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Atumpan

b. 1983

Ghanaian musician

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About Atumpan

Born 1983. Atumpan is a Ghanaian musician, singer, rapper, entrepreneur and teacher.

Frank Elinam Cobbinah (born 24 December 1983), commonly known by his stage name Atumpan, is a Ghanaian afrobeats and dancehall singer. Cobbinah founded his own record label, Hard Boy Music, which mainly signs other Afro beats artists.

Recognition and musical style

Cobbinah began performing as Atumpan (meaning Talking Drum in the Akan language) in 2011, when he released "The Thing", which won Best Afro pop Song of the Year, and Best Collaboration of the year in the 2012 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

In 2013, he was nominated for Best African Act in the 2013 MOBO Awards. He also won the Best International Afrobeats Act in the 2013 BEFFTA Awards. In 2014, Cobbinah was nominated in the Urban Music Awards for the Best African/Afrobeat Act along with Sarkodie and Fuse ODG.

Atumpan's singles with Hardboy Music include "Regina" and "Gimme some more", which feature Samini and Sarkodie respectively.

Awards and nominations

Ghana Music Awards

"Best New Artist 2012" - Nominee "Best New Artist Of The Year" - Nominee

Ghana Music Awards UK UK-based artist of the year

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Important facts

Born
24 December 1983, Accra
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Musician, singer, rapper, entrepreneur, teacher
Nationality
Ghana
Education
University of Education, Winneba

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Atumpan?

Ghanaian musician

When was Atumpan born?

Atumpan was born on 24 December 1983 in Accra.

What is Atumpan's occupation?

Atumpan is a musician, singer, rapper, entrepreneur and teacher.

What nationality is Atumpan?

Atumpan is Ghanaian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Atumpan

· Wikidata: Q16197497

· DBpedia: Atumpan (singer)

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