I call myself Akwada Nyame because I am doing something grown-ups aren’t doing – Yaw Tog Brags

Young Ghanaian rapper, Thorsten Owusu Gyimah better known as Yaw Tog has explained the origin of his new nickname, ‘Akwada Nyame'.

Yaw Tog disclosed to Cookie Tee on TV3 New Day that he called himself Akwada Nyame because of his various accomplishments.

He stated, “I feel like I'm doing something a grown-up is not doing, I feel like I'm doing way too much”.

The ‘Sei Mu' hitmaker rose to prominence while still in high school at Opoku Ware Senior High School in Ghana's Ashanti Region.

During the COVID period, Yaw Tog served Ghanaians with his very first hit song, ‘Sore,' which featured the Asaaka brothers.

Later, the young rapper released a remix of ‘Sore' featuring Ghanaian artist Kwesi Arthur and British rapper Stormzy.

The remix has 7.3 million views on YouTube and has done well on other streaming platforms.

Yaw Tog expressed his delight at the popularity of his ‘Sore' remix.

At the age of 20, the Ghanaian rapper has more than three successful singles, including “Sophia,” “Y33gye,” “Fake Ex,” “Sore,” and “Sei Mu.”

Yaw Tog has collaborated with artists such as Stormzy, Kwesi Arthur, Kweku Darlington, Kweku Flick, YPee, and the Asaaka guys throughout his brief career in the music industry.