Nero X
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Nkrumah Buabeng
Also known asNero X
BornTakoradi, Ghana
OriginGhana
GenresHiplife, Highlife, Afro pop
Occupation(s)
  • Songwriter
  • Performer
  • Instrumentalist
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Lead guitar
  • Drums
Years active2006–present

Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng known professionally as Nero X is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his hit single "Osey".[1][2][3]

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.[4][5]

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.[6][7][8]

In 2013, he won in the maiden edition of Viasat 1 TV's Born Starz.[9][10] 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.[11]

Nero X has worked with artistes such as Castro, Teephlow, Nana Quame, KK Fosu, Guru, Okyeame Kwame, FlowKing Stone, Tinny, etc.[12][13][14]

Videography

Year Title Director Ref
2019 Jehovah Mexxstudios [15]
Be Thankful ft Teephlow C-Links Media [16]
2018 S3 Asa Nana Kofi Akromah [17]
2018 Okwan So Brebre ft K.K Fosu [18]
Winner Christopher Daniels [19]
2017 Yawa Dey Mexx studios [20]
Assom Ruff Justice Kloutse [21]
Secret Nana Kofi Akromah [22]
Peace and Love HD Media Production [23]
Nipa Nua Yaw Skyface [24]
2016 Frema Stanley Adjetey [25]
2015 Osey [26]
Hosanna ft Yoggie Doggie LAM, XVIC TV [27]
Nyame Dadaw Nana Kofi Akromah [28]

Awards and nominations

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards

Year Recipient / nominated work Award Result Ref
2016 Himself Highlife Artiste of the Year Nominated [29][30][31]

RTC Western Music Awards

Year Recipient / nominated work Award Result Ref
2019 Winner Best music video of the year Nominated [32]
Urban gospel song of the year Nominated [32]
Afropop song of the year Nominated
Se Asa Most popular regional song Nominated
Moon lightning Highlife song of the year Nominated [33]
Himself Highlife artiste of the year Nominated
Artiste of the year Nominated [34]
2018 Highlife artiste of the year Won [35]
Won [36]
2017 Osey Most Popular song of the year Won [36]

Ghana Music Awards UK

Year Recipient / nominated work Award Result Ref
2018 Himself Highlife artiste of the year Nominated [37]
Highlife song of the year Nominated [38]
2017 Frema Nominated [39]

MTN 4stye Music Video Awards

Year Recipient / nominated work Award Result Ref
2016 Hosanna Best Gospel Video Won [40][41]

Discography

Major Singles

Year Title Production Ref
2018 Winner WillisBeatz [42]
2017 Yawa Dey [43][12]
Osey [44]
2015 Nyame Dadaw ft Teephlow Ephraimbeatz [45]

