Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh (born 2 February 1983), popularly known as Sparqlyn, is a Ghanaian Afrobeats musician and songwriter. He was a member of the defunct hiplife group, Dunsin.[1] In January 2023, he was enstooled as the Development Chief at Krobo Odumase in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[2] He has received recognition for his work, including winning the African Best Ghanaian Musician award at the African Performance Leadership Awards in 2025. He has also been described as one of the artists to popularize rap music in the Krobo (Adangme) language. [3][4]
Sparqlyn | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh 2 February 1983 Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Hiplife, Afrobeats |
| Occupations | Musician, real estate developer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Early life and education
editSparqlyn was born in Accra. He attended Rives Academy International School and Asanteman Secondary School where he had his primary and secondary education.
Music career
editSparqlyn started music with the group Dunsin under the name Kele. The group, a trio, released their maiden album in 2009 titled Ɔyɛadeɛyie.[5]
In 2012, the group released another album titled Kwansema. Dunsin received a nomination for the Ghana Music Awards in 2017.[6]
Sparqlyn went solo in 2018 after working with the group for over a decade.[7][8]
In 2025, he was honored by the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) with awards recognizing his contribution to the Ghanaian music industry and youth empowerment.[9][10]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award Ceremony | Award Presented | Nominated work/Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2009 | Ghana Music Awards | Hiplife Song of the Year | Dunsin | Nominated | [11] |
| 2010 | 4syte TV Music Video Awards | Best Group of The Year | Dunsin | Nominated | [12] |
| Best Choreography of The Year | Dunsin | Nominated | [13] | ||
| Best Storyline of The Year | Dunsin | Nominated | [14] | ||
| 2013 | MUSA Awards | Most Exciting Group in Africa | Dunsin | Won | [15] |
| 2013 | MUSA Awards | Most African Video | Dunsin | Won | [16] |
| 2017 | Ghana Music Awards | Best Group of The Year | Dunsin | Nominated | [17] |
| 2025 | MUSIGA Awards | Outstanding Contribution to Ghana Music Industry | Sparqlyn | Won | [18] |
| 2025 | MUSIGA Awards | Youth Empowerment Honor | Sparqlyn | Won | [19] |
| 2025 | African Performance Leadership Awards | African Best Ghanaian Musician of the Year | Sparqlyn | Won | [20] |
Discography
editPersonal life
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Dunsin should've won Ghana's first Grammy — Former group member Sparqlyn". Citinewsroom. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ↑ halm, sampson (2023-01-15). "Musician Sparqlyn Enstooled As Noryam Matse Of Krobo Odumase". www.halmblog.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "The electrifying reign of Sparqlyn: King of Krobo rap". 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ "Get To Know Sparqlyn: King Of Krobo Rap". The Publisher Online. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ Music, Nii Atakora Mensah, Ghana (2024-12-23). "I am the first Krobo rapper - Sparqlyn opens up". Ghana Music. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Keke of Dunsin fame makes a massive return as Sparqlyn". MyJoyOnline. 2022-09-23. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ↑ "Sparqlyn reveals why he left the music group Dunsin". 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ↑ "Five Ghanaian artistes who still made huge impact after going solo". Ghana Weekend. 2023-04-24. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ↑ Arthur, Portia (2025-03-09). "2025 Akwaaba Festival: Bessa Simons Presents Two Awards To Sparqlyn For Promoting Ghanaian Music". yen.com.gh. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ "MUSIGA Honours Sparqlyn @ Akwaaba Festival". DailyGuide Network. 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ↑ "The 2009 Ghana Music Awards nominees revealed". 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "4syte announces nominees for Music Video Awards 2010". 2010-11-30. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "4syte VMA Nominations". 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "4syte VMA Nominations". 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "Dunsin wins MUSA Awards in South Africa". Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ "Dunsin triumphs internationally". Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ "VGMA 2017: Full List Of Winners". 2017-04-09. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ↑ "MUSIGA honours Sparqlyn". Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ "Akwaaba Festival awards Sparqlyn". Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ "Sparqlyn wins 2025 APLA award". Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ "Sparqlyn Finally Drops Christmas Banger "Tumpa"". News Ghana. December 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ↑ "Sparqlyn releases his first-ever reggae-dancehall song, "Jump on Me"". 2023-06-24. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "Sparqlyn Releases New Single "All is Gone"". 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "Sparqlyn Shares Insights on his Real Estate Venture". 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
- ↑ Kofi, Duah (2023-02-04). "Sparqlyn enstooled as Norya Matse". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ↑ "Sparqlyn Marries Long-time Girlfriend". 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2023-04-26.