5Five | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ghana |
| Genres | Hiplife |
| Years active | 2005–2015 |
| Labels | Bullhaus Entertainment, Adabraka Recordz |
| Members | Papi 5Five Killy Juno |
5Five (pronounced "double five") was a Ghanaian hiplife music group. Formed in 2005, the group was composed of Luther Azamati (Papi 5Five), Jeffery Opoku Agyekum (Killy) and Juno.[1][2][3]
Background
edit5Five became a household name in Ghana after their song African Gurlz won two awards at the Ghana Music Awards in 2008. The group was formed in Adabraka, a suburb of Accra. Their debut single, Bull (4 Better 4 Worse), was released in 2005; they later did a remix of it with Batman Samini (now known mononymously as Samini), which was then included in the Appietus compilation.[4]
Controversy with Appietus
editPapi 5Five a member of 5Five and Appietus was engaged in an exchange of words on radio and tv over copyright infringements. Appietus has allegedly engaged against 5Five on their song Move Back (Mujebaya) and a few others.[5] Appietus claimed in an interview on Citi TV that he wasn't paid hence allowing his DSPs to upload the song on music streaming websites on his behalf.[6][7] Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson who owns Bullhaus Entertainment is also involved in this controversy and threatened court action against Appietus.[8] Appietus also threatened to take court action against Papi 5Five for allegedly defaming him.[9]
Disbandment
editPapi Adabraka was the first member of 5Five to go solo in 2022 after he claimed they had a challenge that they were able to resolve.[10] But after doing that they all had to go their separate ways since none of others where interested in pursuing music further.[11] Killy on the other hand has rebranded his name and is now known as Quasi Flava.[12]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Move Back
Singles
edit- African Gurlz
- Move Back (Mujebaya) feat Appietus
- Number One Fan
- Pretty Girl
- Gargantuan Body
- Bossu Kena
- Lamiorkor
- Shorty
- Tinkolon
- Uhm Ahh
- Party
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Details | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Pop Song of the Year | "African Gurlz" | Won | [13][14] |
| Discovery of the Year | "African Gurlz" | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Artist Profile 5Five". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ "5five, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ "Killi, Papi and Gino of 5Five (Move Back)". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ "We use to travel 16 hours to Tamale to promote our songs – Papi of 5Five". GhanaWeb. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ Amartey, Geraldo (2023-01-19). ""You are a fool": Papi of 5Five tells Appietus as they clash over royalties". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ "5Five lied to me;they never paid me after producing 'Muje Baya' – Appietus alleges". Ghana Weekend. 2023-01-15. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ "5Five never paid me after producing hit song 'Muje Baya' — Appietus". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ "Bulldog threatens to drag Appietus to court for allegedly selling 5Five's songs". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ bmensah (2023-01-19). "Appietus threatens to sue Papi of 5Five Fame for defamation". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ "Papi of 5five goes solo". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ Tali, Selorm (2022-11-18). "They are busy and lost interest in music; Papi on 5Five as he goes solo (WATCH)". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ "My new name is Quasi Flava – Killy of 5Five fame re-brands". GhanaWeb. 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ "2008 VGMA nominees". Ghana Base. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
- ^ "2008 VGMAs: Winners". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
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