Maccasio
Sherif Abdul Majeed, (born April 6, 1995) known by his stage name Maccasio, is a Ghanaian Hip hop, Hiplife, and Afropop recording Artist and Entrepreneur .[1] He is from the Kingdom of Dagbon, in the Northern Region of Ghana. Maccasio raps and sings in his native language Dagbani with the ability to mix it with terms in English and Twi. In other occasions in Tamale, he shared stages with artists Davido,[2] Shatta Wale,[3] Samini, Stonebwoy, and VVIP.
Maccasio | |
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Birth name | Sherif Abdul Majeed |
Also known as | Maccasio |
Born | Tamale, Ghana | 6 April 1995
Origin | Tamale |
Genres | Afro pop, Hip hop, hiplife |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, Songwriter |
Years active | 2014-present |
Labels | 69 Entertainment/Zola Music |
Associated acts | Shatta Wale, R2Bees, Medikal, Guru, Kofi Kinaata, Iwan |
Musical career
Maccasio realized his music talent at the age of 14. He raps mainly in his native language Dagbani with a blend of English, Hausa and Twi. His signature tune 'Anye kan laraa' is one of the most popular signature tune in the northern region. Maccasio has three albums to his credit.
Maccasio launched his debut album "Boussu" in March 2014. His second album, "Oshihila Nkpe" was launched in 2015 at the Picona Gardens.
His third studio album dubbed "Ninsala"[4] was launched on 19 August 2017 at the Tamale Sports Stadium. Maccasio hosted Shatta Wale at the Tamale Stadium during his 'Too big concert' in Tamale, an event that saw the stadium filled to capacity.[3]
Maccasio was the headline artist for the 'Northern explosion concert'on February 25, 2017. A pre-independence concert he hosted at the Accra sports stadium. The show saw other big international acts such as Sherifa Gunu, Kofi Kinaata Guru, Rudeboy, and Dr Cryme.[5]
Maccasio pulled a crowd of nearly 20,000 fans to the Tamale Stadium during his peace concert in Tamale.[6]
Endorsements
In 2016, Maccasio signed a one-year deal as the ambassador for Giant malt for the 3 northern regions of Ghana.[7]
Major singles
- Pad Featuring Morgan Produced by BlueBeatz[10]
- That Girl Featuring Patapaa Produced by Ojah Drumz[11]
- Lyrical Stamina Featuring Stone Brain Produced by Tizzle[12]
- Mma[MOM] Featuring Ahmed Adams Produced by MOG Mixed by Tizzle[13]
- Dagomba Girl Featuring Mugeez (R2bees) Produced by MOG Mixed by PossiGee [14]
- Too Big Featuring Shatta Wale Produced by Da Maker[15]
- Inside Featuring Zeal (VVIP) Produced by DJ Breezy[16]
- Work Featuring Kofi Kinaata Produced by KinDee[17]
- 69 Fans Produced by Blue Beatz[18]
- Igwe Produced by Blue Beatz[19]
Videography
Year | Title | Director | Ref |
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2018 | That Girl Featuring Patapaa | Joe Gameli | [20] |
2018 | Lyrical Stamina Featuring Stone Brain | Joe Gameli | [21] |
2018 | Mma[MOM] Featuring Ahmed Adams | Joe Gameli | [22] |
2018 | Dagomba Girl Featuring Mugeez (R2Bees) | Salifu Abdul Hafiz | [23] |
2017 | Bohasi (Questions) | Joe Gameli | [24] |
2017 | Thank You | Joe Gameli | [25] |
2017 | Ninsala | Joe Gameli | [26] |
2017 | Long John | Joe Gameli | [27] |
2017 | No Puncture Featuring Kawastone | Joe Gameli | [28] |
2017 | Inside Featuring Zeal(VVIP) | Salifu Abdul Hafiz | [29] |
2016 | Fired | MNC Films | [30] |
2016 | Work Featuring Kofi Kinaata | Prince Dovlo | [31] |
2016 | Tinaaba 1 | Steve Gyamfi | [32] |
2016 | One Boy One Girl | Abdul Razak Marvelous | [33] |
2016 | Oshihilankpe | Steve Gyamfi | [34] |
2016 | Waa (Dance) | Somed Cent | [35] |
Awards and nominations
Ghana Music Awards UK
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2019 | Dagomba Girl | Raggae/Dancehall Song of the Year [36] | Won |
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2019 | Dagomba Girl | Raggae/Dancehall Song of the Year [37] | Nominated |
Ghana Music Awards SA
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2018 | Himself | PROMISING ARTIST OF THE YEAR [39] | Won |
3RD TV Music Video Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2018 | Himself | BEST AFRO POP VIDEO [40] | Won |
3Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2018 | Himself | Breakout Act of The Year [41] | Won |
2018 | Himself | Facebook Star of The Year [41] | Nominated |
People's Celebrity Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2017 | Himself | Favourite Social Media Personality [42] | Won |
2017 | Himself | Favourite Male Musician of the Year [42] | Nominated |
2017 | Too Big | Favourite Song of the Year [42] | Nominated |
Northern Entertainment Awards (NEA)
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2017 | Himself | Overall Artiste of The Year[43] | Won |
2017 | Himself | Artiste Of The Year[43] | Won |
2017 | Himself | Best Rapper Of The Year[43] | Won |
2017 | Ko Nin Neey | Best Collaboration[43] | Won |
2017 | Too Big | Most Popular Song[43] | Nominated |
Northern Music Awards (NMA)
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2016 | Himself | Highlife/Hiplife Artiste of the Year[44] | Won |
2016 | Himself | Best Rapper of the Year[44] | Won |
2016 | Oshihilankpe | Most Popular Song of the Year[44] | Nominated |
2016 | Himself | Artist of the Year[44] | Nominated |
References
- David, Dawuni. "Rapper and Afrobeat star, Maccasio drops new single "Kaman How"". Ghana web. Dawuni David. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- Mawuli, David. "Photos: Edem, Tinny, Fareed, Iwan shut down Tamale with 'Operation Suhudoo' Concert". Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- "Maccasio hosts Shatta Wale in Tamale January 1". Ghana web. Ghaha web. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- "Maccasio releases 3rd studio album 'Ninsala'". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- Mawuli, David. "Maccasio makes history with 'Northern Explosion' concert at Accra Sports Stadium". Pulse Gh.
