Dada Hafco

Terry Asare Boamah, known by the stage name Dada Hafco,[1] is a Ghanaian high-life musician.[2][3][4] His song Yebewu Nti was nominated in the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards as the Highlife Song of the Year.[5][6][7] He was also nominated for the Highlife Artiste of the Year in the VGMA for two years in a row.[8]

Dada Hafco
Birth nameTerry Asare Boamah
Also known asDada Hafco
BornGhana
OriginGhana
GenresHigh-life
Occupation(s)Musician

Early life and career

He hails from Eastern region.[9] He performed on stage with artistes such as Nero X and Efe Keys.[10] He was formally of a group called Mframa before going solo.[11][12][13]

Discography

Awards

He won Highlife Song of the Year at the Eastern Music Awards in Koforidua.[9]

Nominations
Year Organization Category Nominated Work Result Ref
2021 VGMA Best Highlife Song of the Year Play boy ft Akwaboah Jnr Nominated [17]
Best Highlife Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated

References
  1. "Dada Hafco on highlife agenda: Ghanaians hate anything Ghanaian - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  2. Lamptey, Edwin (16 March 2021). "Ghanaians hate anything Ghanaian – Dada Hafco to Ghanaians over highlife neglect". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  3. MyNewsGH (11 December 2020). "I can't campaign for anyone who doesn't support NPP – Dada Hafco on Dumelo's defeat". MyNewsGh. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  4. "Good music does not excel in Ghana – Dada Hafco". The Ghana Report. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  5. "Dada Hafco donates to New Life Children's Home". www.ghanaweb.com. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  6. "Akwaboah's Father Call For Support For Dada Hafco". NY DJ Live. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  7. "Akwaboah's Father Call For Support For Dada Hafco". e.TVGhana. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  8. "'Gatekeepers' hurting music industry — Dada Hafco". Graphic Online. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  9. "EMA 2018: Dada Hafco Wins Highlife Song Of The Year Award". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  10. "Efe Keys, Nero X and Dada Hafco put up thrilling high-life performances | Saturday Live". Citi TV. 18 January 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  11. Online, Peace FM. "Hiplife Artiste Dada Hafco Goes Into Movies". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  12. Acquah, Edward (19 August 2019). ""Ego breaks music groups" – Dada Hafco". Kasapa102.5FM. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  13. "Ghana Music Has No Identity – Dada Hafco". The Publisher Online. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  14. "Dada Hafco: Highlife has been the biggest genre over the past decade | MaxTV". Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  15. "Baba Spirit, Yaw Dabo feature in Dada Hafco's new music video". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  16. "Dada Hafco sings about 'Playboy' with Akwaboah [Audio]". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  17. "VGMA22: See the list of nominees". MyJoyOnline. MyJoyOnline. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
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