Nero X

Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng known professionally as Nero X is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his hit single "Osey".[1][2][3]

Nero X
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Nkrumah Buabeng
Also known asNero X
BornTakoradi, Ghana
OriginGhana
GenresHiplife, Highlife, Afro pop
Occupation(s)
  • Songwriter
  • Performer
  • Instrumentalist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Lead guitar
  • Drums
Years active2006–present
Associated acts

Early life and education

Joseph Buabeng was born and raised in Lagos Town a suburb in the Western region of Ghana. Nero X attended Takoradi Secondary School and later attended Takoradi Technical University.[4][5]

Music career

He started his music journey in 2005 as a member of the group '2Unit' with fellow musician Ayesem. They would later contest in the Nescafe African Revelations reality show that same year. In 2010 Nero X emerged the second runner up of ‘Star Grab the Mic’ organized by Empire Entertainment.[6][7][8]

In 2013, he won in the maiden edition of Viasat 1 TV's Born Starz.[9][10] Nero X released his first single ‘Osey’ in 2015 which topped major Ghanaian music charts. He will go on to release Otan, Nyame Dadaw, Nyimpa Nua among others.[11]

Nero X has worked with artistes such as Castro, Teephlow, Nana Quame, KK Fosu, Guru, Okyeame Kwame, FlowKing Stone, Tinny, etc.[12][13][14]

Videography
Year Title Director Ref
2019 Jehovah Mexxstudios [15]
Be Thankful ft Teephlow C-Links Media [16]
2018 S3 Asa Nana Kofi Akromah [17]
2018 Okwan So Brebre ft K.K Fosu [18]
Winner Christopher Daniels [19]
2017 Yawa Dey Mexx studios [20]
Assom Ruff Justice Kloutse [21]
Secret Nana Kofi Akromah [22]
Peace and Love HD Media Production [23]
Nipa Nua Yaw Skyface [24]
2016 Frema Stanley Adjetey [25]
2015 Osey [26]
Hosanna ft Yoggie Doggie LAM, XVIC TV [27]
Nyame Dadaw Nana Kofi Akromah [28]

Awards and nominations

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
Year Recipient / nominated work Award Result Ref
2016 Himself Highlife Artiste of the Year Nominated [29][30][31]

RTC Western Music Awards
Year Recipient / nominated work Award Result Ref
2019 Winner Best music video of the year Nominated [32]
Urban gospel song of the year Nominated [32]
Afropop song of the year Nominated
Se Asa Most popular regional song Nominated
Moon lightning Highlife song of the year Nominated [33]
Himself Highlife artiste of the year Nominated
Artiste of the year Nominated [34]
2018 Highlife artiste of the year Won [35][36]
Won [37]
2017 Osey Most Popular song of the year Won [37]

Ghana Music Awards UK
Year Recipient / nominated work Award Result Ref
2018 Himself Highlife artiste of the year Nominated [38]
Highlife song of the year Nominated [39]
2017 Frema Nominated [40]

MTN 4stye Music Video Awards
Year Recipient / nominated work Award Result Ref
2016 Hosanna Best Gospel Video Won [41][42]

Discography

Major Singles
Year Title Production Ref
2018 Winner WillisBeatz [43]
2017 Yawa Dey [44][12]
Osey [45]

References
  1. "Nero X Drops Official Video For 'Se Asa'". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  2. "I'm ready to campaign for any political party in 2020 – Nero X". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  3. "I'm not struggling in the music industry – Nero X". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  4. Adams, Bernard Ralph (19 September 2019). "Dead Taadi Girls: Ghana is indeed a shithoe country – Nero X". BrownGH.com. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  5. "My church and family inspired me – Nero x". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  6. "The Journey So Far, Nero X. – Diamond GH Promo". diamondghpromo.blogspot.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  7. Agyare, Peace. "Nerox Set To Release His First Album Dubbed 'The Grace Album'". Ghafla! Ghana. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  8. "PHOTOS: Nero X shakes Denmark as he commences European tour". 233times.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  9. "Nero-X Wins Maiden Edition of Born Starz". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  10. "UK denies visa for 'Born Starz' winner Nero-X". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  11. "Ghanaian Musician, Nero X Rolls Out Europe Tour Plans". GhGossip. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
  12. Agyare, Peace (7 June 2019). "DOWNLOAD MP3: Nero X – Yawa Go Dey(Remix) Ft. Guru – Ghafla!". Ghafla Music. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  13. "DOWNLOAD mp3: Nero X – Be Thankful Ft. Teephlow – Ghafla! Music". Ghafla Music. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  14. "KK fosu ft Nero X – Yenkoda (Prod By Ephraim)". GhXclusives.Com. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
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  16. Nero X – Be Thankful ft. TeePhlow (Official Video), retrieved 12 September 2019
  17. Nero X – S3 Asa (Official Video), retrieved 12 September 2019
  18. "Nero X – Okwan So Brebre (Road Safety) (ft. K. K. Fosu)". Ghanaclasic.com – Ghana music, Africa Music, Music Video & Multimedia. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  19. Nero X – Winner (Official Video), retrieved 12 September 2019
  20. NytMare, Blogger's (22 July 2017). "Nero X – Yawa Dey (Prod. by Willis Beatz)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  21. "Nero X – Assom Ruff (Cocoa Season) (Prod. By WillisBeatz) @neroxgh". GhXclusives.Com. 22 April 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  22. Nero X – Secret (Official Video), retrieved 13 September 2019
  23. ghanamotion (23 February 2016). "Nero X – Peace and Love (Prod by Drray)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  24. Nero X – Nipa Nua (Official Video), retrieved 13 September 2019
  25. Nero X – Nipa Nua (Official Video), retrieved 13 September 2019
  26. Nero X – Osey | Ghana Music, retrieved 13 September 2019
  27. Epicmetrics (11 August 2015). "Nero-X – Hosanna (Feat.Yogie Doggy) (Prod By Willisbeatz)". GhanaNdwom.net. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  28. "Nero X-Nyame Dadaw Ft Teephlow(Prod By Ephraim Muisq) – Gentlemen Radio|". Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  29. "Full list of nominees for 2016 Ghana Music Awards". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  30. "My focus is not on VGMA – Nero X reveals". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  31. "Forget VGMA! I Have International Awards in My Room – Nero X Teases". Ghvibes.net. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  32. "Full list of nominees of RTC Western Music Awards 2019". 233times.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  33. NdwomPa (5 April 2019). "Full List Of Nominees For RTC Western Music Awards 2019". NdwomPa.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
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  35. Kasa, Kumi. "Full List Of Winners at RTC Western Music Awards 2018". kumikasa.com. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
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  37. "Nero X Wins 2 Awards at the Rush Western Music Awards 2017". PN Iridescent. 30 April 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
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  39. Journalist, Mustapha Attractive. "Full List of Nominees for 2018 Ghana Music Awards UK". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
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  42. "Full list of winners – MTN 4stye music video awards 2016". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  43. Media, HitzGh (3 February 2018). "Download Nero X – Winner (Prod By Willisbeatz)". HitxGh.Com. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  44. NytMare, Blogger's (22 July 2017). "Nero X – Yawa Dey (Prod. by Willis Beatz)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  45. Epicmetrics (26 November 2015). "Nero X – Osey (Prod By WillisBeatz)". GhanaNdwom.net. Retrieved 12 September 2019.

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