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Ben Brako
Bernard George Kobena Brako, known professionally as Ben Brako, is a Ghanaian highlife artiste. He rose to prominence in the mid-to late 1980s, with the release of his first solo studio album, Baya, which he also produced and wrote, in 1987
20May
1952
20 May 1952
Born
Born in Accra, Ghana, on 20 May 1952, Brako spent his childhood in Cape Coast, his mother's hometown, along with his seven siblings
20July
1960
20 July 1960
Early life
From a tender age, he developed a strong passion for the music and entertainment industry, yet he remained dedicated to his formal education. His journey on stage commenced in 1960, and as he himself put it, he has been performing ceaselessly ever since
20July
1994
20 July 1994
Education
Brako attended St Augustine's College in Cape Coast for his secondary education. He pursued his higher studies and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ghana. Additionally, in 1994, he accomplished a BA (Hons) in Media Communication Studies from the University of East London
20July
2023
20 July 2023
Achievements
At the pinnacle of the Global Music Charts, Branko's single titled "Shame and Scandal" secured the coveted number 1 spot.
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