Rocky Dawuni, Ghana’s first GRAMMY Nominee cum UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment for Africa, pulled a very receptive performance at the Jerry Rawlings Tribute Concert held recently.
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture celebrated Ghana’s Former President (of blessed memory), Lt. Col. Rtd. Jerry John Rawlings with a virtual concert on Friday, April 30th.
The Virtual Concert held at Silicon House Productions had the family and representatives of the former President, members of the diplomatic corps, politicians, members from the corporate sector and affiliate government ministry representatives in attendance.
Many creative industry players passed through to give their support to the late statesman.
Other performers who represented on the night were Amandzeba, Kofi Kinaata, Okyeame Kwame, Yaa Yaa, Pat Thomas, others.
Rocky Dawuni displayed splendid showmanship on the night and many in attendance mentioned that he was the ‘Best Performer’ of the night.
Rocky Dawuni received the first GRAMMY nomination for Ghana with his 2015 Album “Branches Of The Same Tree.” Collectively, he has released 7 creative studio albums and one EP. He is a well-traveled musician who has represented his country and run dozens of humanitarian projects and concerts across the world from Africa to USA to Europe, Asia and across The Middle East.
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He holds an enviable record of working directly and running PR jobs for both international and local artistes; notable among his huge repertoire of artistes worked with are Morgan Heritage (Grammy Winners), Rocky Dawuni (Grammy Nominee, 2015), Samini (MOBO Winner - 2006, MTV Awards Africa Winner - 2009) and Stonebwoy (BET Best African Act Winner - 2015). Other mainstream artistes of great repute he has worked with are Kaakie, Kofi Kinaata, Teephlow, (just to name a few), who have all won multiple awards under Vodafone GHANA Music Awards (VGMAs).
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He is a strong media and communication professional skilled in Coaching, Strategic Planning, and Event Management.
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