Throwback Thursday: Spotlight on Daddie Opanka

Today on Throwback Thursday, we take a step back to revisit a man whose love for music led him to record a simple freestyle video that skyrocketed his career, making him one of the names that cannot be overlooked in Ghanaian rap: Daddie Opanka.

Born Armstrong Affum, Opanka is a rapper, composer, and songwriter from Tema who uses rap as an avenue to tell stories.

He rose to popularity in 2012 when he freestyled “Simple”, a song by the popular Ghanaian music duo Bradez.

Opanka built on the popularity of that freestyle and released his first single, “Taste”, which gained massive attention and earned him a loyal fanbase known as the Opanka Army.

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That moment became the turning point that cemented his place in the industry.

Over the years, Opanka has collaborated with many top Ghanaian artistes, including Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, Kofi Kinaata, and Kwaw Kese, among others.

He won ‘Hip Hop Song of the Year’ at the 2012 Ghana Music Awards and was nominated for ‘Best Music Video’ of the Year with his song “Wedding Car” in 2018.

Opanka’s rich discography includes three albums, Akwaaba, Born Again, and Elevation, alongside numerous singles.

Today, Opanka continues to create unique music that captivates and entices his audience.

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