Kwesi Slay

Bernard Appiah (born 10 June 1990), known by his stage name Kwesi Slay, is a Ghanaian hip hop recording artist and entertainer. He is from Ashaiman-Tema. Kwesi Slay is known for his 2018 single 'Seven'.[1][2]

Kwesi Slay
Birth nameBernard Appiah
BornTema, Ghana
GenresHip hop,
Occupation(s)Rapper, Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2015-present

Career

Slay began to gain mainstream recognition when he released his first single "3y3 normal" featuring Yaa Pono in 2015. He released “Street Ways”[3] and” Wedi Bet” in 2017.[4][5] On July 8, 2018, Kwesi's first EP Aben, was released.[6][7] In December 2018, Slay released his fourth single, ”Follow Me”, featuring VGMA's high life artist of the year Kuami Eugene.[8][9]

Awards and nominations

Muse Africa Awards
Year Recipient Category Result Ref.
Muse Africa Awards 2018 Kwesi Slay INTROLUDE OF THE QUARTER Won [10]
”Hip-Hop Song of the Quarter Won

3 Music Awards
Year Recipient Category Result Ref.
3 Music Awards 2019 Kwesi Slay Next Rated Act Of The Year” Nominated [11]

References
  1. NytMare, Blogger's (20 July 2018). "Kwesi Slay – Seven ft. Kwesi Arthur (Prod. by Tabil)". Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  2. "Kwesi Slay drops new song 'Seven' featuring Kwesi Arthur". www.ghanaweb.com. 21 July 2018.
  3. Abdullai, Isshak. "WATCH: Kwesi Slay premieres 'Street Ways' featuring Sariki". Archived from the original on 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
  4. "Loud Sound GH".
  5. "Kwesi Slay – Wedi Bet (Official Video)". 19 December 2017. Archived from the original on 8 April 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  6. PQ. "Kwesi Slay Unveils His Debut EP: Aben .(Download)". Archived from the original on 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
  7. "Kwesi Slay – Aben EP (Full Album)". 28 February 2018.
  8. "Kwesi Slay – "Follow Me" ft Kuami Eugene Gh Music". 1 November 2018. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  9. "Kwesi Slay features Kuami Eugene on new single 'Follow You'". www.mp3wide.com. 30 October 2018.
  10. "Kwesi Arthur x Kwesi Slay Win Big At Muse Africa's Bangerz Of The Quarter Awards". 9 October 2018.
  11. "Rapper Kwesi Slay unhappy with 3Music Awards organizers". www.ghanaweb.com. 2 April 2019.


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