Emmanuel John Bandick Dankwa (affectionately known as Sony Achiba, Oseikrom Prince Charles[1] and Indian Man) is a Ghanaian-born Bristish hiplife artist and dancer.[2][3][4][5] He is the first Ghanaian to combine hip hop, hi-life and Indian style of music in Ghana and beyond.[6][7]
Sony Achiba | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Emmanuel John Bandick Dankwa |
| Also known as | Sony Achiba |
| Born | Kumasi |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Genres | Afro pop, highlife, hip-dia |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Dancer |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboards, vocals, bass guitar |
| Years active | 2000 |
Early life and education
editAchiba was born in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana to J. B. Danquah and Akia Frema. He had both his primary and secondary education in Kumasi. He attended Kumasi Technical Institute without completing due to financial issues.[8] He also attended Osei Tutu Senior High School.[1] In 2018, he attended the Buckinghamshire New University and graduated in 2022 with a degree in Business Management.[9][10]
Career
editHis career began as a dancer after he had an accident on his left leg playing football. He performed with other Ghanaian musicians such as Tommy Wiredu, Frank Mensah Pozo, Rex Omar, George Jahraa, Nana Tuffour, Ama Badu, Randy Noonoo and others. In 2000, he launched his first album.[11] Two years later, Achiba launched another album called HIP-DIA.[8][7] He is currently a music producer and has signed a new artist called Queen Peezy (Lady Blue).[12][13][14]
Discography
edit- Indian Ocean 1 (2001)
- Indian Ocean 2
- Indian Ocean 3
Songs
editHobbies
editAchiba likes watching movies, making friends and listening to music.[8]
Allegation
editAchiba accused Fiifi Banson for 'killing' his music career. Achiba claimed Fiifi Banson spoke ill of his song Wo Ne Medofo live on air which affected his music career negatively.[20] Fiifi Banson later apologized to Achiba.[21]
References
edit- ^ a b AdomOnline.com (11 November 2016). "I am still into music, expect new album soon- Sony Achiba". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Not afraid to fail after comeback – Sony Achiba". Graphic Online. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ a b Music, Emmanuel Ghansah, Ghana (14 October 2022). "Remember Sony Achiba? He just graduated with a 2nd Class Upper in Business Management!". Ghana Music. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Mawuli, David (16 December 2021). "'Whites should eat the Black race like rats' - Sony Achiba". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Serious Allegation: Fiifi Banson caused my downfall – Sony Achiba". Oyerepa Online. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Sony Achiba Biography | Profile | Ghana". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Then & Now: Sony Achiba | AmeyawDebrah.com". 25 August 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "Sony Achiba, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "[Video + Pictures] Sony Achiba graduates with 2nd Class Upper from Buckinghamshire University in UK". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ admin (13 October 2022). "Sony Achiba graduates from Buckinghamshire University in UK". 24NEWSGH. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Lamptey, Edwin (27 August 2017). "One-time music sensation Sony Achiba has been captured on camera and he is looking very different (Photos)". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Somuah-Annan, Grace (13 December 2021). "God bless the white man for working systems – Sonny Achiba reflects after UK trip". 3News.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "I now sell building materials in London – Sony Achiba". Ghana Weekend. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "'A comment from Fiifi Banson caused my downfall' – Sony Achiba". GhanaWeb. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Ghanaian DJs kill talents — Sony Achiba". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ Boateng, Kojo Akoto (12 August 2017). "Sony Achiba threatens demo over Shatta Wale VGMA ban". Citi 97.3 FM – Relevant Radio. Always. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Ekbar Daraw Bondhu (feat. Ash Boii & Sony Achiba)". Amazon. 18 November 2017. Archived from the original on 11 November 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "I'd have had a better life if I pursued football – Sony Achiba". Citi Sports Online. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Fiifi Banson Ended My Music Career – Sony Achiba". DailyGuide Network. 5 February 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Fiifi Banson Is One Of The DJs Who Killed My Career – Sony Achiba". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
- ^ "Fiifi Banson apologizes to Sony Achiba". GhanaWeb. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2022.