Nana Kwabena Tuffuor facts for kids
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Nana Kwabena
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Nana Kwabena in Fear & Fancy Studios, 2014
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| Birth name | Nana Kwabena Tuffuor |
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| Born | March 25, 1986 Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Origin | Ghana |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Wondaland |
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Nana Kwabena Tuffuor, born on March 25, 1986, is an American music artist. He is known for many things, including being a record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, and sound engineer.
He is especially famous for helping to produce the hit song "Classic Man" by Jidenna. This song was so popular that it sold over a million copies! In 2015, "Classic Man" was even nominated for a Grammy Award. Nana Kwabena also helped create "Made To Love" for John Legend and "Yoga" for Janelle Monáe and Jidenna.
As a music producer, Nana Kwabena has worked with many big names. These include Jidenna, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, and Quavo.
In 2012, Nana Kwabena started a non-profit group called AllOneBlood. He created this group after his younger brother passed away from Sickle Cell Disease in 2011. AllOneBlood works to teach people about Sickle Cell Disease.
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Early Life and Education
Nana Kwabena Tuffuor was born in Cleveland, Ohio. His mother is an accountant and started a school in Ghana. His father is a computer engineer and business owner.
Nana grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to high school at George School.
In 2008, Nana Kwabena graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He studied Health & Societies and also learned about Sociology and Africana Studies. He had planned to become a doctor.
After college, he decided to take a break from his medical studies. In 2010, he moved to New York to focus completely on his music career.
Career Highlights
After his brother Kwame passed away from Sickle Cell Disease in 2011, Nana Kwabena started AllOneBlood. This organization uses photos and videos to spread awareness about the disease. They also arrange for famous people to visit hospitals. The goal is to raise money to help find a cure for Sickle Cell Disease.
Nana is also part of Fear & Fancy. This is a social club that started in California in 2006. It's a group of creative people, business owners, and activists. They host events and gatherings.
Personal Life and Activism
Nana Kwabena lives in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
He cares a lot about social justice, especially for African Americans. He has supported the Black Lives Matter movement. He joined Janelle Monáe and Jidenna in leading demonstrations during the Wondaland Eephus Tour.
Music Production Work
Nana Kwabena has produced many songs for different artists. Here are some of the projects he has worked on:
Working with John Legend
In 2013, Nana Kwabena helped with John Legend's album Love in the Future. He worked on songs like "Made To Love" and "Who Do We Think We Are." He helped with the drums and other sounds.
Collaborations with Wondaland Artists
In 2015, he worked on The Eephus album by Wondaland. This included the very popular song "Classic Man" by Jidenna. He also produced "Yoga" for Janelle Monáe and Jidenna.
Projects with Jidenna
Nana Kwabena has worked a lot with Jidenna. He helped create many songs for Jidenna's albums. For example, he worked on "Long Live The Chief" and "Extraordinaire." He helped with the music, vocals, and recording.
In 2017, he was a big part of Jidenna's album The Chief. He produced many tracks, including "A Bull's Tale," "Trampoline," and "Helicopters / Beware." He even sang on some songs like "The Let Out" and "Safari."
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