About Nero X
Nero X was a musician.
Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng known professionally as Nero X is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his hit single "Osey".
Early life and education Joseph Buabeng was born and raised in Lagos Town a suburb in the Western region of Ghana. Nero X attended Takoradi Secondary School and later attended Takoradi Technical University.
Music career He started his music journey in 2005 as a member of the group '2Unit' with fellow musician Ayesem. They would later contest in the Nescafe African Revelations reality show that same year. In 2010 Nero X emerged the second runner up of ‘Star Grab the Mic’ organized by Empire Entertainment.
In 2013, he won in the maiden edition of Viasat 1 TV's Born Starz. Nero X released his first single ‘Osey’ in 2015 which topped major Ghanaian music charts. He will go on to release Otan, Nyame Dadaw, Nyimpa Nua among others.
Nero X has worked with artistes such as Castro, Teephlow, Nana Quame, KK Fosu, Guru, Okyeame Kwame, FlowKing Stone, Tinny, etc.
Videography
Awards and nominations
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
RTC Western Music Awards
MTN 4stye Music Video Awards
Discography
Major Singles
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Who was Nero X?
Ghanaian musician
When was Nero X born?
Nero X was born in Sekondi-Takoradi.
What was Nero X's occupation?
Nero X was a musician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nero X. https://biography.guide/nero-x/
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