Kwesi Arthur


Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior, better known as Kwesi Arthur, is a rapper and musician from Tema,Ghana. He was nominated for Best International Act at the 2018 BET Awards. He is currently considered one of the best young artists in Ghana, and Africa.

Early life and education

Kwesi Arthur was born in Tema to Ghanaian parents. Kwesi is the second of 4 kids. He has a two brothers, one of which is also a musician and a sister. He has lived in Tema all his life and went to the Tema Secondary school which he completed in 2013. Kwesi could not make it to the university because of finances so he resorted to working in a studio called XLC studios in community 9 Tema where he learnt to record and produce music.

Music career

Kwesi Arthur began to pursue a career in music after listening to Drake's debut album, Thank Me Later.
In 2015, he released the lead single "Grind Day" from his debut EP, Live from Nkrumah Krom. The record was released under his independent outfit and supported by a social movement called GroundUp Chale. He later released the remix for "Grind Day", featuring Sarkodie and Medikal.
Kwesi Arthur has collaborated with numerous Ghanaian musician, including Sarkodie, Medikal, KiDi, Jason E LA, R2Bees, B4bonah, M.anifest, EL, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale and South African rapper Nasty C. He was nominated for Best International Act at the 2018 BET Awards.

Discography

EPs

Awards and nomination

Ghana Music Awards

BET Awards

3 Music Awards

Videography