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A descendant of the [[Kpelle people|Kpelle tribe]], Daniel Tom George was born on September 1, 1984, in [[Bong County]], Liberia.<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /><ref name="Liberia Broadcasting System" /> He developed an interest in music at a young age and joined his church's choir. DenG's family relocated to Ghana during [[Second Liberian Civil War|Liberia's second civil war]]; he attended [[Achimota School]] while living in Ghana. DenG returned to Liberia and studied business at the [[United Methodist University]].<ref name="Liberia Broadcasting System">{{cite web |title=Who is DenG? A Brief Profile |url=https://elbcradio.com/2019/11/09/who-is-deng-a-brief-profile/ |website=Liberia Broadcasting System |accessdate=12 April 2020 |date=November 9, 2019 |archive-date=12 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412200929/https://elbcradio.com/2019/11/09/who-is-deng-a-brief-profile/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He started his music career as an [[R&B]] artist before venturing into Afro pop music, and was featured on Emma Smith's single "I Want to Go".<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /> DenG gained prominence in 2013 after being featured on Queen V's hit single "Jue You Bad", which also features vocals by Tan Tan B.<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /><ref>{{cite web |title='Jue You Bad' Artist QUEEN V Raps on Celebrity, Motherhood |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/jue-you-bad-artist-queen-v-raps-on-celebrity-motherhood/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=March 30, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174211/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/jue-you-bad-artist-queen-v-raps-on-celebrity-motherhood/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2014, he released the single "They Vex", a song that addresses the jealousy associated with fame and recognition.<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /> His management team announced that a tee-shirt collection, featuring the phrase "If they vex, let them buss", would arrive in Liberia.<ref>{{cite web |title=If They Vex, Let Them Buss |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/if-they-vex-let-them-buss/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=November 27, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174147/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/if-they-vex-let-them-buss/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> DenG collaborated with F.A and [[Soul Fresh]] to record "Ebola is Real", a [[hipco]] track that informs Liberians about ways they can protect and prevent the spread of [[Ebola]].<ref name="The Atlantic">{{cite web |author1=Uri Friedman |title=How to Make a Hit Song About Ebola |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/08/how-to-make-a-hit-ebola-song/378980/?single_page=true |website=The Atlantic |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=August 25, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928120920/https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/08/how-to-make-a-hit-ebola-song/378980/?single_page=true |archive-date=28 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Recorded in [[Liberian Kreyol language|colloquial English]], "Ebola is Real" was created in partnership with Liberia's Ministry of Health & Social Welfare and the radio station Hott FM.<ref name="The Atlantic" />
A descendant of the [[Kpelle people|Kpelle tribe]], Daniel Tom George was born on September 1, 1984, in [[Bong County]], Liberia.<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /><ref name="Liberia Broadcasting System" /> He developed an interest in music at a young age and joined his church's choir. DenG's family relocated to Ghana during [[Second Liberian Civil War|Liberia's second civil war]]; he attended [[Achimota School]] while living in Ghana. DenG returned to Liberia and studied business at the [[United Methodist University]].<ref name="Liberia Broadcasting System">{{cite web |title=Who is DenG? A Brief Profile |url=https://elbcradio.com/2019/11/09/who-is-deng-a-brief-profile/ |website=Liberia Broadcasting System |accessdate=12 April 2020 |date=November 9, 2019 |archive-date=12 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412200929/https://elbcradio.com/2019/11/09/who-is-deng-a-brief-profile/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He started his music career as an [[R&B]] artist before venturing into Afro pop music, and was featured on Emma Smith's single "I Want to Go".<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /> DenG gained prominence in 2013 after being featured on Queen V's hit single "Jue You Bad", which also features vocals by Tan Tan B.<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /><ref>{{cite web |title='Jue You Bad' Artist QUEEN V Raps on Celebrity, Motherhood |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/jue-you-bad-artist-queen-v-raps-on-celebrity-motherhood/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=March 30, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174211/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/jue-you-bad-artist-queen-v-raps-on-celebrity-motherhood/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2014, he released the single "They Vex", a song that addresses the jealousy associated with fame and recognition.<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /> His management team announced that a tee-shirt collection, featuring the phrase "If they vex, let them buss", would arrive in Liberia.<ref>{{cite web |title=If They Vex, Let Them Buss |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/if-they-vex-let-them-buss/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=November 27, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174147/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/if-they-vex-let-them-buss/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> DenG collaborated with F.A and [[Soul Fresh]] to record "Ebola is Real", a [[hipco]] track that informs Liberians about ways they can protect and prevent the spread of [[Ebola]].<ref name="The Atlantic">{{cite web |author1=Uri Friedman |title=How to Make a Hit Song About Ebola |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/08/how-to-make-a-hit-ebola-song/378980/?single_page=true |website=The Atlantic |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=August 25, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928120920/https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/08/how-to-make-a-hit-ebola-song/378980/?single_page=true |archive-date=28 September 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Recorded in [[Liberian Kreyol language|colloquial English]], "Ebola is Real" was created in partnership with Liberia's Ministry of Health & Social Welfare and the radio station Hott FM.<ref name="The Atlantic" />


