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Guru did not pursue it as a career until he found himself On performing at large events while in school, like Miss SSS, a national contest in Ghana. He also made appearances on national radio programs. Guru was the first artist to win the WAPPI Talent
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in late 2009. His first major feature, bringing him into the national spotlight, was on
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Guru participates on issues concerning environmental health. In March 2016, he joined other artists in advocating for a clean environment, mentioning that it was the best prevention against diseases like malaria.
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In spite of several nominations for music awards, including four major categories in the 2015 4Syte Music Video Awards, Guru has yet to win any, causing some to wonder if there is some inner industry turmoil.
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style sounds, the song became a hit. It was referenced by politicians during campaigns and played at the Big
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