Guvna B
Guvna B | |
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Birth name | Isaac Charles Borquaye |
Also known as | Guvna B |
Born |
Custom House, London, England | 13 June 1989
Genres | Gospel, contemporary Christian music, hip hop, grime, dance, drum and bass |
Years active | 2007–present |
Associated acts | Christian rapper |
Website |
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Guvna B is a UK-based Urban contemporary gospel rap artist and composer who has four independent album releases, including Odd 1 Out which was the first rap album to top the Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart.[1]
Biography
Guvna B was born in London, England in June 1989, to Ghanaian parents from Accra.[2] Looking back on growing up in Custom House (in east London),[3] he states, "My upbringing helped me find my faith in Jesus. The negative things I saw in my society inspired me to do better and inspire people to be the best they can be instead of becoming stereotypical products of a negative environment."[4] He later graduated from University of Hertfordshire.[2] His music addresses such life issues such as peer pressure.[3]
In 2010, Guvna B won the MOBO Award for Best Gospel Act.[5][6] Guvna B's story was shared with many when he was featured in the 22 March 2013 issue of the music industry magazine Music Week in a feature covering the gospel music industry in the UK [7] In January 2013, Guvna B launched his own urban clothing brand, Allo Mate.[8]
In 15 June 2017, SPCK Publishing published his debut book, Unpopular Culture.[9]
Discography
Awards and nominations
Year | Category | Award | Result |
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2009 | Gospel Music Awards | Best Gospel Artist 2009 | Won |
2009 | Urban Music Awards | Best Gospel Act 2009 | Won[12][13] |
2010 | MOBO Awards | Best Gospel Act 2010 | Won[5][6] |
2011 | Official Mixtape Awards | Best Gospel Artist 2009 | Nominated |
2012 | RARE Rising Stars | UK's Top 10 Black Students 2012 | Won[14] |
2013 | Urban Music Awards | Best Gospel Artist 2013 | Won[15] |
2013 | MOBO Awards | Best Gospel Artist 2013 | Nominated |
2013 | Ghana UK-Based Achievement Awards | Music Artist of the Year 2013 | Nominated |
2016 | MOBO Awards | Best Gospel Artist 2016 | Won |
References
- ↑ "Guvna B Happy being Odd One Out". Keep The Faith. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- 1 2 Sarah Hearn (18 June 2013). "Guvna B: UK Singer Makes Big Splash Across The Pond". PositivelyGospel.com. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- 1 2 Dixon, Marcia (16 June 2013). "Guvna B hits the top spot". The Voice Online. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ↑ "Guvna B > Community & Support Interview". Thisislime.net. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- 1 2 "MOBO Awards 2010 Winners!". MOBO.com. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
- 1 2 "MOBO Awards 2010 winners". BBC. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
- ↑ Guvna B [@GuvnaB] (27 March 2013). "Shouts to music week! They published this article on Christian and Gospel music" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "'Allo Mate' The Clothing Line From Guvna B ‹ M.E.X Magazine". Ireadmex.com. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ↑ "Unpopular Culture: An Interview With Guvna B - Radar Radio". Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ↑ "Something For the Summer by Guvna B on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ↑ "Secret World by Guvna B on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ↑ The Urban Music Award's UK return for another successful night (sic.), 3 November 2009, UMA website
- ↑ May, Jenny (2 November 2009). "Guvna B wins UMA for Best Gospel 2009". Bandweblogs.com. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ↑ "Guvna B wins RARE Rising Star Award - 2012". 2011 Rare Recruitment Ltd. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ↑ "Fuse ODG Emerges as King From The Urban Music Awards 2013". Boostdevelopers. Retrieved 31 December 2013.