Amandzeba Nat Brew

Amandzeba Nat Brew (also referred to as Nat Brew (Amandzeba), and Amandzeba), is a Ghanaian highlife artist.

Amandzeba Nat Brew
BornAccra, Ghana
OriginGhanaian
GenresHighlife
Instrument(s)vocal
Years active1992–present

Early life

Amandzeba is an alumnus of the Christian Methodist Senior High School in Accra.[1]

Musical career

Amandzeba first became known as part of the band Nakorex,[2][3] formed in 1992 with Akosua Agyapong and Rex Omar. Amandzeba later became married to Akosua Agyapong, though they were subsequently divorced.[4] Amandzeba is most known in Ghana for his song Wogbejeke, off the album of the same name.[5]

Following the success of Wogbejeke, Nat Brew adopted the name Amandzeba, meaning "Tradition Child" or "Custom Child", to reflect his African roots.[6] In January 2020 Amandzeba signed with US label Jah Mikal Entertainment and announced the release of a new album and a collaboration with the US rapper, Michael Morgan, to make a remix of Wogbejeke.[7] Amandzeba was briefly hospitalised following a car-accident in the same month.[8] In May 2020 Amandzeba released a song honouring frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]

Political activities

Amandzeba has also been active in politics, singing a duet with President John Mahama during the 2016 Ghanaian election campaign[10] and criticising the African Union in 2018.[11] Amandzeba has offered to support the political platform of any political party that will pay for his services.[12]

References
  1. Aidoo, Kojo; Wemakor, Joseph (22 July 2017). "Is Christian Methodist SHS under threat?". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  2. Transactions of the Historical Society of Ghana, Volumes 7-9. 2003. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Bondzie, Jacquiline (23 May 2005). "Nat Brew The "Tradition Child"". The Chronicle (reproduced by "Modern Ghana"). Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  6. "The release of 'Wogbejeke' birthed my African identity – Amandzeba". 22 March 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  7. Owusu, George Clifford (17 January 2020). "Jah Mikal Signs On Amandzeba Nat Brew". Daily Guide (via Modern Ghana.com). Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  8. "Amandzeba was forced to go to the hospital after car crash - Management". Pulse Ghana via GhanaWeb.com. 7 January 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  9. Annanng, Pamela (15 May 2020). "Amandzeba releases COVID-19 song". Graphic News. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  10. "Mahama performs "Wogbe Jeke" with Amandzeba at Akropong". GhanaWeb. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  11. "AU is a group of toothless bulldogs - Amadzeba". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  12. MyNewsGH Staff (19 September 2020). "ENTERTAINMENTI haven't quit politics – Amandzeba Nat Brew". MyNewsGH.com. Retrieved 10 February 2021.


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