Joshua Moszi

Joshua Nkansah (born May 13, 1992) popularly called Joshua Moszi is a Ghanaian guitarist and composer. In 2021, he received a certificate from the Grammy Awards in appreciation of his work as a composer on Angelique Kidjo's Mother Nature, which took home the award for best global music album at the 64th Grammy Awards.[1][2][3]

Joshua Moszi
Birth nameJoshua Nkansah
Born (1992-05-13) May 13, 1992
OriginMadina, Accra, Ghana
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • composer
  • guitarist
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • Drums
  • Piano
  • Percussion
Years active2014–present
Formerly ofAfroharmony band

Early life and career

Joshua was born in Madina, Accra. At the age of 17, he was playing drums from one church to the other and mastered playing more than five musical instruments. In 2014, he joined the Afroharmony band as lead guitarist.[4]

He has worked with acts like Burna Boy, Angelique Kidjo, Wizkid, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, NSG, Black Sherif, Sarkodie, Amaarae, King Promise, Mr Eazi, Pat Thomas, Mr Drew, DJ Spinall, Efya, Kuami Eugene, Wande Coal, Amerado, KiDi, Bisa K'Dei, R2Bees, Rema, Stonebwoy, Seyi Shay and others.[1]

Performances


Awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Award Nominated work Result Ref
2020 Ghana Music Awards Instrumentalist of the Year Himself Nominated [5]
2021 Grammy Awards Composer Mother Nature by Angelique Kidjo Won [6]
Ghana Music Awards Instrumentalist of the Year Himself Nominated [7]
2022 Won [8]

Selected discography
  • Angelique Kidjo - Africa One Of A Kind feat. Mr Eazi and Salif Keita
  • Amerado - Metua feat. Kuami Eugene[9]
  • Wande Coal - Streets feat. TPain
  • Burna Boy - Odogwu
  • Sarkodie - Anadwo feat. King Promise
  • Mr Eazi - E Be Mad
  • Stonebwoy - Putuu Remix feat. Remy Adan
  • Wendy Shay - Decisions feat. Medikal
  • Samini - Akejo
  • Eno Barony - Mommy
  • Kurl Songs - Snapchat
  • DJ Spinall - Sere
  • Rema - Peace Of Mind
  • Joeboy - Run Away
  • Samsney - Gold Digger feat. Black Sherif
  • Bosom PYung - Adabi
  • Black Sherif - Kwaku The Traveller
  • R2Bess - Need You feat. Gyakie
  • Myx Quest - No Apologies feat. Manifest, Kimarne and B4Bonah
  • Moliy - 9 to 5
  • Backroad Gee - Ferragamo
  • J Derobie - Wooyo
  • Medikal - Odo feat. King Promise
  • Kelvyn Boy - Momo
  • DopeNation - Baby
  • Gyakie - Baby
  • DJ Breezy - Abonten feat. Stonebwoy, Mugeez, Black Sherif and Kwesi Arthur
  • Mz Vee - Flex
  • DBlack - Glory feat. Sefa
  • Bisa KDei - Ka Kyere Me
  • Mr Drew - One Shot
  • Ras Kwame - Pull Up
  • Fantana - Touch Me
  • Smallgod - Tried and Tried feat. NSG, Darkovibes
  • Smallgod - My Way feat. Eugy, Headie One and Medikal
  • Mr Drew - Better feat. Titi Owusu
  • Wakayna - Anadwo[10]

References
  1. Nti, Daniel (May 28, 2022). "Grammy honors 2022 VGMA Instrumentalist winner Joshua Moszi". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. "2021 GRAMMY: Ghanaian guitarist Joshua Moszi receives certificate of recognition". GhanaWeb. May 26, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  3. "Ghanaian instrumentalists are not celebrated – Joshua Moszi". GhanaWeb. May 7, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  4. Mawuli, David (April 24, 2015). "Jazz band to premiere debut single "Bo Nor" featuring E.L on May 30". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  5. "VGMA 2020: Full list of winners - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. August 29, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  6. "Joshua Moszi Receives Grammy Certificate". DailyGuide Network. June 9, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  7. "23rd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards: List of winners on first night". GhanaWeb. May 7, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  8. "Winners full list for Ghana Music Awards 2022". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  9. "Listen to "Metua" by Amerado featuring Kuami Eugene". MoreBranches. February 22, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  10. Music, Emmanuel Ghansah, Ghana (June 13, 2022). "Wakayna serves serene visuals for 'Anadwo' (acoustic version) featuring Grammy certified lead guitarist, Joshua Moszi". Ghana Music. Retrieved May 21, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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