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Adam Ro

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Adam Ro, born Rashid Rauf Adam, is a Ghanaian international Reggae and Afrobeat artist, songwriter, and businessman. Adam Ro sings primarily in Dendi and Hausa but incorporates English, Spanish, and Twi in his songs. He has achieved international recognition through his active presence on digital platforms, including Reverb Nation, where his music tops the Ghana chart top 20. His music draws on his African background fused with his love for Afrobeat, Highlife, and Reggae.

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