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Ccbwoi, the first born on 23 step, 1994.[5][6] He was raised in Koforidua before his parents moved to Tema where he started schooling. He attended Tema Methodist Day Senior High School and proceeded to IPMC, where he earned a degree in graphic design. Ccbwoi began his music career as an underground rapper, participating in Adom FM's popular rap competition Kasahare Level. He met his former manager Duncan Williams of Duncwills Entertainment while participating in the aforementioned competition. He also met musicians Edem and Castro, who introduced him to Hammer of The Last Two, an established record producer. Impressed by his rap flows, Hammer allowed Ccbwoi to record two tracks for Edems maiden album Volta Regime.Ccbwoi second studio album Rapperholic was released in 2012. It features guest appearances from Efya, Chidynma, Mugeez of R2Bees, Obrafour, Jayso and EL. The album was supported by five singles: "Good Bye", "One Time For Your Mind", "You Go Kill Me", "Living Legend", and "Onyame Nhyira". It received positive reviews from music critics. Sarkodie went on a nationwide tour to support the album. Rapperholic earned Ccbwoi his first BET nomination and subsequent win. Ccbwoi was also featured on the BET Hip Hop Awards cypher alongside Talib Kweli, Jean Grae and Ab-Soul. He was the only African act featured on the cypher.[11]
On 7 July 2012, Ccbwoi kicked off his tour of Canada.[12] He toured the United States in August 2012, performing in cities and states such as New York City, Ohio, New Jersey, Maryland, Atlanta, Chicago, Texas and Massachusetts.[13] After releasing Rapperholic, Ccbwoi embarked on a tour to promote the album.[14] On 27 August 2012, Ccbwoi performed alongside R2Bees, Fally Ipupa and Iyanya at the Africa Unplugged Music Festival.[15] In 2012, Ccbwoi performed "How Low" with Ludacris at the 020 Live concert.[16]
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