Yaw Tog
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thorsten Owusu Gyimah |
| Also known as | YT, Young Bull |
| Born | 8 May 2003 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Origin | Africa, Ghana |
| Genres | Drill music, rap, hip pop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Tog Life Music |
Thorsten Owusu Gyimah (born 8 May 2003),[1] popularly known as Yaw Tog,[2] is a Ghanaian rapper who majors in drill music, known in Ghana as Asakaa.[3][4][5] He is best known for his viral song "Sore" which featured O'Kenneth, City Boy, Reggies & Jay Bahd and also Kwesi Arthur and Stormzy on the remix produced by Chris Rich.[6][7]
Education[edit]
Gyimah was a student of Opoku Ware Senior High School.[8][9] He wrote his final WASSCE paper on 7 October 2021.[10]
Personal life[edit]
Yaw Tog lived all his life in Santasi in Kumasi before fame found him through music[11]
Discography[edit]
EPs[edit]
- Time[12]
Singles[edit]
- Sophia [13]
- Sore feat. O`Kenneth,City Boy, Reggie & Jay Bahd
- Sore Remix feat. Kwesi Arthur & Stormzy[14]
- Y33gye
- Africa
- Empty
- Daben
- Mood
- Time
- Fake Ex
- Boyz
- Gold Friends
- Sei Mu
- Azul with Bad Boy Timz
Concerts[edit]
He performed at the 17th Ghana Party in the Park UK Concert with his manager Joe Avneri.[15][16][17]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3Music Awards | Breakthrough Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [18] |
| Viral Song of the Year | Sore | Nominated | |||
| Hiphop Song of the Year | Sore | Won | |||
| Global Music Awards Africa | Most Influential Ghanaian Act of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [19] | |
| Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) | Best New Artiste | Himself | Nominated | [20] | |
| Best Hip-Pop Song of the Year | Sore | Won | [21][22] | ||
| Hiplife/Hiphop Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [23] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Yaw Tog Biography". Biegyanation. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Yaw Tog is overhyped – Mr Logic - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "ProfileAbility – Yaw Tog". ProfileAbility. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Get To Know: Yaw Tog". DJMag.com. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "It's 'Time' for Ghana's Yaw Tog to take the reins". Voice Online. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Ghanaian drill MC Yaw Tog recruits Stormzy for "Sore" remix". The FADER. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Yaw Tog Calls On Stormzy, Kwesi Arthur For "Sore" Remix". Complex. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Yaw Tog, Biography". Ghana Web. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ "Gyakie and Yaw Tog to release a song when school breaks". GhanaWeb. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ "'No more go and learn': Yaw Tog delighted as he completes SHS on Thursday". GhanaWeb. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Unitedshowbiz.com.gh". Unitedshowbiz.com.gh. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Asakaa Star Yaw Tog Returns With Triumphant 'TIME' EP". Complex. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ pit, Jullian (8 August 2022). "Ghana's breakout star Yaw Tog new single about Southy girl named 'Sophia'"". topcharts. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ Powell, Jon (5 March 2021). "Stormzy joins Yaw Tog and Kwesi Arthur on "Sore (Remix)"". REVOLT. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Patrons enjoy thrilling performances at 16th Ghana Party in the Park-UK - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Home". Ghana Party In The Park. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Sarkodie, Darkoo steals show at 'Ghana Party in the Park'". GhanaWeb. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "3Music Awards 2021: See full list of nominees - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Global Music Awards Africa 2021: All the nominees". Music in Africa. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ Ibrahim, Faruk (4 April 2021). "VGMA 2021! Yaw Tog Grabs Nomination For Best New Artiste Award". GBAfrica. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ GRAND FINALE: 22ND VODAFONE GHANA MUSIC AWARDS NIGHT | #VGMA22, retrieved 26 June 2021
- ^ Aryee, Naa Ayeley (26 June 2021). "Yaw Tog beats Medikal, others to win 2021 VGMA Best Hip Hop song of the Year". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "Full List: Here are the nominees for the 2021 Ghana Music Awards". Pulse Ghana. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2021.