BIOGRAPHY
Sonniballi; born Sonny Kwabena Amoako Akoanor in Accra Ghana, is the next rising star on the popular music circuit. His infectious style of music merges the vibrant sounds of ‘Hip Life’ genre from his home country, with the conscious spiritual vibe of ‘Roots Reggae’. Born into a typical Christian family, Sonniballi was the first of three children. His parents had hopes of him becoming a medical doctor. However at the tender age of 9 years, Sonniballi discovered his musical talents when he began to sing in the choir of his local Methodist church. At the age of 17 and strongly against his parents wishes Sonny decided to forge a career for himself in music. His first taste of success came at the age of 18 when he was discovered by American producer Nana King who worked with him on his first single obaa pa 'Virtuous Woman'. Sonny then went on to start a musical group called ‘G Life’ with three other friends.The group made two successful albums together namely; Kotoho-‘take a bow’ and Abrabo in Ghana- ‘Life in Ghana’. For another few years following 'G Life', sonny carried on making successful collaborations with major Ghanaian artistes such as Mary Agyapong on a hit single called Ade dede meaning ‘sweetest Thing’. He also teamed up with other artistes such as Slim Buster on the single ‘Georgina’ as well as Lord Kenya to name a few. In 2001 Sonny migrated to England to expand his musical opportunities where he teamed up with London Based Ghanaian producer Eugene Nartey and CEO of 'Bad Habbits' records Bright Okah to begin work on his debut album entitled 'First Scene Second'.