Adane Best
Adane Best | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Amoah Adedenkpo, Accra |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 35 |
Joseph Amoah, professionally called Adane Best, is a contemporary Ghanaian Highlife, singer, and producer.[1][2]
Early life and education
Adane Best was born in Adedenkpo, Palladium a community in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. He was born to Macauley Amoah, a Fante and Christiana Ama Sarfowaa, from Kwahu. Adane attended Teacher Afio Kindergarten and Amamomo 1 Primary School and Amamomo 1 and II mixed in Accra for his middle school education. In 1996, he proceeded to the Otublohum Secondary School for his secondary school education. He stopped and later attended Osu Presbyterian Secondary School in 1987 but later stopped schooling.[3][4]
Music career
Recordings with Beautiful Barristers of King Bruce (1980 -1991)
In 1980, shortly after leaving school abruptly, Adane Best joined the Beautiful Barristers of King Bruce as a backing vocalist.[5]
Solo career (1992–2025)
Adane Best first came unto the Ghanaian mainstream music scene in 1992, when he released his debut album, Ayittey. The album was inspired by the personal experiences of the Adane's brother, who had travelled to Nigeria seeking improved economic prospects. After encountering severe difficulties there, he was deported back to Ghana. Upon his return, the brother strongly advised the artist against travelling to Lagos, Nigeria, citing the harsh conditions he had endured. He instead urged the artist to remain patient and to believe that success could be attained within Ghana itself, asserting that divine providence could enable one to prosper without leaving the country. That inspiration would later give him a hit and become popular in Ghana.
In 1994, he released Se Wo Bre, Wa nu Pe Asem in 1996, Rabbi in 1999, Maafio, Soja Go Soja Come both in 2002, Ayekoo in 2004, Adesa in 2008 and Mamamia in 2023.[6]
Legacy
Adane has inspired many old and new artistes around the country. In 2023, while picking up an upward for Artist of the Year at 2023 Ghana Music Awards ceremony, Black Sherif eulogized him by singing one of his songs as inspiration.[7][8]
Awards and nominations
- Sources
| Organization | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECRAG Awards | 1994 | Best Dance Music | —
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Won | |
| Ghana Music Awards | 2003 | Hiplife Song of the Year | Maafio
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Won | |
| Highlife Song of the Year | Maafio
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Won | |||
| 2005 | Highlife Highlife Song of the Year | Ayekoo
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Nominated | ||
| 2008 | Highlife Album of the Year | Adesa
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Won |
Discography
Albums
| Tape | Year of Release |
|---|---|
| Ayittey | 1992 |
| Se Wo Bre | 1994 |
| Wa nu Pe Asem | 1996 |
| Rabbi | 1999 |
| Maafio | 2002 |
| Soja Go Soja Come | |
| Ayekoo | 2004 |
| Adesa | 2008 |
| Mamamia | 2023 |
References
- ^ "Adane Best makes major comeback to mark 31 years in music - Adomonline.com". 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ "Adane Best thrills again at MOGO 2019". 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ^ "Adane Best: I made Ga language popular through my music". Graphic Online. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "Adane Best". ghanaweb.
- ^ "It's Homowo, let the Ga songs play on!". Graphic Online. 2022-08-16. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "The man Adane Best". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ^ "'Baa he otɛ' — Black Sherif eulogizes Adane Best after VGMA overall award in victory speech". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ "Adane Best surprises Black Sherif for singing his song on stage after winning award - Adomonline.com". 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
- ^ "1st - 10th edition winners". Ghana Music Awards. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ^ "11th - 20th edition winners". Ghana Music Awards. Retrieved 2 August 2025.