Sparqlyn
Sparqlyn | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh |
| Born | (1983年02月02日) 2 February 1983 (age 42) Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Hiplife, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, real estate developer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh (born 2 February 1983), popularly known as Sparqlyn, is a Ghanaian Afrobeats musician and songwriter. He was a member of the defunct hiplife group, Dunsin.[1] In January 2023, he was enstooled as the development chief of Krobo Odumase in the Eastern Region Of Ghana.[2]
Early life and education
Sparqlyn was born in Accra. He attended Rives Academy International School and Asanteman Secondary School where he had his primary and secondary education.
Music career
Sparqlyn, started music with the once-vibrant music group, Dunsin. He was under the name, Kele. Dunsin, a trio, released their maiden album in 2009 titled, "Ɔyɛadeɛyie."[3] Later in 2012, they released another album titled, ‘Kwansema’. Dunsin received a nomination for the Ghana Music Awards in 2017.[4]
Sparqlyn went solo in 2018 after working with the group for over a decade.[5] [6]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Award Presented | Nominated Work/Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ghana Music Awards | Hiplife Song of the Year | Dunsin | Nominated | [7] |
| 2010 | 4syte TV Music Video Awards | Best Group of The Year | Dunsin | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Choreography of The Year | Dunsin | Nominated | [9] | ||
| Best Storyline of The Year | Dunsin | Nominated | [9] | ||
| 2017 | Ghana Music Awards | Best Group of The Year | Dunsin | Nominated | [10] [11] |
Discography
Major singles
Personal life
Sparqlyn works as a real estate developer.[16] In 2023, he was enstooled as the development chief of Manya Krobo.[17]
Sparqlyn is married to Adepa.[18]
References
- ^ "Dunsin should've won Ghana's first Grammy — Former group member Sparqlyn". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023年03月01日. Retrieved 2023年04月26日.
- ^ halm, sampson (2023年01月15日). "Musician Sparqlyn Enstooled As Noryam Matse Of Krobo Odumase". www.halmblog.com/. Retrieved 2023年06月28日.
- ^ Music, Nii Atakora Mensah, Ghana (2003年11月04日). "Dunsin deeply rooted in the hiplife game". Ghana Music. Retrieved 2023年06月28日.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Keke of Dunsin fame makes a massive return as Sparqlyn - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2022年09月23日. Retrieved 2023年04月26日.
- ^ "Sparqlyn reveals why he left the music group Dunsin". 2022年10月14日. Retrieved 2023年04月26日.
- ^ "Five Ghanaian artistes who still made huge impact after going solo". Ghana Weekend. 2023年04月24日. Retrieved 2023年04月26日.
- ^ "The 2009 Ghana Music Awards nominees revealed - Ghanamma.com". 2009年03月04日. Retrieved 2023年06月28日.
- ^ Daily, Guide. "4syte announces nominees for Music Video Awards 2010". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2023年06月28日.
- ^ a b ameyaw, debrah (2010年10月06日). "4syte VMA Nominations | AmeyawDebrah.com" . Retrieved 2023年06月28日.
- ^ Adjapong, Nana Yaw (2017年04月09日). "VGMA 2017: Full List Of Winners". GhanaCelebrities.Com. Retrieved 2023年04月26日.
- ^ "Check out the 2017 VGMA nominees provisional list". GhanaWeb. 2017年01月10日. Retrieved 2023年04月26日.
- ^ "Sparqlyn Finally Drops Christmas Banger "Tumpa"". News Ghana. Retrieved 2023年04月26日.
- ^ "Sparqlyn set to drop new single, 'Tumpa'". 3News.com. 2022年10月24日. Retrieved 2023年04月26日.
- ^ Abedu-Kennedy, Dorcas (2023年06月24日). "Sparqlyn releases his first-ever reggae-dancehall song, "Jump on Me"". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2023年06月28日.
- ^ D, klass (2023年05月02日). "Sparqlyn Releases New Single "All is Gone" - Dklassgh.com" . Retrieved 2023年06月28日.
- ^ "Sparqlyn of Dunsin fame Shares Insights on how his Real Estate Venture took him away from music". Ghana Weekend. 2023年02月15日. Retrieved 2023年04月26日.
- ^ Kofi, Duah (2023年02月04日). "Sparqlyn enstooled as Norya Matse" . Retrieved 2023年06月28日.
- ^ "Sparqlyn Of Dunsin Fame Marries Long-time Girlfriend". Ghana News Agency. 2022年10月06日. Retrieved 2023年04月26日.