Emmanuel Andrews Sammini (born December 22, 1982 in Accra, Ghana), better known as Samini (previously as Batman Samini), is a Ghanaian reggae and dancehall music artist from Wa. His music is a melodic blend of high life, dance hall, reggae, and hip-hop. He refers to his music as “African dance hall.” Ashanti International signed him to his first record deal. Samini founded his own record label after leaving the previous one.
Who is Samini?
Samini, formerly known as Batman, is comparable to Prince and Diddy not because of their repeated name changes, but because of their musical accomplishments. He was born on December 22, 1982, in Wa, Upper West Region, to Mr. G.A Samini and Theresa Nusala.
He received his primary and elementary education at Holy Family Basic School before continuing his secondary studies at St Margaret Mary Sec School in Dansoman.
With his faultless vocal skills, sharp lyrics, and exciting infusion of reggae and dancehall rhythms with African beats and flair, Batman quickly won over the hearts of many young women and indeed any lover of fine music from his very modest beginnings as a guest artist on numerous popular tunes.
Samini can now brag about being a consummate artist, having won multiple Ghana Music Awards, including Best Artiste of 2007 and a Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Award. He also received the Hip-hop World Award for Best African Artist in Nigeria in 2008. He has performed in Canada, the United Kingdom, Holland, Italy, and Nigeria.
He has performed on the same stage as performers such as Shaggy and Ja Rule, and he has collaborated with musicians from all over Africa. He has featured around 50 tracks (both public and unreleased) alongside different musicians.
He is MTN’s face in Ghana, and his ringtone/caller tune may be heard on MTN networks throughout Africa.
Odo, Samini Music, Linda, and Gyae shee are some of his hits.
How old is Samini?
The renowned reggae star is currently 41 years old.
What is Samini’s career?
Sammini began singing in a church choir at the age of 14 and went on to become a professional musician after collaborating with another artist in 1999. Dankwasere, his debut studio album, was released in 2004 and topped the local music charts for weeks before winning two Ghana Music Awards. The single “Linda” promoted the album.
He has shared the stage with Sean Paul, Akon, Kevin Little, Shaggy, Wayne Wonder, Damian Marley, Bennie Man, Jay-Z, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Culture (of Blessed Memory), and Steel Pulse. Steel Pulse and Etana from Jamaica cooperated with him. He has gained international acclaim and has performed in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Canada, and the Netherlands.
He gained international acclaim when he was named “Best African Act” at the 2006 MOBO Awards. He received three prizes at the 2007 Vodafone Ghana Music prizes after releasing his second self-titled studio album, Samini.
Samini won the “African Artiste of the Year” title at The Headies in February 2008. Dagaati, his third studio album, was released in 2008. After releasing his seventh studio album, UNTAMED, on December 22, 2018, he was named Reggaeville 2018 Album of the Year.
What is Samini Brand Endorsements?
The renowned musician has gained lucrative awards with a couple of brands like Liberty Professionals, FBN Bank Ghana, Burgundy Executive Luxury Homes, MTN Ghana, etc.
Source: www.ghgossip.com
