By Kofi Owusu,Samuel Obour
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Sony Achiba has resurfaced in the UK after being absent from the Ghanaian music scene for many yearsIn a video, the legendary musician gave fans a glimpse into his life abroad and showed off his beautiful wifeFootage of Sony Achiba with his wife in the UK triggered many reactions from Ghanaians on social media
Legendary Ghanaian musician Emmanuel John Bandick Dankwa, popularly known as Sony Achiba, has resurfaced abroad after many years out of the limelight.
In a recent video he shared on his official TikTok page, the Gyamera Woyare hit-maker was spotted spending time with his beautiful wife in their residence in the UK.
Sony Achiba resurfaces in TikTok video
Sony Achiba, sporting an all-white outfit, beamed with excitement as he and his wife, Manye Naa Dei, a social scientist and content creator, danced to the late highlife musician Daddy Lumba’s 2011 song Ye Ne Wo Sere Kwa.
The singer and his wife showed their strong bond as they had fun during an indoor birthday celebration party.
In the video, Sony Achiba looked handsome and in great physical shape as he showed off his youthful looks.
The musician’s wife later paid tribute to Daddy Lumba with an emotional performance of the late highlife icon’s classic hits.
The video of Sony Achiba dancing with his wife abroad is below:
Sony Achiba’s musical career and hiatus
Sony Achiba, born to Ghanaian parents in Kumasi, began his career in the entertainment scene as a dancer after he had an accident on his left leg while playing football.
He performed with legendary highlife musicians, including Tommy Wiredu, Frank Mensah Pozo, Rex Omar, George Jahraa, Nana Tuffour and many others before transitioning into music.
The musician achieved mainstream recognition in the early 2000s with the release of critically acclaimed songs such as Sony Maba, Nipa Boniayefo (Onipa Boniayefuor) and Gyamera Woyare.
Sony Achiba’s distinctive funky Hiplife-Indian fusion songs, unique Indian-inspired apparel and dance moves established him as a top artist in the Ghanaian music industry.
Following his successes with three albums in the music scene, the musician went on a hiatus and departed Ghana for the UK to further his education.
In 2022, Sony Achiba graduated from Buckinghamshire New University in the UK with second-class upper honours in Business Management. The singer had previously earned his diploma many years ago.
He later transitioned into music production and started his own record label. In past interviews, he opened up about his struggles to survive in the UK after leaving Ghana.
Sony Achiba stated that he encountered unexpected obstacles in the job market due to a lack of experience after relocating to the UK.
He also accused veteran Ghanaian broadcaster Fiifi Banson of ending his musical career over some alleged unsavoury remarks he made about one of his songs. The renowned media personality subsequently apologised to him.
The video of Sony Achiba speaking about his struggles in the UK after his relocation is below:
Brother Adu Patrick spotted in Canada
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Brother Adu Patrick was spotted in Canada, years after he moved abroad to seek greener pastures.
In a video at the time, the gospel musician was excited as he encountered a Ghanaian man on the streets while on his work break.
Brother Adu Patrick also gave a rendition of some of the songs he composed for numerous Kumawood movies, with netizens reacting.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
