SHOWBIZ KONKONSAH
Facts about Kwame Mickey, the music executive fighting Team Eternity over ‘Defe Defe’
Kwame Mickey is a notable Ghanaian music executive and producer renowned for his significant contributions to the music industry. He has recently been involved in a copyright dispute with the gospel group Team Eternity, accusing them of using a portion of a song he owns without permission.
As the public eagerly awaits the outcome of this highly topical issue, with many expressing their views, GhanaWeb shares with its readers some key facts about Kwame Mickey.
Career in music production:
– Worked with over 40 artistes on approximately 75 albums
– Produced some of Ghana’s biggest hits including:‘Krokro Me’ by Amakye Dede and ‘Mensuro na Meka’ by Osuani Afrifa.
– Produced 12 albums with the late Reverend Osei Bonsu.
– Produced 12 albums with his elder brother, Kaakyire Kwame Appiah.
– Worked on Cecilia Marfo’s first album.
– Collaborated with artistes such as Paa Solo, Uncle Ato, Paa Bobo, and Hallelujah Voices.
Break from music:
– Took a break from music in 2012.
– Traveled to the USA.
– Sold and distributed CDs to African communities in the USA.
– Made the move for his children to have a better chance at education.
Other ventures:
– Involved in estate development.
– Engaged in various other business activities.
Personal Life:
– Married to Mrs. Rita Mickey.
– Father to five children:
* Four boys: Jeffrey, Caswell, Nhyira, Obrempong Appiah Mickey.
*One girl: Priscilla.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
