Who really is Kwesi Arthur? Who are his parents and sibling? Which school did Kwesi Arthur attend? We explore the life and career of Ghanaian musician Kwesi Arthur and share everything we know about him.
Kwesi Arthur is one of the finest musicians and rappers gracing the Ghanaian music industry with his songs. The young Ghanaian artist has a unique style and he is noted for performing bare-chested.
Profile Summary
| Stage Name | Kwesi Arthur |
| Real Name | Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Jnr. |
| Date of Birth | 18th December 1994 |
| School Attended | Temasco & University of Ghana |
| Record Label | Independent |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Net Worth | $100k – $1 million |
Who is Kwesi Arthur?
Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur popularly known in the music industry as Kwesi Arthur is a Ghanaian rapper, singer, and songwriter from Tema, Ghana. Kwesi Arthur burst into the music scene with his hit song “Grind Day”. The song won the hearts of adolescent Ghanaians and people who were hustling every to make ends meet.
After bursting into the music scene, Kwesi Arthur has won many accolades and including; Rapper of the Year and Hip Hop Artiste of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards. He is the only Ghanaian rapper after Sarkodie to be nominated for the BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher.
How did Kwesi Arthur become famous?
Kwesi Artiste was discovered by Ground Up in 2016. They heard Kwesi Arthur’s music and loved it, and decided to nurture him. The Ghanaian rapper rose to fame in 2017 thanks to his hit song “Grind Day” which won Ghanaian hearts.
Kwesi Arthur later did a remix to his hit song “Grind Day” which featured Ghanaian’s finest rapper Sarkodie and Medikal. Ever since his breakthrough, he has collaborated with a number of top Ghanaian and international musicians such as Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Nasty C, KiDi among others.
He has 4 EPs to his name which include; Live From Nkrumah Krom (2017), This Is Not The Tape, Sorry 4 The Wait (2019), Live From Nkrumah Krom Vol II Home Run (2019) and This Is Not The Tape Sorry 4 The Wait (2020).
Kwesi Arthur released his first studio album in 2022 titled “Son of Jacob”.
How Old is Kwesi Arthur?
The Ghanaian rapper was born on 18th December 1994 in Tema. Kwesi Arthur grew up in Tema Community 9. As of today, Kwesi Arthur is 28 years old.
Who Are His Parents And Siblings?
Kwesi Arther has both of his parents. He comes from a staunch Christian background. His parents are Samuel Kwesi Danso Arthur and Vivian Ofosua Danso Arthur. His family fellowship with the Pentecost Church.
Kwesi Arthur revealed in an interview that his son was not against him pursuing his music career however, it was his hairstyle he was worried about.
He said;
“By God’s grace with the background that he is from I’ve seen Kwesi to be exceptional, you know the hip hop and hip life artists with a lot of tattoos, with earning, and the only funny thing with Kwesi that I now have a challenge with is the hairstyle but apart from that you can see Kwesi as a unique gentleman.”
He is the second child out of 4 children. He has two brothers and a sister. His brother is also a musician called “DayOnTheTrack“.
Which school did Kwesi Arthur attend?
The Ghanaian rapper had his childhood education in Tema Community 9. He attended Tema Senior High School for his secondary education. After he went to the University of Ghana to study Psychology and Law. Kwesi Arthur, unfortunately, could not finish his tertiary education because of a lack of funds.
Who is Kwesi Arthur dating and does he have kids?
Kwesi Arthur has been rumored to be dating notable personalities in the industry. However, the Ghanaian rapper has not publicly shared photos to confirm those rumors.
Per the rumors, the Ghanaian rapper was said to be dating socialite and model Efia Odo. However, Kwesi Arthur come out clearly the define the relationship between him and Efia Odo.
The “Grind Day” hitmaker indicated that they are just close friends and nothing sexual has happened between them. He added that even if there was something between them, there is nothing wrong because Efia Odo is a beautiful young woman.
A check on Kwesi Arthur’s social media shows him flaunting a girl who is believed to be his girlfriend at the moment. Per the information available, the girl is Italian. However, little is known about her.
Kwesi Arthur shared a cozy and romantic picture of her and himself in an elevator. Kwesi at the moment has no children of his own but we believe he will want some in the near future.
How many awards has Kwesi Arthur won?
Kwesi Arthur since breaking into the industry has many accolades. Some of the awards he has won include; Rapper of the Year and Hip Hop Artiste of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards, and International Collaboration Of The Year in 2021.
What is Kwesi Arthur’s Net Worth?
The “Baajo” singer is alleged to have an estimated net worth between $100k to $1 million. Kwesi Arthur makes more of his money from music.