Stephen Kwabena Siaw (born 1 April 1986), known by his stage name Ayesem, is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife recording artist from Takoradi. He is best known for his hit single, "Koti".
Early life and education Ayesem was born and raised in Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. He attended Ghana Secondary Technical School, where he completed his senior secondary education. Ayesem then studied at Takoradi Polytechnic, graduating with a Higher National Diploma in 2013.
Music career He began his career as a member of the group 'Trinity' in 2006. He later formed a music group called '2Unit' with fellow musician Nero X. As a group, their songs received radio airplay in the Western and Central Region of Ghana.
Ayesem has collaborated with artists such as Castro, Old Solja, Kurl Songx, Kofi Kinaata, Epixode, and Singlet. Currently signed to Shocks Entertainment, Ayesem has worked with producers such as WillsBeatz and Ivan Beatz.
Videography YearTitleDirectorRef2018Relationplane ft. Kurl SongxSnares FilmsDedeSkinny MC2017Difference ft. EpixodeSatan ft. SingletYaw SkyfaceKotiNana Kofi Akromah2014Checki Wo BP ft. Zeal (VVIP)David Wincott
Awards and nominations YearEventPrizeRecipient / Nominated workResultRef2018Ghana Music Awards UKUncovered Artist of the YearHimselfWestern Music AwardsArtist of the YearMost Popular W/R Song of the YearKotiHighlife Song of the YearHiplife Artist of the YearHimself2017Most Popular Song of the YearSatanBest Rapper of the YearHimselfBest Collaboration of the YearSatan ft SingletBest Music Video of the YearSatanCentral Music AwardsMost Popular Ghanaian Song of the YearKoti
Discography
Singles YearTitleProducerRef2018Smoke DemMethmixRelationplaneIvan Beatz2017DedeWillisBeatzKoti2016Difference ft EpixodeChrisBeatz2014Satan ft SingletWillisBeatz
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