AY Poyoo
Emmanuel Yeboah, known professionally as AY Poyoo, is a Ghanaian rapper and comedian. AY Poyoo gained international attention when BBC News Africa profiled him after his single GOAT received widespread coverage.
Early life
AY Poyoo was born on 5 June 2000 in Ghana. He grew up in a low-income household with his mother after his father left the family. Although he performed well in the Basic Education Certificate Examination, he enrolled in a technical school to study auto mechanics because of financial constraints.Career
AY Poyoo began his music career in 2019 and gained prominence in 2020 when the music video for his debut single GOAT went viral. Later in 2020, American rapper Snoop Dogg mentioned AY Poyoo during a livestream hosted by comedian Michael Blackson.In July 2020, he announced a planned collaboration with South African musician Sho Madjozi which she later confirmed. And in May 2023, Poyoo appeared at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards red carpet with a goat as a reference to his breakout single.
In November 2023, he signed with Nigerian label Tree Money Yard Empire and relocated to Nigeria to develop his skills in production, songwriting and audio engineering.
Musical style
AY Poyoo is known for an eccentric performance style that combines humorous lyrics with energetic delivery, characteristic of African hip hop.Discography
Extended plays
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref |
| 2024 | The Rejected Stone | Debut EP | |
| TBD | Grass to Grace | Announced |