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Lyrical Joe

b. 1995

Ghanaian rapper

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About Lyrical Joe

Born 1995. Lyrical Joe is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, record producer and philanthropist.

Joseph Gamor (born 5 August 1995) known professionally as Lyrical Joe (LJ) is a Ghanaian hip-hop rapper and songwriter born in Accra.

Early life and music career Lyrical Joe hails from Mafikumasi in the Volta region of Ghana but was born in the capital city of Ghana, Accra. He lost his parents at the age of 12. He had his Primary education at the Airport Police International School. Lyrical Joe participated in the African version of the X-factor show as the only rapper to represent Ghana. In 2022, a British lecturer from Edge Hill University in the United Kingdom dedicated a class lesson to studying the lyrics of songs from Lyrical Joe. He won the Best Rap Performance at the Ghana Music Awards in 2022. In 2023, he was on the Tim Westwood show.

Albums and Eps KiLL Lp(2018) VIBES EP (2021) Photo Album (2023)

Awards and nominations

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Important facts

Born
5 August 1995, Accra
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Rapper, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist
Nationality
Ghana
Awards
Ghana Music Awards

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lyrical Joe?

Ghanaian rapper

When was Lyrical Joe born?

Lyrical Joe was born on 5 August 1995 in Accra.

What is Lyrical Joe's occupation?

Lyrical Joe is a rapper, songwriter, record producer and philanthropist.

What nationality is Lyrical Joe?

Lyrical Joe is Ghanaian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lyrical Joe

· Wikidata: Q130304173

· DBpedia: Lyrical Joe

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