Appiah Dankwah, also known by his stage name Appietus, was born on March 12, 1977, and is a multifaceted Ghanaian artist based in Accra. He has made a name for himself in the music industry with his unique sound engineering skills and has been recognized with multiple awards throughout his career. Appietus has had the opportunity to showcase his talent on the international stage, representing Ghana in various programs such as WOMEX 2013 in the UK and Worldtronics in Germany. His distinct style and innovative work have earned him a well-deserved reputation as a talented and successful musician and producer.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Appiah Dankwah |
| Date Of Birth: | March 2, 1997 |
| Place Of Birth: | Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality: | Ghanaian |
| Spouse: | Freda Appiah Dankwah |
| Occupation: | Music Producer, Sound Engineer, Actor, Musician |
| Labels: | Creative Records |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 – 2 million |
Early Life
Appietus, born as Appiah Dankwah to Osei Poku and Susana Appiah in Accra, hails from Aduman in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
His musical journey began at a young age, experimenting with various objects to create music. Encouraged by his father, he received his first toy piano and started learning to play instruments at different churches.
In 1995, he delved into the basics of sound engineering at Fredima Studios in Adabraka, Accra, setting the stage for his successful career in the music industry.
Career
Appietus continued to enhance his sound engineering skills at various studios in Accra, including Fredima Studios and Kay’s Frequency.
He further developed his production abilities at Kampsite Studios before establishing his own studio, Creative Studioz, in 2006.
His distinctive audio signature was later revealed to be the voice of renowned artists such as Shatta Wale.
Appietus has also served as a mentor on programs such as Vodafone Icons, where he guided a group to victory in 2012.
In collaboration with COPILOT Music and Sound, he worked on a cover of Carlinhos Brown’s “Maria Caipirnha (Samba da Bahia)” for Visa’s “Samba of the World” campaign during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Appietus is known for his versatility and his dedication to giving credit to God for his success in the music industry. He is skilled in producing a wide range of genres, including Afro-Pop, Hi-Life, Reggae, Gospel, Dance Hall, African Traditional, Hiplife, and Azonto.
Appietus is not only a successful sound engineer but has also demonstrated his talents in singing and acting. He recently released his debut single “Kuntunimu” featuring Castro and introduced the reality show ”Appietus Idolz” to discover and nurture musical talents.
Appietus Idolz
Appietus introduced Appietus Idolz in Ghana, sought to discover and nurture raw talent capable of creating their own music post-competition. Participants were challenged to showcase their original compositions set to Appietus’ distinctive beats, eschewing covers of popular songs.
The show was a visionary response to the evolving landscape of the music industry, with Appietus identifying budding rappers in need of production support.
Inspired by encounters with aspiring artists seeking his guidance, he conceived the concept of showcasing and developing the most promising talents through his innovative show.
The talented winner, TJ, is currently benefiting from Appietus’ mentorship and production expertise under the Creative Records label.
Personal Life
Appietus, born as Appiah Dankwah to Osei Poku and Susana Appiah in Accra, hails from Aduman in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He is married to Freda Appiah Dankwah and has four children
Appietus Net Worth
Reports indicate that Appietus’ net worth ranges between $500,000 to $2 million, a testament to his significant contributions and success in the entertainment industry.
Awards And Nominations
- – Ghana Music Awards 2005: Best Recording Engineer (Nominated)
- – Ghana Music Awards 2006: Best Recording Engineer (Won)
- – Ghana Music Awards 2007: Best Recording Engineer (Won)
- – Ghana Music Awards 2008: Best Recording Engineer (Nominated)
- – UK Ghana Music Awards 2008: Best Sound Engineer (Won)
- – Ghana Music Awards 2009: Best Sound Engineer (Nominated)
- – Ghana Music Awards 2010: Best Sound Engineer (Nominated)
- – Sun Shine Music Awards 2010: African Best Sound Engineer (Won)
- – Ghana Music Awards 2011: Best Music Producer (Nominated)
- – Ghana Music Awards 2012: Best Music Producer (Won)
- – Ghana Music Honours 2015: Best Music Producer And Sound