Terry Asare Boamah, known by the stage name Dada Hafco,[1] is a Ghanaian high-life musician.[2][3][4] His song Yebewu Nti was nominated in the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards as the Highlife Song of the Year.[5][6][7] He was also nominated for the Highlife Artiste of the Year in the VGMA for two years in a row.[8]
Dada Hafco | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Terry Asare Boamah |
| Also known as | Dada Hafco |
| Born | Ghana |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Genres | Highlife |
| Occupation | Musician |
Early life and career
editHe hails from Eastern region.[9] He performed on stage with artistes such as Nero X and Efe Keys.[10] He was formally of a group called Mframa before going solo.[11][12][13]
Discography
editAwards
editHe won Highlife Song of the Year at the Eastern Music Awards in Koforidua.[9]
Nominations
edit| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | VGMA | Best Highlife Song of the Year | Play boy ft Akwaboah Jnr | Nominated | [17] |
| Best Highlife Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Dada Hafco on highlife agenda: Ghanaians hate anything Ghanaian - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ Lamptey, Edwin (16 March 2021). "Ghanaians hate anything Ghanaian – Dada Hafco to Ghanaians over highlife neglect". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ MyNewsGH (11 December 2020). "I can't campaign for anyone who doesn't support NPP – Dada Hafco on Dumelo's defeat". MyNewsGh. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Good music does not excel in Ghana – Dada Hafco". The Ghana Report. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Dada Hafco donates to New Life Children's Home". www.ghanaweb.com. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Akwaboah's Father Call For Support For Dada Hafco". NY DJ Live. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Akwaboah's Father Call For Support For Dada Hafco". e.TVGhana. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "'Gatekeepers' hurting music industry — Dada Hafco". Graphic Online. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ a b c "EMA 2018: Dada Hafco Wins Highlife Song Of The Year Award". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Efe Keys, Nero X and Dada Hafco put up thrilling high-life performances | Saturday Live". Citi TV. 18 January 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Hiplife Artiste Dada Hafco Goes Into Movies". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ a b Acquah, Edward (19 August 2019). ""Ego breaks music groups" – Dada Hafco". Kasapa102.5FM. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Ghana Music Has No Identity – Dada Hafco". The Publisher Online. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Dada Hafco: Highlife has been the biggest genre over the past decade | MaxTV". Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Baba Spirit, Yaw Dabo feature in Dada Hafco's new music video". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
- ^ "Dada Hafco sings about 'Playboy' with Akwaboah [Audio]". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "VGMA22: See the list of nominees". MyJoyOnline. MyJoyOnline. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
