Nana Kwabena Tuffuor

Nana Kwabena
Nana Kwabena in Fear & Fancy Studios, 2014
Background information
Birth nameNana Kwabena Tuffuor
Also known as
  • Nana Kwabena
  • NANA
Born (1986-03-25) March 25, 1986
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
OriginGhana
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
  • Drums
  • percussion
  • keyboard
  • logic pro
  • pro tools
  • vocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsWondaland
Websitenanakwabena.com

Nana Kwabena Tuffuor (born March 25, 1986) is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ and sound engineer. He is most noted for co-producing Jidenna's certified platinum single, "Classic Man." In 2015, the song was nominated for a Grammy at the 58th annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Tuffuor also co-produced "Made To Love" by John Legend and "Yoga," featuring Jidenna and Janelle Monáe.

As a music producer, Nana Kwabena has collaborated with Jidenna, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Kimbra, Kendrick Lamar, Seun Kuti, Mr Eazi, Goldlink and Quavo.

Following his younger brother's passing from Sickle Cell Disease in 2011, Nana Kwabena founded AllOneBlood in 2012, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the disease.

Nana joined Fear & Fancy Social Club and Arts Collective in 2012.