AY Poyoo

AY Poyoo
Born
Emmanuel Yeboah

(2000-06-05) 5 June 2000
Ghana
GenresHip hop
OccupationsRapper, songwriter, comedian
Years active2019–present
LabelsTree Money Yard Empire

Emmanuel Yeboah (born 5 June 2000), known professionally as AY Poyoo, is a Ghanaian rapper and comedian. AY Poyoo gained international attention when BBC News Africa profiled him after his single GOAT (Aponkye) received widespread coverage.[1][2][3]

Early life

AY Poyoo was born on 5 June 2000 in Ghana. He grew up in a low-income household with his mother after his father left the family.[4] Although he performed well in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), he enrolled in a technical school to study auto mechanics because of financial constraints.[5]

Career

AY Poyoo began his music career in 2019 and gained prominence in 2020 when the music video for his debut single GOAT went viral.[6][7] Later in 2020, American rapper Snoop Dogg[8] mentioned AY Poyoo during a livestream hosted by comedian Michael Blackson.[9]

In July 2020, he announced a planned collaboration with South African musician Sho Madjozi which she later confirmed.[10][11] And in May 2023, Poyoo appeared at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards red carpet with a goat as a reference to his breakout single.[12]

In November 2023, he signed with Nigerian label Tree Money Yard Empire and relocated to Nigeria to develop his skills in production, songwriting and audio engineering.[13][14]

Musical style

AY Poyoo is known for an eccentric performance style that combines humorous lyrics with energetic delivery, characteristic of African hip hop.[15][16]

Discography

Extended plays

Year Title Notes Ref(s)
2024 The Rejected Stone Debut EP [17]
TBD Grass to Grace Announced [18]

Selected singles

Year Title Collaboration Ref(s)
2020 "GOAT (Aponkye)" [19]
2020 "Alcoholics" feat. Wanlov the Kubolor [20]
2020 "My Lady" with Patapaa [21]
2020 "Ghetto Rules" feat. Van Choga [22]
2022 "Kama" feat. Kudjoe Daze [23]
2022 "GOAT (Aponkye Remix)" feat. Van Choga, Show Yoh & Big Xhosa [24]
2023 "Ama Piano" feat. Sister Deborah [25]
2020 "Swimming Pool" [26]
2024 "Only Me" [27]

Awards

Year Award Category Result Ref(s)
2020 YouTube Creator Award Silver Play Button Won [28]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Meet AY Poyoo, Ghana's self-styled 'GOAT'". BBC News. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  2. ^ "AY Poyoo featured on BBC Africa with his 'GOAT' song". MyJoyOnline. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  3. ^ "AY Poyoo featured on BBC". Graphic Online. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  4. ^ "I Am Not The Richest Man But I Can Now Provide For The Family – AY Poyoo Discloses". News Hunter Magazine. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Life was tough, I almost gave up – Singer, Poyoo". Vanguard. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Recognition: The G.O.A.T, AY Poyoo earns a BBC feature (+video)". ABTC. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Video: Goat by AY Poyoo". Ghana Music. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  8. ^ "AY Poyoo wins love in Hollywood; Michael Blackson, Snoop Dogg, react to his style (VIDEO)". Pulse Ghana. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Snoop Dogg recognizes AY Poyoo; showers him with praises". Yen.com.gh. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  10. ^ "AY Poyoo and Sho Madjozi set to drop a collaboration". Ameyaw Debrah. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Sho Madjozi confirms her collaboration with AY Poyoo". Ghana Weekend. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  12. ^ "AY Poyoo and his goat appear at 2023 VGMA". Pulse Ghana. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  13. ^ "AY Poyoo signs deal with Empire Records". GHPage. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  14. ^ "I left to learn more about music, take advantage of Nigeria's music scene – AY Poyoo". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  15. ^ "AY Poyoo's pet goat at VGMA red carpet". GhanaWeb. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  16. ^ Owusu, George Clifford (2 September 2020). "AY Poyoo Rocks Accra With Virtual Concert". Daily Guide Network. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  17. ^ "The Rejected Stone - EP". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  18. ^ Vanguard (28 October 2024). "AY Poyoo to drop first single from Grass to Grace album". Vanguard News. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  19. ^ "AY Poyoo - Goat (Aponkye)". CratesHub. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  20. ^ Wod, Lawson (17 June 2020). "AY Poyoo ft Wanlov The Kubolor – Alcoholics (Official Video)". CoverGhana. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  21. ^ "Patapaa – My Lady (feat. AY Poyoo)". Beatz Nation. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  22. ^ Maphosa, y Sly Nkosana (14 July 2020). "Van Choga ft Ay Poyoo – Ghetto Rules". Savanna News. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  23. ^ Upness, Nii (5 August 2022). "Kudjoe Daze & AY Poyoo – Kama". Beenie Words. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  24. ^ Painkiller, Lewis (5 November 2022). "AY Poyoo – GOAT (Aponkye Remix) ft. Show Yoh, Big Xhosa & Van Choga". Trotro Music. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  25. ^ Junior, Edem. "Sister Deborah – Ama Piano (feat. AY Poyoo)". Halmblog. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  26. ^ Halm, Sampson. "AY Poyoo – Swimming Pool (Prod. By jayscratch)". Halmblog. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  27. ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (22 November 2024). "AY Poyoo drops single "Only Me" from new EP". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  28. ^ "Video: AY Poyoo Receives Special Plaque From YouTube". Hitz360. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
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