Bisa Kdei is a popular Ghanaian “hip-life” native singer and record producer from the East region. He currently makes his music under the BLMC record label and has two albums; Thanksgiving and Break Through; to his name.
From his humble beginnings, Kdei has remained an artist who is down to earth and passionate about the preservation of African culture through the arts.
Bisa Kdei Biography, Family
Bisa Kdei, real name Ronald KwekuDei Appiah, comes from Larteh in eastern Ghana. He was born on March 19, 1986. He is the third of eight children.
Not much is known about his parents. However, Bisa Kdei reportedly lost his mother in August 2015. Coincidentally, the sad incident happened on the same day he released the official music video for his latest single MANSA.
Bisa Kdei education
For his education, Bisa attended Christian ValleyInternational School. From there he graduated from Accra Technical Training College. As he grew, he also loved music. His absolute favorites were Kojo Antwi, Nana Ampadu and Dr. Paa Boo.
Bisa Kdei brief information
1. Professional singing career
At the age of fifteen, Bisa took his first step into the music world. He started rapping for a boys’ group, Boys In Serious Action. From this group name he came to the name “Bisa”.
Over time, he went solo. By then he had realized and developed his singing skills instead of the initial rap style.
Bisa Kdei made history in Ghana as the first local singer to be thrust into the limelight with the soundtrack of the film Azonto Ghost .
The soundtrack of the same name became a hit, earning it several awards.
According to him, he wants to be the singer with a story and a purpose. Bisa is about changing lives.
“Some musicians make music for fun, but I always try to tell a story that people can relate to. Since I started playing music about eight years ago, I have told touching stories of everyday life through my music. “
2. Top Rated Collaborations
Bisa Kdei has collaborated with Ghana’s A-list musicians such as Sarkodie, DBlack, Efya, Obrafour, KwawKese, M.anifest, Stonebwoy, Medikal, Becca and Samini, among others.
In Nigeria he has collaborated with artists such as Patoranking, Reekado Banks and Lola Rae. Bisa produces Chingam from Sarkodie, One of Them from Efya, Pimpinaa from Obrafour.
3. African Patriot
The uniquely talented Ghanaian star identifies as a passionate lover of Ghanaian culture and African heritage.
It will give him great pleasure to one day be recognized through entertainment as one of the pillars of Africa. He also hopes to change life not only in Africa but in the rest of the world.
4. Fluent in Twi & English
A steward of Ghanaian-African culture as seen in his High Life songs and videos, Bisa proudly communicates using his native language.
This gave the misconception that he was not well grounded in the English language.
5. Christian & Pride
Bisa was born into a Christian home and has remained in the religion into adulthood.
His song Give it to Baba is one that points to his belief values.
“I give everything to God because he is the reason I am here now.”
As a Christian, Bisa preaches respect for all religions, regardless of differences.
6. Favorite slogan
His well-known quote in life is: SLOW MOTION IS BETTER THAN NO MOTION”.
For anyone confused about the direction to greatness, he also says this:
“Start wherever you are, use what you have and you will get there.”
7. Achievements
Ever since he began his solo career as a singer, it has been one success story after another. Bisa Kdei is an award-winning singer, songwriter and producer.
With over twenty awards, Kdei is one of the leading names in the Ghanaian music industry.
8. Single or not
Reports revealed suspicions about his proximity to another Ghanaian singer, Becca. However, both have denied such claims.