Birth name Isaac Charles Borquaye
Also known as Guvna B
Born 13 June 1989 (age 27)
London, England
Genres Gospel, contemporary Christian music, hip hop, grime, dance, drum and bass
Years active 2007–present
Website ‹See Tfm›www.guvnab.com
Guvna B is a UK-based Urban contemporary gospel rap artist and composer who has four independent album releases, including Odd 1 Out which was the first rap album to top the Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart.
Biography
Guvna B was born in London, England in June 1989, to Ghanaian parents from Accra.Looking back on growing up in Chadwell Heath (in east London),[3] he states, “My upbringing helped me find my faith in Jesus. The negative things I saw in my society inspired me to do better and inspire people to be the best they can be instead of becoming stereotypical products of a negative environment.” He later graduated from University of Hertfordshire.His music addresses such life issues such as peer pressure.
In 2010, Guvna B won the MOBO Award for Best Gospel Act. Guvna B’s story was shared with many when he was featured in the 22 March 2013 issue of the music industry magazine Music Week in a feature covering the gospel music industry in the UK ] In January 2013, Guvna B launched his own urban clothing brand, Allo Mate.
Discography
The Narrow Road (31 May 2008)
Scrapbook (1 January 2011)
Next Ting 140 (18 August 2011)
Odd1Out (26 May 2013)
Scrapbook II (31 March 2014)
Something for the Summer (3 August 2014)
Secret World (20 November 2015)
Awards and nominations
Year Category Award Result
2009 Gospel Music Awards Best Gospel Artist 2009 Won
2009 Urban Music Awards Best Gospel Act 2009 Won
2010 MOBO Awards Best Gospel Act 2010 Won
2011 Official Mixtape Awards Best Gospel Artist 2009 Nominated
2012 RARE Rising Stars UK’s Top 10 Black Students 2012 Won
2013 Urban Music Awards Best Gospel Artist 2013 Won
2013 MOBO Awards Best Gospel Artist 2013 Nominated
2013 Ghana UK-Based Achievement Awards Music Artist of the Year 2013 Nominated
