Bisa Kdei

Bisa Kdei
Background information
Birth name Ronald Kweku Dei Appiah
Born (1986-03-19) March 19, 1986
Origin Accra, Ghana
Genres Highlife
Occupation(s) singer
Years active 2012 – present
Labels Black Legendary Music
Associated acts


Website mybisakdei.com

Ronald Kwaku Dei Appiah better known by his stage name Bisa Kdei is a Ghanaian native solo singer and record producer from Eastern Region.[1][2]

Music career

Bisa Kdei is the first Ghanaian artiste to break into the limelight with a movie sound track.[3]

Musically, Bisa Kdei has had successful collaborations with top musicians in Ghana, Africa and the World at large. Some of these Ghanaian musicians Bisa Kdei has worked with include Sarkodie, D-Black, Efya, Obrafour, Kwaw Kese, M.anifest, Stonebwoy, Medikal, Becca, E.L, R2Bees, Samini, Irene Logan, Kofi Nti, DeeVS, Keche, Lighter, Patoranking, Reekado Banks, Lola Rae, Tach-Noir, JRio and others.

Bisa Kdei self-produced some of these collaborations from his studio; Chingam by Sarkodie,[4] One of Your Own by Efya,[5] Pimpinaa by Obrafour, etc.[6]

Studio album

Bisa Kdei on December 21, 2013, launched his 16 track debut album which is still getting massive sales on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and other international music marketing platforms as well as the local markets. The album dubbed Thanksgiving debuted at or near number one in Ghana. It was preceded by the single Odo Carpenter.

On June 16, 2015, Bisa Kdei released the lead single, MANSA, off his second album titled BREAK THROUGH. The song paved way for a successful second studio album, which was released in December 18, 2015, under his record label, Black Legendary Music. The album which has 10 songs is available on all music selling platforms..

Bisa Kdei is currently preparing for the release of his third album, which he titles KONNECT. The album is aimed at connecting him and other African artistes sell the culture to the world. He is also dedicating the KONNECT project to his music lovers.

Bisa Kdei released LIFE, a song which features award-winning Nigerian artiste Patoranking off his upcoming KONNECT album.

Following the release of LIFE came another high life song titled APAE, and the birth of FEELING, which features Reekado Banks on 19 April 2017

Artistry

Bisa Kdei has cited Nana Ampadu, J.A. Adofo, Dr Paa Bobo, Daddy Lumba, Nana Acheampong and others as his musical inspirations.

Personal life

Bisa Kdei identifies himself as a Christian. He believes every religion has its own leader and with that, he loves and respects everyone regardless of Religion differences. Bisa Kdei reflected his Christian faith in his Gospel song titled Give It To Baba and on several media platforms, Bisa Kdei has stated, "I give it all to God because he is the reason I am here now." On July 27, it was allegedly reported that Bisa Kdei and female musician, Becca are in a secret relationship. These two musicians have all in a way or the other denied claims by the media.[7] Bisa Kdei lost his mother on August 19, 2015 inside Cocoa Clinic.[8] The same day he released the official music video for his latest single, MANSA.

on the 14th March 2018, WatsUp Magazine an Entertainment Music Magazine for its first edition which was covered by Afro beat highlife Ghanaian Artist Bisa Kdei.[9]

Social media hack

Bisa Kdei's verified Facebook account with over 574,000 followers as well as his Instagram account were hacked on October 29, 2015. Bisa posted on Twitter confirming the hack and that his media team was working to get it resolved. The hackers posted several sexually suggestive videos and pictures on his page. His Instagram account was shut down and a new account was created.[10]

He is back on Facebook, on Bisa Kdei World |url=http://facebook.com/bisakdeiworld%7C</ref> and Instagram as Bisa Kdei |url=http://instagram.com/bisakdei/

Determination

Bisa Kdei has come a long way as far as music is concerned and ever since he came into the mainstream, he has been able to touch hearts and lives of many with the tireless efforts he invests in his inspiring music. He hopes to transform lives not just in Africa but the rest of the world and above all, to raise the flag of Africa and be one of the strong pillars people can think of.[11] His popular quote in life has always been SLOW MOTION IS BETTER THAN NO MOTION".[12] After releasing Mansa in 2015, Bisa promised his loyal fans that Mansa will be one time hit and of course it came into reality.[13]