In 2015, DenG won Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "They Vex" at the 2015 Liberia Music Awards.<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /> He also won Best Artist and Song of the Year for "They Vex" at the 2015 [[Liberian Entertainment Awards]].<ref name="LEA 161"/> DenG signed a $50,000 endorsement deal with Novafone Liberia, a GSM carrier.<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /> He released "Kemah" in 2015; it earned him a nomination for Best New Artist at the African Entertainment Awards that same year.<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /> In January 2016, DenG posted a note on his Facebook page, expressing his desire to quit music.<ref name="Daily Observer 2">{{cite web |title=Why DenG Said He Quit |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/why-deng-said-he-quit/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=1 December 2019 |date=January 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174216/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/why-deng-said-he-quit/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, in a telephone interview with LIB Life, he clarified his post was intended to find out whether Liberians still had interest in his career.<ref name="Daily Observer 2" />
In 2015, DenG won Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "They Vex" at the 2015 Liberia Music Awards.<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /> He also won Best Artist and Song of the Year for "They Vex" at the 2015 [[Liberian Entertainment Awards]].<ref name="LEA 161"/> DenG signed a $50,000 endorsement deal with Novafone Liberia, a GSM carrier.<ref name="Daily Observer 1" /> He released "Kemah" in 2015; it earned him a nomination for Best New Artist at the African Entertainment Awards that same year.<ref name="Daily Observer 1" />


