Opanka (rapper)
Opanka | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Armstrong Affum |
| Also known as | Dadie Opanka, M.A, Microphone Abuser |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Genres | Hiphop, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Opanka Army |
Armstrong Affum known by the stage name Opanka or Dadie Opanka is a Ghanaian rapper and performer from Tema.[1][2][3] He gained popularity with a freestyle he performed on the hit song "Simple" by Bradez. He later released his first single, "Taste," which was critical acclaimed.[4]
Discography[edit]
Selected singles[edit]
- Hajia ft Jaguar[5]
- Eka Aba Fie ft. Shatta Wale[6]
- Abuburo Nkosua ft. Empress Gifty
- Wedding Car[7]
- Mabre Agu ft. Ben Brako[8]
- Taste[9]
- Sure ft. Adina[10]
- No Dropping ft. Kwaw Kese[11]
- Awoof Apae ft 4x4[12]
- Weekend[13]
- Hallelujah ft Keche
- Mepe No Saa ft Okyeame Kwame
- As a featured artist:
- Kwaw Kese - Popping ft Opanka[14]
- Amerado - Yi Wani ft. Opanka[15]
- Shatta Wale - Understand ft. Opanka
- Seshi - The Definition ft. Yaa Pono, Jayso, Sarkodie, Edem, Opanka, Kofi Kinaata[16]
Albums[edit]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ghana Music Awards | Hiphop Song Of The Year | Popping | Won | [20] |
| 2018 | Best Music Video Of The Year | Wedding Car | Nominated | [21] |
References[edit]
- ^ ProfileAbility (6 September 2016). "Dadie Opanka Biography, Music, Videos, Booking". ProfileAbility. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "My message is more important than rapping or singing – Opanka". GhanaWeb. 13 August 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "People say betting is not good but to me, it is". ModernGhana. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ "Dadie Opanka, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Opanka - Hajia feat. Jaguar". Pulse Ghana. 2 December 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Listen: Opanka, Shatta Wale combine on new banger | News Ghana". NewsGhana. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Opanka - Wedding car (official video)". GhanaWeb. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ Ranger, Lone (25 January 2018). "Opanka feat. Ben Brako - Mabre Agu (Prod. by Qwesi King)". DCLeakers. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ Jamie (2 April 2022). "Opanka – Taste". Ghanaclasic. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD: Opanka – Sure ft Adina". GhGossip. 27 October 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Opanka Ft. Kwaw Kese - No Dropping (Prod. By Shawers)". Pulse Ghana. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Opanka - Awoof Apae Feat. 4X4 (Prod. by Masta Garzy)". Pulse Ghana. 2 December 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Opanka - Weekend". GhGossip. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Opanka Ft. Kwaw Kese - No Dropping (Prod. By Shawers)". Pulse Ghana. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "MUSIC: Amerado ft Opanka – Yi W'ani". GhGossip. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Sarkodie, Yaa Pono, Kofi Kinaata, Jayso, Edem, Opanka - The Definition (Prod by Seshi)". Pulse Ghana. 25 December 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Opanka unveils Akwaaba tracklist". GhanaWeb. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "#NewAlbum: Dadie Opanka - Born Again FULL". GhanaWeb. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "MUSIC: Opanka - Elevation (EP)". GhGossip. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Full List Of Winners At The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2012 | News Ghana". NewsGhana. 15 April 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Opanka blasts fans of Sarkodie for sabotaging his 2018 VGMAs nomination". GhanaWeb. 10 March 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
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