Ghana’s Yaw Tog named BET Amplified International Artist for April

BET Amplified forms part of UK-based network BET International’s efforts to emphasise the works of emerging voices around the world through feature stories and video content. It also comes after fellow Ghanaian musician Amaarae was named BET Amplified International Artist in February.

“BET International is proud to announce Yaw Tog as our April BET Amplified International Artist of the Month,” BET UK wrote on Twitter. “BET Amplified is our seal of approval on the next big thing in music! Stay tuned to our social accounts to see more of Yaw Tog throughout the month of April.”

The monthly initiative is also expected to build awareness around Yaw Tog to core audiences globally and will highlight his work in a multitude of ways, including linear and digital programming across BET’s various platforms.

“Honoured to be the BET Amplified International Artist of the Month for April,” Yaw Tog said. “Thankful for all the support so far. Keep your eyes peeled to @BET for a month of exclusive content from me.”

Widely considered the face of drill in Ghana, Yaw Tog is popular for the breakout hit ‘Sore’, whose remix features Kwesi Arthur and British-Ghanaian rapper Stormzy. Yaw Tog is also behind the seven-track Time EP, which was released in March.

In late March, Yaw Tog won the Hip Hop Song of the Year Award at the 3Music Awards. He has also scored two nominations ahead of the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.