Gambo receives VGMA nomination – his year in review

Ghanaian trap rapper, Bashir Annan, popularly known as Gambo, has been nominated in the Unsung category of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA).

Gambo has built a solid brand and reputation for himself since first emerging on the Ghanaian music scene in 2020 with his hit single ‘Kwacha’.

He made over 75 appearances in 2021 alone including performances at Rapperholic, Shatta Wale’s Freedom Concert, R2bees and Fans show, EL’s Bar 6 Concert, and King Promise’s Promiseland Concert.

Gambo has always endeavoured to showcase the positive side of Ghana in his music videos. He believes musicians in Ghana must invest heavily in producing quality and classic music videos and projecting Ghana as a land of opportunities.

On the 28th February, 2021 Gambo released the ‘Drip’official video believed to be the 1 of the most expensive music video for 2021, Gambo made it clear that there was a song for everyone on his upcoming EP.

‘Drip’, which featured Edem, was premiered at 4syte TV premises in Accra on Friday, February 26, 2021, and is well-positioned to take the Ghanaian music industry by storm.

‘Drip’ was produced by popular Ghanaian record producer, Fortune Dane.

Starring in ‘Drip’ official video are curvaceous Ghanaian actress, Moesha Boduong, and social media sensation, Shugatiti.

Moesha and Edem were both in attendance at the premiere, which saw music lovers thrilled to great songs and performances from Gambo himself and other artists who came to support him.

‘Drip’ official video was shot on the seventh floor of the leading hotel in Ghana, Kempinski Hotel, Accra.

The video perfectly showcases the luxurious side of Ghana, and is comparable to music videos of top American recording artists.

In October 2021, Gambo released a colorful video for his song ‘We Move’ which featured Strongman. It is one of the classic tunes off Gambo’s ‘New Era’ Extended Play (EP).

For ‘We Move’ video, Gambo as usual did what he knows best, maintaining his record as the producer of quality music videos in Ghana.

Gambo, who prides himself as the best rapper in Ghana aside Sarkodie, closed the year 2021 with his hit song: Boys Aye Wild.

About New Era EP

Gambo recruited the services of some of Ghana’s finest musicians for his ‘New Era’ Extended Play.

The ‘New Era’ EP was launched on June 18, 2021 and saw Gambo featuring the likes of veteran rapper, Ayigbe Edem, Strongman, Medikal and Sefa.

Only one out of five tracks off the ‘New Era’ EP did not feature any artiste. The EP is dominated by current trending stars in Ghana.

D-Black’s Black Avenue Muzik label signee, Sefa, who is currently dominating local charts with her latest hit single “E Choke” (which features Mr Drew) was the only female star recruited for the EP.

The ‘Beautiful’ song speaks about the heartbreak Gambo suffered in the hands of his ex-girlfriend.

Tours and Twitter/Instagram verifications

Ghana has been active on social media and got verified on Instagram and Twitter in October 2021.

In 2021, he continued his music tours, visiting Takoradi and seizing the opportunity to interact with journalists, fans and the parents of musician Castro.

He also attended a number of big musical concerts in 2021, performing alongside Shatta Wale at the Taabea Taacum concert held at the Heroes Park, Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Gambo is unarguably the right artiste to win the VGMA Unsung Acts of the Year.