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Isaac Charles Bortey Borquaye (born 13 June 1989), better known as Guvna B, is a rapper, author, and broadcaster from Custom House, London. He has released 10 albums, written two books, produced segments for the BBC, and served as a football pundit for Sky Sports News‘ Good Morning Transfers. He has also made appearances on television and in schools to discuss topics that affect young people from underprivileged communities.
Early life
Guvna B was born in London, England in June 1989, to Ghanaian parents from Accra. He grew up in Canning Town, East London. Speaking on his upbringing, he has said: “My upbringing helped me find my faith. 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 first began making music at age 15. He later graduated from University of Hertfordshire studying business and journalism.
Career
He has released ten albums and is the recipient of 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 was the first rapper to top the Official Christian and Gospel Charts for his 2013 album Odd1Out. His 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. He has worked with Wretch 32, Samm Henshaw, Matt Redman, Michelle Williams and Andy Mineo.
In January 2013, Guvna B launched his own urban clothing brand, Allo Mate.
Unpopular Culture was published in 2017 by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, and Unspoken: Toxic Masculinity and How I Faced the Man Within the Man was published by Harper Inspire, an imprint of HarperCollins, in 2021 after his father’s death from cancer.
He 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 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.
Personal life
Guvna B has two children, a son and a daughter. He is a fan of West Ham United F.C. His cousin is the actress and screenwriter Michaela Coel. Guvna B also appears in many videos of the Korean Englishman and JOLLY Youtube channel as a frequent guest.
Works
Awards and nominations
Gospel Music Awards
Urban Music Awards
MOBO Awards
RARE Rising Stars
Urban Music Awards
MOBO Awards
Ghana UK-Based Achievement Awards
MOBO Awards
MOBO Awards
Urban Music Awards
MOBO Awards
Latest
Guvna B – Stickers on the Wall ft Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn (Official Lyric Video)
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Guvna B – Kintsugi ft Claudia Isaki (Official Lyric Video)
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Guvna B – Nearly ft Bawo (Official Lyric Video)
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Discography
Albums
The Narrow Road
Scrapbook
Next Ting 140
Odd1Out
Scrapbook II
Something for the Summer
Secret World
Hands Are Made for Working
Everywhere + nowhere
The Village Is On Fire
This Bed I Made
Other releases
Unpopular Culture
Unspoken: Toxic Masculinity and How I Faced the Man Within the Man
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References
- Unpopular Culture. Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. 2017. ISBN 978-0281076314.
- Unspoken: Toxic Masculinity and How I Faced the Man Within the Man. Harper Inspire. 2021. ISBN 9780310112471.
- ^ “A LITTLE LOVE”. ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ Hearn, Sarah (18 June 2013). “Guvna B: UK Singer Makes Big Splash Across The Pond”. PositivelyGospel.com. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ a b c Simpson, Joe (24 April 2026). “Healing Power: Guvna B Interviewed”. Clash Magazine. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ^ “Guvna B | Community & Support Interview”. Thisislime.net. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ “MOBO award for University of Hertfordshire Student”. Archant Community Media Ltd. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ “Guvna B Made History 2× winner Best Gospel MOBO Awards 2016”. astepfwd.com. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ “Guvna B becomes the first rapper to top the official Christian and Gospel”. The Official UK Charts Company. 3 June 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ Guvna B [@GuvnaB] (27 March 2013). “Shouts to music week! They published this article on Christian and Gospel music” (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ “‘Allo Mate’ The Clothing Line From Guvna B ‹ M.E.X Magazine”. Ireadmex.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ “Newham bred rapper Guvna B on his new book”. Archant Community Media Ltd. 4 June 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ “Unspoken: Toxic Masculinity and How I Faced the Man Within the Man”. Harper Collins Publishers Ltd. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ “Gospel Meets hip-hop”. BBC. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ “Keeping The Peace with Guvna B”. BBC. 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ “Pause for thought”. BBC. 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ “We’re not in a village in Ghana”. New Statesman. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ “Behind The Scenes: 2022/23 Away Kit Launch”. West Ham United F.C. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ “Guvna B: How cousin Michaela Coel inspired rapper’s new single”. Newsbeat. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ “Something For the Summer by Guvna B on Apple Music”. iTunes Store. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ “Secret World by Guvna B on Apple Music”. iTunes Store. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ “UMA Winners 2009”. Urban Music Awards. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ The Urban Music Award’s UK return for another successful night Archived 27 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine (sic.), 3 November 2009, UMA website
- ^ May, Jenny (2 November 2009). “Guvna B wins UMA for Best Gospel 2009”. Bandweblogs.com. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ^ “MOBO History 2010”. MOBO. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ “Guvna B wins RARE Rising Star Award – 2012”. 2011 Rare Recruitment Ltd. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ^ “UMA Winners 2013”. Urban Music Awards. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ “Winners for the 18th annual MOBO Awards 2013”. BBC. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ “2013 Ghana UK Based Achievement (GUBA) Awards Nominees out”. ghanacelebrities. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ “MOBO Awards 2016 Highlights”. MOBO. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ “MOBO Awards 2020: See The Full List of Nominees!”. MOBO. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ “2020 Urban Music Awards winners announced”. Urban Music Awards. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ “Guvna B Wins Best Gospel Act Award at 2021 MOBO’s”. Bucks Music Group Ltd. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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