Biography

Three-time GRAMMY nominated musician and activist, Rocky Dawuni, straddles the boundaries between Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S. to create his appealing Afro Roots sound that unites generations and cultures. Named one of Africa's Top 10 global stars by CNN, he is also a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment for Africa, amongst other designations. Influenced by the soulful beats of Fela Kuti and the positive messages of Bob Marley - Rocky Dawuni's infectious, sing-along sixth album, Branches of the Same Tree, (Cumbancha) was nominated for a GRAMMY for “Best Reggae Album” (2016) featuring the Afro Dancehall mashup video "African Thriller.” Rocky released his 7th album entitled "Beats of Zion" in 2019 with its striking accompanying video shot in Jamestown, Accra. He also released videos for “Wickedest Sound” featuring Ghanaian dancehall star, Stonebwoy. Rocky Ghana focused EP “Voice of Bunbon, Vol. 1” was nominated for “Best Global Music Album” for the 2022 GRAMMY Awards. Three beautiful videos were released for the EP including “Ghost Town”, “Beautiful People” and “Woara.”In a time when divisive rhetoric on the rise and the political climate prefers to build walls over bridges, Rocky’s music is a refreshing message about global unity and a worldview of oneness. Rocky recently released "Neva Bow Down" featuring Blvk H3ro which will be the first single from his forthcoming new album which was just nominated for a GRAMMY for "Best Global Music Performance!"