Samini | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Emmanuel Andrews Samini |
| Also known as | Samini, Batman Samini |
| Born | 22 December 1981 Accra, Ghana |
| Origin | Dansoman, Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Dancehall, reggae, hip-life |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, raga, singer, actor, entrepreneur |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Acoustic |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | High Grade Family |
Emmanuel Andrews Sammini (born 22 December 1982, in Accra, Ghana),[2] known by his stage name Samini (formerly as Batman Samini), is a Ghanaian reggae and dancehall recording artist from Wa, Ghana.[2][3] His genre of music is a melodious mixture of high life, dance hall, reggae and hip-hop.[4] He terms his brand of music "African dance hall".[4] He signed his first record deal with Ashanti International. Samini started his record label after he left the aforementioned label.[5][6]
Samini has released seven studio albums, with all being highly successful on the commercial market. Samini's success and recognition began when his first single, Linda, was released and subsequently appearing on other successful singles by other artists.[7][8][9][10]
On 13 December 2018, Samini was en-skinned as a Chief in his home town. The title given to him by the WaNaa (Paramount Chief of Wa) is `Pebilii Naa’, which means `King of the Rocks’ in Wa.[11]
Samini holds a bachelor's degree in Project Management from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). He served as President of GIMPA Students Representative Council (SRC) during his final year at the institution.[12]
After completion, Samini had his first major performance at the 'Re-ignition Concert' at the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum in Accra. He said that "it felt great, it's a good way to come back, it's a good way to get started again after a three and a half year break of active music."[13]