Meet The Ghanaian Musician And Producer Who Created The Song For Kudus’ West Ham Unveiling
A UK-based Ghanaian rapper identified as Guvna B has composed a song to commemorate Mohammed Kudus’s move to West Ham.
The short video saw Kudus draped in a West Ham jersey, while other scenes saw him wrapping a Ghana flag at his back while Guvna B spits dope lyrics to assure fans of West Ham that the Ghanaian star, who was unarguably Ghana’s only bright spot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, will deliver and live up to the hype.
Mohammed Kudus officially joined West Ham United for a reported fee of €43 million (£36.9 million) over the weekend.
The sum in question comprises an initial payment of €41.5 million, supplemented by €3 million in performance-based add-ons. Kudus has entered into a five-year contract with West Ham United, with the option to extend for an additional 12 months.
Following the completion of his medical examination over the weekend, the player’s transfer process has been finalized. Ajax has confirmed the transfer agreement with West Ham United for Kudus. As per Ajax’s statement, the transfer fee amounts to €43 million, with the potential to increase to €46 million through variable components.
“Ajax and West Ham United FC have reached an agreement on the transfer of Mohammed Kudus to the club from London. The attacking midfielder’s contract at Ajax runs until June 30, 2025. Ajax and West Ham United FC agreed on a € 43 million transfer fee.”
“This amount can increase to € 46 million through variables.”
Who is Guvna B?
Guvna B’s real name is Isaac Charles Bortey Borquaye. He is a rapper, author, and broadcaster from Custom House, London. He has released 10 albums, and 2 books and has produced segments for the BBC, and a football pundit for Sky Sports News’ Good Morning Transfers. He has also appeared on television and in schools to discuss topics that affect young people from underprivileged communities.
Guvna B was born in London, England in June 1989 to Ghanaian parents hailing from Accra. He obtained his degree in business and journalism from the University of Hertfordshire. With ten albums under his belt, Guvna B has been honored with two MOBO Awards for Best Gospel Act, three Urban Music Awards for Best Gospel Act or Artist, and a Gospel Music Award for Best Gospel Artist. He made history as the first rapper to top the Official Christian and Gospel Charts with his 2013 album Odd1Out.
His story was featured in the 22 March 2013 issue of Music Week, a prominent music industry magazine covering the gospel music industry in the UK. Guvna B has collaborated with notable artists such as Wretch 32, Samm Henshaw, Matt Redman, Michelle Williams, and Andy Mineo. In January 2013, Guvna B launched his own urban clothing brand, Allo Mate.
He has also authored two books, Unpopular Culture, published in 2017 by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, and Unspoken: Toxic Masculinity and How I Faced the Man Within the Man, published by Harper Inspire, an imprint of HarperCollins, in 2021 after his father’s passing from cancer. Guvna B has presented documentaries on both radio and TV, including BBC World Service’s Gospel Meets Hip-Hop and BBC Radio 2’s Keeping the Peace. He has also appeared as a pundit on Sky Sports News’ Good Morning Transfers and as a guest on The Zoe Ball Breakfast show on BBC Radio 2.
