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Biography
Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh (born 2 February 1983), popularly known as Sparqlyn, is a Ghanaian Afrobeats musician and songwriter. He was a member of the defunct hiplife group, Dunsin. In January 2023, he was enstooled as the development chief of Krobo Odumase in the Eastern Region Of Ghana.
Early life and education
Sparqlyn was born in Accra. He attended Rives Academy International School and Asanteman Secondary School where he had his primary and secondary education.
Music career
Sparqlyn, started music with the once-vibrant music group, Dunsin. He was under the name, Kele. Dunsin, a trio, released their maiden album in 2009 titled, ”Ɔyɛadeɛyie.” Later in 2012, they released another album titled, ‘Kwansema’. Dunsin received a nomination for the Ghana Music Awards in 2017.
Sparqlyn went solo in 2018 after working with the group for over a decade.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Award Presented | Nominated Work/Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ghana Music Awards | Hiplife Song of the Year | Dunsin | Nominated | |
| 2010 | 4syte TV Music Video Awards | Best Group of The Year | Dunsin | Nominated | |
| Best Choreography of The Year | Dunsin | Nominated | |||
| Best Storyline of The Year | Dunsin | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | Ghana Music Awards | Best Group of The Year | Dunsin | Nominated |
Discography
Major singles
- Your body
- Tumpa
- Jump On Me
- All Is Gone
Personal life
Sparqlyn works as a real estate developer. In 2023, he was enstooled as the development chief of Manya Krobo.
Sparqlyn is married to Adepa.