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Alex Konadu (1948 – 18 January 2011) was a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and guitarist who was known for his contribution to the Highlife tradition. Konadu sang in the Asante language Twi. He was nicknamed "One Man Thousand" for his ability to draw crowds wherever he appeared, and it is rumored that he performed in every single town and village in Ghana. Konadu's song "Asaase Asa," from the 1976 album by the same name, details a tragedy that befalls a man, killing his wife and sister. The song is dedicated to all those that have lost loved ones, and consequently, it is a "must-play at any Ghanaian funeral".

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  • Alex Konadu (1948 – 18 January 2011) was a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and guitarist who was known for his contribution to the Highlife tradition. Konadu sang in the Asante language Twi. He was nicknamed "One Man Thousand" for his ability to draw crowds wherever he appeared, and it is rumored that he performed in every single town and village in Ghana. Konadu's song "Asaase Asa," from the 1976 album by the same name, details a tragedy that befalls a man, killing his wife and sister. The song is dedicated to all those that have lost loved ones, and consequently, it is a "must-play at any Ghanaian funeral". (en)
  • Alex Konadu (geb. 1950 in , Kwabre District; gest. 2011) war ein ghanaischer Gitarrist und Sänger. Er galt nach dem Tod von als „King of Ghanaian Guitar Highlife“ und war besonders bekannt für die Live-Shows in seinem Heimatland, veröffentlichte aber auch etwa ein Dutzend Alben. (de)
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  • Alex Konadu (geb. 1950 in , Kwabre District; gest. 2011) war ein ghanaischer Gitarrist und Sänger. Er galt nach dem Tod von als „King of Ghanaian Guitar Highlife“ und war besonders bekannt für die Live-Shows in seinem Heimatland, veröffentlichte aber auch etwa ein Dutzend Alben. Konadu machte schon in jungen Jahren Musik und spielte zunächst für und die Happy Brothers Band, bevor er sich als Solokünstler betätigte. Er sang auf Twi und fühlte sich der traditionellen Highlife-Musik verpflichtet; neuere Entwicklungen wie Afrobeat lehnte er ab. Wegen seiner Fähigkeit, große Menschenmengen anzuziehen, war er in Ghana als „One Man Thousand“ und „One Man Army“ bekannt. Einer Legende zufolge spielte er in jeder einzelnen Stadt und jedem Dorf seines Heimatlandes. Seinen Durchbruch schaffte er 1976 mit dem Album Asaase Asa. Der Titelsong gilt als einer seiner größten Erfolge und erzählt die angeblich wahre Geschichte eines Mannes, der seine Frau und seine Schwester verliert, als sie von einem fallenden Baum erschlagen werden. Das Lied wird in Ghana oft auf Beerdigungen gespielt. Konadu beeinflusste viele andere ghanaische Musiker. (de)
  • Alex Konadu (1948 – 18 January 2011) was a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and guitarist who was known for his contribution to the Highlife tradition. Konadu sang in the Asante language Twi. He was nicknamed "One Man Thousand" for his ability to draw crowds wherever he appeared, and it is rumored that he performed in every single town and village in Ghana. Konadu's song "Asaase Asa," from the 1976 album by the same name, details a tragedy that befalls a man, killing his wife and sister. The song is dedicated to all those that have lost loved ones, and consequently, it is a "must-play at any Ghanaian funeral". (en)
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