Sherif Abdul Majeed, (born April 6, 1995) known by his stage name Maccasio, is a Ghanaian Hip Hop, Hiplife, and Afropop recording artist and entrepreneur. He is from the Kingdom of Dagbon, in the Northern Region of Ghana. Maccasio raps and sings in his native language Dagbani with the ability to mix it with terms in English and Twi. He has performed on stages with artists such as Davido, Shatta Wale, Samini, Stonebwoy, Medikal and VVIP.
Maccasio has been working with Apprise Music Distribution, a music selling platform for his online music distribution and monetization.
Maccasio was awarded a plaque for his achievement with Apprise Music Distribution.
Musical career
Maccasio realized his music talent at the age of 14. He raps mainly in his native language Dagbani with a blend of English, Hausa and Twi. His signature tune is one of the most popular signature tune in the northern region. Maccasio has three albums to his credit.
Maccasio launched his debut album Boussu in March 2014. His second album, Oshihila Nkpe was launched in 2015 at the Picona Gardens.
His third studio album dubbed Ninsala was launched on 19 August 2017 at the Tamale Sports Stadium. Maccasio hosted Shatta Wale at the Tamale Stadium during his 'Too big concert' in Tamale, an event that saw the stadium filled to capacity.
Maccasio released his 4th album Zero to hero on 4th January 2019
Maccasio's 5th album was released on 3 November 2022
Maccasio was the headline artist for the 'Northern explosion concert'on February 25, 2017. A pre-independence concert he hosted at the Accra sports stadium. The show saw performance from big international acts such as Sherifa Gunu, Kofi Kinaata Guru, Rudeboy, and Dr Cryme.
Maccasio pulled a crowd of nearly 18,000 fans to the Tamale Stadium during his peace concert in Tamale.
Maccasio filled up the Bokum boxing arena with total shut down concert on October 28, 2018, with a capacity of 4,000 in attendance. He filled the Bokum arena again with outstanding 4,000 fans with his kings concert on February 5, 2022.
Maccasio's planned musical concert with Mr. P of PSquare fame was cancelled in July 2026 following the passing of the overlord of Dagbon - Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II .
Endorsements In 2016, Maccasio signed a one-year deal as the ambassador for Giant malt for the Northern sector of Ghana. The singer also has a five-year deal as an ambassador for Modern Security Consult Ghana. In April 2022, he signed an eight-month deal with Infinix Mobile to become its ambassador for the Northern sector.
Discography 2014: Bousu 2015: O Shihila Nkpe 2017: Ninsala 2020: Zero 2 Hero 2022 Glory
Major singles Pad Featuring Morgan Produced by BlueBeatz That Girl Featuring Patapaa Produced by Ojah Drumz Lyrical Stamina Featuring Stone Brain Produced by Tizzle Mma[MOM] Featuring Ahmed Adams Produced by MOG Mixed by Tizzle Dagomba Girl Featuring Mugeez (R2bees) Produced by MOG Mixed by PossiGee Too Big Featuring Shatta Wale Produced by Da Maker Inside Featuring Zeal (VVIP) Produced by DJ Breezy Work Featuring Kofi Kinaata Produced by KinDee 69 Fans Produced by Blue Beatz Igwe Produced by Blue Beatz NINSALA prod by tizzle make am ft shatta wale
Videography
YearTitleDirectorRef2018That Girl Featuring PatapaaJoe Gameli2018Lyrical Stamina Featuring Stone BrainJoe Gameli2018Mma[MOM] Featuring Ahmed AdamsJoe Gameli2018Dagomba Girl Featuring Mugeez (R2Bees)Salifu Abdul Hafiz2017Bohasi (Questions)Joe Gameli2017Thank YouJoe Gameli2017NinsalaJoe Gameli2017Long JohnJoe Gameli2017No Puncture Featuring KawastoneJoe Gameli2017Inside Featuring Zeal(VVIP)Salifu Abdul Hafiz2016FiredMNC Films2016Work Featuring Kofi KinaataPrince Dovlo2016Tinaaba 1Steve Gyamfi2016One Boy One GirlAbdul Razak Marvelous2016OshihilankpeSteve Gyamfi2016Waa (Dance)Somed Cent
Awards and nominations
West Africa Awards
|rowspan="1"|2019 |rowspan="1"|Himself |rowspan="1"|Next Rated Artist Of The Year
3RD TV Music Video Awards
|rowspan="1"|2019 |rowspan="1"|Best Afro Pop Video |rowspan="1"|Make Am Ft Shatta Wale
Ghana Music Awards SA
|rowspan="1"|2019 |rowspan="1"|Himself |rowspan="1"|Hip-life Artist Of The Year
|rowspan="1"|2019 |rowspan="1"|Himself |rowspan="1"|Best Rapper Of The Year
Ghana Music Awards UK
|rowspan="1"|2019 |rowspan="1"|Dagomba Girl |Raggae/Dancehall Song of the Year
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
|rowspan="1"|2019 |rowspan="1"|Dagomba Girl |Raggae/Dancehall Song of the Year
3Music Awards
|rowspan="1"|2019 |rowspan="1"|Himself |Fan Army of The Year
Ghana Music Awards SA
|rowspan="1"|2018 |rowspan="1"|Himself |PROMISING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
3RD TV Music Video Awards
|rowspan="1"|2018 |rowspan="1"|Himself |BEST AFRO POP VIDEO
3Music Awards
|rowspan="1"|2018 |rowspan="1"|Himself |Breakout Act of The Year
|rowspan="1"|2018 |rowspan="1"|Himself |Facebook Star of The Year
People's Celebrity Awards
|rowspan="1"|2017 |rowspan="1"|Himself |Favourite Social Media Personality
|rowspan="1"|2017 |rowspan="1"|Himself |Favourite Male Musician of the Year
|rowspan="1"|2017 |rowspan="1"|Too Big |Favourite Song of the Year
Northern Entertainment Awards (NEA)
|rowspan="1"|2017 |rowspan="1"|Himself |Overall Artiste of The Year
|rowspan="1"|2017 |rowspan="1"|Himself |Artiste Of The Year
|rowspan="1"|2017 |rowspan="1"|Himself |Best Rapper Of The Year
|rowspan="1"|2017 |rowspan="1"|Ko Nin Neey |Best Collaboration
|rowspan="1"|2017 |rowspan="1"|Too Big |Most Popular Song
Northern Music Awards (NMA)
|rowspan="1"|2016 |rowspan="1"|Himself |Highlife/Hiplife Artiste of the Year
|rowspan="1"|2016 |rowspan="1"|Himself |Best Rapper of the Year
|rowspan="1"|2016 |rowspan="1"|Oshihilankpe |Most Popular Song of the Year
|rowspan="1"|2016 |rowspan="1"|Himself |Artist of the Year
Ghana Northern Music Awards (GNMA) +YearNomineee / WorkAwardResult2025HimselfOverall Artiste of the YearWon2025ManiRapper of the YearNominated 2025Himself Fanbase of the YearWon2025Wedding DayCollaboration of the YearNominated 2025ManiHip Hop Song of the YearNominated 2025Corner ThereViral Video of the YearWon2025Wedding DayMost Popular Song of the YearNominated References
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