- Bogo Blay rose to fame after winning Vodafone Icons Rep Ur Hood in 2018.
- Biggest highlight so far was performing at the 2025 Presidential Cup alongside Shatta Wale and Kweku Smoke.
- He described hearing the stadium crowd chant his name as a turning point.
- Earlier doubts about his style pushed him to refine his high-energy rap approach.
- Known for hits like Street, Zoom, Grateful, Serwaa, and Medicine.
- His music reflects real-life adult experiences rather than childhood memories (Mr Paul is largely autobiographical).
- Football helps him maintain fitness and breath control.
- Plans to release a new single in October 2025, with more projects lined up.
- Previous works include two albums: Wailing Monster (2023) and 24 (2025).
- Believes consistency and authenticity will cement his relevance in the music industry.
When Bogo Blay first stepped into the limelight after winning Vodafone Icons Rep Ur Hood in 2018, many questioned whether his unusual delivery—rapping and singing in Twi with a non-Akan accent—could resonate in Ghana’s crowded music scene. Fast forward seven years, and the rapper has silenced the doubters with performances that prove he’s not just here to participate, but to dominate.
His biggest milestone came this September at the 2025 Presidential Cup, where Asante Kotoko clashed with Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium. Sharing the stage with Shatta Wale and Kweku Smoke, Blay was stunned by the audience’s reaction. The deafening chants of his name left him convinced that his breakthrough moment had arrived.
Though grateful for the spotlight, Blay insists he is only at the beginning of his climb. He believes that true longevity comes with consistency, and performing alongside established names like Shatta Wale is only one step on a much longer journey.
The path hasn’t been smooth. Industry insiders once urged him to abandon his style, but Blay doubled down instead, refining his high-energy rap and delivering tracks such as Street, Zoom, Grateful, Serwaa and the viral TikTok sensation Medicine. His ability to transform doubt into momentum has now positioned him as one of Ghana’s most exciting new voices.
Blay’s music is less about childhood nostalgia and more about lived experiences. He admits that songs like Mr Paul are almost entirely autobiographical, drawing from the struggles and reflections of his adult years rather than the innocence of youth.
Outside the booth, his other passion is football—not for fame, but for fitness. He credits the sport with helping him sharpen his breath control, an essential tool for his rapid-fire performances.
Looking ahead, the rapper has already mapped out the next phase of his career. A new single drops in October, joining a catalogue that includes two albums—Wailing Monster (2023) and 24 (2025)—with another EP or album currently in the works. Having already rocked stages such as the TGMA Nominee Jams, the COPO Awards, and the Engineering Excellence Awards, Blay sees the Presidential Cup as just a teaser of what’s to come.
For Bogo Blay, the chants in Accra weren’t the finish line—they were the sound of his future opening up.
