Kwesi Arthur

Ghanian rapper and singer Kwesi Arthur fuses a sunny Afrobeat tone with a melodic style of hip-hop that reflects both his struggles and triumphs. After breaking out with the 2017 hit "Grind Day," he kept up a prolific stream of material that turned him into one of Ghana's bigger stars. High-profile collaborations with artists like Mr. Eazi, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, and Nasty C further bolstered his international appeal ahead of the 2022 full-length Son of Jacob. Arthur grew up in the coastal city of Tema and was about to begin a career in security before he landed an internship...