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Wanlov The Kubolor

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Bio

Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, renowned as Wanlov the Kubolor, is a Ghanaian-Romanian creative force encompassing music, production, filmmaking, and cultural influence. He's notably the sibling of Deborah Owusu-Bonsu, a musician and media personality. Wanlov's artistic journey commenced during college when he rapped with friends and performed locally in Cape Coast and Takoradi. Wanlov the Kubolor marked his return to Ghana after a seven-year U.S. sojourn with his debut album, "Green Card," released in late 2007. Since then, he has continued to release several more successful songs. In addition to his musical endeavors, Wanlov is a talented film director, with several productions to his credit. With his unwavering commitment to authenticity and fearless exploration of unconventional ideas, he continues to captivate audiences and inspire fellow artists.

Discography

Albums⁷

White Card: The Artivist2022 • AlbumTracks: 13

I Love I Love You2021 • AlbumTracks: 1

Sacrifice2021 • AlbumTracks: 1

Human Being (Acoustic)2020 • AlbumTracks: 1

Red Card: The Minstrel Cycle2019 • AlbumTracks: 19

Orange Card: Frutopian Rap2017 • AlbumTracks: 21

My Toto2017 • AlbumTracks: 1

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