The music video for DenG's "Put Foot" was released in January 2016.<ref name="Daily Observer 3">{{cite web |title=DenG and Manager Argue Over "Put Foot" Video Quality |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/deng-and-manager-argue-over-put-foot-video-quality/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=1 December 2019 |date=January 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174218/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/deng-and-manager-argue-over-put-foot-video-quality/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> DenG first announced plans for the video's release earlier that month.<ref name="Daily Observer 2"/> He accused his manager Alice Yawo of downgrading the video's quality after she thanked a fan, who belittled the video, for their comments.<ref name="Daily Observer 3" /> In June 2016, DenG and Yawo had a fallout from their unwillingness to communicate.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Tete Bropleh |title=DenG and Manager Alice 'Split for Good' |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/deng-and-manager-alice-split-for-good/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=1 December 2019 |date=June 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174220/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/deng-and-manager-alice-split-for-good/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> DenG was nominated for Listener's Choice at the [[MTV Africa Music Awards 2016|2016 MTV Africa Music Awards]], becoming the first Liberian artist to receive a [[MTV Africa Music Awards|MAMA]] nomination.<ref name="Liberian Observer 1">{{cite web |author1=Tete Bropleh |title=DenG Makes History |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/deng-makes-history/ |website=Liberian Observer |accessdate=1 December 2019 |date=October 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174150/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/deng-makes-history/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> In late 2016, he performed alongside [[Christoph the Change]], [[Kcee (musician)|Kcee]] and [[Tekno (musician)|Tekno]] at Beach Jam, a concert sponsored by [[Lonestar Cell]].<ref>{{cite web |author1=Tete Bropleh |title=Concert Review: KCEE Out-performs Tekno at Lonestar Cell Beach Jam |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/concert-review-kcee-out-performs-tekno-at-lonestar-cell-beach-jam/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=December 1, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174151/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/concert-review-kcee-out-performs-tekno-at-lonestar-cell-beach-jam/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 9, 2017, DenG released the [[Sarkodie (rapper)|Sarkodie]]-assisted track "Janjay".<ref name="Liberian Listener">{{cite web |author1=Edwin Mohammed |title=Deng and Sarkodie collaborate on Janjay |url=https://www.liberianlistener.com/2017/06/15/deng-and-sarkodie-collaborate-on-janjay/ |website=Liberian Listener |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=June 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174235/http://www.liberianlistener.com/2017/06/15/deng-and-sarkodie-collaborate-on-janjay/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was jointly produced by Liberia's Stone Luckshine and Ghana's Possigee.<ref name="Liberian Listener" /> Described as a Liberian [[highlife]] song, "Janjay" contains lyrics about a girl's dream.<ref name="Liberian Listener" /> Prior to the song's release, DenG enlisted Kcee to appear on his track "Make Dem Talk".<ref name="Liberian Listener" /> In July 2017, Emma Smith recruited DenG to lent vocals to her single "Hold Ground", an up-tempo track that has elements of [[Afrobeat]] and [[dancehall]].<ref>{{cite web |author1=Robin Dopoe |title=Emma Smith Back with DenG to 'Hold Ground' |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/lib-life-emma/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=July 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513012806/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/lib-life-emma/ |archive-date=13 May 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>
DenG was nominated for Listener's Choice at the [[MTV Africa Music Awards 2016|2016 MTV Africa Music Awards]], becoming the first Liberian artist to receive a [[MTV Africa Music Awards|MAMA]] nomination.<ref name="Liberian Observer 1">{{cite web |author1=Tete Bropleh |title=DenG Makes History |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/deng-makes-history/ |website=Liberian Observer |accessdate=1 December 2019 |date=October 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174150/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/deng-makes-history/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> In late 2016, he performed alongside [[Christoph the Change]], [[Kcee (musician)|Kcee]] and [[Tekno (musician)|Tekno]] at Beach Jam, a concert sponsored by [[Lonestar Cell]].<ref>{{cite web |author1=Tete Bropleh |title=Concert Review: KCEE Out-performs Tekno at Lonestar Cell Beach Jam |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/concert-review-kcee-out-performs-tekno-at-lonestar-cell-beach-jam/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=December 1, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174151/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/concert-review-kcee-out-performs-tekno-at-lonestar-cell-beach-jam/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 9, 2017, DenG released the [[Sarkodie (rapper)|Sarkodie]]-assisted track "Janjay".<ref name="Liberian Listener">{{cite web |author1=Edwin Mohammed |title=Deng and Sarkodie collaborate on Janjay |url=https://www.liberianlistener.com/2017/06/15/deng-and-sarkodie-collaborate-on-janjay/ |website=Liberian Listener |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=June 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174235/http://www.liberianlistener.com/2017/06/15/deng-and-sarkodie-collaborate-on-janjay/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was jointly produced by Liberia's Stone Luckshine and Ghana's Possigee.<ref name="Liberian Listener" /> Described as a Liberian [[highlife]] song, "Janjay" contains lyrics about a girl's dream.<ref name="Liberian Listener" /> Prior to the song's release, DenG enlisted [[Kcee (musician)|Kcee]] to appear on his track "Make Dem Talk".<ref name="Liberian Listener" /> In July 2017, Emma Smith recruited DenG to lent vocals to her single "Hold Ground", an up-tempo track that has elements of [[Afrobeat]] and [[dancehall]].<ref>{{cite web |author1=Robin Dopoe |title=Emma Smith Back with DenG to 'Hold Ground' |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/lib-life-emma/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=July 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513012806/https://www.liberianobserver.com/lib-life/lib-life-emma/ |archive-date=13 May 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>


