The “hiplife story” of Alan Kyerematen’s running mate, what we know

On Wednesday, September 11, John Kwadwo Alan Kyerematen, Founder of the Movement for Change and an independent presidential aspirant filed his nomination and introduced Elijah Kwame Owusu Danso, a 40-year-old legal practitioner and former hiplife artiste as his running mate.

Elijah Kwame Owusu Danso also known as E-Nice is one half of the defunct Echo hiplife group that sung the "Gologolo" hit single song featuring Tinny in 2008. 

From music to media, politics, and law, Elijah Kwame Owusu-Danso's career has been a journey of diverse pursuits. (Related article: Alan Kyerematen introduces 40-year-old former hiplife artiste and legal practitioner Kwame Owusu Danso as his running mate)

Now a lawyer and General Manager at Trassacco Group, Kwame's lesser-known past as a hiplife musician has come to the fore as he takes flight with his political career as a vice-presidential nominee.

E-Nice, formerly of Echo, rose to fame after winning the coveted Nescafé African Revelation competition in 2008. 

Held in Ghana, the event saw Echo triumph over competitors Too Natural and 3AM, claiming the top spot at Kawukudi Park in Nima, Accra. 

E-Nice, alongside his group member Charles Yeboah Danso, impressed judges with their skills in freestyle, live band, and acapella performances, following in the footsteps of their mentor Wutah, who won the competition in 2005. 

As part of Echo, E-Nice and Charles Yeboah Danso made waves in the music scene, even landing a spot on the Channel O radio countdown, a rare feat for Ghanaian acts at the time.

Echo, the Ghanaian duo, triumphed in the West African finals of the Nescafé African Revelation competition, securing a GH₵200 prize package that included funding for two music videos, an eight-track record, and a one-year lease on a three-bedroom house. 

Their success led to a two-year record deal with UK-based label Boy Entertainment Leo, celebrated with a launch event at the Wangara Hotel in Labone. 

The duo's hit single 'Gologolo', featuring Tinny, was a massive hit 15 years ago, produced by Richie Mensah and earning a nomination for Best AfroPop Song of the Year at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards (VGMA).

Watch video of 'Gologolo' below: