For Ghanaian recording artist Yohanne D’Gang, music is more than entertainment. It is a platform for storytelling, inspiration and expressing the realities of everyday life.
Born Nana John Kojo Bernard Jnr. on March 15 in Slipway, Monrovia, Liberia, Yohanne is the son of a Ghanaian father, Mr. Kojo Bernard Sr., and a Liberian mother, Mrs. Sharon Riley. His journey between Liberia and Ghana has shaped his identity, musical influences and determination to pursue his artistic ambitions despite years of personal and financial challenges.
Today, he is beginning a renewed musical chapter through “Bosses Outside,” his contribution to Harris Moses Set It, a multi-artist album created by Liberian-American entrepreneur and music executive Harris Moses Wogbeh under MosMove Entertainment.
His story is one of resilience, faith, unexpected opportunities and the determination to pursue a dream that never truly disappeared.
FROM MONROVIA TO GHANA: A JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE
Growing up in Slipway, Monrovia, Yohanne experienced the challenges of street life and the difficulties of pursuing opportunities under demanding circumstances.
He began his education at Slipway Elementary School before attending Matilda Newport School.
In 2005, his journey took him through Côte d’Ivoire before he continued to Ghana in December of that year. He lived with relatives, attended Ampenyi Junior High School and later continued his education through an American-supported home-school programme known as Matemase.
His educational and personal development was shaped by financial limitations and the need to support himself. These experiences helped develop his independence, adaptability and determination.
His connection to Ghana became an important part of his identity, linking his Liberian upbringing with his father's ancestral homeland.
DISCOVERING MUSIC AND FINDING HIS IDENTITY
Yohanne traces his songwriting beginnings to 2002, during Liberia's civil conflict. At a time when hardship and uncertainty affected many communities, music became an outlet for expressing his observations about society.
He wanted his songs to communicate messages about perseverance, faith, responsibility, hope and the experiences of ordinary people.
His artistic identity also evolved over time. Initially known as “Gang Gang,” a nickname associated with his experiences growing up in Monrovia, he adopted the name “Yohanne Johan” in 2014 during a period of personal and spiritual transformation.
He subsequently developed his professional identity as Yohanne D’Gang.
For him, “D’Gang” represents courage, conviction, resilience and standing by one's beliefs—not criminality or aggression.
FAITH, FAMILY AND THE GOSPEL MUSIC CHAPTER
After returning to Liberia on December 25, 2013, Yohanne experienced a significant spiritual transformation in 2014 and became actively involved in Christian worship and the Church of Jerusalem International.
His renewed faith inspired him to explore gospel music. Working with producer Jackie Russ, he began developing a five-track gospel project that included “All in All,” “Mountain Zion” and “He Is the King.”
An important part of this chapter was the support he received from Mr. and Mrs. Kijan, whom he affectionately calls Daddy and Mama Kijan. They welcomed him as a son and provided family guidance, encouragement and spiritual support during a formative period.
Thomas Weah, Daddy Kijan's brother, also became an important uncle figure.
The Kijan family's support extended into his music. Cornelius Kijan, popularly known as Ayo Genius, Yohanne's foster brother, provided free studio time, helping him continue recording despite financial limitations.
Between approximately 2014 and 2016, Yohanne developed musical relationships and collaborations with performers including Scholastica, Abraham Peterson, Patience Aqual and Dorcas Agrey.
His recordings included “C.O.J.I on Fire,” featuring Molly, Bedell and Dorcas Agrey, and “Believe,” featuring Ayo Genius.
These experiences strengthened his songwriting, recording knowledge and commitment to helping emerging performers gain studio exposure.
MUSICAL INFLUENCES AND ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Yohanne's musical identity reflects influences from both Ghana and Liberia.
Among his Ghanaian musical influences are Obrafour, Obour, KK Fosu, Reggie Rockstone, Daddy Lumba, Okyeame Kwame, Sarkodie and Shatta Wale.
His creative interests extend across gospel, social commentary, Afro-fusion, dancehall, Afrobeats and street anthems.
Rather than restricting himself to one genre, he seeks to combine meaningful messages with memorable rhythms and performances that connect with everyday audiences.
AN UNEXPECTED OPPORTUNITY: MEETING HARRIS MOSES WOGBEH
Outside music, Yohanne developed a livelihood through general construction, working on buildings from foundation to finishing.
