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Theo Martey

1980–

United States

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Theophilus Nii Martei "Theo" Martey (born December 11, 1980), also known professionally as Emperor T-Jiga, is a Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter, drummer, dancer, music teacher, and music producer. Martey has led over 5000 music workshops throughout New England and Beyond. As Emperor T-Jiga, he has released singles such as "Saka Saka," "Pretty Jeniki," "Kilode," "Yeloi," You're My Baby,""Sugar and "Super Star." He has received one Ghana Music Award USA for Best International Collaboration and three additional Ghana Music Award USA nominations.

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