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Derek Andrew Safo (Sway)

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Biography

Derek Andrew Safo (born 5 September 1982), better known by his stage name Sway or Sway DaSafo, is a British rapper of Ghanaian descent. He is also a producer, having established Dcypha Productions, signed to Island/Universal (label founder).[1] Safo’s 2008 track “Black Stars”[2] gave appreciation to popular Ghanaians across the diaspora. Sway’s first big track, “On My Own” was released under the name Sway DaSafo. Derek Andrews Safo, known professionally as Sway (Dasafo), was born on September 5, 1982, and raised in Hornsey,[4] North London by Ghanaian parents Beatrice & Alhaji. He attended Campsbourne Junior School and then Highgate Wood Secondary School,[5] where he spent time learning music production. His witty punch lines, storytelling ability and fast flow were influenced by his favorite rap group Bone Thugs N Harmony[6] and local drum and bass MCs such as Skibadee and Shabba D, causing him to stand out as a unique hybrid.

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He has many awards including, MOBO Awards 2005 Best Hip Hop, Urban Music Awards Best Rap, Urban Music Awards Best Rap, Ghana Music Awards Best UK Act, Blackstars Award Best UK Act, Screen Nation Award Best Music Act, Official Mixtape Awards Mixtape Of The Decade, BET Hip Hop Awards Best UK Hip Hop Act.

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