Ghanaian hypeman and MC, Jeremiah Acquah, popularly known as Berima Sean Bills aka Big WU, is calling on fans across the globe to cast their votes as he competes for a coveted spot in the 2025 America’s Next Top Hitmaker competition, a platform poised to launch one artist or group into global stardom.
Big Wu, known for his infectious energy and cross-genre blend of Afrobeats and global pop, has made it to the final voting rounds. With your support, he could win the ultimate prize: a live performance at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, a feature in Rolling Stone magazine, and a cash prize of $50,000.
Renowned for pioneering a nightlife advocacy movement while in college, Berima Sean Bills came to wider prominence as an MC, hypeman, and event promoter in Ghana after being invited to several events where he delivered as expected.
The Ashaiman-born, finesse hypeman from 2012 has climbed over a hundred stages to keep the crowd lit and entertained. At the start of his career, Berima Sean Bills and his godfather, Sam Adjei Sah, set up 360 Degrees Inc., an entertainment company devoted to grooming up-and-coming artists and organizing events to promote a positive lifestyle among the youth.
He also became the TV host of Muse Africa’s countdown on Kwese TV in 2019 #Musetops, the all-new magazine and chart show for videos from around Ghana. He also hosted a radio show on Ghana’s biggest urban station YFM called Accra Country Top 10 countdown and spotlight show powered by Crux Global.
Berima Sean Bills teamed up with some of the best top DJs on the continent to produce DJ Mixes. He is one of the first hypemen to put his voice on DJ Mixes on SoundCloud, MixCloud, Apple Music, Spotify, etc., including BSB Stance Vol ½, EBONNN Capsule with IPhxne DJ, EBONNN Capsule 1 with IPhxne DJ, EBONNN Capsule 2 with IPhxne DJ, Amapiano Mix with IPhxne DJ, Ghana Independence Mix with DJ Milzy, and Detty December Mix by BBC Xtra with DJ P Montana.
From 2023, the hypeman has been busy mounting lots of stages to host events and energizing crowds with his ‘real’ vibe, terming it as ‘3Y3 REAL.’ Big Woo has been touring with the Ghanaian streetwear brand ‘Free The Youth’ on the American tour.
He was the host at Blackstar Line Festival by Chance the Rapper & Vic Mensa, Something in the Water by Pharrell Williams, SOBS in New York City, Black Sherif Live Atlanta in the USA, he performed with Ghanaian singer Gyakie on the main stage & also performed alongside South African Duo’s Major League DJz Amapiano stage of Afro Nation Miami.
Big Wu has been featured on some big events on the continent like One Africa Music Festival Dubai, Kendrick Lamar Listening Party, Afrochella, Cardi B Live in Ghana, Wizkid Live in Ghana, Afronation Ghana Party, Promiseland by King Promise, Live with Gyakie, Casablanca Day Party, Club/Shows Tour in Lagos, Nigeria, Afronation Miami, USA, Morelife Day Party, Los Angeles, Afrobeats Hollywood in Los Angeles, Afrobeats Fest Newark socials, New Jersey, Rema Rave & Rose NYC, Tour, Out of This World with BIG WU, Lagos TXQ, NYC, Daily Paper NYC present Paper & Cup Friday, Summer Stage with Stonebwoy (Ghanafest), STONEBWOY 5th Demision USA Tour, TIWA SAVAGE Tour, DC, PIANO & SHAYOO, LAGOS TSQ, SMALLGOD & FRIENDS, NYC, Gyakie live soirée, Casablanca ultimate party Experience, Headie One & Friends, Casa Tantra with DJ Tunez, Tiki & Afro, Polo Beach Afrobeats & Shayooo, Little Havana, Stonebwoy Bhim Concert, Free the Youth Parties, Tidal Rave Festival, Afro Future with R2BEES, Detty Rave with SmallGod, Out of This World with Big Wu, and Access Bank End of Year Concert.
The MC/Hypeman was nominated for his numerous works and impact made in the music industry and also on society as the best MC/Hypeman at the 2023 Ghana Entertainment Awards, USA.
This year Big WU has kept the momentum going, introducing acts with his signature style and ensuring that the audience remained engaged and enthusiastic. His ability to connect with the crowd and maintain high energy levels was instrumental in the overall success of the event.
He hosted the stage at DMV Party in the Park Rema HEIS Album Listening Party Everyday Ppl, King Promise True to self Album Release Party NY + DC party , Summerstage with King Promise, Major League DJz live in New York, FTY New York Fashion Week Party, Pretty Girls Love Amapiano, Ambusa Experience NJ, Asaka Boys Live in NY Mainland Block Party NY, Dream Hospitality Group VIP Promoter Residency Out of this world New York edition, Free The Youth at Complexcon Las Vegas , Art Basel Maimi Free the youth , Homme Femme, Black sheriff during his NYC tour.
vote now via the official link: tophitmaker.org/2025/big-wu
Hosted by America’s Next Top Hitmaker, the competition has drawn thousands of entries from emerging artists worldwide. Big Wu’s dynamic performances and growing international fanbase have placed him in strong contention to break out on one of the world’s biggest music stages.
What’s at Stake:
- A LIVE performance at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival
- A Rolling Stone magazine spotlight
- A $50,000 grand prize
Big Wu’s campaign is already trending on social media with the hashtags #VoteBigWu and #TopHitmaker2025, drawing support from fans, artists, and influencers alike.
