Entertainment of Wednesday, 4 September 2019
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
He paints beautifully and perfectly. Not the usual PR gimmicks as it is evident in his works of some famous showbiz personalities including Kanye West, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Davido, Rudeboy, Okyeame Kwame, John Dumelo, Kwaw Kese, Pappy Kojo, Jackie Appiah, Shatta Wale, Fella Makafui and Guru.
Known in real life as Emmanuel Boakye, Nanaba’s display of talent and style has also led to the production of works which communicate to those who see them while leaving a lasting impression on them.
He tells us more about him in the interview below.
Nanaba! Why that name? Is your father a king?
I chose it. Because my mum is called Nana, I decided to use that as my brand name. Nanaba simply means Nana’s son.
How did the journey begin?
It started when I was a kid.... I was just doing with crayons but not to draw humans... Just normal sketches… But beginning it a professional job started when I completed SHS. I’m a product of Wenchi Senior High School.
What made you decide to take it as a profession? By your own conviction or someone's advice?
I was working for someone as a mobile money cashier which I was paid 150cedis a month. One day, I saw some work on Instagram....and I asked the artist how much he charges for an artwork like that. He was like 250cedis so I said to myself ‘I know how to do this so why don't I start doing it and try market it?’.... One of my friends also helped me a lot.
Which year was this and who is this friend?
This was in the year 2017… And the friend was also my classmate - (Randy) - who had knowledge about how to market art.