Okyeame Kwame: A Case For Talent With The Knowledge Factor

Okyeame Kwame is the lyricists´ lyricist in Hiplife music whose lyricism as an African rapper is simply unparalleled. He is one of the early Hiplife artistes, but he bounced back after the Obrafour Era (1999-2007) with his legendary skills to redefine Hiplife music in the late 2000s. No wonder he is always in the top five lists of the best Ghanaian rappers of all time.

Also, Okyeame Kwame is an artistic rapper who focuses on being lyrically deep while entertaining the public as well. A perfect example of this fact is his "Woso" hit single which gained massive airplay on radio and constant telecast on TV.

That is why he swept enviable awards at the 2008/2009 GMAs including the much-coveted Artiste of the Year award. Moreover, he is a fashionista, social activist and an entrepreneur which signify the "Versatile Brand" he is credited with. That is, he demonstrates Pan-Africanism in his lifestyle; speaks and acts for the vulnerable in society; and has flourishing businesses. Lastly, if you want to study Hiplife music, the best person to learn from is the Rap Doctor, Okyeame Kwame.

Moreover, Okyeame Kwame is one Ghanaian rapper whose level of knowledge is exceedingly great since he is an avaricious learner even as an legendary artiste. No wonder he is classified as one of the very few artistes doing real music because his music is a perfect expression of knowledge. And have you ever wondered why Okyeame Kwame, the Rap Doctor has become a mogul in the business of music? Then you should try to figure out the progressive knowledge he acquires even as a 39 year old musician.

Again, Mr. Versatile takes every opportunity to expand his horizons in order to stay incomparable in our music industry which is concentrated with unlearned musicians! Wow, he is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in a Marketing Strategy course at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) to help him run more successful businesses he has. That is why I even aspire to be an Okyeame Kwame in my world of talent since he lives the power of knowledge in the art of music.

And do you appreciate the national endorsements Okyeame Kwame is credited with even as a rapper being perceived as dormant? The very recent one is performing to a high profile audience during the launch of the preparation of a 40 Year Development Plan for Ghana at the Accra International Conference Centre some days ago. That's not all; he has now been appointed as the Hepatitis B ambassador for the Ministry of Health and also has a Pan-African assignment from the Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG). Fellow Ghanaian youth having useful talents, only knowledge through education can elevate you to such enviable pedestal and not your talents alone.