Kaakie

Grace Kaki Awo Ocansey (born March 28, 1991), popularly known as Kaakie, is a Ghanaian dancehall artist.[1][2] She signed her first record deal with Xtra Large Music.[3] Kaakie grew up as a music lover who listened to various genres of music and did karaoke versions for many of the ones she cherished. At the University, an opportunity came for her to feature in one of the reality shows on TV called “Stars Of The Future”. She was part of the singing competition that run on Ghanaian TV for weeks; but unfortunately, she got evicted along the way (she was rated 5th). From there, she met up with renowned Ghanaian Sound Engineer/Executive Producer, JMJ Baby (Joshua Raphaelson) – courtesy Charter House – and she got signed to his record label – XTRA LARGE MUSIC.[4]

Kaakie
Background information
Birth nameGrace Kaki Awo Ocansey
Born (1991-03-28) 28 March 1991
Accra, Ghana
GenresDancehall, Hiplife
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2012–present
LabelsXtra Large Music
Associated actsSamini, Stonebwoy, Edem, Ebony Reigns

Education

Kaakie had her basic education at St. Martin De Porres Basic School in Dansoman, she continued to Achimota School where she was a member of the Scripture Union.[5] Kaakie holds a BSc Midwifery degree from the University of Ghana.[6] She earned her Master's degree from the Anglia Ruskin University in 2019.[7]

Personal life

Kaakie got married in a traditional ceremony on January 2, 2020.[8]

Awards and nominations

KORA Awards
Year Recipient/Nominated Word Award Result
2016 Kaakie Best Promising Female Artiste Nominated

Ghana Music Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013[3] Herself Reggae and Dancehall Artiste of the Year Won
Herself New Artiste of the Year Won
2017[9] Herself Best Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year Nominated

BASS Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013 Herself Best Female Vocalist Won

References
  1. Duah, Kofi (5 June 2014). "Hold on, I'm coming-Kaakie". Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  2. Ntumy, Elorm Kojo (30 October 2014). "Kaakie back with Roof Is On Fire". graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  3. "Kaakie". bigx.com.gh. Archived from the original on 29 August 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  4. "BIOGRAPHY KAAKIE". www.koraawards.com. 12 March 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  5. "Kaakie Profile". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  6. "Nursing is Kaakie's backup plan – Samini". starrfmonline.com. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  7. "Dancehall diva, Kaakie bags Masters Degree from UK university". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  8. "Kaakie ties the knot". www.classfmonline.com. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  9. http://citifmonline.com/2017/02/25/nominees-for-2017-vgma-named/


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