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Meet Roy X Taylor, Son Of Legendary Ebo Taylor In To Continue His Father’s Legacy In The Music Industry

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Roy X Taylor is musically Afrobeat, the music inspired by Nigerian musician, Fela Kuti in the 1970s and it is no news that Roy X Taylor, Ghana’s new talented Afrobeat artist take inspiration from this legend.

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Roy X Taylor is known in real life as Deroy Jimmy Taylor. He was born in Mfantsiman in the Central Region where he built up the adoration for music because he was comfortably in the studio every day in his house. His endearment for music started from a young age with legendary Ghanaian guitarist and musician, Ebo Taylor being his father.

Legendary Ebo Taylor

His Dad who was an essential figure on the Ghanaian music scene for more than six decades with major musical collaboration with Fela Kuti and other African performers in Britain at that point.

Roy’s style of music is a blend of our African-rooted highlife with funk grooves and American popular music genre, hip hop making his sound unique among his competitors in Ghana and Africa at large.

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He started performing in church at very tender age of 5, where he used to drum and teach others how to drum since he was born in a ‘musical house’. Also, being a music inclined person, Roy was the first kid to learn and play trumpet in his hood, Mfantsiman District. He is likewise an alumni of University of Education, Winneba (UEW).

Before, SHS, Roy used to play musical instruments for churches where he gets paid after, since he was not getting that support from his church. After SHS, he started learning sound engineering. So, Roy doubles as a sound engineer as well. In 2014, he worked with German based production house, Philophon on a project called ‘Odoyewo’.

In 2018, Roy did a remix of a song dubbed ‘Mumudey Mumudey’ by his father on his ‘Yen Ara, album, which became a hit song off the album in the world market on lead vocals and guitar.

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He is the official guitarist in a local band in Saltpond called ‘The City Band’ led by Ebo Taylor. Roy released his madien and second album, “Salvation” and “Dance Wahala” in 2014 and 2019 respectively and subsequently won the best ‘Highlife Song of The Year’ atMfantsiman Music Awards in 2018. Remarkably, he also won the same category – ‘Highlife Song of The Year’ at the 2019 Central Music Awards (CMA) in the Central region.

Having great musical icons such as, celebrated guitarist, Ebo Taylor (his father), Afrobeat genius, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, famous Highlife musician, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and godMC, M.anifest as people he take inspirations from, Roy X Taylor is sure and fit in everything he’s making, and upheld by his own top level production and content when it 

comes to his profession as a musican.

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Connect with Roy X Taylor on social media;

Facebook: Roy X Taylor

Instagram: @roy_x_taylor

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Twitter: @ROYXTAYLOR1

Email: royxjimmy1@gmail.com

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Wensah Foundation International Supports Vulnerable New Mother at Sunyani Teaching Hospital

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In a heartwarming display of compassion and community support, Wensah Foundation International, a Sunyani-based NGO, has come to the aid of a mentally challenged new mother, Lamisi Tindani, who was detained at the Sunyani Teaching Hospital due to her inability to pay medical bills amounting to after undergoing a successful cesarean section (CS) to deliver a baby boy.

Upon learning of Lamisi’s situation, the Wensah Foundation International team promptly visited the hospital to assess the situation and provide assistance. The very next day, the NGO settled all of Lamisi’s outstanding medical bills, ensuring she could focus on her recovery and caring for her newborn without the burden of financial stress.

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In addition to covering the medical expenses, Wensah Foundation International demonstrated its commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals by donating essential items to Lamisi for the well-being of both her and her baby. The mother of the patient received these items with gratitude, expressing heartfelt thanks to the NGO for their kindness and generosity.

The hospital’s is administrator, Mr. Omar, extended his appreciation to Wensah Foundation International for their philanthropic efforts. He encouraged the NGO to continue supporting vulnerable women in society, acknowledging their crucial role in promoting the welfare of those in need.

This act of kindness is consistent with Wensah Foundation International’s mission, which focuses on championing child rights protection and women empowerment. The NGO’s dedication to this cause was recognized in 2021 when it was awarded the Best NGO in Child Protection and Women Empowerment by the Cenba Africa Excellence Awards in Kumasi. Through their actions, Wensah Foundation International continues to make a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most.

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