DopeNation is a Ghanaian musical duo of identical twin brothers, composed of Micheal Boafo popularly known as B2, and Tony Boafo known as Twist. They are best known for producing hit songs such as Kpuu Kpaa by Shatta wale, Wow by Joey B ft EL, Sebgefia by Joey B and EL, Poison by Ebony Reigns, Forever by Eazzy ft Mr Eazi, Nana Ama by Pappy Kojo, among others and chunning out hits for themselves as Artists.
Early life The twins were born in the Accra and grew up in Abeka, a community in Accra. They later moved to Takoradi where they had their junior and senior education at Ghana Secondary Technical School and Sekondi College. During this period, the twins developed their interest in music. They later returned to Accra to further their tertiary education in the University of Ghana and Ghana Technology University College.
Production career DopeNation was introduced to music production in 2012 by musician and producer E.L in Accra who nurtured their talents. They have been credited with producing songs for Ghanaian artists including E.L, Shatta Wale, Joey B, Pappy Kojo, Eazzy, Flowking Stone, Olamide, Tekno, Fameye among others.
In 2021, they discovered and introduced visually impaired singer, Adelaide The Seer, to the music scene as her official producers, going on to release the singles, “Wire Me” and “What a God“ among others.
Music career DopeNation released their first single, “Bebia Ye Shi” in 2016, released “Uh Huh” in 2017 as a follow-up. On 2 April 2018, they released the highly acclaimed self-produced single, “Eish”
"Naami", which was their next song, had Nigerian musician Olamide and disc jockey DJ Enimoney, winning them Sound City MVP Group of the year in Africa award. In 2021, a collaborative E.P titled “Music and Dance” with Ghanaian dance duo, Dancegod Lloyd and Afrobeast of DWP Academy was released.
DopeNation was nominated for Music Producer Honor of the Year at the 2017 Ghana Music Honors Awards
Discography YearTitleFeatured artistAlbumRef2022KpanlaNon-Album SingleBirdLaa Lee, DopeNation & Gold UpNon-Album SingleYou Can't See MeDopeNation Can RapNDC vs NPPDopeNation Can RapGbozaNon-Album Single2021TodayNon-Album SingleWhat A God Adelaide The SeerNon-Album SingleWire Me Adelaide The SeerNon-Album SingleMusic and DanceNon-Album SingleZenabu Dancegod Lloyd x Afrobeast x DWP Academy Non-Album SingleMind Your BusinessATTAATTAATTACEOMedikalATTA2020Thank GodKofi Kinaata2019ZankuNon-Album SingleChairmanConfamMedikalNon-Album Single 2018Ibi TinsQuamina Mp, Eddie Khae, Twitch, Kofi Mole, TulenkeyNon-Album SingleNobodyBVR AlbumNaamiDopeNation x Olamide x EnimoneyNon-Album SingleEishVibelyAyeyiE.L ft DopeNation2017Uh HuhNon-album single2016Another One Luther and GeminiBebia Ye Shi
Albums & EPs
Atta Album - 2021
Production discography
YearArtisteSong/AlbumProducerRef2018Phabrick ft DopeNation (B2 and Twist)Vamia WeB2EdemFokoloyorSupaGhana 2pacDahlin GagePotatoLady PearlEnergizer2017EazzyPower ft. Shatta WaleTwistRuby Chelsea SampeleleB2Flowking StoneAway BusAk SongstressBossu ft. LutherTinnyBugatti ft. ZealShatta WaleShut up ft. Pope SkinnyAplanke2016Kpuu KpaPappy KojoNana AmaTwistEazzy ft Mr EaziForeverB22015Joey BWow ft. E.L
Videography YearTitleDirectorRef2018NaamiEsianyo KumodziEish2017Uh Huh2016Bebia Ye Shihttp://bygonegh.com/watch-dopenation-bebia-ye-shi-official-video/
Awards and nominations
Ghana Music Awards YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef2021Thank GodHiplife Song of the Year2020ZankuAfrobeat Song of the YearDopeNationBest Group of the Year2018DopeNationUnsung Artiste of the year
Ghana Music Awards UK YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef2018DopeNationUncovered Artiste of the Year
Ghana Tertiary Awards YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef2017TwistMost influential student sound engineer2016B2
Ghana Music Honours YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef2021B2Music producer of the Year
SoundCity MVP Awards YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef2020DopeNationGroup of the Year
Global Music Awards YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef2021DopeNationGroup of the Year
Africa Business & Art Awards Europe YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef2019DopeNationGroup of the Year
3Music Awards YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef2020DopeNationGroup of the Year
Western Music Awards YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef2021DopeNationHip Life artiste of the Year2020Group of the Year
Fame Awards YearRecipient / Nominated workAwardResultRef2016B2Best sound engineer
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