Cabum

Cabum, born Frank Kwame Gyasi- Frimpong on 15 June 1985, to Ghanaian highlife musician Alhaji Kwame Frimpong (popularly known as Alhaji K. Frimpong) and Joyce Asabia Frimpong, is a Ghanaian rapper from Kumasi.[1]

Cabum
Birth nameFrank Kwame Gyasi- Frimpong
Born (1985-06-15) 15 June 1985
Accra, Ghana
GenresHip hop, rap
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • performer
  • Rapper
Years active2000–present
LabelsOM / ChedeshiState
Associated acts

Career

After two years of work, he got signed to Rock Entertainment and worked with a few managers including Andy Kem and Yaw Sarpong-Kumankuma.[2] He has since released his first studio album "The Beginning".[3][4] His slogan or emblem which literally means "Cherish it" normally precedes or ends all his records. He uses that slogan to usher his listeners into his music to cherish his lyrics. Cabum has since shared the stage with Angelique Kidjo[5] and Youssou Ndour at the Mo Ibrahim Freedom Concert.[5]

Nominations

Ghana Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016 Aka Blay ft Cabum Highlife Song of the Year[6] Nominated
2017 Okyeame Kwame ft. Cabum, Medikal, Sister Derby, HIP-HOP SONG OF THE YEAR.[7] Nominated

Discography

Studio albums

  • The Beginning

Singles

  • "Dodoodo"
  • "Atingya"
  • "Style Bea be"
  • "Devile in my temple"
  • "To be a man"

References

  1. "I feel bad when my name is not added to best rapper list – Cabum". 10 May 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  2. "Yaw Sarpong-Kumankuma, an epitome of arts through enterpreneurship". mobile.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
  3. "Cabum drops debut album 'The beginning'". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  4. "Cabum To Launch 'The Beginning' Album May 26 – Daily Guide Africa". dailyguideafrica.com. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
  5. Mensah, Nii Atakora. "Angelique Kidjo, Stonebwoy, Yousou N'Dour, Sarkodie & Others For Mo Ibrahim Concert 2015". Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  6. "FULL LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2016 GHANA MUSIC AWARDS". m.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  7. Nyabor, Jonas (25 February 2017). "Nominees for 2017 VGMAs named [Full list]". Retrieved 4 June 2017.
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