Born Atamudzi Japhet and raised in Ghana’s culturally rich Volta Region, Jaymore is a fast-rising artist known for his multi-genre sound and deep-rooted passion for music. Growing up in a musically inclined household, Jaymore was the standout who took the family’s love for music a step further—channeling it into his own creative expression. He was particularly inspired by live performances and the global energy of music, which led him to realize early on that music was more than a hobby—it was his calling.
Jaymore considers himself a genre-fluid or multi-genre artist, crafting music that spans hip-hop, R&B, and afrobeats. This openness allows him to remain creative and spontaneous, letting the music guide him rather than being boxed into a single style. His ability to experiment and flow across genres has given his sound broad appeal and reflects his instinctive approach to music-making.
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His recent releases, Alicia and Play Boi Gen, demonstrate the dual nature of his artistry. Alicia tells a fictional story of heartbreak and emotional disconnect between two former lovers. It’s a reflective, emotive track designed for a specific audience seeking depth and feeling. On the other hand, Play Boi Gen is an upbeat, party-centric song that captures the wild, carefree essence of youth and nightlife. Though differing in theme and energy, both tracks share a common thread: storytelling and imagination—core principles in Jaymore’s songwriting.
The creation of these songs was highly collaborative. Alicia was produced by Kelmah, a longtime friend of Jaymore, while Play Boi Gen was crafted from an online beat and brought to life in the studio with Sena Brown, who managed the recording, mixing, and mastering of both tracks.
Jaymore’s sound is shaped by a diverse mix of musical influences, including Dave Santan, Stormzy, Drake, Rema, Burna Boy, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, and Shatta Wale. While these artists have left an imprint on his style and aspirations, Jaymore stays true to his unique vibe and draws primarily from his own experiences and emotions.
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Although there’s no full album on the horizon just yet, Jaymore hints at several ongoing projects. He’s focused on creating music that resonates and restores meaning in an era where music often feels disposable. For him, music should evoke thought and emotion—it should move people. This mission of impact is at the heart of his evolving musical journey.
When asked to choose a color that best represents his music, Jaymore selects black. To him, black symbolizes strength, depth, and authenticity—qualities he strives to embody in every track. It also connects to his cultural roots and personal aesthetic, reinforcing his belief in being real and grounded.
A dream collaboration for Jaymore would be with Dave Santan, a UK rapper he admires for his lyrical depth and authenticity. He sees a partnership with Dave as potentially transformative for his career.
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Outside music, Jaymore is known for his fun-loving personality. He enjoys gaming, fast cars, good food, and spreading joy through humor—traits that help him connect with fans beyond the stage and studio. His music is available on all major streaming platforms, and fans can follow his journey on Instagram (@_.the_wicked_artist), TikTok (Jaymore’s), and YouTube (Jaymoremusic).
Ghanaian musician Emperor T-Jiga has added another major international honour to his career after winning Best Diaspora Afrobeat Artist of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The recognition comes after years of creating music that blends Afrobeat, highlife, hiplife, hip hop and other African musical influences while connecting audiences in Ghana and the diaspora.
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For Emperor T-Jiga, the award is a reflection of a musical journey that has produced a catalogue of songs including Kilode, Yeloi, Sugar, Super Star, Pretty Jeniki, Saka Saka and Fine Fine Lady. His music has continued to showcase his versatility as a singer, songwriter, performer, drummer, producer and teaching artist.
One of the records that has played an important role in his recent recognition is Super Star, featuring Bepor Keddi and Cabrinny Gh. The song previously earned Emperor T-Jiga the Hiplife and Hip Hop Song of the Year award at the 2025 Ghana Music Awards USA, giving him another major milestone within the Ghanaian diaspora music community.
His catalogue, however, extends beyond Super Star.
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Kilode, featuring Young Freezy, became another important record in his career and won Best International Collaboration at the 2022 Ghana Music Awards USA. The song also received a nomination for US Based Afropop Song of the Year.
Yeloi, featuring Kotey Another and Nii Funny, further demonstrated his ability to work across different sounds and collaborators. The song was nominated for Best Music Video of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards USA.
In 2023, Emperor T-Jiga released Sugar, a record influenced by the sounds of African music pioneers including Osibisa and Fela Kuti. The song was subsequently nominated for Afropop/Afrobeat Song of the Year at the 2024 Ghana Music Awards USA.
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His more recent work has continued to expand his musical identity. Awula Feefeo has been featured among his recent releases, while his official YouTube catalogue also includes Fine Fine Lady.
Beyond his recordings, Emperor T-Jiga’s musical background gives further context to his sound. He is also an accomplished drummer, dancer, producer and music educator, with a career that has involved African music and cultural education in the United States. His work with the Akwaaba Ensemble has also allowed him to combine performance, education and cultural preservation.
That combination of musicianship and cultural identity has become an important part of Emperor T-Jiga’s artistic journey. His music does not simply seek to entertain but also draws from African rhythms, experiences and influences while presenting them to audiences in the diaspora.
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His latest achievement in Düsseldorf therefore represents another step in a career that has consistently crossed geographical and musical boundaries.
Winning Best Diaspora Afrobeat Artist of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards Europe places Emperor T-Jiga among the artistes helping to carry Ghanaian music and African sounds into international spaces.
As the celebrations continue, the award adds another significant chapter to his story and provides further momentum for an artiste whose music, performances and cultural work continue to reach audiences beyond Ghana.