Michael Kesse Frimpong (Kesse)

  • Michael Kesse Frimpong (Kesse)
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Michael Kesse Frimpong (born November 29, 1986), known by his stage name Kesse, is a Ghanaian recording artist, entertainer and composer. He rose to fame after winning the fourth season of TV3's Mentor. He partook in Season 2 of MTN's Project Fame West Africa and finished first runner-up to Chidinma. He released his debut studio album, The Prodigy, in 2012. It was supported by the singles "The Ugly Truth", "The More I Cry", "Superstar" and "Treat Her Royal" featuring Sarkodie.[1]
 
Michael Kesse Frimpong, the only boy child in his family, was born in 1986 to Mr. and Mrs. Frimpong. He started music at an early age, and was referred to as Mike during his high school days at Nkawkaw. Kesse gained prominence with the release of his debut single "Oh Yes", a reggae-dancehall song which earned him the Best Male Vocal of the Year category at the 2012 Ghana Music Awards. Kesse decided to venture into music after attaining success in the aforementioned competitions.
 
Kesse often sings in his native language, Twi, and is fluent in English, Ga and French. He has worked with artists such as Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, Guru, Raquel, Appietus, Efya, Edem and Kwa Kess. Kesse has performed at a number of events both in and outside of Ghana. On May 25, 2013, he performed at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra.
 
 Prodigy, which was released as his debut studio album, was supported by four singles: "The Ugly Truth", "The More I Cry", "Superstar" and "Treat Her Royal". He has released four music videos to support the album's singles. Kesse received a total of four nominations at the 2013 Ghana Music Awards. He was nominated twice in the Best Collaboration of the Year and Hip Life Song of the Year categories.
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