Emmanuel Kwamina Amonoo (born September 11) also known by the stage name Quamina MP is a Ghanaian musician and record producer.[1]

Quamina MP
Birth nameEmmanuel Kwamina Amonoo
BornSeptember 11
Accra, Ghana
GenresHip hop, Afrobeat, Hiplife
Occupation(s)Artiste, Record producer
Years active2017 – present

Early life

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Quamina MP was born on the 11th of September in Takoradi. He lived and was brought up in Mankessim where he had his basic education. He attended St Marys Senior High School for his secondary education. He then proceeded to Ghana Communication Technology University for his tertiary education in which he had to drop out due to his parents' low financial status.[2]

Music career

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Quamina learnt how to create beats around 2014 to support his choice to pursue music fulltime after dropping out of university. In 2017, he met Ground Up Chale, a talent recruiting and music managing platform which gave him his big break in the music industry in Ghana with the song Wiase Y3d3.[3]

He lost his dad in November 2020 to a road accident after they were travelling together.[4][5][6]

Notable performances

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Quamina MP has performed at Rapperhorlic Concert, Afrochella, Detty Rave, Bhim Concert, Tidal Rave, Ghana Rocks, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Ghana hall Party(London) Ghana music awards (London) and Ghana Independence Party (Manchester).[7]

Discography

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Singles

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  • Quamina MP - Wiase Y3d3
  • Quamina MP - Ohia Y3 Forkin
  • Quamina MP - Wo Y3 Guy
  • Quamina MP - Change Your Style
  • Quamina MP - Amanfuor Girls
  • Quamina MP - Party
  • Quamina MP - Feel Okay
  • Quamina MP - Back To Sender Feat Kofi Kinaata[8]
  • Quamina MP- Before you go X Camidoh ft Mix Master Garzy(2024)[9]

Awards and nominations

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Year Organization Recipient/Nominated work Award Result Ref
2019 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Wiase Y3 D3 Remix featuring Kwesi Arthur & Yung C Hiplife Song Of The Year Nominated [11]
2019 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Wiase Y3 D3 New Artiste Of The Year Nominated
2020 2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Amanfour Girls Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste Of The Year Nominated [12]
2020 2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Amanfour Girls Most Popular Song Of The Year Nominated
2020 2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Amanfour Girls Hiplife Song Of The Year Nominated
2020 2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Amanfour Girls Remix feat Medikal Best Collaboration Of The Year Nominated
2020 3 Music Awards Amanfour Girls Hiplife Song Of The Year Won
2020 3 Music Awards Amanfour Girls feat Medikal Best Collaborations Nominated
2022 2022 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Enjoyment Minister D-Black Feat Quamina MP, Stonebwoy Collaboration Of The Year Won [13]

References

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  1. ^ "Quamina MP, Biography". mobile.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  2. ^ Starrfm.com.gh (2019-04-02). "VGMA nomination alone is like a win for me – Quamina MP". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  3. ^ "It's a privilege to be recognise— Quamina MP". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  4. ^ a b "QUAMINA MP'S SONGS FOR BONGO | People's Stories Project". www.psp-culture.com. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  5. ^ "Quamina MP survives ghastly accident!". Ghana Music. 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  6. ^ "Celebrities mourn with Quamina MP as he buries father - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  7. ^ "Quamina MP drops hot freestyle for Westwood". GRM Daily. 2020-03-14. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  8. ^ Scaro, V. J. (11 May 2021). "Quamina MP Announces New Song 'Back To The Sender' Featuring Kofi Kinaata". Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  9. ^ LHX, TRANSSION. "Quamina Mp - BEFORE YOU GO ft. Camidoh & Mix Master Garzy MP3 Download & Lyrics | Boomplay". Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  10. ^ Sagoe, Margaret (2020-04-06). "A Complete List Of All Quamina MP's Songs". Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  11. ^ "VGMA nomination alone is like a win for me – Quamina MP". GhanaWeb. 2019-04-02. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  12. ^ "VGMA 2020: Full list of winners - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  13. ^ "VGMA23: Full list of winners at the Industry Awards - Asaase Radio". 2022-05-07. Retrieved 2022-08-02.