Amakye Dede
Dan Amakye Dede (born 5 January 1958) is a Ghanaian musician. He is one of Ghana's premier high-life artists popularly referred to as "Iron Boy", "the high-life maestro" and "Abrantie" (English: Gentleman). Amakye Dede was born in Agogo, Asante Akim. He attended Agogo Roman School. He is best known for classic songs such as: "Jealousy go shame", "Dabi Dabi Ebeye Yie", "Akwadaa Wesoa", and "Iron Boy."
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| Birth name | Daniel Amakye Dede |
| Also known as | Iron Boy |
| Born | 5 January 1958 Agogo, Ashanti Region, Ghana |
| Genres | High-life |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocal |
| Years active | 1973–present |
On 2 January 2016, he was involved in an accident that killed his manager and seriously injured his bodyguard.
Amakye Dede was installed as a sub-Chief at Agogo in the Asante Akim traditional area.
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