AY Poyoo
AY Poyoo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Emmanuel Yeboah 5 June 2000 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper, songwriter, comedian |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Label | Tree Money Yard Empire |
Emmanuel Yeboah (born 5 June 2000), known professionally as AY Poyoo, is a Ghanaian rapper and comedian. AY Poyoo gained international attention when BBC News Africa profiled him after his single GOAT (Aponkye) received widespread coverage.[1][2][3]
Early life
[edit]AY Poyoo was born on 5 June 2000 in Ghana. He grew up in a low-income household with his mother after his father left the family.[4] Although he performed well in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), he enrolled in a technical school to study auto mechanics because of financial constraints.[5]
Career
[edit]AY Poyoo began his music career in 2019 and gained prominence in 2020 when the music video for his debut single GOAT went viral.[6][7] Later in 2020, American rapper Snoop Dogg[8] mentioned AY Poyoo during a livestream hosted by comedian Michael Blackson.[9]
In July 2020, he announced a planned collaboration with South African musician Sho Madjozi which she later confirmed.[10][11] And in May 2023, Poyoo appeared at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards red carpet with a goat as a reference to his breakout single.[12]
In November 2023, he signed with Nigerian label Tree Money Yard Empire and relocated to Nigeria to develop his skills in production, songwriting and audio engineering.[13][14]
Musical style
[edit]AY Poyoo is known for an eccentric performance style that combines humorous lyrics with energetic delivery, characteristic of African hip hop.[15][16]
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Rejected Stone | Debut EP | [17] |
| TBD | Grass to Grace | Announced | [18] |
Selected singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Collaboration | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "GOAT (Aponkye)" | [19] | |
| 2020 | "Alcoholics" | feat. Wanlov the Kubolor | [20] |
| 2020 | "My Lady" | with Patapaa | [21] |
| 2020 | "Ghetto Rules" | feat. Van Choga | [22] |
| 2022 | "Kama" | feat. Kudjoe Daze | [23] |
| 2022 | "GOAT (Aponkye Remix)" | feat. Van Choga, Show Yoh & Big Xhosa | [24] |
| 2023 | "Ama Piano" | feat. Sister Deborah | [25] |
| 2020 | "Swimming Pool" | [26] | |
| 2024 | "Only Me" | [27] |
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | YouTube Creator Award | Silver Play Button | Won | [28] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Meet AY Poyoo, Ghana's self-styled 'GOAT'". BBC News. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ "AY Poyoo featured on BBC Africa with his 'GOAT' song". MyJoyOnline. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ "AY Poyoo featured on BBC". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ "I Am Not The Richest Man But I Can Now Provide For The Family – AY Poyoo Discloses". News Hunter Magazine. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ↑ "Life was tough, I almost gave up – Singer, Poyoo". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ "Recognition: The G.O.A.T, AY Poyoo earns a BBC feature (+video)". ABTC. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ "Video: Goat by AY Poyoo". Ghana Music. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ "AY Poyoo wins love in Hollywood; Michael Blackson, Snoop Dogg, react to his style (VIDEO)". Pulse Ghana. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ↑ "Snoop Dogg recognizes AY Poyoo; showers him with praises". Yen.com.gh. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ "AY Poyoo and Sho Madjozi set to drop a collaboration". Ameyaw Debrah. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ "Sho Madjozi confirms her collaboration with AY Poyoo". Ghana Weekend. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ "AY Poyoo and his goat appear at 2023 VGMA". Pulse Ghana. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ "AY Poyoo signs deal with Empire Records". GHPage. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ "I left to learn more about music, take advantage of Nigeria's music scene – AY Poyoo". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ "AY Poyoo's pet goat at VGMA red carpet". GhanaWeb. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ↑ Owusu, George Clifford (2 September 2020). "AY Poyoo Rocks Accra With Virtual Concert". Daily Guide Network. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ↑ "The Rejected Stone - EP". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ Vanguard (28 October 2024). "AY Poyoo to drop first single from Grass to Grace album". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ "AY Poyoo - Goat (Aponkye)". CratesHub. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ Wod, Lawson (17 June 2020). "AY Poyoo ft Wanlov The Kubolor – Alcoholics (Official Video)". CoverGhana. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ "Patapaa – My Lady (feat. AY Poyoo)". Beatz Nation. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ Maphosa, y Sly Nkosana (14 July 2020). "Van Choga ft Ay Poyoo – Ghetto Rules". Savanna News. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ Upness, Nii (5 August 2022). "Kudjoe Daze & AY Poyoo – Kama". Beenie Words. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ Painkiller, Lewis (5 November 2022). "AY Poyoo – GOAT (Aponkye Remix) ft. Show Yoh, Big Xhosa & Van Choga". Trotro Music. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ Junior, Edem. "Sister Deborah – Ama Piano (feat. AY Poyoo)". Halmblog. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ Halm, Sampson. "AY Poyoo – Swimming Pool (Prod. By jayscratch)". Halmblog. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ↑ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (22 November 2024). "AY Poyoo drops single "Only Me" from new EP". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ "Video: AY Poyoo Receives Special Plaque From YouTube". Hitz360. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2025.