Emmanuel Kwadwo Oware (born 21 July 1986), better known by his stage name Ayisi (formerly A.I) is a Ghanaian musician.[1]
Ayisi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Emmanuel Kwadwo Oware |
| Also known as | A.I |
| Born | 21 July 1986 Accra |
| Origin | Jumapo Koforidua |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Globewaves , Efritete , Ayisi music (current) |
Life and music career
editAyisi pronounced 'ayisi' is a Ghanaian music artiste born in Accra, capital of Ghana. Music begun at an early age through his father who was a drummer in a band and had a vast collection of music, aiding and introducing Ayisi to a broader knowledge on different genre of music. He started recording in High school at Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School in 2004. His writing prowess helped polish his lyrical dexterity. Ayisi's inspiration is drawn from legends like Tupac, Biggie Smalls, Eminem, Bob Marley, Youssou Ndour, just to mention a few. He has shared a lot of stages with Ghanaian internationally recognized artists such as Sarkodie , Wanlov Kubolor, Mensah etc.[2][3]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Mixtape Mayhem (2014)
- Headstrong EP (2016)
- Linkop EP (2020)
- The Unbroken (2022)
- Evergreen E.P (2023)
- Gigs E.P - Compilation of Live Performances (2024)
Videography
edit- Anger Management by A.I [4]
- Grind - Vision Dj featuring A.I[5]
- Moving On by A.I [6]
- Prayer by Ayisi [7]
- Blessings by Ayisi [8][9]
- Sunkwa Visualizer
- Atide Visualizer
- Self Made Visualizer
- Can I Live (Live Performance)
- Anger Management (Live Performance)
- Mokole (Live Performance) with Nkyinkyim Band
- Prayer (Live Performance) with Nkyinkyim Band
- Atide (Live Performance) with Nkyinkyim band
- Everyday People Visualizer - Ayisi featuring Worlasi
- Sika Official Video - Ayisi featuring Fameye
- Sober Visualizer by Ayisi
- Sober Official Video by Ayisi
Awards
edit| Year | Awards Ceremony | Award Presented | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 Music Awards | Best E.P of The Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Male Performance of The Year | Himself | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Global Music Awards South Africa | Unsung Artist | Himself | Nominated | [10] |
| 2020 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Afrobeat Song Of the Year | Adwuma (EL & Ayisi) | Nominated | [11] |
| 2017 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | AfroPop Song Of The Year | Grind | Nominated | [12] |
| 2013 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Best HipHop/Rnb Song Of the Year | Anger Management | Won | [13] |
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "A.I". Music In Africa (in French). 9 August 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Ayisi sets the right tone for 2021 with 'Blessings'". Groove Africa. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Nigeria's Burna Boy Blocks Ghana's A.I. After STEALING His Hit Single "Grind"". NY DJ Live. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "A.I. releases video to the award winning song, 'Anger Management'". GhanaWeb. 4 August 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Official Video: Vision DJ ft A.I. - Grind". NY DJ Live. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "A.I. - Moving On (Official Video) Urbanroll". Urbanroll. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Video: Prayer by Ayisi (A.I)". Ghana Music. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Download Ayisi Blessings Official Video Mp4 & 3gp". GidiPortal. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ Sagoe, Margaret (16 August 2020). "Ayisi Offers Wise Words On New Single, "Mokole"". Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ boateng.gideon (3 June 2023). "Full List Of Nominees For The 2023 Global Music Award Africa | Kwami Fortune". Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ "In Full: 2020 VGMA nominees list". Ghana Music. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Nominees for 2017 VGMAs named [Full list]". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ Ghana, Hype (23 August 2014). "A.I. releases a music video for his award winning song Anger Management". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 29 November 2021.