Instruments Guitar, vocals Genres Afropop, R&B, hiplife Name Michael Frimpong | Origin Accra, Ghana Also known as The Prodigy | |
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Occupation(s) Singer, composer, writer, entertainer | ||
Birth name Michael Kesse Frimpong | ||
Why I Was Sentenced To Life In Prison - Singer Kesse Tells Story
Michael Kesse Frimpong (born 29 November 1986), better known by his stage name Kesse, is a Ghanaian recording artist, entertainer and composer. He rose to fame after winning the fourth season of TV3's Mentor. He partook in Season 2 of MTN's Project Fame West Africa and finished first runner-up to Chidinma. He released his debut studio album, The Prodigy, in 2012. It was supported by the singles "The Ugly Truth", "The More I Cry", "Superstar" and "Treat Her Royal" featuring Sarkodie.
Contents
- Why I Was Sentenced To Life In Prison Singer Kesse Tells Story
- Early life and musical career
- Studio albums
- Singles
- Competitions
- References
Early life and musical career
Michael Kesse Frimpong, the only boy child in his family, was born in 1986, to Mr. and Mrs. Frimpong. He was drawn to music at an early age, and was referred to as Mike during his high school days at Nkawkaw. Kesse gained prominence with the release of his debut single "Oh Yes", a reggae-dancehall song which earned him the Best Male Vocal of the Year category at the 2012 Ghana Music Awards. Kesse decided to pursue a professional career in music after attaining success in the aforementioned competitions. Kesse often sings in his native language, Twi, and is fluent in English, Ga and French. He has worked with artists such as Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, Guru, Raquel, Appietus, Efya, Ayigbe Edem and Kwaw Kese. Kesse has performed at a number of events both in and outside of Ghana. On May 25, 2013, he performed at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra. Prodigy, released as his debut studio album, was supported by four singles: "The Ugly Truth", "The More I Cry", "Superstar" and "Treat Her Royal". He has released four music videos to support the album's singles. Kesse received a total of four nominations at the 2013 Ghana Music Awards. He was nominated twice in the Best Collaboration of the Year and Hip Life Song of the Year categories.