- Gabriel Myers, Hansen. "Another Northern act, Maccasio, draws record crowd at Tamale stadium; nearly 20,000 attend rapper's August 13 concert". E News Ghana. E News Ghana. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
- Gabriel Myers, Hansen. "PHOTOS: Maccasio signs with Giant Malt". E new Ghana. Hansen Gabriel Myers. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- Mawuli, David. "Maccasio set for record-breaking "Ninsala" album concert on August 19". Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- Zero 2 Hero by Maccasio, retrieved 7 January 2020
- "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
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- Pulse. "Maccasio - Mma (Mom) feat. Ahmed Adams". www.pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- Mawuli, David. "MUST WATCH: Rapper Maccasio hooks up with Mugeez for "Dagomba Girl"". Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- Mawuli, David. "New Music: Maccasio - Too Big feat. Shatta Wale (Prod. by Da Maker)". Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- "VIDEO: Maccasio – Inside ft. Zeal (VVIP) @maccasio1 | GhXclusives.Com". www.ghxclusives.com. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- "Maccasio – Work (Feat. Kofi Kinaata) (Prod. by Kin Dee)". DisturbingGH. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- "Maccasio – 69 Fans – NorthAlive". www.northalive.com. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- Maccasio - Igwe, retrieved 13 September 2017
- Maccasio (13 August 2018), Maccasio - That Girl ft Patapaa (Official Video), retrieved 13 August 2018
- Maccasio (13 June 2018), Maccasio - Lyrical Stamina ft Stone Brain (Official Video), retrieved 13 June 2018
- Maccasio (6 May 2018), Maccasio - Mma [MOM] ft Ahmed Adams (Official Video), retrieved 8 May 2018
- Maccasio (6 January 2018). "Maccasio ft Mugeez (R2Bees) - Dagomba Girl (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- Maccasio (11 October 2017). "Maccacio - Bohasi [QUESTIONS] (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- Mawuli, David. "Rapper Maccasio appreciates his '69' fan army with new banger "Thank You"".
- Mawuli, David. "Do you trust humans too much? Watch Maccasio"s video for "Ninsala"".
- "Maccasio – Long John (Official Video) – NorthAlive". www.northalive.com.
- Maccasio (22 March 2017). "Maccasio ft Kawastone - No Puncture ( Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- "Maccasio – Inside (Music Video) Feat. Zeal – Loud Sound GH". loudsoundgh.com.
- Maccasio (28 December 2016). "Maccasio - Fired (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- Maccasio (5 July 2016). "Maccasio - Work (Feat. Kofi Kinaata) Official Music Video" – via YouTube.
- Maccasio (29 September 2016). "Maccasio Tinaaba 1 (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- Maccasio (16 September 2016). "Maccasio - One Boy One Girl (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- elisha fuseini (11 January 2016). "Maccasio Oshihila nkpe (OFFICIAL VIDEO)" – via YouTube.
- "YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/60653/maccasio-wins-reggae-dancehall-song-at-ghana-music.html
- "Rapper Maccasio gets first VGMA nomination". 17 March 2019.
- "Full list of winners at 3 Music Awards 2019". 31 March 2019.
- "Maccasio wins "Promising Artiste of the Year" Award at Ghana Music Awards SA". 4 November 2018.
- 3RDTV (19 May 2018). "Full List Of Nominees for 3RD TV Music Video Awards 2018 - 3RD TV".
- "Full list of award winners at the maiden 3Music Awards". 3news.com.
- "Shatta Wale, Ebony, Asamoah Gyan & others win at 2017 People's Celebrity Awards". ghanaweb.com.
- "…And Maccasio Reigned – NEA 2017".
- EVERSHED, AMEKOR SHOLA. "Full list: Fancy Gadam, Maccasio, Others win big at Northern Music Awards, 2016".