The founder of the Movement for Change and independent presidential aspirant, John Kwadwo Alan Kyerematen, made headlines when he filed his nomination on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
What surprised many was his choice of running mate, former hiplife artiste, Elijah Kwame Danso.
Elijah Kwame Danso, now a legal practitioner, was one half of the popular hiplife group Echo, known for their hit song ‘Gologo’ featuring Tinny.
The song earned them a nomination for Best Afropop Song of the Year at the 2009 Ghana Music Awards.
As a musician, Elijah Kwame Danso, known by his stage name E-Nice, rose to fame after winning the Nescafé African Revelation competition in 2008.
Along with his group member, Charles Yeboah Danso, they impressed judges with their performances and went on to make waves in the music scene.
Now, as a lawyer, journalist, and General Manager at Trassacco Group, Elijah’s career has taken many diverse turns.
His past as a hiplife musician has resurfaced as he embarks on a new journey in politics as a vice-presidential nominee alongside John Kwadwo Alan Kyerematen.
The announcement of Elijah Kwame Owusu Danso as his running mate left the showbiz community stunned, but it signifies a new chapter in Elijah’s career as he enters the realm of politics.
