Eno Barony
Ruth Eno Adjoa Amankwah Nyame Adom known professionally by her stage name Eno Barony, is a Ghanaian rapper and songwriter
30 October 1991
Born
Ruth Eno Adjoa Amankwah Nyame Adom was born on 30 October 1991
20 July 2000
Early life and education
Eno Barony, the rapper, was born as Ruth Eno Adjoa Amankwah Nyame Adom in Tema, Ghana, and attended various schools in Tema, including Shallom Preparatory School, Cambridge Academy, Methodist J.H.S, and Methodist Day Secondary School, before completing her tertiary education at Kumasi Polytechnic.
20 July 2014
Music career
Eno Barony gained wider attention with her 2014 single "Tonga," leading to more song recordings, collaborations with artists like Abrewa Nana, Mic Flammez, Shatta Wale, and Kwaw Kese, as well as singles with Stonebwoy and Medikal, and in 2017, she released "Juice Me" and "Obiaa Ba Ny3" featuring Ebony Reigns after her mother's passing.
20 July 2022
Recognition
During the 3Music Awards Women's Brunch in March 2021, Eno Barony was recognized as one of the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music. At the same event, she made history by becoming the first female artist in Ghana to win the 'Rapper of the Year' award. Additionally, she became the first Ghanaian female to receive the Best Rapper award at the VGMA in 2021, surpassing prominent artists like Sarkodie, Amerado, Medikal, Strongman, and Joey B.
20 July 2023
Awards, nominations and achievements
Eno Barony, known for her rap skills, participated in various music projects and collaborations with artists like Stay Jay, FlowKing Stone, and Dr Cryme. She received nominations and recognition at events like Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Jigwe Awards, and 4Syte Music Video Awards, eventually winning the AFRIMMA award for Best Female Rap Act in Africa in November 2020.
