Samini

Emmanuel Andrews Samini
Birth name Emmanuel Andrew's Samini
Also known as Samini, Batman Samini
Born December 22, 1981
Accra, Ghana
Origin Dansoman, Accra, Ghana
Genres Dancehall, reggae, hip-life
Occupation(s) Rapper, raga, singer, actor, entrepreneur
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1999–present
Labels High Grade Family
Associated acts Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Kaakie, Muma Gee, Wizkid, Kwabena Kwabena, Elivava

Emmanuel Andrews Samini (born 22 December 1981 in Accra, Ghana), known by his stage name Samini (formerly as Batman Samini), is a Ghanaian Reggae and Dancehall recording artiste from Wa, Ghana. His genre of music is a melodious mixture of highlife, dancehall, reggae and hip-hop. He terms his brand of music as the "African dancehall". He signed his first record deal with Ashanti International. Samini started his own record label after he left the aforementioned label.

Samini has released four studio albums, with all being highly successful on the commercial market. Samini's success and recognition began when his first single, Linda, was released and subsequently appearing on other successful singles by other artistes. [1][2] [3][4][5]

Background lnformation

He started singing in a church choir at the age of 14, and became a professional musician after a musical collaboration with another musician in 1999. His debut studio album, Dankwasere, was released in 2004;[6] it topped the local music charts for weeks and won two awards at the Ghana Music Awards.[7] The album was supported by the single "Linda". He has performed alongside Sean Paul, Akon, Kevin Little, Shaggy, Wayne Wonder, Damien Marley, Bennie Man, Jay-Z, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Culture (of Blessed Memory) and Steel Pulse. He collaborated with Steel Pulse and Etana from Jamaica. He has received international recognition and toured the UK, Germany, Italy, Canada, and the Netherlands.

He received international recognition when he won the "Best African Act" at the 2006 MOBO Awards.[8] After releasing his second self-titled studio album, Samini, he won three awards at the 2007 Ghana Music Awards.[9][10] In February 2008, Samini won the "African Artiste of the Year" award at the The Headies.[11] His third studio album, Dagaati, was released in 2008.[7][12]

Discography

Studio albums

Awards and nominations

Samini awards and nominations
Totals
Awards won 13
Nominations 15

MOBO Awards

Year Recipient Award Result
2006 Himself Best African Act[13] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won

The Headies

Year Recipient Award Result
2010 Himself Best African Act[14] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won

Channel O Music Video Awards

Year Recipient Award Result
2011 Himself Most Gifted Reggae Dancehall Video Artist[15] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won

Bass Awards

Year Recipient Award Result
2013 Himself Kwame Nkrumah Award (Artiste Of The Year)[16] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
Best Performer(Reggae/Dancehall)[17] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
Best Dancehall Artiste[18] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won

MTV Africa Music Awards

Year Recipient Award Result
2009 Himself Best Performer[19] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won

Ghana Music Awards

Year Recipient Award Result
2005 Himself Artiste of the Year[20] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
HipLife Artist Of The Year[20] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
2007 Himself African Magic Artiste of the Year[21] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
Pop Song Of The Year[21] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
Record Song Of The Year[21] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won
2011 Himself Album of the Year[20] style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won

Nominations

References

  1. ↑ "Batman Samini". Click Afrique. 7 October 2006. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  2. ↑ "Batman Samini". Modern Ghana. 10 December 2006. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  3. ↑ Nyarko, Scholastica (25 August 2007). "Batman Samini in line for another int'l music award". The Statesman. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  4. ↑ Debrah, Ameyaw (8 February 2009). "Ghana artist performs at US show". Africa News. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  5. ↑ Ebenezer, Anangfio Jnr. (18 June 2010). GhanaCelebrities.com http://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2010/06/18/samini-richie-asem-eazzy-oj-blaq-signs-to-rockstar-4000/. Retrieved 2010-06-18. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ↑ Ebenezer, Anangfio Jnr. (22 October 2010). GhanaCelebrities.com http://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2010/10/25/samini-releases-a-new-album-from-dankwansere-batman-to-%E2%80%98c-e-o%E2%80%99/. Retrieved 2010-09-22. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Levy, Leighton (25 January 2009). "ini seeks perfect Jamaican sound". The Gleaner (Jamaica). Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  8. ↑ Schlockermann, Ilka (September 2006). "Batman Samini crowned Best African act at the MOBO AwardsMOBO Awards 2006". BBC. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  9. ↑ "Batman Samini sweeps Ghana Musical Award.". Click Afrique. 7 May 2007. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  10. ↑ "2007 Ghana Music Awards - Batman Samini tops them all". Modern Ghana. 6 May 2007. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  11. ↑ "Singer, Samini presents award to MTN". Ghana News. 28 March 2008. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  12. ↑ Addo, Francis (16 August 2008). "Samini Drops New Album". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
  13. ↑ "BATMAN SAMINI, FROM GHANA, NAMED BEST AFRICAN ACT @ MOBO AWARDS". John Higginson. 21 September 2006. Retrieved 22 September 2006.
  14. ↑ "List Of Nominees Of Hiphopworldawards 2008". olayokun. February 1, 2008. Retrieved Feb 2, 2008.
  15. ↑ "Samini wins Ghana's first ever channel o award". Ernest Dela. August 11, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
  16. ↑ [://www.ameyawdebrah.com/samini-tops-maiden-edition-of-bass-awards-full-list-of-winners/ "Samini tops maiden edition of BASS Awards + Full list of winners"]. Ameyaw Debrah. July 6, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  17. ↑ [://www.ameyawdebrah.com/samini-tops-maiden-edition-of-bass-awards-full-list-of-winners/ "Samini tops maiden edition of BASS Awards + Full list of winners"]. Ameyaw Debrah. July 6, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  18. ↑ [://www.ameyawdebrah.com/samini-tops-maiden-edition-of-bass-awards-full-list-of-winners/ "Samini tops maiden edition of BASS Awards + Full list of winners"]. Ameyaw Debrah. July 6, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Samini wins Best African Performer Award". Daily Graphic. 15 October 2009. Retrieved 16 October 2009.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 "Samini". Ghana Music.com. 24 March 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2010.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 "2007 GHANA MUSIC AWARDS- BATMAN SAMINI TOPS THEM ALL". Modern Ghana. 5 May 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2007.

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