Nero X
Birth nameJoseph Nkrumah Buabeng
AliasNero X
Birth placeTakoradi, Ghana
OriginGhana
GenreHiplife, Highlife, Afro pop
Occupation
  • Songwriter
  • Performer
  • Instrumentalist
Instrument
  • Vocals
  • Lead guitar
  • Drums
Years active2006–present
Associated acts

Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng known professionally as Nero X is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his hit single "Osey".[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Joseph Buabeng was born and raised in Lagos Town a suburb in the Western region of Ghana. Nero X attended Takoradi Secondary School and later attended Takoradi Technical University.[4][5]

Music career

He started his music journey in 2005 as a member of the group '2Unit' with fellow musician Ayesem. They would later contest in the Nescafe African Revelations reality show that same year. In 2010 Nero X emerged the second runner up of ‘Star Grab the Mic’ organized by Empire Entertainment.[6][7][8]

In 2013, he won in the maiden edition of Viasat 1 TV's Born Starz.[9][10] Nero X released his first single ‘Osey’ in 2015 which topped major Ghanaian music charts. He will go on to release Otan, Nyame Dadaw, Nyimpa Nua among others.[11]

Nero X has worked with artistes such as Castro, Teephlow, Nana Quame, KK Fosu, Guru, Okyeame Kwame, FlowKing Stone, Tinny, etc.[12][13][14]

Videography

YearTitleDirectorRef
2019JehovahMexxstudios[15]
Be Thankful ft TeephlowC-Links Media[16]
2018S3 AsaNana Kofi Akromah[17]
2018Okwan So Brebre ft K.K Fosu[18]
WinnerChristopher Daniels[19]
2017Yawa DeyMexx studios[20]
Assom RuffJustice Kloutse[21]
SecretNana Kofi Akromah[22]
Peace and LoveHD Media Production[23]
Nipa NuaYaw Skyface[24]
2016FremaStanley Adjetey[25]
2015Osey[26]
Hosanna ft Yoggie DoggieLAM, XVIC TV[27]
Nyame DadawNana Kofi Akromah[28]

Awards and nominations

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards

YearRecipient / nominated workAwardResultRef
2016HimselfHighlife Artiste of the Year[29][30][31]

RTC Western Music Awards

YearRecipient / nominated workAwardResultRef
2019WinnerBest music video of the year[32]
Urban gospel song of the year[32]
Afropop song of the year
Se AsaMost popular regional song
Moon lightningHighlife song of the year[33]
HimselfHighlife artiste of the year
Artiste of the year[34]
2018Highlife artiste of the year[35]
[36]
2017OseyMost Popular song of the year[36]

Ghana Music Awards UK

YearRecipient / nominated workAwardResultRef
2018HimselfHighlife artiste of the year[37]
Highlife song of the year[38]
2017Frema[39]

MTN 4stye Music Video Awards

YearRecipient / nominated workAwardResultRef
2016HosannaBest Gospel Video[40][41]

Discography

Major Singles

YearTitleProductionRef
2018WinnerWillisBeatz[42]
2017Yawa Dey[43][12]
Osey[44]
2015Nyame Dadaw ft TeephlowEphraimbeatz[45]

References

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  2. ^ "I'm ready to campaign for any political party in 2020 – Nero X". GhanaWeb.. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
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  7. ^ Agyare, Peace. "Nerox Set To Release His First Album Dubbed 'The Grace Album'". Ghafla! Ghana. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  8. ^ "PHOTOS: Nero X shakes Denmark as he commences European tour". 233times.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
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  10. ^ "UK denies visa for 'Born Starz' winner Nero-X". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  11. ^ "Ghanaian Musician, Nero X Rolls Out Europe Tour Plans". GhGossip. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
  12. ^ Agyare, Peace (7 June 2019). "DOWNLOAD MP3: Nero X – Yawa Go Dey(Remix) Ft. Guru – Ghafla!". Ghafla Music. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  13. ^ "DOWNLOAD mp3: Nero X – Be Thankful Ft. Teephlow – Ghafla! Music". Ghafla Music. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
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  18. ^ "Nero X – Okwan So Brebre (Road Safety) (ft. K. K. Fosu)". Ghanaclasic – Ghana music, Africa Music, Music Video & Multimedia. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
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  31. ^ "Forget VGMA! I Have International Awards in My Room – Nero X Teases". Ghvibes.. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
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  45. ^ Adinkra, Fiifi (2015-11-27). "Nero X - Nyame Dadaw (Feat TeePhlow) (Prod By Ephraim)". GhanaNdwom.. Retrieved 2022-10-20.

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