Yaw Tog

Thorsten Owusu Gyimah (born 8 May 2003),^[1] popularly known as Yaw Tog,^[2] is a Ghanaian rapper who majors in drill music, known in Ghana as Asakaa.^[3][4][5] He is best known for his viral song "Sore" which featured O'Kenneth, City Boy, Reggies & Jay Bahd and also Kwesi Arthur and Stormzy on the remix produced by Chris Rich.^[6][7]

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Background information
Birth name	Thorsten Owusu Gyimah
Also known as	YT, Young Bull
Born	(2003-05-08) 8 May 2003 (age 21) Kumasi, Ghana
Genres	Drill music, rap, hip pop
Occupation	Rapper
Years active	2019–present
Labels	Tog Life Music

Education

Gyimah was a student of Opoku Ware Senior High School.^[8][9] He wrote his final WASSCE paper on 7 October 2021.^[10]

Personal life

Yaw Tog lived all his life in Santasi in Kumasi before fame found him through music^[11]

Discography

EPs

• Time^[12]

ALBUMs

• Young And Matured ^[13]

Singles

• Sophia ^[14]
• Sore feat. O`Kenneth,City Boy, Reggie & Jay Bahd
• Sore Remix feat. Kwesi Arthur & Stormzy^[15]
• Y33gye^[16]
• Africa^[17]
• Empty
• Daben^[18]
• Mood^[18]
• Time^[18]
• Fake Ex^[18]
• Boyz^[18]
• Gold Friends
• Sei Mu^[18]
• Azul with Bad Boy Timz

Concerts

He performed at the 17th Ghana Party in the Park UK Concert with his manager Joe Avneri.^[19][20][21]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominated Work	Result	Ref
2021	3Music Awards	Breakthrough Artiste of the Year	Himself	Nominated	[22]
		Viral Song of the Year	Sore	Nominated
		Hiphop Song of the Year	Sore	Won
	Global Music Awards Africa	Most Influential Ghanaian Act of the Year	Himself	Nominated	[23]
	Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA)	Best New Artiste	Himself	Nominated	[24]
		Best Hip-Pop Song of the Year	Sore	Won	[25][26]
		Hiplife/Hiphop Artist of the Year	Himself	Nominated	[27]

References

1. "Yaw Tog Biography". Biegyanation. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
2. "Yaw Tog is overhyped – Mr Logic - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
3. "ProfileAbility – Yaw Tog". ProfileAbility. 10 January 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
4. "Get To Know: Yaw Tog". DJMag.com. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
5. "It's 'Time' for Ghana's Yaw Tog to take the reins". Voice Online. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
6. "Ghanaian drill MC Yaw Tog recruits Stormzy for "Sore" remix". The FADER. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
7. "Yaw Tog Calls On Stormzy, Kwesi Arthur For "Sore" Remix". Complex. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
8. "Yaw Tog, Biography". Ghana Web. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
9. "Gyakie and Yaw Tog to release a song when school breaks". GhanaWeb. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
10. "'No more go and learn': Yaw Tog delighted as he completes SHS on Thursday". GhanaWeb. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
11. "Unitedshowbiz.com.gh". Unitedshowbiz.com.gh. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
12. "Asakaa Star Yaw Tog Returns With Triumphant 'TIME' EP". Complex. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
13. Scaro, V. J. (17 April 2024). "Yaw Tog set to release sophomore album "YOUNG & MATURED"". Retrieved 23 February 2025.
14. pit, Jullian (8 August 2022). "Ghana's breakout star Yaw Tog new single about Southy girl named 'Sophia'"". topcharts. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
15. Powell, Jon (5 March 2021). "Stormzy joins Yaw Tog and Kwesi Arthur on "Sore (Remix)"". REVOLT. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
16. Giannis, Gautier. "Yaw Tog - Y33gye (Prod. by DG)". www.crateshub.com. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
17. Giannis, Gautier. "Yaw Tog – Africa (Prod. by Khendi Beatz)". www.crateshub.com. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
18. "Download MP3: Yaw Tog – Daben | Halmblog.com". www.halmblog.com/. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
19. "Patrons enjoy thrilling performances at 16th Ghana Party in the Park-UK - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
20. "Home". Ghana Party In The Park. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
21. "Sarkodie, Darkoo steals show at 'Ghana Party in the Park'". GhanaWeb. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
22. "3Music Awards 2021: See full list of nominees - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
23. "Global Music Awards Africa 2021: All the nominees". Music in Africa. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
24. Ibrahim, Faruk (4 April 2021). "VGMA 2021! Yaw Tog Grabs Nomination For Best New Artiste Award". GBAfrica. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
25. GRAND FINALE: 22ND VODAFONE GHANA MUSIC AWARDS NIGHT | #VGMA22, retrieved 26 June 2021
26. Aryee, Naa Ayeley (26 June 2021). "Yaw Tog beats Medikal, others to win 2021 VGMA Best Hip Hop song of the Year". Yen - Ghana news. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
27. "Full List: Here are the nominees for the 2021 Ghana Music Awards". Pulse Ghana. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

External links

Official Instagram Profile