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Ponobiom is ‘Solomon’: Check out the real names of these ‘hardcore’ rappers

Ghanaian rappers

The Ghanaian music industry over the years has had some popular rappers who have a record of producing good music earning them the tag of the best of the best.

These musicians have unique identities ranging from name to appearance to style and even how they conduct themselves off the stage.

Stories of how they obtained their stage names have been told. Some have rebranded, ditched their stage names, and opted for another with explanations.

Interestingly, some of these hardcore artistes hid their real names aka ‘government names’ in the cupboard.

The truth is some of these rappers who love using vulgar words in their songs bear Christain names. Just maybe, their parents wanted them to become preachers of God’s gospel but they ended up on the ‘streets’.

Check out the real names of these Ghanaian rappers:

Eno Barony – Ruth Eno Adjoa Amankwah Nyame Adom

Ponobiom – Solomon Adu Antwi

Kwaw Kese – Emmanuel Kofi Botwe

Cabum – Frank Kwame Gyasi-Frimpong

M.anifest – Kwame Ametepee Tsikata

Pappy Kojo – Jason Gaisie

Sarkodie – Michael Owusu Addo

Medikal – Samuel Adu Frimpong

Teephlow -Lukeman Ekow Baidoo

EL – Elom Adablah

Guru – Maradona Yeboah Adjei

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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