Jay Bahd Biography, real name and net worth

Jay Bahd is a Ghanaian Hip-hop & drill artiste, brand influencer, and songwriter. He is a member of the Asakaa music group in Ghana, the pioneers of drill music in Africa. He has hit songs like Condemn, Virgil Abloh, and Suzzy. On December 22, 2023, he held his first musical concert, “The Youth Concert,” at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.

Profile Summary of Jhay Bahd

Real name: Jackson Kwadwo Bawuah
Date of Birth: June 21, 1999
Age: 24 years old
Nationality: Ghanaian
Hometown: Asante Mampong, Ashanti Region.
Tribe: Asante
Facebook: Jay Bahd
Instagram: @real_jaybahd

Early Life

Jay Bahd was born on June 21, 1999, in Ashtown, Kumasi, Ashanti Region. He grew up in Ashtown and Dichemso. He was raised by his mom, with support from his father, who lived in the United States.

He is the only child of his biological parents, but his mum has given birth to five boys in addition to him, which means he has five half-brothers. Bhad is 24 years old and a native of Asante Mampong, in Kumasi, the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

Parents

Jackson Kwadwo Bawuah’s father is from Aboaso in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, and his mother comes from Asante Mampong, also in the Ashanti Region.

Mother

Jay Bahd’s mother is popularly called Mama Demon, and according to her, she gave birth to her son Jay Bahd when she was 17 years old. She got pregnant by Bahd’s father, who at the time was her boyfriend, while she was in high school and had to leave school after she got pregnant.

In an interview with Aseda Radio, Mama Demon affirmed that her family did not accept the pregnancy and wanted her to terminate it. However, she refused, and because of that, she was sacked from her family house.

Siblings

He has five stepbrothers.

School

Bahd attended Ejisu Senior High Technical University in the Ashanti Region.

Personal life

Jay Bahd has a five-year-old daughter, and he is in a relationship. He is not yet married.

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Music Career

Jay Bahd has been a music lover from a young age. He used to listen to songs by Lord Kenya and other Legendary Ghanaian musicians. He began his professional music career in 2015. Bahd started making hip-hop music and was later introduced to the drill music genre by Reggie of the Asakaa music group in Ghana. He became known after Yaw Tog featured him, O’kenneth, and other members of Asakaa on his “Sore” song, which he released in 2020.

In November 2020, a few months after the release of “Sore,” Jay Bhad released his debut single “Condemn” ft. City Boy, O’kenneth, Reggie & Kwaku DMC. The song became a hit, and he came out with singles like Suzzy afterward. Later, after the Asakaa music group was formed, Jay’s journey to drill music began, and he was introduced to the genre by Reggie. Bhad started making drill music alongside hip-hop. He joined the Asakaa group, and he is still a member.

The group has members like City Boy, a family member, O’kenneth, Reggie, Kwaku DMC, Kawabanga, and others. Jay, together with the Asakaa boys, has toured different countries in Europe. They have been interviewed on BBC and other big platforms. He has over twenty songs to his credit now and an album dubbed “Return of Okomfo Anokye.” He was very close to the late Virgil Abloh and even made a song to pay tribute to him. Jay has met top hip-hop and drill musicians abroad and has worked with some of them, including American rapper The Game and French Female rapper Le Juiice.

Songs

• Ghetto Love
• Anadwo
• Masesa ft. Skyface SDW & Kwaku DMC
• Mood ft. Skyface SDW
• Masherita ft. Skyface SDW, City Boy & CHICOGOD.
• Stand Firm ft. Skyface SDW
• Odo ft. Skyface SDW
• Ghetto Kid ft. Angry Mood
• Y3 Y3 Dom ft Skyface SDW, Reggie, Kwaku, DMC, City Boy, Kawabanga & O’kenneth.
• Odeeeshi 2 ft. Thywill, O’kenneth & Reggie.
• Mobb ft. Le Juiice
• Decisions ft. Sean Lifer
• God Did (Freestyle)
• Distance Relationship
• Democracy
• Condemn ft. City Boy, O’kenneth, Reggie & Kwaku DMC
• Suzzy ft. Kwaku DMC & City Boy
• See No Evil
• Awosoc ft. Chicogod
• Focus
• Virgil Abloh
• Wosono ft. O’kenneth, Kelvin S & Kwaku DMC
• Summer Time ft. Sean Lifer & City Boy
• Badman
• Go Get
• U Can’t Show Me Nattin
• 247 ft. O’kenneth & Sean Lifer
• Simaku (Kumasi)

Albums

• Return of Okomfo Anokye (June 21, 2021).

Awards

• Best Music Video (Y3 Y3 Dom) – Ashanti Region Music Awards 2021.
• EP/Album of the Year (Return of Okomfo Anokye) – Ashanti Region Music Awards 2021.

Cars

He has cars including a Toyota RAV4 and Range Rover Sport.

Net worth

Jay Bahd has an estimated net worth of $500,000.

FAQs about Jay Bahd

• Which school did Jay Bahd attend?
He attended Ejisu Senior High Technical School in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

• How old is Jay Bahd?
He is 24 years old as of 2024.

• What is Jay Bahd’s real name?
His real name is Jackson Kwadwo Bawuah.

• Where is Jay Bahd from?
He comes from Asante Mampong in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.