Epixode


Theophilus Nii Arday Otoo, known professionally as Epixode, is a Ghanaian reggae–dancehall singer, painter, and creative director.

Early life

Epixode was born and raised in Jamestown, Accra, where he was exposed to traditional Ghanaian music through his mother, a cultural music performer. He began writing and performing music in his early teens, winning local dancehall competitions by the early 2010s.

Career

Epixode's style blends reggae, dancehall, highlife, and Afrobeats, using English, Ga, Twi, and Jamaican patois. His singles include Atia, Stubborn Souljah, Too Much, Wahala Dey, and Efie Nsem.
In 2023, he performed at the Afro Summer Jam in Switzerland. He also performed at the Reggae Geel in Belgium, and headlined the Highlife Konnect Concert in Zurich in 2023. He has also stated publicly that he sees himself as part of a movement to revive Ghanaian highlife music.

Notable collaborations

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  • 2021: Winner – Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year
  • 2024: Winner – Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year
  • TGMAs 2025 Music for Good Award winner

    International Reggae and World Music Awards

  • 2021: Nominated – Best African Entertainer

    Artistry

Epixode is a trained visual artist. He has designed album art, stage visuals, and promotional graphics, and is credited with creating the SM logo for Shatta Wale. He also advocates for preserving Ghana's music heritage through cataloging and archiving artist works. In 2024, he launched a cultural initiative coaching underserved youth in arts and music.

Discography

Singles and EPs

  • Atia featuring Kwabena Kwabena
  • Jehovah featuring Stonebwoy
  • Stubborn Souljah
  • Obra featuring Santrofi
  • Millions
  • Agbo
  • Chop n' Go
  • Obi Girl
  • Chooboi
  • Nyash featuring Krus Band
  • Efie Nsem with Krus Band

    Albums / EPs

  • ''Atia – The Archive''