Emmanuel Andrews Samini formerly known as “Batman Samini” is one of Ghana’s well respected artists and his sound is a mixture of Highlife, Dancehall, Reggae and Hip-hop. The Wa native started singing in a church choir at the age of 14 and became a professional musician after a musical collaboration with another musician in 1999. His debut album Dankwasere released in 2004, earned the Ghanaian two awards at the Ghana Music Awards. He has shared the stage with likes of Sean Paul, Akon, Kevin Little, Shaggy, Wayne Wonder, Damian Marley, Bennie Man, Jay-Z, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Culture (of Blessed Memory) and Steel Pulse. He received international recognition when he was nominated and won the Best African Musical Act at the MOBO Awards in the United Kingdom in 2006. His second album Samini won three awards at the 2007 Ghana Music Awards as well as Best African Artist Award at the 2008 Hip Hop World Awards in Nigeria. His third album Dagaati was released in 2008.