Korletey Mimpey, professionally known as Vudumane, is a Ghanaian-Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter.
In August 2022, his song “Oh No”:
- Reached No. 1 on Top Alternative Songs (TurnTable Charts)
- Peaked at No. 10 on the Top 100 Nigerian Songs on Boomplay
Early Life and Career
- Birthplace: Accra, Ghana
- Parentage: Ghanaian father and Nigerian mother
- Current Residence: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
At age 11, Korletey began writing and recording on foreign beats, inspired by:
- Lost Boys, MC Lyte, 2Pac, Ja Rule, DMX, and Jamaican music
Early Music Career
- Performed on small stages with musicians like:
- Paa Dogo, Ex-Doe, Tic Tac
- Recorded under the stage name Nyankonton, collaborating with:
- Screwface, Tinny, Okra Tom Dawidi, Castro
- 2005: Released his first hit single “Odowuo” featuring Kwabena Kwabena
Hiatus and Career in Barbering
- Won a Diversity Immigrant Visa (US Green Card)
- Paused music to pursue a career in barbering in Atlanta
- Founded Manhyia Palace Barbering Shop, working with celebrities like:
- Davido, Wizkid, Teni, Omar Sterling (PaeDae)
Return to Music (2019 – Present)
- Rebranded as Vudumane
- Released “Shoe Size”, followed by a remix featuring Zlatan
- Achieved success with songs:
- “Oh No”, “Botos”, and “Somebody” featuring Davido (No.1 on Nigerian Apple Music Charts)
Discography
As Nyankonton
- Odowuo (2005) – feat. Kwabena Kwabena
As Vudumane
- Shoe Size
- Shoe Size (Remix) – feat. Zlatan
- Walai
- Joy
- Botos
- Somebody – feat. Davido
- Kele – feat. Selasi
- Oh No
- Jungle
Extended Plays
- Identity
References
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