Bernard George Kobena Brako, known professionally as Ben Brako (born 20 May 1952), is a Ghanaian highlife artiste.[1][2][3][4] He rose to prominence in the mid- to late 1980s, with the release of his first solo studio album, Baya, which he also produced and wrote, in 1987.[5]
Ben Brako | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bernard George Kobena Brako 20 May 1952 Accra, Ghana |
| Education | St Augustine's College; University of Ghana; University of East London |
| Notable work | Baya (1987) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Ghanaian Highlife |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, media personality |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Early life
editBrako was born on 20 May 1952 in Accra, Ghana, but grew up in his mother's native Cape Coast with his seven siblings. He took an active interest in the music and entertainment world at a very young age, but took his formal education very seriously.[6] Brako began performing for live crowds in 1960, and in his own words he has "been performing ever since..."[7]
Education
editBrako had his secondary education at St Augustine's College in Cape Coast. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ghana, and he also obtained a BA (Hons) in Media Communication Studies from the University of East London (1994).[6]
Achievements
editBrako's single titled "Shame and Scandal" topped the Global Music Charts at number 1.[8]
References
edit- ^ "About | Ben Brako". benbrako.com.
- ^ "Ben Brako Biography | Profile | Ghana". people.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
- ^ Boateng, Kojo Akoto (2015-03-24). "#MOGOFestival: Ben Brako takes his turn at Night with Highlife Greats". citifmonline. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
- ^ Myjoyonline.com. "Ghana News - Ben Brako not dead – MUSIGA refutes rumours". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
- ^ "Ben Brako - Baya (1987, Vinyl) | Discogs". www.discogs.com.
- ^ a b "Ben Brako, Highlife Artist". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
- ^ "Biography of Ben Brako | Ghana Music | Ben Brako of Ghana". ghanabase.com.
- ^ "Ben Brako tops Global Music Charts with 'Shame and Scandal'". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
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