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Okyeame Kwame

Also known as: veteran Ghanaian musician · Kwame Nsiah-Apau · King Kwame

Ghanaian musician and rapper who promotes family values, environmental activism, and youth engagement through music and brand partnerships.

2026-04-282026-07-06

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame says he was among the first artistes in Ghana to publicly involve his family in building his music brand, despite facing criticism at the time.

    I started family branding in Ghanaian music -Okyeame Kwame
  3. Joy Online

    Ghanaian musician and climate advocate Kwame Nsiah-Apau, known professionally as Okyeame Kwame, said that climate change is not a doomsday prophecy but a chance for young people to drive solutions and build internationally competitive businesses.

    Ghana hosts GAYO-DYEC 2026 as youth innovators drive Africa’s green transition
  4. Joy Online

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame transformed the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) red carpet into a platform for environmental activism, making a visual statement against the devastating effects of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

    Okyeame Kwame turns TGMA27 red carpet moment into anti-galamsey protest
  5. Joy Online

    Adding to the atmosphere was celebrated Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame, popularly known as the Rap Doctor, who is currently pursuing a PhD at UniMAC.

    Before Mother’s Day, UniMAC men stepped into the kitchen and stirred a rare sense of community
  6. Joy Online

    The night saw some show-stopping performances from Black Sherif, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Piesie Esther, Kofi Kinaata, Lasmid, Samini, and a lifetime-achievement tribute performance by Ofori Amponsah, Okyeame Kwame, and Kwabena Kwabena to honour the late music legend, Daddy Lumba.

    Lali X Lola win Telecel Music for Good Award at 27th TGMA
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Renowned musician and “Rap Dacta” Okyeame Kwame transformed the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) red carpet into a platform for environmental activism, making a bold visual statement against the devastating effects of illegal mining, affectionately called galamsey.

    ‘Artivism’ at TGMA27: Okyeame Kwame uses gold-themed Red Carpet look to wage war against galamsey
  8. Joy Online

    his dream alive year after year.” The 27th TGMA, themed ‘A Touch of Glitter’, featured show-stopping performances by Black Sherif, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Piesie Esther, Kofi Kinaata, Lasmid, and Samini, and a lifetime-achievement tribute performance by Ofori Amponsah, Okyeame Kwame

    Telecel marks 15 years as headline sponsor of 27th TGMA
  9. Joy Online

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has launched a new initiative aimed at engaging teachers and students through music and creativity.

    Okyeame Kwame launches ‘Clap Challenge’ for teachers and students
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Veteran Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has announced a new initiative aimed at engaging teachers and students through music and creativity.

    Okyeame Kwame launches “Clap Challenge” for teachers and students
  11. April 2026
  12. Joy Online

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has been in the news in recent times after releasing a song titled ‘Clap.’ Although the lyrics are not mainly for kids, it is delivered in a style that perfectly suits children.

    Music Review: ‘Clap’ by Okyeame Kwame celebrates positivity, unity and joy
Culture

Okyeame Kwame thanks Galaxy International School for daughter's graduation

The News

Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame publicly praised Galaxy International School and his daughter Sante Nsiah Apau's teachers after her O-Level graduation, crediting them as "co-parents" for helping shape her into "an intelligent lady with good social skills." His acknowledgement of educators' often-overlooked role in child development resonated with parents and teachers on social media.

1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Okyeame Kwame thanks Galaxy International School for daughter's graduation

    Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame publicly praised Galaxy International School and his daughter Sante Nsiah Apau's teachers after her O-Level graduation, crediting them as "co-parents" for helping shape her into "an intelligent lady with good social skills." His acknowledgement of educators' often-overlooked role in child development resonated with parents and teachers on social media.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Okyeame Kwame praises school for co-parenting role in daughter's education

    Musician Okyeame Kwame publicly thanked Galaxxy International School and his daughter Sante's teachers for their role in her development after she completed her O-Levels, highlighting the shared responsibility between families and educators in raising children.

    1 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Okyeame Kwame praises school's role in daughter's education success

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame publicly thanked Galaxy International School and his daughter Sante Nsiah Apau's teachers for their role in shaping her as an intelligent person with good social skills following her O-Levels completion, describing the school's contribution as "co-parenting" and highlighting how educators' contributions to child development are often overlooked.