Around 2025, a Ghanaian-Liberian construction associate named Addo Rogers became instrumental in connecting him with Harris Moses Wogbeh.
Through his involvement in construction work associated with Harris's property, Yohanne eventually developed a relationship with the Liberian-American entrepreneur and music executive.
During their interactions, Harris recognized Yohanne's musical potential and encouraged him to reconsider his recording ambitions.
Yohanne explained that although he had previously recorded music, financial limitations and the difficulties of sustaining a music career had forced him to step away from active recording and promotion.
Their conversations eventually developed into a working relationship built around creativity, entrepreneurship and supporting talent.
For Yohanne, this unexpected connection reopened the door to a musical ambition he had carried for years.
GOOD PEOPLE SOCIAL AND MOSMOVE ENTERTAINMENT
Harris Moses Wogbeh and Yohanne subsequently developed Good People Social (GPS), officially launched on December 6, 2025.
Harris serves as the founder and vision bearer, while Yohanne serves as the chief executive officer.
Good People Social is a collaborative platform connected to MosMove Entertainment, the record label owned by Harris Moses Wogbeh.
The partnership reflects a broader interest in developing opportunities across entertainment, media and other creative ventures.
For Yohanne, the initiative provides an opportunity to contribute beyond his individual music career while developing his artistic ambitions through a stronger professional structure.
HARRIS MOSES SET IT AND “BOSSES OUTSIDE”
A major project emerging from this collaboration is Harris Moses Set It, a multi-artist album created by Harris Moses Wogbeh, who serves as executive producer under MosMove Entertainment.
Planned to feature approximately eight to ten songs involving artists from Liberia, Ghana and Nigeria, the project draws on Afro-fusion, Afrobeats, dancehall and Amapiano influences.
Its title reflects a Liberian colloquial expression associated with helping someone achieve a goal or making an opportunity possible.
The album's broader vision is to provide talented performers with a platform to showcase their creativity and reach new audiences.
Yohanne's contribution is “Bosses Outside,” a song written and performed by him, produced by CV Tay and mixed and mastered by ExtremeBeatz.
He is the sole performing artist on the recording.
The song communicates a message that everyone can be a boss in their own way—not necessarily through wealth or status, but through confidence, self-belief, determination and the courage to pursue personal ambitions.
For Yohanne, the recording is also a personal statement about returning to music after years of challenges.
Its message reflects his belief that dreams should not be abandoned simply because success takes longer than expected.
RETURNING TO GHANA: A NEW CHAPTER THROUGH SANKOFA
Yohanne's return to Ghana in 2026 represents both a personal and professional milestone.
Ghana is his father's homeland and a country where he spent important formative years. He associates his return with the concept of Sankofa: reconnecting with one's roots while moving forward.
His immediate focus includes promoting “Bosses Outside,” creating awareness for Harris Moses Set It and building relationships with Ghanaian radio and television stations, DJs, entertainment bloggers and digital media platforms.
His broader ambition is to establish a sustainable music career while reconnecting with his heritage and introducing his artistic identity to wider audiences.
A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS
From childhood in Slipway, Monrovia, to education in Ghana, gospel recordings, construction work and a renewed musical ambition, Yohanne D’Gang's journey has been defined by persistence and the determination to keep moving forward.
The support of the Kijan family, the connection facilitated by Addo Rogers and the opportunity created through his relationship with Harris Moses Wogbeh have all contributed to this new chapter.
Through “Bosses Outside,” featured on Harris Moses Set It, Yohanne is preparing to share his story with a wider audience.
His comeback represents more than a return to recording. It is a celebration of heritage, faith, resilience and the belief that an opportunity can give a long-held dream a new beginning.
For Yohanne D’Gang, the journey continues—and this time, he is ready to make his music heard.
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ABOUT YOHANNE D’GANG
Yohanne D’Gang is a Ghanaian recording artist born in Monrovia, Liberia, whose musical journey spans early songwriting, gospel recordings and contemporary Afro-fusion, dancehall and Afrobeats. In 2026, he began a renewed chapter in his music career through “Bosses Outside,” featured on Harris Moses Wogbeh's multi-artist album Harris Moses Set It, under MosMove Entertainment.
