MEET J.PHINGA DA GONGMAN

Born Jonathan W. K. Segbefia Junior , a native  of Dansoman, J.Phinga Da Gongman is aggressively tiling the soil of the underground music scene in Ghana. Making appearances on most popular platforms and scheduled for much more, his unique style has him braced to take the industry by storm. With extreme excess of collaborations already under his belt. The 24 year visual arts graduate of Chemu Senior High School is also a Graphic Designer enthusiast and completed several courses in that course of study.
 As the 7th born of 8 children predominantly raised by his father, He was able to complete his education at Manhean Presby Primary and Manhean TMA 1, both of Tema New Town respectively. He was destined for a career in music as he was an avid lover, peaking his interest at a tender age in life. Before he could understand the lyrics, he was belting out the lyrics and developing an understanding for musical arrangement. With Dad’s career path keeping the family on the move, relocating multiple times forced him to master many of the local languages as means of adjusting.

This has placed him on a pedestal as one of those artists that can interchangeable switch between English, Ga, Twi and Ewe when singing. As with most artists of today, his first recording experience was with that of a cassette tape where he would playback his lyrics, perpetuate his mastery of the craft.
This grew abundantly during his time in high school as a mate will drum the desks forming beats for him to sing along with. This was a daily ritual that became part of him. He then graduated to a deeper love of music, taking it more serious than his academic work. He was part of a group called EP Unit which entertained students with their fresh lyrics during all break times and Entertainment at school. AfterHigh School, he made the conscious decision to pursue music full time. J.Phinga has struggled on his ascend and emergence onto the music scene. The struggle continued as he recounts having to walk from Ashaiman to Tema Community 2, just to have the opportunity to be on radio. Countless auditions were in vain including Mentor 5,Vodafone Icons mixed edition, King Of The Mic and MTN Project Fame. Finally, it was Hitz Discovery that realised his talent and he commendably was able to make it to the finals.

He has been on the same All Stars with Stonebwoy and even featured on a song by Sakodies Rap University boys Awal and Donzy. Internationally, he has collaborated with Ms Staks from Alabama (America) and has voiced on lots of riddims internationally. Phinga was featured on an Episode of Rythms as previously aired on GTV and performed a couple of times at Reggae Nights at Tawala. There's much more in store for J.Phinga's fans. Ghana, get ready to embrace Da Gongman a triumphant lyricist with much to say.His melodic dancehall style will feed your soul with good music as the only food for the SOUL. SAYWA

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