Zigi

Zigi

Zigi at the 2011 4syte video music awards
Background information
Birth name Kweku Sarpong Plahar
Born (1988-10-26) 26 October 1988
Origin Accra, Ghana
Genres R&B, Hiplife
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2010 – present
Labels Lynx Entertainment
Website zigimusic.com

Kweku Sarpong Plahar (born 26 October 1988), better known by his stage name Zigi, is a Ghanaian singer.

Biography

Zigi began his career in the entertainment industry as a break dancer before going on to model for Smirnoff, MTN, and Canoe Magazine. He signed to Lynx Entertainment Record Label in 2009[1] and released his debut album ‘Prince of Pop’ in 2011.[2] The album featured hit singles U Sey Wey Tin and Amanda and earned him the nomination for ‘Discovery of the Year’ at the 2011 4syte Music Video Awards.[3]

Zigi received three nominations at the 2012 Ghana Music Awards for 'Best New Artiste of the Year', 'Afro-Pop Song of the Year' and 'Most Popular Song of the Year'. He went on to win the award for 'Afro-Pop Song of the Year' at the ceremony on 14 April 2012.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Zigi". Museke.
  2. ↑ "Zigi to launch debut album". Modern Ghana.
  3. ↑ "4syte Video Music Awards 2011 Nominees". Ghana Music.
  4. ↑ "VGMA 2012 Nominees". Ghana Music Awards.

External links

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