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Kojo Antwi

Kojo Antwi

Ghanaian hiplife and reggae artist


Kojo Antwi, also known as "Mr. Music Man", is a Ghanaian Afro pop, highlife, reggae musical artist and a former Ghamro chairman.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Born Julius Kojo Antwi into a family of 13 siblings, he grew up in Darkuman a suburb of Accra. He has 22 albums to his name, with "Tom & Jerry" became one of his most popular songs in West Africa Ghana.[7]

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Career

After leaving school, Kojo Antwi started his music career immediately by playing with the band Boomtalents. Later, he became the front-man of Classique Vibes, formerly known as Classique Handles. Eventually, Kojo went solo. His first solo album, All I Need is You, which was released in 1986, became a chartbuster in Ghana.[8] His music is a blend of Ghanaian highlife, Congolese soukous, Caribbean lovers rock, and African American soul and R&B.[9] He is the first Ghanaian Artist to be Nominated for BET Awards

He sings in Ghana's dominant language, Twi.[10] In June 2018, the Ghanaian record producer cum Musician started a tour of the US.[11]

Personal life

His father, Opanin Kwadwo Asiama Asubonten died on 2 January 2023 at the Police Hospital in Accra.[12]

Discography

Studio albums[13][14]
  • All I Need is You (1986)
  • Anokye (1989)
  • Mr Music Man (1992)
  • Groovy (1994)
  • To Mother Afrika (1995)
  • Superman (1998)
  • Afrafra (1999)
  • Don't Stop the Music (2000)
  • Akuaba (2000)
  • Densu (2002)
  • Alpha (Compilation) (2003)
  • Tattoo (2006)
  • Mwaaah! (2009)

Awards

Antwi has received the West Africa Tourism Award, All Africa Music Awards, Kora Award, and the Our Music Award.[15]


References

  1. "Kojo Antwi ( Ghanaian Musician ): Biography, Age, Date of Birth, Education, Career, History Net Worth, Wife - 2021» GhLinks.com.gh™". Ghana links. 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  2. "Kojo Antwi Profile". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  3. "Official Website". Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  4. "Biography of Kojo Antwi". GhanaBase. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  5. "Kojo Antwi". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
  6. "Kojo Antwi Biography | Profile | Ghana". Peace FM Online. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  7. "Kojo Antwi". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2017-10-21.
  8. "Kojo Antwi 2018 US Tour". TheAfricanDream. 2 August 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  9. "Kojo Antwi loses father". GhanaWeb. 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  10. "Kojo Antwi" at AllMusic.
  11. "Kojo Antwi Is A Legend – Daily Guide Ghana". www.dailyguideghana.com. Retrieved 2015-09-14. [dead link]



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