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Amakye Dede is a Ghanaian highlife musician and composer. He is known for his unique style of highlife music, which combines traditional Ghanaian music with elements of jazz, reggae, and hip hop. He has released over 20 albums and has won numerous awards, including the Ghana Music Awards Artist of the Decade in 2010. He has also been honored with the Order of the Volta, one of Ghana's highest honors. Amakye Dede was born in Agogo, Ghana, and began playing music at a young age. He was inspired by the music of his father, a local musician, and began playing the guitar and singing in local bands. He eventually moved to Accra, where he joined the band of the legendary highlife musician, Ebo Taylor. Amakye Dede has released over 20 albums, including his most recent, "The Best of Amakye Dede". He has also collaborated with numerous other artists, including Fela Kuti, Angelique Kidjo, and Wyclef Jean. He has performed at festivals around the world, including the Glastonbury Festival in the UK and the Montreal Jazz Festival in Canada. Amakye Dede has won numerous awards, including the Ghana Music Awards Artist of the Decade in 2010. He has also been honored with the Order of the Volta, one of Ghana's highest honors. Amakye Dede is estimated to have a net worth of $2 million.
| Popular As | Daniel Amakye Dede |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Age | 66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | 5 January, 1958 |
| Birthday | 5 January |
| Birthplace | Agogo, Ashanti Region, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghana |
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Amakye Dede Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Wife | Not Available |
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Amakye Dede Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Amakye Dede worth at the age of 66 years old? Amakye Dede’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from Ghana. We have estimated Amakye Dede's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Musician |
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Timeline
On 2 January 2016, he was involved in an accident that killed his manager and seriously injured his bodyguard.
He then formed his own band, the Apollo High Kings, in 1980. He dominated the high-life scene in the 1980s and 1990s and has continued to have hit songs in the 21st century. He has headlined so many concerts locally and internationally.
Dede began his career in 1973 when he joined the Kumapim Royals as a composer and vocalist. This band, led by Akwasi Ampofo Agyei (AAA), had hits such as "Abebi Bewua Eso", "Wanware Me A", "Odo Mani Agyina", and the seminal "Ohohoo Batani". Dede moved to Nigeria,] where he had his hit "Jealousy go shame".
Dan Amakye Dede (born 5 January 1958) is a Ghanaian musician. He is one of Ghana's premier high-life artists popularly referred to as "Iron Boy", "the high-life maestro" and "Abrantie" (English: Gentleman ). Amakye Dede was born in Agogo, Asante Akim. He attended Agogo Roman School.
