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Ghanaian musician

Nero X
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Nkrumah Buabeng
Also known asNero X
BornTakoradi, Ghana
OriginGhana
GenresHiplife, Highlife, Afro pop
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • Performer
  • Instrumentalist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Lead guitar
  • Drums
Years active2006–present
Musical artist

Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng known professionally as Nero X is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his hit single "Osey".

Early life and education

Joseph Buabeng was born and raised in Lagos Town a suburb in the Western region of Ghana. Nero X attended Takoradi Secondary School and later attended Takoradi Technical University.

Music career

He started his music journey in 2005 as a member of the group '2Unit' with fellow musician Ayesem. They would later contest in the Nescafe African Revelations reality show that same year. In 2010 Nero X emerged the second runner up of ‘Star Grab the Mic’ organized by Empire Entertainment.

In 2013, he won in the maiden edition of Viasat 1 TV's Born Starz. Nero X released his first single ‘Osey’ in 2015 which topped major Ghanaian music charts. He will go on to release Otan, Nyame Dadaw, Nyimpa Nua among others.

Nero X has worked with artistes such as Castro, Teephlow, Nana Quame, KK Fosu, Guru, Okyeame Kwame, FlowKing Stone, Tinny, etc.

Videography

Year Title Director Ref
2019 Jehovah Mexxstudios
Be Thankful ft Teephlow C-Links Media
2018 S3 Asa Nana Kofi Akromah
2018 Okwan So Brebre ft K.K Fosu
Winner Christopher Daniels
2017 Yawa Dey Mexx studios
Assom Ruff Justice Kloutse
Secret Nana Kofi Akromah
Peace and Love HD Media Production
Nipa Nua Yaw Skyface
2016 Frema Stanley Adjetey
2015 Osey
Hosanna ft Yoggie Doggie LAM, XVIC TV
Nyame Dadaw Nana Kofi Akromah

Awards and nominations

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards

Year Recipient / nominated work Award Result Ref
2016 Himself Highlife Artiste of the Year Nominated

RTC Western Music Awards

Year Recipient / nominated work Award Result Ref
2019 Winner Best music video of the year Nominated
Urban gospel song of the year Nominated
Afropop song of the year Nominated
Se Asa Most popular regional song Nominated
Moon lightning Highlife song of the year Nominated
Himself Highlife artiste of the year Nominated
Artiste of the year Nominated
2018 Highlife artiste of the year Won
Won
2017 Osey Most Popular song of the year Won

Ghana Music Awards UK

Year Recipient / nominated work Award Result Ref
2018 Himself Highlife artiste of the year Nominated
Highlife song of the year Nominated
2017 Frema Nominated

MTN 4stye Music Video Awards

Year Recipient / nominated work Award Result Ref
2016 Hosanna Best Gospel Video Won

Discography

Major Singles

Year Title Production Ref
2018 Winner WillisBeatz
2017 Yawa Dey
Osey
2015 Nyame Dadaw ft Teephlow Ephraimbeatz

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