Kwesi Slay Explained

Bernard Appiah (born 10 June 1990), known by his stage name Kwesi Slay, is a Ghanaian hip hop recording artist and entertainer. He is from Ashaiman-Tema. Kwesi Slay is known for his 2018 single 'Seven'.^{[3] [4]}

Career

Slay began to gain mainstream recognition when he released his first single "3y3 normal" featuring Yaa Pono in 2015. He released “Street Ways”^[5] and” Wedi Bet” in 2017.^{[6] [7]} On July 8, 2018, Kwesi's first EP Aben, was released.^{[8] [9]} In December 2018, Slay released his fourth single, ”Follow Me”, featuring VGMA's high life artist of the year Kuami Eugene.^{[10] [11]}

Awards and nominations

Muse Africa Awards

Year	Recipient	Category	Result	Ref.
Muse Africa Awards 2018	Kwesi Slay	INTROLUDE OF THE QUARTER		[12]
		”Hip-Hop Song of the Quarter

3 Music Awards

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kwesi Slay - Seven (Feat Kwesi Arthur). Fiifi. Adinkra. 20 July 2018.
2. Web site: Kwesi Slay releases 'Work' with Kofi Mole. www.ghanaweb.com. 21 January 2019 .
3. Web site: Kwesi Slay – Seven ft. Kwesi Arthur (Prod. by Tabil). Blogger's. NytMare. 20 July 2018. 28 May 2019. 25 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210225045941/https://www.ghanamotion.com/kwesi-slay-seven-ft-kwesi-arthur-prod-by-tabil/. dead.
4. Web site: Kwesi Slay drops new song 'Seven' featuring Kwesi Arthur. www.ghanaweb.com. 21 July 2018 .
5. Web site: WATCH: Kwesi Slay premieres 'Street Ways' featuring Sariki. Isshak. Abdullai. 2019-04-08. 2018-07-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20180726135123/http://www.yfmghana.com/2017/08/26/watch-kwesi-slay-premieres-street-ways-featuring-sariki/. live.
6. Web site: Loud Sound GH .
7. Web site: Kwesi Slay – Wedi Bet (Official Video). 19 December 2017. 8 April 2019. 8 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190408134642/https://www.urbanroll.com.gh/kwesi-slay-wedi-bet-official-video/. dead.
8. Web site: Kwesi Slay Unveils His Debut EP: Aben .(Download). PQ. 2019-04-08. 2020-02-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20200222230139/http://www.motionhypegh.net/2018/02/kwesi-slay-unveils-his-debut-ep-aben.html. dead.
9. Web site: Kwesi Slay – Aben EP (Full Album). 28 February 2018.
10. Web site: Kwesi Slay – "Follow Me" ft Kuami Eugene Gh Music. 1 November 2018. 28 May 2019. 1 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201150200/https://tooxclusive.com/west/download-mp3/kwesi-slay-follow-me-ft-kuami-eugene/. dead.
11. Web site: Kwesi Slay features Kuami Eugene on new single 'Follow You'. www.mp3wide.com. 30 October 2018.
12. Web site: Kwesi Arthur x Kwesi Slay Win Big At Muse Africa's Bangerz Of The Quarter Awards. 9 October 2018.
13. Web site: Rapper Kwesi Slay unhappy with 3Music Awards organizers. www.ghanaweb.com. 2 April 2019.