DERRICK NANA SARFO KANTANKA
Derrick Nana Sarfo Kantanka, popularly known as Amerado Burner, is undeniably a force in the Ghana music industry. With a one-of-a-kind lyrical talent and sense of artistry in his respective rap subgenre, Amerado has proven himself to be among the most powerful artists of his generation.
Resigned to MicBurnerz Music, his achievements include Best Rapper of the Year and EP of the Year from the 2022 3 Music Awards and the Best Rap Performance at the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, to name a few. In addition to his various music successes, Amerado is also celebrated for being the architect of Yeete Nsem, which is the first-ever news-casting rap series in Ghana and has made its own mark by enhancing the essence of storytelling in music.
PROFILE SUMMARY OF DERRICK NANA
* Real Name: Derrick Nana Sarfo Kantanka
* Date of Birth: February 14, 1995
* Age: 30 years (as of 2025)
* Nationality: Ghanaian
* Hometown: Ejisu, Kumasi, Ashanti Region
* Tribe: Asante
* Social Media Handles:
* Facebook—Amerado Burner
* Instagram—@amerado_burner
* Twitter—@amerado_burner
HER EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND
Amerado Burner was born in Kumasi, where he was raised in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He is the first child and the only son of Madam Georgina and Mr. Kantanka, who died while Amerado was in high school.
He had a difficult childhood financially, but Amerado always made good enough use of his extra time to pursue his passion. Amerado attended Bethel Preparatory and JHS in Kumasi, then went on to KNUST Senior High School. He was admitted to Akrokerri College of Education but was unable to pursue it due to funding. Now Amerado is pursuing Political Science at the University of Ghana, Legon.
HIS CAREER
Amerado started his music career while in high school, performing at entertainment events. After he finished school, Amerado worked for three years at Living Waters Hospital in Kumasi, while continuing to freestyle and record at local radio stations in Kumasi.
In 2015, His big break was when he came in third place in a freestyle competition at Solid FM, which caught the attention of “Azee Ntwene,” CEO of MicBurnerz Music. Amerado was signed to MicBurnerz Music alongside Strongman, another up-and-coming star at that time.
Amerado released his first single, “I AM,” in 2017, which was later included in Pulse Ghana’s Top 10 songs of January. Later that same year he released his first EP, “Rapmare.” His career took off in 2018, when he featured in Sarkodie’s hit song “Biibi Ba,” which was nominated for Best Hip-hop song in the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
HIS ACHIEVEMENTS
In 2020, he introduced a new epic rap series called “Yeete Nsem,” showing how creative he can be, which combines news with music and received much acclaim. In the same year, Reggie Rockstone, the godfather of hiplife, acknowledged Amerado from the list of the best rappers in Ghana. Amerado’s second EP, “Patience,” released in 2021, with collaborations from Black Sherif, Shatta Wale, Fameye, and others, reached #1 on Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay, and YouTube.
In 2022, Amerado created history as Kumasi’s first artist to win “the Best Rapper of the Year” award at the 3 Music Awards and Ghana Music Awards. In October of 2022, he released his debut studio album, “G.I.N.A (God Is Never Asleep),” showcasing his versatility when artists Fameye, Efya, Black Sherif, and S1mba were featured on the release.
Discography
HIS ALBUMS:
* G.I.N.A (God Is Never Asleep)
EPS:
* Patience EP
* Rapmare EP
* Young and Strong EP (with Strongman)
HIS HIT SINGLES:
Amerado’s catalog shows an impressive number of songs, including
* Grace (ft. Lasmid)
* Back to Sender
* Abotr3 (Patience) (ft. Black Sherif)
* Dawgi (ft. Sarkodie)
* Sika Besu (ft. Kweku Flick & YPee)
* Taxi Driver
* We Outside (ft. Kofi Jamar)
HIS AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Amerado’s talent has earned him plenty of awards, such as
* Best Rap Performance – Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2023
* EP of the Year – 3 Music Awards 2022
* Rapper of the Year – Ghana Music Awards USA 2022
* Hip-Hop Song of the Year—Ghana Music Awards France 2022
* Most Influential Act of the Year – Eastern Music Awards 2020
HIS LIFESTYLE AND NET WORTH
Amerado lives in an apartment in Ablekuma, Accra. He drives a Hyundai. His estimated net worth is $850,000. Amerado’s story is one of hope and inspiration to the youth artists of Ghana.
FAQs ABOUT AMARADO
* What does Amerado mean?
Amerado means “A Master Every Rapper Always Dreams Of” and means “Governor.”
* Is Amerado dating Delay?
Amerado is not dating Deloris Frimpong Manso, aka Delay.
* Where is Amerado from?
Amerado is from Ejisu in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
* Which university does Amerado go to?
Amerado is studying Political Science at the University of Ghana, Legon.
IN CONCLUSION
Amerado Burner IS a lot more than just a rapper, He is a cultural icon and a ray of hope for aspiring artists. Amerado’s story, while now full of accolades, is also a reminder of his journey from humble beginnings to the heights he has reached as one of Ghana’s most celebrated musicians. The direction of where he takes music and the stories he tells continues to create new superlatives, and Amerado is breaking barriers and bringing Ghanaian Rap to a new global level.
