Guvna B

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Guvna B
Birth name Isaac Charles Borquaye
Also known as Guvna B
Born (1989-06-13) 13 June 1989 (age 34)
London, England
Genres Gospel, contemporary Christian music, hip hop, grime, dance, drum and bass
Years active 2007–present
Website www.guvnab.com

Guvna B is a UK-based Urban contemporary gospel rap artist and composer who has four independent album releases, including Odd 1 Out which was the first rap album to top the Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart.[1]

Biography

Guvna B was born in London, England in June 1989, to Ghanaian parents from Accra.[2] Looking back on growing up in Chadwell Heath (in east London),[3] he states, "My upbringing helped me find my faith in Jesus. The negative things I saw in my society inspired me to do better and inspire people to be the best they can be instead of becoming stereotypical products of a negative environment."[4] He later graduated from University of Hertfordshire.[2] His music addresses such life issues such as peer pressure.[3]

In 2010, Guvna B won the MOBO Award for Best Gospel Act.[5][6] Guvna B's story was shared with many when he was featured in the 22 March 2013 issue of the music industry magazine Music Week in a feature covering the gospel music industry in the UK [7] In January 2013, Guvna B launched his own urban clothing brand, Allo Mate.[8]

Discography

  • The Narrow Road (31 May 2008)
  • Scrapbook (1 January 2011)
  • Next Ting 140 (18 August 2011)
  • Odd1Out (26 May 2013)
  • Scrapbook II (31 March 2014)
  • Something for the Summer (3 August 2014) [9]
  • Secret World (20 November 2015) [10]

Awards and nominations

Year Category Award Result
2009 Gospel Music Awards Best Gospel Artist 2009 Won
2009 Urban Music Awards Best Gospel Act 2009 Won[11][12]
2010 MOBO Awards Best Gospel Act 2010 Won[5][6]
2011 Official Mixtape Awards Best Gospel Artist 2009 Nominated
2012 RARE Rising Stars UK's Top 10 Black Students 2012 Won[13]
2013 Urban Music Awards Best Gospel Artist 2013 Won[14]
2013 MOBO Awards Best Gospel Artist 2013 Nominated
2013 Ghana UK-Based Achievement Awards Music Artist of the Year 2013 Nominated

References

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  9. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/something-for-the-summer/id895862145
  10. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/secret-world/id1054342527
  11. The Urban Music Award's UK return for another successful night (sic.), 3 November 2009, UMA website
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