Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng known professionally as Nero X is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his hit single "Osey".[1][2][3]
Nero X | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng |
Also known as | Nero X |
Born | Takoradi, Ghana |
Origin | Ghana |
Genres | Hiplife, Highlife, Afro pop |
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Instruments |
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Years active | 2006–present |
Early life and education
editJoseph Buabeng was born and raised in Lagos Town a suburb in the Western region of Ghana. Nero X attended Takoradi Secondary School and later attended Takoradi Technical University.[4][5]
Music career
editHe started his music journey in 2005 as a member of the group '2Unit' with fellow musician Ayesem. They would later contest in the Nescafe African Revelations reality show that same year. In 2010 Nero X emerged the second runner up of ‘Star Grab the Mic’ organized by Empire Entertainment.[6][7][8]
In 2013, he won in the maiden edition of Viasat 1 TV's Born Starz.[9][10] Nero X released his first single ‘Osey’ in 2015 which topped major Ghanaian music charts. He will go on to release Otan, Nyame Dadaw, Nyimpa Nua among others.[11]
Nero X has worked with artistes such as Castro, Teephlow, Nana Quame, KK Fosu, Guru, Okyeame Kwame, FlowKing Stone, Tinny, etc.[12][13][14]
Videography
editYear | Title | Director | Ref |
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2019 | Jehovah | Mexxstudios | [15] |
Be Thankful ft Teephlow | C-Links Media | [16] | |
2018 | S3 Asa | Nana Kofi Akromah | [17] |
2018 | Okwan So Brebre ft K.K Fosu | [18] | |
Winner | Christopher Daniels | [19] | |
2017 | Yawa Dey | Mexx studios | [20] |
Assom Ruff | Justice Kloutse | [21] | |
Secret | Nana Kofi Akromah | [22] | |
Peace and Love | HD Media Production | [23] | |
Nipa Nua | Yaw Skyface | [24] | |
2016 | Frema | Stanley Adjetey | [25] |
2015 | Osey | [26] | |
Hosanna ft Yoggie Doggie | LAM, XVIC TV | [27] | |
Nyame Dadaw | Nana Kofi Akromah | [28] |
Awards and nominations
editVodafone Ghana Music Awards
editYear | Recipient / nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
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2016 | Himself | Highlife Artiste of the Year | Nominated | [29][30][31] |
RTC Western Music Awards
editYear | Recipient / nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
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2019 | Winner | Best music video of the year | Nominated | [32] |
Urban gospel song of the year | Nominated | [32] | ||
Afropop song of the year | Nominated | |||
Se Asa | Most popular regional song | Nominated | ||
Moon lightning | Highlife song of the year | Nominated | [33] | |
Himself | Highlife artiste of the year | Nominated | ||
Artiste of the year | Nominated | [34] | ||
2018 | Highlife artiste of the year | Won | [35] | |
Won | [36] | |||
2017 | Osey | Most Popular song of the year | Won | [36] |
Ghana Music Awards UK
editYear | Recipient / nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
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2018 | Himself | Highlife artiste of the year | Nominated | [37] |
Highlife song of the year | Nominated | [38] | ||
2017 | Frema | Nominated | [39] |
MTN 4stye Music Video Awards
editYear | Recipient / nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
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2016 | Hosanna | Best Gospel Video | Won | [40][41] |
Discography
editMajor Singles
editYear | Title | Production | Ref |
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2018 | Winner | WillisBeatz | [42] |
2017 | Yawa Dey | [43][12] | |
Osey | [44] | ||
2015 | Nyame Dadaw ft Teephlow | Ephraimbeatz | [45] |
References
edit- ^ "Nero X Drops Official Video For 'Se Asa'". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "I'm ready to campaign for any political party in 2020 – Nero X". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "I'm not struggling in the music industry – Nero X". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Adams, Bernard Ralph (19 September 2019). "Dead Taadi Girls: Ghana is indeed a shithoe country – Nero X". Brown Ghana. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "My church and family inspired me – Nero x". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ "The Journey So Far, Nero X. – Diamond GH Promo". diamondghpromo blogspot. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Agyare, Peace. "Nerox Set To Release His First Album Dubbed 'The Grace Album'". Ghafla! Ghana. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Nero X shakes Denmark as he commences European tour". 233times.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Nero-X Wins Maiden Edition of Born Starz". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "UK denies visa for 'Born Starz' winner Nero-X". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Ghanaian Musician, Nero X Rolls Out Europe Tour Plans". GhGossip. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
