Yaw Tog

Ghanaian rapper

Yaw Tog.

Background information
Birth name| Thorsten Owusu Gyimah
Also known as| YT, Young Bull
Born|  (2003-05-08) 8 May 2003 (age 20)
Kumasi, Ghana
Origin| Africa, Ghana
Genres| Drill music, rap, hip pop
Occupation(s)| Rapper
Years active| 2019–present
Labels| Tog Life Music

Musical artist

Thorsten Owusu Gyimah (born 8 May 2003),[1] popularly known as Yaw Tog,[2] is a Ghanaian rapper who majors in drill music, known in Ghana as Asakaa.[3][4][5] He is best known for his viral song "Sore" which featured O'Kenneth, City Boy, Reggies & Jay Bahd and also Kwesi Arthur and Stormzy on the remix produced by Chris Rich.[6][7]

## Education[edit]

Gyimah was a student of Opoku Ware Senior High School.[8][9] He wrote his final WASSCE paper on 7 October 2021.[10]

## Personal life[edit]

Yaw Tog lived all his life in Santasi in Kumasi before fame found him through music[11]

## Discography[edit]

### EPs[edit]

* Time[12]

### Singles[edit]

* Sophia [13]
* Sore feat. O`Kenneth,City Boy, Reggie & Jay Bahd
* Sore Remix feat. Kwesi Arthur & Stormzy[14]
* Y33gye
* Africa
* Empty
* Daben
* Mood
* Time
* Fake Ex
* Boyz
* Gold Friends
* Sei Mu
* Azul with Bad Boy Timz

## Concerts[edit]

He performed at the 17th Ghana Party in the Park UK Concert with his manager Joe Avneri.[15][16][17]

## Awards and nominations[edit]

Year  | Award  | Category  | Nominated Work  | Result  | Ref

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2021  | 3Music Awards | Breakthrough Artiste of the Year  | Himself  | Nominated  | [18]
Viral Song of the Year  | Sore  | Nominated
Hiphop Song of the Year  | Sore  | Won
Global Music Awards Africa  | Most Influential Ghanaian Act of the Year  | Himself  | Nominated  | [19]
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA)  | Best New Artiste  | Himself  | Nominated  | [20]
Best Hip-Pop Song of the Year  | Sore  | Won  | [21][22]
Hiplife/Hiphop Artist of the Year  | Himself  | Nominated  | [23]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Yaw Tog Biography". www.biegyanation.com. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
2. ^ "Yaw Tog is overhyped – Mr Logic - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
3. ^ "ProfileAbility – Yaw Tog". ProfileAbility. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
4. ^ "Get To Know: Yaw Tog". DJMag.com. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
5. ^ "It's 'Time' for Ghana's Yaw Tog to take the reins". Voice Online. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
6. ^ "Ghanaian drill MC Yaw Tog recruits Stormzy for "Sore" remix". The FADER. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
7. ^ "Yaw Tog Calls On Stormzy, Kwesi Arthur For "Sore" Remix". Complex. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
8. ^ "Yaw Tog, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
9. ^ "Gyakie and Yaw Tog to release a song when school breaks". GhanaWeb. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
10. ^ "'No more go and learn': Yaw Tog delighted as he completes SHS on Thursday". GhanaWeb. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
11. ^ "Unitedshowbiz.com.gh". Unitedshowbiz.com.gh. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
12. ^ "Asakaa Star Yaw Tog Returns With Triumphant 'TIME' EP". Complex. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
13. ^ pit, Jullian (8 August 2022). "Ghana's breakout star Yaw Tog new single about Southy girl named 'Sophia'"". topcharts. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
14. ^ Powell, Jon (5 March 2021). "Stormzy joins Yaw Tog and Kwesi Arthur on "Sore (Remix)"". REVOLT. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
15. ^ "Patrons enjoy thrilling performances at 16th Ghana Party in the Park-UK - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
16. ^ "Home". Ghana Party In The Park. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
17. ^ "Sarkodie, Darkoo steals show at 'Ghana Party in the Park'". GhanaWeb. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
18. ^ "3Music Awards 2021: See full list of nominees - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
19. ^ "Global Music Awards Africa 2021: All the nominees". Music in Africa. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
20. ^ Ibrahim, Faruk (4 April 2021). "VGMA 2021! Yaw Tog Grabs Nomination For Best New Artiste Award". GBAfrica. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
21. ^ GRAND FINALE: 22ND VODAFONE GHANA MUSIC AWARDS NIGHT | #VGMA22, retrieved 26 June 2021
22. ^ Aryee, Naa Ayeley (26 June 2021). "Yaw Tog beats Medikal, others to win 2021 VGMA Best Hip Hop song of the Year". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
23. ^ "Full List: Here are the nominees for the 2021 Ghana Music Awards". Pulse Ghana. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

## External links[edit]

Official Instagram Profile