References

  1. ↑ "Nero X Drops Official Video For 'Se Asa'". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  2. ↑ "I'm ready to campaign for any political party in 2020 – Nero X". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  3. ↑ "I'm not struggling in the music industry – Nero X". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  4. ↑ Adams, Bernard Ralph (19 September 2019). "Dead Taadi Girls: Ghana is indeed a shithoe country – Nero X". Brown Ghana. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  5. ↑ "My church and family inspired me – Nero x". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  6. ↑ "The Journey So Far, Nero X. – Diamond GH Promo". diamondghpromo blogspot. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  7. ↑ Agyare, Peace. "Nerox Set To Release His First Album Dubbed 'The Grace Album'". Ghafla! Ghana. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  8. ↑ "PHOTOS: Nero X shakes Denmark as he commences European tour". 233times.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  9. ↑ "Nero-X Wins Maiden Edition of Born Starz". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  10. ↑ "UK denies visa for 'Born Starz' winner Nero-X". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  11. ↑ "Ghanaian Musician, Nero X Rolls Out Europe Tour Plans". GhGossip. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
  12. 1 2 Agyare, Peace (7 June 2019). "DOWNLOAD MP3: Nero X – Yawa Go Dey(Remix) Ft. Guru – Ghafla!". Ghafla Music. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  13. ↑ "DOWNLOAD mp3: Nero X – Be Thankful Ft. Teephlow – Ghafla! Music". Ghafla Music. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  14. ↑ "KK fosu ft Nero X – Yenkoda (Prod By Ephraim)". GhXclusives.Com. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  15. ↑ Nero X – Jehovah (Official Video), retrieved 12 September 2019
  16. ↑ Nero X – Be Thankful ft. TeePhlow (Official Video), retrieved 12 September 2019
  17. ↑ Nero X – S3 Asa (Official Video), retrieved 12 September 2019
  18. ↑ "Nero X – Okwan So Brebre (Road Safety) (ft. K. K. Fosu)". Ghanaclasic – Ghana music, Africa Music, Music Video & Multimedia. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  19. ↑ Nero X – Winner (Official Video), retrieved 12 September 2019
  20. ↑ NytMare, Blogger's (22 July 2017). "Nero X – Yawa Dey (Prod. by Willis Beatz)". Ghanamotion.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  21. ↑ "Nero X – Assom Ruff (Cocoa Season) (Prod. By WillisBeatz) @neroxgh". GhXclusives.Com. 22 April 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  22. ↑ Nero X – Secret (Official Video), retrieved 13 September 2019
  23. ↑ ghanamotion (23 February 2016). "Nero X – Peace and Love (Prod by Drray)". Ghanamotion. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  24. ↑ Nero X – Nipa Nua (Official Video), retrieved 13 September 2019
  25. ↑ Nero X – Nipa Nua (Official Video), retrieved 13 September 2019
  26. ↑ Nero X – Osey | Ghana Music, retrieved 13 September 2019
  27. ↑ Epicmetrics (11 August 2015). "Nero-X – Hosanna (Feat.Yogie Doggy) (Prod By Willisbeatz)". GhanaNdwom.net. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  28. ↑ "Nero X-Nyame Dadaw Ft Teephlow(Prod By Ephraim Muisq) – Gentlemen Radio|". Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  29. ↑ "Full list of nominees for 2016 Ghana Music Awards". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  30. ↑ "My focus is not on VGMA – Nero X reveals". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  31. ↑ "Forget VGMA! I Have International Awards in My Room – Nero X Teases". Ghvibes. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  32. 1 2 "Full list of nominees of RTC Western Music Awards 2019". 233times. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  33. ↑ NdwomPa (5 April 2019). "Full List Of Nominees For RTC Western Music Awards 2019". NdwomPa. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  34. ↑ "Full list of nominees of RTC Western Music Awards 2019". 233times. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  35. ↑ "No Artiste is beyond any regional awards – Nero X". 233times. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  36. 1 2 "Nero X Wins 2 Awards at the Rush Western Music Awards 2017". PN Iridescent. 30 April 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  37. ↑ Journalist, Mustapha Attractive. "Full List of Nominees for 2018 Ghana Music Awards UK". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  38. ↑ Journalist, Mustapha Attractive. "Full List of Nominees for 2018 Ghana Music Awards UK". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  39. ↑ "Ghana Music Awards UK 2017: Full list of nominees". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  40. ↑ Abdullai, Isshak. "Full List Of Winners – MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards 2016". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  41. ↑ "Full list of winners – MTN 4stye music video awards 2016". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  42. ↑ Media, HitzGh (3 February 2018). "Download Nero X – Winner (Prod By Willisbeatz)". HitxGh.Com. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  43. ↑ NytMare, Blogger's (22 July 2017). "Nero X – Yawa Dey (Prod. by Willis Beatz)". Ghanamotion. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  44. ↑ Epicmetrics (26 November 2015). "Nero X – Osey (Prod By WillisBeatz)". GhanaNdwom. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  45. ↑ Adinkra, Fiifi (27 November 2015). "Nero X - Nyame Dadaw (Feat TeePhlow) (Prod By Ephraim)". GhanaNdwom. Retrieved 20 October 2022.

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