Maradona Yeboah Adjei (born May 7, 1987), known by his stage name Guru, (also goes by Gurunkz) is a Ghanaian rapper and fashion designer. Guru is one of the most successful Hiplife artist in Ghana. He is famous for his contemporary Hiplife rap style that combines English and Indigenous Languages from Ghana, earning him the title the people's artist. Guru first rose to fame back in 2012 when his hit song ‘Lapaz Toyota’ appeared on the Ghanaian music charts. With several hit singles, and award nominations, Guru's rising success has transcended boundaries. He is one of the few Ghanaian artist to appear on the charts in francophone countries as well. He is also known for his humility and close ties to his roots, constantly referring to the small villages and towns around where he grew up in his music