AY Poyoo

AY Poyoo
Born
Emmanuel Yeboah

(2000-06-05) 5 June 2000 (age 26)
Ghana
GenreHip hop
OccupationsRapper, songwriter, comedian
Years active2019–present
LabelTree Money Yard Empire

Emmanuel Yeboah (born 5 June 2000), 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 (Aponkye) 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 (BECE), 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(s)
2024 The Rejected Stone Debut EP
TBD Grass to Grace Announced

Selected singles

Year Title Collaboration Ref(s)
2020 "GOAT (Aponkye)"
2020 "Alcoholics" feat. Wanlov the Kubolor
2020 "My Lady" with Patapaa
2020 "Ghetto Rules" feat. Van Choga
2022 "Kama" feat. Kudjoe Daze
2022 "GOAT (Aponkye Remix)" feat. Van Choga, Show Yoh & Big Xhosa
2023 "Ama Piano" feat. Sister Deborah
2020 "Swimming Pool"
2024 "Only Me"

Awards

Year Award Category Result Ref(s)
2020 YouTube Creator Award Silver Play Button Won

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Meet AY Poyoo, Ghana's self-styled 'GOAT'". BBC News. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  2. ↑ "AY Poyoo featured on BBC Africa with his 'GOAT' song". MyJoyOnline. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  3. ↑ "AY Poyoo featured on BBC". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "I Am Not The Richest Man But I Can Now Provide For The Family – AY Poyoo Discloses". News Hunter Magazine. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "Life was tough, I almost gave up – Singer, Poyoo". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Recognition: The G.O.A.T, AY Poyoo earns a BBC feature (+video)". ABTC. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Video: Goat by AY Poyoo". Ghana Music. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "AY Poyoo wins love in Hollywood; Michael Blackson, Snoop Dogg, react to his style (VIDEO)". Pulse Ghana. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "Snoop Dogg recognizes AY Poyoo; showers him with praises". Yen.com.gh. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "AY Poyoo and Sho Madjozi set to drop a collaboration". Ameyaw Debrah. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  11. ↑ "Sho Madjozi confirms her collaboration with AY Poyoo". Ghana Weekend. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  12. ↑ "AY Poyoo and his goat appear at 2023 VGMA". Pulse Ghana. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  13. ↑ "AY Poyoo signs deal with Empire Records". GHPage. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "I left to learn more about music, take advantage of Nigeria's music scene – AY Poyoo". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  15. ↑ "AY Poyoo's pet goat at VGMA red carpet". GhanaWeb. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  16. ↑ Owusu, George Clifford (2 September 2020). "AY Poyoo Rocks Accra With Virtual Concert". Daily Guide Network. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  17. ↑ "The Rejected Stone - EP". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  18. ↑ Vanguard (28 October 2024). "AY Poyoo to drop first single from Grass to Grace album". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  19. ↑ "AY Poyoo - Goat (Aponkye)". CratesHub. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  20. ↑ Wod, Lawson (17 June 2020). "AY Poyoo ft Wanlov The Kubolor – Alcoholics (Official Video)". CoverGhana. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  21. ↑ "Patapaa – My Lady (feat. AY Poyoo)". Beatz Nation. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  22. ↑ Maphosa, y Sly Nkosana (14 July 2020). "Van Choga ft Ay Poyoo – Ghetto Rules". Savanna News. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  23. ↑ Upness, Nii (5 August 2022). "Kudjoe Daze & AY Poyoo – Kama". Beenie Words. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  24. ↑ Painkiller, Lewis (5 November 2022). "AY Poyoo – GOAT (Aponkye Remix) ft. Show Yoh, Big Xhosa & Van Choga". Trotro Music. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  25. ↑ Junior, Edem. "Sister Deborah – Ama Piano (feat. AY Poyoo)". Halmblog. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  26. ↑ Halm, Sampson. "AY Poyoo – Swimming Pool (Prod. By jayscratch)". Halmblog. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  27. ↑ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (22 November 2024). "AY Poyoo drops single "Only Me" from new EP". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  28. ↑ "Video: AY Poyoo Receives Special Plaque From YouTube". Hitz360. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2025.