayesem is Western Music Awards biggest winner". Music in Africa. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  8. ↑ "Thousands Attend 'Ayesem Live in Cape Coast' Concert". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  9. ↑ Agyare, Peace. "Ayes3m Finallly Drops 'Relationplane' ft Kurlsongx". Ghafla! Ghana. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  10. ↑ Mawuli, David. "Music Video: Ayesem – Relationplane feat. Kurl Songx". Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  11. ↑ "Ayesem finally releases 'Relationplane' with Kurl Songx". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  12. ↑ Adinkra, Fiifi. "Ayesem Drops Official Video For His New Single 'Dede'". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  13. ↑ Adinkra, Fiifi. "Ayesem Drops Official Video For His New Single 'Dede'". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  14. ↑ "Takoadi Finest Rapper Ayesem Release Latest Music Video Featuring Epixode "Difference' - GhanaNdwom.net". GhanaNdwom.net. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  15. ↑ "Music Video: Ayesem – Satan ft. Singlet". AmeyawDebrah.Com. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  16. ↑ bigtimesgh. "Download Video: Ayesem – Koti (Remake) (Official Video)". bigtimesgh.net. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  17. ↑ "MUSIC VIDEO: Ayesem – Koti | Beenie Words". Beenie Words. 20 November 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  18. ↑ "Music Video: Ayesem "Checki Wo BP" Feat Zeal (VVIP) Dir by David Wincott – Loud Sound GH". loudsoundgh.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  19. ↑ NdwomPa (30 April 2017). "Rush Western Music Awards 2017 Winners – Complete List". NdwomPa.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  20. ↑ "I deserved RTC Western Music Awards Artiste of the year award – Ayesem – 233 Exclusive". 233 Exclusive. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  21. ↑ "Kinaata, Ayesem, Willisbeats, and Nero X win big at Western Music Awards 2018 (Full Winners) – Oilcitytoday". Oilcitytoday. 13 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  22. 1 2 Ghana, YFM. "Full List of Winners at RTC Western Music Awards 2018". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  23. 1 2 3 4 5 "Full list of Winners at Western Music Awards: Kofi Kinaata is Artiste of the year". 233times.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  24. ↑ "Ayesem nominated for the Central Music Awards 2017". sizezerogh.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  25. ↑ "Ayesem – Smoke Dem (Prod. by Methmix) | GhXclusives.Com". www.ghxclusives.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  26. ↑ "Ayesem - Relationplane (feat. Kurl Songx) (Prod by Ivan Beatz) - GhanaNdwom.net". GhanaNdwom.net. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  27. ↑ "DOWNLOAD Ayesem – Relationplane ft. Kurl Songx (Prod. by Ivan Beatz) Gh tooXclusive | Latest Ghanaian Music". Gh tooXclusive. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  28. ↑ "Download : Ayesem – Dede (Disturbances) (Prod. By WillisBeat) | EmpireFM Online". empirefmonline.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  29. ↑ Prince, Kofi. "Ayesem – Koti (Police) (Prod. By WillisBeatz) | DCLeakers". www.dcleakers.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  30. ↑ "Ayesem – Difference ft Episode (Prod By Chris Beatz) • XbitGh | Ghana's Hottest News Portal". xbitgh.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  31. ↑ "Ayesem – Satan ft. SingLet (Prod. By Willis Beatz)". GhXcludes.Com.Gh. 15 October 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
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