Videography

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Year Title Director Ref
2013 Brotherhood Bisa Kdei & Nana NTF [14]
2013 Over Prince Dovlo [15]
2013 Metanfo Prince Dovlo [16]
2013 Baba Prince Dovlo [17]
2014 Odo Carpenter Prince Dovlo [18]
2014 Odo Carpenter Prince Dovlo [19]
2014 Saa Prince Dovlo [20]
2015 I Love You Prince Dovlo [21]
2015 Atomesu Ft Paa Qwesi As featured artiste Prince Dovlo [22]
2015 Mansa XBillz Ebenezer [23]
2015 Brother Brother Prince Dovlo [24]
2016 Samina Ft Obrafour As featured artiste Yaw Skyface [25]
2016 Kakape Prince Dovlo [26]
2016 JWE Yaw Skyface [27]
2016 Life Ft Patoranking As featured artiste XBillz Ebenezer [28]
2017 Apae Yaw Skyface [29]
2018 Hammer Yaw Skyface [30]

Filmography

This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
Year Title Director Ref
2016 Shattered Lives [31]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award/Nominated work Award Show Results
2013 Best movie Soundtrack of the year Ghana Movie Awards Won
2013 Best movie Soundtrack of the year Kumawood movie awards Won
2015 Songwriter of the year Ghana music awards Won
2015 Best Male Video 4Syte music video award Won
2015 Ghana Kids Choice Awards Favorite male singer of the year Won
2016 AFRIMMA Video of the year Won
2016 Music Of Ghanaian Origin (MOGO) Best Song Of The Year Won
2016 Music Of Ghanaian Origin (MOGO) Best Song Writer Of The Year Won
2016 Music Of Ghanaian Origin (MOGO) Artiste Of The Year Won
2016 Music Of Ghanaian Origin (MOGO) Best Male Act Of The Year Won
2016 Music Of Ghanaian Origin (MOGO) Best Collaboration Of The Year Won
2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Highlife Song of the year Won
2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Highlife Artiste of the year Won
2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Album of the year Won
2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Vodafone Most popular Song of the year Won
2016 Ghana Music Awards UK Highlife Song of the year Won
2016 Ghana Music Awards UK Highlife Artiste of the year Won
2016 Ghana Kids Choice Awards Favorite Song of the year Won
2016 Ghana Kids Choice Awards Favorite Singer of the year Won
2016 Ghana Kids Choice Awards Favorite collaboration of the year Won
2017 Ghana Music Honours Highlife artiste of the year Won

References

  1. ↑ "Bisa Kdei The Trained Technical Coach". News Ghana. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Bisa Kdei spends 50,000 cedis on 'Mansa' video shoot". Ghanaweb. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Bisa Kdei TWITTER".
  4. ↑ "Sarkodie – Chingam ft Bisa Kdei". HitzGh. Archived from the original on February 4, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Efya – One of Your Own (Feat Bisa Kdei)". HitzGh. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Obrafour – Pimpinaa Feat Bisa K'dei (Prod. by Bisa K'dei)". PulseGhana. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Is Bisa Kdei and Becca dating?". Ghanaweb. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Sad news: Bisa Kdei loses mother". Ghanaweb. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  9. ↑ Mawuli, David. "Bisa Kdei becomes first celebrity to cover WatsUp Magazine". Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  10. ↑ "Bisa Kdei's Facebook & Instagram Account Hacked, Hackers Posting Lewd Content". AccraReport. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  11. ↑ "Highlife is underrated in Ghana – Bisa Kdei". Ghanaweb. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Bisa Kdei is Ghana's high life king – Obrafour". Ghanaweb. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  13. ↑ "I knew 'Mansa' will be a hit - Bisa Kdei". Ghanaweb. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  14. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - Brotherhood". Youtube.com.gh. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  15. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - Over". Youtube.com. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  16. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - Metanfo". Youtube.com.gh. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  17. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - Baba". Youtube.com.gh. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  18. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - Odo Carpenter". Youtube.com.gh. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  19. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - Odo Carpenter". Youtube.com.gh. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  20. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - Saa". Youtube.com.gh. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  21. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - I Love You". Youtube.com.gh. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  22. ↑ "Bisa Kdei Ft Paa Qwesi - Atomesu". Youtube.com.gh. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  23. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - Mansa". Youtube.com.gh. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  24. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - Brother Brother". Youtube.com.gh. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  25. ↑ "Bisa Kdei Ft Obrafour - Samina". Youtube.com. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
  26. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - Kakape". Youtube.com. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  27. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - JWE". Youtube.com. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  28. ↑ "Bisa Kdei Ft Patoranking - Life". Youtube.com. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  29. ↑ "Bisa Kdei - Apae". Youtube.com. Bisa Kdei. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  30. ↑ "Bisa Kdei – Hammer (Official Music Video) | Ghpop.com". Ghpop.com. 2018-02-02. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  31. ↑ "Trailer Shatta Wale, Bisa Kdei, Majid Michel, star in new movie "Shattered Lives"". Pulse.com.gh. David Mawuli. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
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