    1 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 26 June

  1. Exclusive Events Ghana announces judges for 69th Miss Ghana auditions

    Exclusive Events Ghana has unveiled a panel of judges for the 69th Miss Ghana auditions, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra. The competition runs under the theme "Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy" and seeks young women with intelligence, confidence, leadership qualities, and purpose-driven vision.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 25 June

  1. Singer Abochi dated best friend after releasing "Bestie" song

    Ghanaian singer Abochi revealed that his female best friend contacted him after hearing his 2019 hit song "Bestie," which was based on his real-life experience of developing romantic feelings for her. They dated for six months but ended the relationship, realizing they were better as friends, which later inspired his song "Prison Break" about leaving a toxic relationship.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Ghana leads UN resolution on reparatory justice for enslaved Africans

    President Mahama championed a Ghana-led UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 March 2026 that describes the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calls for reparatory justice measures. The resolution passed with 123 states in support, three opposed, and 52 abstaining, though major Western powers including the US, UK, and all EU member states either voted against or abstained.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghana leads UN resolution on transatlantic slavery reparatory justice

    President Mahama championed a UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 March 2026 describing the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparatory justice measures; 123 states supported the resolution, three opposed it, and 52 abstained.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana leads UN resolution on reparatory justice for enslavement

    President Mahama secured a UN General Assembly resolution on 25 March 2026 describing the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparatory justice measures. The resolution passed with 123 states in support, three opposed, and 52 abstentions, though the United Kingdom and all EU member states abstained and the United States, Israel, and Argentina voted against it.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Okyeame Kwame becomes Ghacem waterproof cement brand ambassador

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has signed a brand ambassadorial deal with Ghacem to promote Super Strong Waterproof Cement, designed to block moisture and prevent dampness in walls. The partnership was unveiled at a ceremony held at the Ghacem Tema Factory.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Okyeame Kwame named brand ambassador for Ghacem waterproof cement

    Veteran musician Okyeame Kwame has signed a brand ambassadorial deal with Ghacem to promote the company's new Super Strong Waterproof Cement product, designed to address moisture and dampness issues in Ghana's humid climate.

    4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 21 May

  1. Okyeame Kwame pioneered family branding in Ghanaian music

    Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame says he was among the first artists to publicly involve his family in building his music brand, despite initial discouragement from others who warned it could harm his popularity. He maintains that portraying personal growth and stability through family visibility is important for public figures.

    21 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 18 May

  1. Ghana hosts youth ecopreneurship conference for climate solutions

    The Green Africa Youth Organisation's second Developing Youth Ecopreneurs Conference (DYEC) was held at KNUST, drawing over 600 participants from Ghana and other African countries to showcase climate and waste management innovations and connect young entrepreneurs with investors and mentors.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Okyeame Kwame protests galamsey at TGMA27 red carpet

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame used the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards red carpet to protest illegal mining, dressing in gold to illustrate the contrast between Ghana's gold's beauty and galamsey's environmental destruction. He called the fight against galamsey a collective national responsibility transcending party lines.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UniMAC men cook Ghanaian meals for Mother's Day community celebration

    On May 9, 2026, male lecturers, administrators, and staff at the University of Media, Arts and Communication gathered to prepare Ghanaian dishes for a Mother's Day celebration organised by UTAG, GAUA, and GRASAG in a maiden edition event called "UniMAC Men in Aprons," which brought the university community together in an unusual display of collegial connection.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Lali x Lola win Telecel Music for Good Award at TGMA

    Ghanaian afro-fusion duo Lali x Lola won the Telecel Music for Good Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for their #CroxItOut campaign, which raises breast cancer awareness in schools across Ghana through music and mentorship. The award includes a cash prize to support the winning artist's social impact initiative.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Okyeame Kwame uses gold costume to protest galamsey at TGMA27

    Musician Okyeame Kwame arrived at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards in a gold-themed ensemble with a gold-plated sword, flanked by performers representing the physical and environmental destruction of illegal mining, to spark national conversation about galamsey's impact on Ghana's rivers, rocks, air, and nature. He emphasized that fighting environmental degradation is a collective responsibility beyond partisan lines.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 11 May

  1. Telecel marks 15 years as TGMA headline sponsor

    Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Okyeame Kwame launches 'Clap Challenge' for schools nationwide

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has launched a 'Clap Challenge' inviting teachers and students to record videos of themselves singing his Clap song, post on social media with the hashtag #clap4others, and compete for weekly cash prizes of GH¢1,000. The initiative aims to promote creativity, unity, and positive expression among young people in schools.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Okyeame Kwame launches "Clap Challenge" for schools

    Okyeame Kwame has announced a "Clap Challenge" requiring teachers and students to record videos singing his "Clap" song and share them on social media with the hashtag #clap4others. One teacher will be selected as a weekly winner and receive GH¢1,000.

    4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Okyeame Kwame's 'Clap' promotes positivity through celebration

    Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame released a song titled 'Clap' that celebrates others' successes and promotes positivity and unity. Though some have criticized it for resembling a nursery rhyme, music lovers have praised its quality production and message of kindness.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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