Kaakie

Kaakie
Kaakie
Background information
Birth name Grace Kaki Awo Ocansey
Born (1991-03-28) 28 March 1991
Accra, Ghana
Genres Dancehall, Hiplife
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2012–present
Labels Xtra Large Music
Associated acts Samini, Stonebwoy, Edem

Grace Kaki Awo Ocansey (born 28 March 1991) popularly known as Kaakie and Dancehall Queen[1] is a Ghanaian dancehall artiste.[2] She signed her first record with Xtra Large Music.[3]

She grew up as a music lover who listened to various genres of music until and did karaoke versions for many of the ones she cherished. When in the University, an opportunity came for her to feature in one of the reality shows on TV called “Starts Of The Future”. She was part of the singing competition that run on Ghanaian TV for weeks; but unfortunately, she got evicted along the way (she was rated 5th). From there, she met up with renowned Ghanaian Sound Engineer/Executive Producer, JMJ Baby (Joshua Raphaelson) – courtesy Charter House – and she got signed to his record label – XTRA LARGE MUSIC.[4]

Education

Kaakie had her basic education at St. Martin De Porres Basic School in Dansoman, she continued to Achimota School where she was a member of the Scripture Union.[5] Kaakie holds a BSc Midwifery degree from the University of Ghana.[6]

Awards and Nominations

KORA Awards

Year Recipient/Nominated Word Award Result
2016 Kaakie Best Promising Female Artiste Nominated

Ghana Music Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2013[3] Herself Reggae and Dancehall Artiste of the year Won
Herself New Artist of the year Won

BASS Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2013 Herself Best Female Vocalist Won

References

  1. ↑ Duah, Kofi (5 June 2014). "Hold on, I'm coming-Kaakie". Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Ntumy, Elorm Kojo (30 October 2014). "Kaakie back with Roof Is On Fire". graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Kaakie". bigx.com.gh. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  4. ↑ "BIOGRAPHY KAAKIE". www.koraawards.com. 12 March 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  5. ↑ "Kaakie Profile". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "Nursing is Kaakie's backup plan – Samini". starrfmonline.com. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2015.


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