Amakye Dede Biography
Dede began his career in 1973 when he joined the Kumapim Royals as a composer and vocalist. Led by the legendary highlife singer, Akwasi Ampofo Agyei. They had hit like ‘Abebi Bewua Eso’, ‘Wanware Me A’, ‘Odo Mani Agyina’ and ‘Ohohoo Batani’. He later moved to Nigeria where he had his hit ‘Jealousy go shame’.
In 1980, he then formed his own band, the Apollo High Kings. He dominated the highlife scene in the ’80s, ’90s and continues to have hit songs in the 21st century.
He has almost 20 albums to his credit and continues to record. It is amazing how he has been able to consistently appeal to generations of Ghanaians with his pure highlife brand of music. When you listen to any of his albums, you feel the richness of his instrument and you get the feeling as though you were listening to him perform live.
Amakye Dede Age
He was born as Dan Amakye Dede (Abrantie Daniel Amakye) on 5th January 1958 in Agogo, Ashanti Region, Ghana. He celebrates his birthday on 5th January every year.
Amakye Dede Family
Our efforts to find out more about Dede’s father and mother came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of his parents is still unclear. He is the youngest of nine siblings.
Amakye Dede Wife and Children
He is married to Mary Amakye-Dede. The couple has been married for over 30 years. According to her, she met the highlife legend when she migrated to Accra from her hometown, Asante Akyem Agogo where she completed her education at the old “form-four” level.
The couple has four children. She is currently managing the popular “Abrantie” spot explained how the spot was started. Mrs. Mary Dede entreated Ghanaian ladies not to enter into marriages with the aim of enriching themselves.
Amakye Dede Net Worth
Dede has been in the entertainment industry for quite a long time. He has no doubt amassed a huge fortune with the bulk of his wealth coming from his professional music career. Despite his obvious riches, Dede prefers to lead a modest lifestyle. However, the specifics about his assets and liabilities are still under review making it difficult to establish his actual net worth. His salary is also undisclosed.
Amakye Dede Escapes Death
Critically injured Ghanaian high life veteran Dede was transferred to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. For treatment after surviving a gruesome motor crash in the Eastern region. The ‘Iron Boy’ hit singer escaped death by a whisker ahead of a performance on New Year, but his manager and popular journalist Isaac Yeboah lost his life.
Amakye Dede Albums
- Nea Obre Na Odi
- Bebrebe Yi
- Akonoba
- Adukuro Mu Nsuo
- Kose Kose
- Me Fre Wo
- To Be A Man Na Wah
- The King Of Hi-Life Music From Africa
- Dabi Dabi Ebeye Yie
- Okyena Sese
- Iron Boy
- Abrantee
- Krokro Me
Amakye Dede Songs
- Mabre
- Broken Promises
- Nsuo Amuna
- Sokoo na mmaa pe
- Kose kose
- Dabi dabi
- Mefre wo
- Okyena sesei
- Odo nfonii
- Nka akyi
- M’ani agyina
- To be a man na war
- Yeyi Wo Baabia Ko Baabi
- Odo Ho Akyere Noa
- Beka Me Ho
- Sika Ne Barima
- Yenfa Nto Woso
- Odo Bi Dee Saa
- Mmoma Me Nsu Me Ho
- Wabre
- Mawerekyekyere
- Odo Kasa
- Akwadawesoa
- Ansa Akroma
- To Be A Man
- Mma Wo Were Mfi Me
- Oteasefo Ye Kwa
- Odo Nti
- Su Fre Wo Nyame
- Akonoba
- Kanea Maye Kyere Me
- Asem To Me Kabi Ma Me
- Krokro Me
- Oyo Pe Me Seyee
- Ohoho Batani
- Odo Da Baabi
- Iron Boy
- Akoko Bebon
- Mani Agyina
Amakye Dede Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Amakye Dede.
- Full Name: Abrantie Daniel Amakye
- Age/ How Old?: 62 years (as of 2020)
- Date of Birth: 1958
- Place of Birth: Agogo, Ashanti Region, Ghana
- Education: Agogo St. Augustine’s Middle School
- Birthday: 5th January
- Nationality: Ghanian
- Siblings: 8
- Married?: Yes
- Children/ Kids: Four
- Height/ How tall?: Not Available
- Weight: Not Available
- Profession: musician
- Net worth: Not Available
Frequently Asked Questions About Amakye Dede
Who is Amakye Dede?
Dede is a Ghanaian musician. He is one of Ghana’s premier highlife artists popularly referred to as “Iron Boy”, “the highlife maestro” and “Abrantie”
How old is Amakye Dede?
Dede is 62 years old as of 2020. He was born on 5th January 1958 in Agogo, Ashanti Region, Ghana.
How tall is Amakye Dede?
Dede has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Amakye Dede married?
He is married to Mary Amakye-Dede. The couple has been married for over 30 years.
How much is Amakye Dede worth?
Dede has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
How much does Amakye Dede make?
His salary is still under review.
Where does Dede live?
Because of security reasons, Dede has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Dede dead or alive?
Dede is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.