Age, Biography and Wiki
Amerado (Derrick Sarfo Kantanka) was born on 14 February, 1995 in Kumasi, Ghana, is a Ghanaian rapper. Discover Amerado's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 29 years old?
| Popular As |
Derrick Sarfo Kantanka |
| Occupation |
Rapper, songwriter |
| Age |
29 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
14 February, 1995 |
| Birthday |
14 February |
| Birthplace |
Kumasi, Ghana |
| Nationality |
Ghana
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He is a member of famous Rapper with the age 29 years old group.
Amerado Height, Weight & Measurements
At 29 years old, Amerado height not available right now. We will update Amerado's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
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Amerado Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Amerado worth at the age of 29 years old? Amerado’s income source is mostly from being a successful Rapper. He is from Ghana. We have estimated Amerado's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Rapper |
Amerado Social Network
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Timeline
Derrick Sarfo Kantanka, (born 14 February 1995), best known as Amerado, is a Ghanaian rapper from Kumasi.
He is the curator of Yeete Nsem, Ghana's first news casting rap series.
Derrick Kantanka was born and raised in Ejisu, Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
He attended KNUST Senior High School.
Amerado is currently pursuing a degree in Political Science at the University of Ghana.
After placing third at the Solid FM Freestyle Show in 2015, Amerado caught the attention of music producer, sound engineer and A&R, Azee Ntwene, who signed the rapper to his label MicBurnerz Music.
Amerado was featured on a song by Mix Master Garzy intended to promote peace around the 2016 Ghanaian general election.
The following year, Amerado released his first single I AM, which Pulse Ghana included among their top 10 Ghanaian songs in January 2017.
He released his first EP Rapmare that November.
In 2018, Amerado was featured on Sarkodie's hip-hop song "Biibi Ba", which was nominated for the Best Hiphop Song at the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
On 8 August 2019, Ghana disc jockey DJ Black released a controversial list of the country's top 50 rappers, on which he placed Amerado in the forties.
Amerado's notable live performances include the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, S-Concert, Rapperholic Show, the 2019 Ghana Music Awards UK, VGMA Xperience Concert, Ghana DJ Awards and the Ghana Party in the Park, UK.
On 28th December 2023, Amerado hosted his maiden concert at the Okese Park in Ejisu dubbed My Motherland Concert.
On 1 October 2020, Reggie Rockstone, an influential figure in Ghanaian music genre hiplife, called Amerado one of the best rappers to ever come from Ghana.
In 2020, Amerado joined Shatta Wale and other rappers in Kumasi to release Ahodwo Las Vegas.
In August 2021, Amerado had a freestyle and interview session with Tim Westwood on Capital Xtra in London.
GRM Daily reported his freestyle session as one of the best on the show.
Amerado released his second extended play Patience on 26 October 2021, featuring Black Sherif, Shatta Wale, Fameye, YPee and Kweku Flick, with production from Azee Ntwene, Izjoe Beatz, Samsney and ItzCJ Madeit.
The EP peaked at No. 1 on music streaming platforms Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay and YouTube.
The EP was adjourned the BEST EP at the 2022 3Music Awards.
Amerado is the first Kumasi-based artist to win the Rapper of the Year award at the 3Music Awards.
In May 2020, Audiomack listed Amerado in Top 10 African Artists to look out for which also featured A-Reece, Nandy, Joey B and others.
On 25 October 2022, Amerado released his debut studio album, G.I.N.A, which featured S1mba, Fameye, Eno Barony, Laioung, Efya, Gidochi, Lasmid and Epixode.
According to a post published by Peacefmonline.com, Amerado is the first Kumasi rapper to win the Best Rapper award at the Ghana Music Awards, he is also the first at the 3Music Awards.
Amerado raps and sings mostly in the Twi dialect of the Akan language of Ghana, but he sometimes uses English as well.
His stage name, Amerado, which means 'Governor' in Akan, was chosen to assert his command of the music scene.
Amerado is the brand ambassador for Ghana-made chocolates, an initiative of the Ghana Cocoa Board.
He wrote the song "Ghana Chocolate" to promote the campaign.
He has also worked with Vodafone Ghana, AirtelTigo, HD Plus, GoTV, Cheezzy Pizza and other brands.