- ^ a b Agyare, Peace (7 June 2019). "DOWNLOAD MP3: Nero X – Yawa Go Dey(Remix) Ft. Guru – Ghafla!". Ghafla Music. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD mp3: Nero X – Be Thankful Ft. Teephlow – Ghafla! Music". Ghafla Music. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "KK fosu ft Nero X – Yenkoda (Prod By Ephraim)". GhXclusives.Com. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Nero X – Jehovah (Official Video), retrieved 12 September 2019
- ^ Nero X – Be Thankful ft. TeePhlow (Official Video), retrieved 12 September 2019
- ^ Nero X – S3 Asa (Official Video), retrieved 12 September 2019
- ^ "Nero X – Okwan So Brebre (Road Safety) (ft. K. K. Fosu)". Ghanaclasic – Ghana music, Africa Music, Music Video & Multimedia. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Nero X – Winner (Official Video), retrieved 12 September 2019
- ^ NytMare, Blogger's (22 July 2017). "Nero X – Yawa Dey (Prod. by Willis Beatz)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Nero X – Assom Ruff (Cocoa Season) (Prod. By WillisBeatz) @neroxgh". GhXclusives.Com. 22 April 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Nero X – Secret (Official Video), retrieved 13 September 2019
- ^ ghanamotion (23 February 2016). "Nero X – Peace and Love (Prod by Drray)". Ghanamotion. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Nero X – Nipa Nua (Official Video), retrieved 13 September 2019
- ^ Nero X – Nipa Nua (Official Video), retrieved 13 September 2019
- ^ Nero X – Osey | Ghana Music, retrieved 13 September 2019
- ^ Epicmetrics (11 August 2015). "Nero-X – Hosanna (Feat.Yogie Doggy) (Prod By Willisbeatz)". GhanaNdwom.net. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Nero X-Nyame Dadaw Ft Teephlow(Prod By Ephraim Muisq) – Gentlemen Radio|". Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Full list of nominees for 2016 Ghana Music Awards". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "My focus is not on VGMA – Nero X reveals". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Forget VGMA! I Have International Awards in My Room – Nero X Teases". Ghvibes. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Full list of nominees of RTC Western Music Awards 2019". 233times. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ NdwomPa (5 April 2019). "Full List Of Nominees For RTC Western Music Awards 2019". NdwomPa. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Full list of nominees of RTC Western Music Awards 2019". 233times. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "No Artiste is beyond any regional awards – Nero X". 233times. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Nero X Wins 2 Awards at the Rush Western Music Awards 2017". PN Iridescent. 30 April 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ Journalist, Mustapha Attractive. "Full List of Nominees for 2018 Ghana Music Awards UK". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Journalist, Mustapha Attractive. "Full List of Nominees for 2018 Ghana Music Awards UK". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Ghana Music Awards UK 2017: Full list of nominees". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Abdullai, Isshak. "Full List Of Winners – MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards 2016". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Full list of winners – MTN 4stye music video awards 2016". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Media, HitzGh (3 February 2018). "Download Nero X – Winner (Prod By Willisbeatz)". HitxGh.Com. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ NytMare, Blogger's (22 July 2017). "Nero X – Yawa Dey (Prod. by Willis Beatz)". Ghanamotion. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ Epicmetrics (26 November 2015). "Nero X – Osey (Prod By WillisBeatz)". GhanaNdwom. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ Adinkra, Fiifi (27 November 2015). "Nero X - Nyame Dadaw (Feat TeePhlow) (Prod By Ephraim)". GhanaNdwom. Retrieved 20 October 2022.