Samini
Musician
| Born: | 22 December 1981, Accra, Ghana |
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| Nationality: | Ghanaian |
| Category: | Musician |
| Other names: | Samini, Batman Samini |
| Full name: | Emmanuel Andrews Samini |
| Education: | Holy Family Basic School • St Margaret Mary Sec School |
| Occupation: | Rapper • raga • singer • actor • entrepreneur |
| Years active: | 1999–present |
| Title: | CEO of High Grade Family |
| Parent(s): | G.A. Samini (father), Theresa Nusala (mother) |
| Children: | Haile Micaiah Yidaana Gansonye Samini, Ayana Samini, Yelisung Samini, Toyila Samini, Emmanuel Andrew Tafari Samini jnr |
| Awards: | MOBO Awards, The Headies, Channel O Music Video Awards, Bass Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, Ghana Music Awards |
| Origin: | Wa, Upper West Region, Ghana |
| Genres: | Dancehall• Reggae• Hip-life |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
| Labels: | High Grade Family |
| Associated acts: |
MzVee , Sarkodie , Shatta Wale , Stonebwoy |
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Samini
Samini (Ghanaian Musician)
BIOGRAPHY
Emmanuel Andrews Samini (Born December 22, 1981) also known as Samini. His Former stages name is (Batman Samini). He is an Actor, Raga, Rapper, entrepreneur, Reggae, performer, recording artist, and songwriter that stands as one of the most outstanding musicians of the past decade.
Who is Samini?
Emmanuel Samini, the artist formerly known as Batman is comparable to Prince and Diddy not because of their frequent name changes but for their achievements in music. He hails from Wa in the Upper West Region and was born on December 22, 1982, to Mr. G.A Samini and Theresa Nusala.
Samini Early Life & Education
He had his basic and primary education at Holy Family Basic School and then continued at St Margaret Mary Sec School, Dansoman for his secondary education.
Samini Music Career
From his very modest beginnings as guest artist on many hit singles, Batman soon won over the hearts of many young women and indeed any lover of good music with his flawless vocal ability, punchy lyrics and exciting infusion of reggae and dancehall rhythms with African beats and panache. His catchphrase “Kpooi” is loved dearly by his fans and according to him, it’s a gunshot sound meant for all the back bitters.
His debut album, Linda, was an instant success. It won him two Ghana Music Awards for Hiplife Artist of the Year and New Hiplife Artist of the Year. In 2006, he followed suit with his sophomore album, Samini, which can boast of smash hits like Odo.
The self-titled album was to set the stage for his gradual emergence as Samini, an identity that would portray him as an authentic African artist. On December 22nd, 2006 (his 25th Birthday), Batman officially changed his name to Samini.
Today, Samini can pride himself as a consummate musician with several Ghana Music Awards including Best Artiste of 2007, and a Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Award. He also won the 2008 Hip-hop World Award for Best African Artist in Nigeria. He has performed Canada, UK, Holland and Italy, Nigeria.
He has shared the stage with artists like shaggy and Ja Rule; and he has collaborated with artists from all over Africa. He has featured close to 50 tracks with other musicians (both released and unreleased).
He is the face of MTN in Ghana, and his ringtone/ caller tune can be heard on MTN across Africa.
Some of his hits include Odo, Samini Music, Linda, Gyae shee. Stonebwoy was one of the musicians he helped to come to the limelight.
Samini Net Worth
Samini is a Reggae and Dance hall recording artiste and one of the richest musicians in Ghana, with an estimated net worth of $3 million.
VIDEOS
DISCOGRAPHY
- Dankwasere (2004)
- Samini (2007)
- Dagaati (2008)
- C.E.O (2010)
- Next Page (2013)
- Breaking News (2015)
- Untamed (2018)
News
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