In May 2018, DenG organized the first leg of his American tour; it concluded with a concert in Washington DC.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Phenomenon of DenG's Musical Career |url=https://frontpageafricaonline.com/entertainment/the-phenomenon-of-dengs-musical-career/ |website=Front Page Africa |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=May 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174149/https://frontpageafricaonline.com/entertainment/the-phenomenon-of-dengs-musical-career/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> DenG's management contract with African Entertainment Management Group (AEMG) ended in June 2018; the announcement was made via a [[press release]].<ref>{{cite web |title=AEMG ends management of Liberian singer, DenG |url=https://africanentertainment.com/aemg-ends-management-deng/ |publisher=African Entertainment |access-date=18 April 2023 |date=June 2, 2018 |archive-date=18 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418000451/https://africanentertainment.com/aemg-ends-management-deng/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2018, he performed at the One Africa Music Fest, becoming the first Liberian act to perform at the festival.<ref name="Bush Chicken 1">{{cite web |author1=T Kla Wesley Jr. |title=DenG Becomes First Liberian to Perform at One Africa Music Fest |url=https://bushchicken.com/deng-becomes-first-liberian-to-perform-at-the-one-africa-music-fest/ |website=Bush Chicken |accessdate=1 December 2019 |date=August 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725182656/https://www.bushchicken.com/deng-becomes-first-liberian-to-perform-at-the-one-africa-music-fest/ |archive-date=25 July 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> Held at the [[Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island]], the festival featured additional performances from [[Wizkid]], [[Flavour N'abania]], Tekno, Sarkodie, [[Cassper Nyovest]] and [[Diamond Platnumz]].<ref name="Bush Chicken 1" /> DenG was one of the Liberian acts who performed at a concert headlined by Nigerian singer [[Davido]]; the concert was held at the [[Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex]] in November 2018.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Robin Dopoe |title=Liberia: Davido Billed to Perform in Liberia November 29 |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/davido-billed-to-perform-in-liberia-nov-29/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=2 December 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420182828/https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/davido-billed-to-perform-in-liberia-nov-29/ |archivedate=20 April 2019 |date=8 November 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In May 2018, DenG organized the first leg of his American tour; it concluded with a concert in Washington DC.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Phenomenon of DenG's Musical Career |url=https://frontpageafricaonline.com/entertainment/the-phenomenon-of-dengs-musical-career/ |website=Front Page Africa |accessdate=2 December 2019 |date=May 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420174149/https://frontpageafricaonline.com/entertainment/the-phenomenon-of-dengs-musical-career/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> DenG's management contract with African Entertainment Management Group (AEMG) ended in June 2018; the announcement was made via a [[press release]].<ref>{{cite web |title=AEMG ends management of Liberian singer, DenG |url=https://africanentertainment.com/aemg-ends-management-deng/ |publisher=African Entertainment |access-date=18 April 2023 |date=June 2, 2018 |archive-date=18 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418000451/https://africanentertainment.com/aemg-ends-management-deng/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2018, he performed at the One Africa Music Fest, becoming the first Liberian act to perform at the festival.<ref name="Bush Chicken 1">{{cite web |author1=T Kla Wesley Jr. |title=DenG Becomes First Liberian to Perform at One Africa Music Fest |url=https://bushchicken.com/deng-becomes-first-liberian-to-perform-at-the-one-africa-music-fest/ |website=Bush Chicken |accessdate=1 December 2019 |date=August 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725182656/https://www.bushchicken.com/deng-becomes-first-liberian-to-perform-at-the-one-africa-music-fest/ |archive-date=25 July 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> Held at the [[Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island]], the festival featured additional performances from [[Wizkid]], [[Flavour N'abania]], Tekno, Sarkodie, [[Cassper Nyovest]] and [[Diamond Platnumz]].<ref name="Bush Chicken 1" /> DenG was one of the Liberian acts who performed at a concert headlined by Nigerian singer [[Davido]]; the concert was held at the [[Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex]] in November 2018.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Robin Dopoe |title=Liberia: Davido Billed to Perform in Liberia November 29 |url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/davido-billed-to-perform-in-liberia-nov-29/ |website=Daily Observer |accessdate=2 December 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420182828/https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/davido-billed-to-perform-in-liberia-nov-29/ |archivedate=20 April 2019 |date=8 November 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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DenG
Background information
Birth nameDaniel Tom George
Born (1984-09-01) September 1, 1984 (age 39)
Bong County, Liberia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter

Daniel Tom George (born September 1, 1984), known professionally as DenG, is a Liberian singer and songwriter from Bong County.[1] He started his music career in the early 2000's as an R&B artist before making a guest appearance on Emma Smith's single "I Want to Go". DenG rose to prominence after being featured on Queen V's 2013 hit single "Jue You Bad".[1] Following the success of "Jue You Bad", he switched from R&B to Afro pop.[1]

Life and career

A descendant of the Kpelle tribe, Daniel Tom George was born on September 1, 1984, in Bong County, Liberia.[1][2] He developed an interest in music at a young age and joined his church's choir. DenG's family relocated to Ghana during Liberia's second civil war; he attended Achimota School while living in Ghana. DenG returned to Liberia and studied business at the United Methodist University.[2] He started his music career as an R&B artist before venturing into Afro pop music, and was featured on Emma Smith's single "I Want to Go".[1] DenG gained prominence in 2013 after being featured on Queen V's hit single "Jue You Bad", which also features vocals by Tan Tan B.[1][3] In 2014, he released the single "They Vex", a song that addresses the jealousy associated with fame and recognition.[1] His management team announced that a tee-shirt collection, featuring the phrase "If they vex, let them buss", would arrive in Liberia.[4] DenG collaborated with F.A and Soul Fresh to record "Ebola is Real", a hipco track that informs Liberians about ways they can protect and prevent the spread of Ebola.[5] Recorded in colloquial English, "Ebola is Real" was created in partnership with Liberia's Ministry of Health & Social Welfare and the radio station Hott FM.[5]

