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Meet Addi Govnor: The inspiration behind Maccasio, Eno, Sarkodie's cover of 'Wo'

Addi Glover Clip Addi Govnor is known in real life as Joseph Justice Armah Jnr

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 Source: mynewsghana.com

Nigerian singer "Olamide" dropped "Wo" on the 7th August, 2017. The song was then followed by a comic dance video with a beautiful concept that was worth watching for music lovers.

"Wo" few days after its release started to enjoy massive airplays which made the song together with the video go viral in Nigeria and Ghana.

While the "Wo" breeze kept blowing, a new sensation took over the airwaves. That was the penetration of "Addi Govnor's - Gbaa" a cover of Olamide's "Wo".

"Gbaa" enjoyed massive reception from music lovers from across the African Continent hence making it the first and best cover song for the hit song "Wo". Listen to "Gbaa" below:

His hit song "Wo" was used for the popular reality show "Di Asa" and he was billed to perform at the grand finale.

The new sensation continued with Ghana's rap king "Sarkodie" dropping his version followed by female rapper "Eno", "Maccasio" and other artistes. "Addi Govnor" continued with other hit songs like "King Kong" and many more tunes that took music lovers by surprise.





Check out some thrilling performances from "Addi Govnor" below...



"Addi Govnor" known in real life as Joseph Justice Armah Jnr was born and bred in Bubiashie /Darkuman (Bushington Dk - Twin City) on 19th April, is a versatile reggae dancehall recording artiste, songwriter known by all musical cycles as Addi GoVnor aka Dancehall Shella for his energetic vocal abilities and stage craft. Growing up in a God fearing way, the Dancehall Shella is spiritually fit and that governs his everyday life activities.

As a young champ, he spent his early school days in Leo Memorial Creche and Montessori and later on proceeded to Mother's Pride Academy in Accra.



Addi Govnor aka Dancehall Shella did his senior high education in Odorgonno Secondary School where he discovered that his childhood passion for reggae and dancehall had advanced from being just a passion to a talent. He took a bold step in channeling his undying love for reggae and Dancehall music into a permanent career.

His musical influences include; Bob Marley, Beenie Man, Yellow Man, Chaka Demus, Vybz Kartel, Busy Signal, Sizzla Buju Banton, Anthony B and recently developed the love for Shatta Wale and among others. He derives inspiration from veteran acts to boost his chosen path.

Addi Govnor aka DancehallShella has now become a household name among music lovers most especially in the Dancehall fraternity after several releases of hit singles like Fair Warning, Badgyal, Team Lyrikal, Slow Motion, Mek Money, Kakai Foto, Mr.Hater, Ma Gbaa and others.

With his dubbed slogan "Eeeeeeeeeennnnnn" "#BhiZizi (which literally means Get Busy) and a follow response #Amadidididididi (which literally means Mad Settings).

The energetic dancehall Shella has performed on numerous platforms massively and he aims of becoming the greatest dancehall act ever to originate from Ghana - Africa to reach higher heights by circulating the whole world with his good music.

Addi GoVnor aka DancehallShella is the frontliner general/president of GET-BHiZi FAMILY, an alliance whose main motives,aims and ambition is to push great music talent and socialize with people through good music, the family is to all music lovers who interested in joining and knowing the doings and happenings of the Get Bhizi Family.

Source: mynewsghana.com