Terry Bonchaka, left us 19years today

Terrence Nii Okan Mensah (23rd March 1982 - 30th October 2003) famously known as Terry Bonchaka, was a Ghanaian hiplife.

He is a native of La in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

He was born to Mr Robert Adjetey (father) and Mrs Charlotte Adjetey (mother).

He had an elder brother known as Jerry. Terry is a grandson of former Speaker of Parliament, Peter Ala Adjetey.

He had his basic education at Ewit Greenwich Classical Academy and secondary education at Adisadel College.

Musically Terry was always aware of his gifts, however, it was not till later in life that he decided to embark on the journey of becoming a professional musician.

Terry’s big break came when he entered the Miss Ghana hiplife amateur competition and won in the regionals before taking home the title of Hiplife champ 2001 in the final round.

Terry’s first-place win in the Miss Ghana music competition, along with his featured place in Joy FM Night with the Stars concert shot him to the top of the hiplife scene.

Terry was an interesting man who counted the American artist Stevie Wonder among his influences.

As a proud Ghanaian Terry Bonchaka was happy to promote the history and pride of the Ghanaain people.

He died in a car accident while returning from a performance at a Hall Week Celebration that was held at University of Ghana.

The accident happened at Tetteh Quarshie Interchange.

List of some popular songs of his over the period:

- Zoozey

- Lomna Va

- Ghana Lady

- Pulele

- Ewurade

- I am Aware

- Asem Ben Ni

- Chichinappi