In 2015, DenG won Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "They Vex" at the 2015 Liberia Music Awards.[1] He also won Best Artist and Song of the Year for "They Vex" at the 2015 Liberian Entertainment Awards.[6] DenG signed a $50,000 endorsement deal with Novafone Liberia, a GSM carrier.[1] He released "Kemah" in 2015; it earned him a nomination for Best New Artist at the African Entertainment Awards that same year.[1]

DenG was nominated for Listener's Choice at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards, becoming the first Liberian artist to receive a MAMA nomination.[7] In late 2016, he performed alongside Christoph the Change, Kcee and Tekno at Beach Jam, a concert sponsored by Lonestar Cell.[8] On June 9, 2017, DenG released the Sarkodie-assisted track "Janjay".[9] It was jointly produced by Liberia's Stone Luckshine and Ghana's Possigee.[9] Described as a Liberian highlife song, "Janjay" contains lyrics about a girl's dream.[9] Prior to the song's release, DenG enlisted Kcee to appear on his track "Make Dem Talk".[9] In July 2017, Emma Smith recruited DenG to lent vocals to her single "Hold Ground", an up-tempo track that has elements of Afrobeat and dancehall.[10]

In May 2018, DenG organized the first leg of his American tour; it concluded with a concert in Washington DC.[11] DenG's management contract with African Entertainment Management Group (AEMG) ended in June 2018; the announcement was made via a press release.[12] In August 2018, he performed at the One Africa Music Fest, becoming the first Liberian act to perform at the festival.[13] Held at the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island, the festival featured additional performances from Wizkid, Flavour N'abania, Tekno, Sarkodie, Cassper Nyovest and Diamond Platnumz.[13] DenG was one of the Liberian acts who performed at a concert headlined by Nigerian singer Davido; the concert was held at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in November 2018.[14]

In 2020, DenG collaborated with Takun J, Sundaygar Dearboy, Tan Tan, Soul Smiter, Odemz, and Amaze to produce the hipco song "Sanitize". The artists released the song in order to raise awareness about Covid-19 and encourage Liberians to practice good hygiene.[15]

Personal life

In January 2018, The New Dawn newspaper reported that DenG's brother Smith George died in Margibi County.[16] George's body was discovered with foam around the mouth.[16]

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref
2015 Liberian Entertainment Awards Best Artist Himself Won [6]
Song of the Year "They Vex" Won
Liberia Music Awards Won [17]
Artist of the Year Himself Won
Afro Pop Artist of the Year Nominated [18]
African Entertainment Awards Best New Artist Nominated [1]
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards African Male Artist of the Year (Non Nigerian) Nominated [19]
MTV Africa Music Awards Listener's Choice Nominated [20]
2018 Tunes Liberia Music Awards Artist of the Year Won [21]
Song of the Year "Grateful" Won
Liberia Music Awards Artist of the Year Himself Nominated [22]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Tete Bropleh (September 8, 2016). "DenG Turns 32". Daily Observer. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Who is DenG? A Brief Profile". Liberia Broadcasting System. November 9, 2019. Archived from the original on 12 April 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  3. ^ "'Jue You Bad' Artist QUEEN V Raps on Celebrity, Motherhood". Daily Observer. March 30, 2014. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  4. ^ "If They Vex, Let Them Buss". Daily Observer. November 27, 2014. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  5. ^ a b Uri Friedman (August 25, 2014). "How to Make a Hit Song About Ebola". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  6. ^ a b "DenG Grabs Double Awards". Daily Observer. February 26, 2015. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  7. ^ Tete Bropleh (October 6, 2016). "DenG Makes History". Liberian Observer. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  8. ^ Tete Bropleh (December 1, 2016). "Concert Review: KCEE Out-performs Tekno at Lonestar Cell Beach Jam". Daily Observer. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  9. ^ a b c d Edwin Mohammed (June 15, 2017). "Deng and Sarkodie collaborate on Janjay". Liberian Listener. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  10. ^ Robin Dopoe (July 20, 2017). "Emma Smith Back with DenG to 'Hold Ground'". Daily Observer. Archived from the original on 13 May 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
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