Amandzeba Nat Brew

Amandzeba Nat Brew (also referred to as Nat Brew (Amandzeba), and Amandzeba), is a Ghanaian highlife artist. He first became known as part of the band Nakorex,[1][2] formed in 1992 with Akosua Agyapong and Rex Omar. Amandzeba later became married to Akosua Agyapong.[3] Amandzeba is most known in Ghana for his song "Wogbejeke", off the album of the same name.[4]

Amandzeba Nat Brew
BornAccra, Ghana
OriginGhanaian
GenresHighlife
Instrumentsvocal
Years active1992–present
Associated acts

Following the success of Wogbejeke, Nat Brew adopted the name Amandzeba, meaning "Tradition Child" or "Custom Child", to reflect his African roots.[5] Amandzeba has also been active in politics, singing a duet with President John Mahama during the 2016 Ghanaian election campaign[6] and criticising the African Union in 2018.[7]

Amandzeba is an alumnus of the Christian Methodist Senior High School in Accra.[8]

References

  1. Transactions of the Historical Society of Ghana, Volumes 7-9. 2003. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  2. Broughton, Simon; Ellingham, Mark; Lusk, Jon; Antony Clark, Duncan (2006). The Rough Guide to World Music: Africa & Middle East. Rough Guides. p. 133. ISBN 1843535513. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  3. Dela Aglanu, Ernest. "My marriage to Akosua Agyepong died because I failed to call in 10 days - Amandzeba". Joy Online. Archived from the original on 19 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  4. Bondzie, Jacquiline (23 May 2005). "Nat Brew The "Tradition Child"". The Chronicle (reproduced by "Modern Ghana"). Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  5. "The release of 'Wogbejeke' birthed my African identity – Amandzeba". 22 March 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  6. "Mahama performs "Wogbe Jeke" with Amandzeba at Akropong". GhanaWeb. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  7. "AU is a group of toothless bulldogs - Amadzeba". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  8. Aidoo, Kojo; Wemakor, Joseph (22 July 2017). "Is Christian Methodist SHS under threat?". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 19 December 2018.


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