Wanlov the Kubolor Biography: Real Name, Age, Parents, Hometown, Girlfriend, Net-Worth, Career, Awards,Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Latest Songs
Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, known by his stage name Wanlov the Kubolor is a Ghanaian-Romanian musician, film director, and cultural icon. He was born on the 8th of September, 1980 in Ploiesti to an Akan father and a Romanian mother. Kubolor is a Ga word that essentially means wanderer, vagabond. Let’s take a look at his biography below. Wanlov the Kubolor Full…
Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, known by his stage name Wanlov the Kubolor is a Ghanaian-Romanian musician, film director, and cultural icon.
He was born on the 8th of September, 1980 in Ploiesti to an Akan father and a Romanian mother.
Kubolor is a Ga word that essentially means wanderer, vagabond.
Let’s take a look at his biography below.
Wanlov the Kubolor Full Name, Age, Hometown and Early Life
Wanlov was born Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu but goes by the stage name Wanlov the Kubolor.
He was born on the 8th of September, 1980 in Ploiesti to an Akan father and a Romanian mother.
Kubolor is a Ga word that essentially means wanderer, vagabond. Kubolor, whose style is fiercely independent, and is arguably the most revolutionary artist in Ghana credited with creating a unique sound that pushes the borders of Afro-Pop.
He is the brother of the television show host, model, musician Deborah Owusu-Bonsu.
His parents moved to Ghana before he was a year old, and he grew up in an artistic household where both parents were avid collectors of music and had an interest in the arts.
Wanlov the KubolorHe attended Adisadel College. It was while he was at Adisadel that he began rapping his favorite lyrics with high school friends and performing the local circuit in Cape Coast and Takoradi.
It was here that his enduring musical partnership with the songwriter M3NSA was formed.
He then moved to the United States for college in 2000 where he attended the University of Mary Hardin Baylor.
Wanlov the KubolorHe dropped out after two years of studying Computer Science and Business Administration and from then on was to dedicate himself fully to his musical career.
Wanlov the Kubolor Career, Awards, and Nominations
Kubolor is affiliated with the Ghanaian-based production house Pidgen Music. Out of his musical and personal experiences, he has succeeded in creating a space to share his art comfortably.
Wanlov the KubolorIn refusing to modify his versatile style to fit the mold of pre-existing genres, Kubolor hopes to inspire others to create a personal evolutionary path for positive change.
His widely acclaimed versatility is heard on his debut album “Green Card”, released in late 2007 on his return to Ghana after a 7-year stay in the USA.
Wanlov the KubolorAlready being referred to as an icon, this enigmatic man has gone on to capture the hearts and minds of the people of Ghana.
Though at home with his fans, he is also no stranger to the company of internationally acclaimed musicians. Wanlov the Kubolor has had the honor of collaborating with Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Ghana’s Rap pioneer / High life legend, Reggie Rockstone, the Godfather of Hiplife, among other well-respected artists worldwide.
His flair for the extraordinary has netted him wide acclaim and in this well-earned popularity, Kubolor was recently chosen as one of 5 artists to represent Africa as a lyricist/songwriter in the “Routes to Roots” project.
Wanlov the KubolorA collaborative initiative conceived by Bigga Fish, a UK-based organization that engages young people through creative mediums, Routes to Roots is a musical project with 10 Artists carefully selected from Africa and the UK to record an album that represents all sides of the cultural spectrum.
He has developed his “Gipsy” persona, by wearing only wrappers and no shoes, styling himself as a voice for the revolution by the common man on the streets of Ghana.
Wanlov the Kubolor and M3nsaHe has developed a strong socially conscious identity, campaigning for the cause of Africa a charity for out-of-home children and various similar causes, in particular, those linked to ecology or pollution in Ghana.
In 2017, he told members of Blogging Ghana that he “is considering making a third installment to his Ghanaian Pidgin-English musical Coz Ov Moni”.
Wanlov the Kubolor Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
His official Instagram username is @wanlov. He is known on Twitter as @wanlov. His Facebook account is simply Wanlov the Kubolor.
Wanlov the KubolorWanlov the Kubolor Latest Songs
Wanlov has quite a number of songs to his credit. Among them is the banger Very Soon, Sole Rebel, Never Go Change, Fokn Country among others. You can listen and download Wanlov’s music here.
