Nana Boakye Ofori-Atta (born 14 February 1955), known as Pozo Hayes, is a Ghanaian highlife musician, songwriter, and former public servant. He is known for one of his popular songs Akeka Akeka.[1][2] He has been featured on many stages and has performed with the Ramblers International Band, Jermaine Jackson, Dela Botri, Pat Thomas, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Nana Fynn, Bessa Simons, Tagoe Sisters, Paulina Oduro among others.
Pozo Hayes | |
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| Born | Nana Boakye Ofori-Atta 14 February 1955 |
| Citizenship | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | St. Martins Senior High School |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 1975- Present |
Early life
editHayes was born on 14 February 1955 in Kokomlemle, a suburb of Accra, Ghana. His parents were Aaron Eugene Kofi Asante Ofori Atta and Christiana Adwoa Agyekum. His father was a former minister of Justice and former minister of local government, and former speaker of parliament in the first Republic. He attended New Nation Preparatory School at Nima, Accra, K.A 1 Boys' Middle School at Kaneshie-Awudome, Accra, and went to the St. Martin's Secondary School at Adoagyiri, Nsawam.[3]
Career
editHayes started singing at a young age and performed songs by known artists during his school days in the late 1960s and 1970s. He formed a band called “XYZ” after he performed a song by James Brown at an inter-school competition in secondary school. Hayes began his professional music career in 1975. Nigerian singer Sonny Okosun inspired him to become a full-time musician after he shared a stage with him as he performed at Kokomlemle in Accra.[4] He has performed with the Ramblers International Band in the 1980s, American singer and bassist Jermaine Jackson of Jackson 5 group at the Accra Sports Stadium in the 1990s, Dela Botri, Pat Thomas, Nana Fynn among other top artists.[1]
Personal life
editHe has one child.[citation needed]
Discography
edit- Anlimah Abenlema[5]
- Mesom Wo (2024 remaster)[6]
- Akeka Keka
- Akika Akikayi (2024 remaster)[7]
- Ghana[8]
- Mesi Den Mekanfo Wo
- Odo Mu Nsohwe (2024 Remaster)
- Y3 P3 S3 Y3 Gu Maware
Link to other songs[9]
Awards and honors
edit| Year | Awards | Body | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Entertainment Critics Reviewers Association of Ghana
Sunshine Music Society |
Best singer
Voice of the Year |
Won [10]
Won |
| 2013 | Ministry of Chieftaincy and Culture | Excellence Award | Won |
| 2019 | Atinka Media Village | Honorary | Won |
| 2021 | Ghana Disability Board Excellence Awards | Honorary | Won |
External Links
editPozo Hayes Facebook
References
edit- ^ a b "An Interview With Legendary Ghanaian Singer Pozo Hayes".
- ^ "Pozo Hayes - Akeka Keka MP3 Download & Lyrics". Boomplay Music. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Pozo Hayes: It's Been A Long Time".
- ^ "Pozo Hayes: My music career was inspired by Nigerian singer Sonny Okosun".
- ^ "Pozo Hayes - Anlimah Abenlema (2024 Remaster) MP3 Download & Lyrics". Boomplay Music. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Pozo Hayes - Mesom Wo (2024 Remaster) MP3 Download & Lyrics". Boomplay Music. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Pozo Hayes - Akika Akikayi (2024 Remaster) MP3 Download & Lyrics". Boomplay Music. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Pozo Hayes - Ghana MP3 Download & Lyrics". Boomplay Music. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Pozo Hayes Songs MP3 Download, New Songs & Albums". Boomplay Music. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "My work was a hindrance to my music career - Pozo Hayes".