Kofi Jamar
Kofi Jamar | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh |
| Born | 7 April 1995 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Origin | Bantama |
| Genres | Drill music, rap, hip pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, rapper |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Labels | Gadone Records |
| Associated acts | |
Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh popularly called Kofi Jamar is a Ghanaian musician from Kumasi.[1][2][3] He is best known for his hit song Ekorso which evolved from the viral Kumerica/Asaaka trend and features Yaw Tog and YPee.[4][5][6] In 2021, he bagged 7 nominations at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards but unfortunately won none.[7]
Early life and education[]
Jamar is from Bantama in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He attended Bethel Preparatory School together with fellow rapper Amerado.[2]
Concerts[]
- He performed at the 17th Ghana Party in the Park UK Concert.[8][9][10]
- He performed at the Ghana Music Awards UK in October 2021.[11]
References[]
- ^ "Kofi Jamar, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
- ^ a b "ProfileAbility – Kofi Jamar". ProfileAbility. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
- ^ "Emerging Ghana: Kofi Jamar". Music In Africa. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
- ^ "'It has our energy, our story': asakaa, Ghana's vibrant drill rap scene". the Guardian. 2021-08-04. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
- ^ "Kofi Jamar's 'Ekorso' most popular song in 2020 not 'Money' – Gloria Sarfo". GhanaWeb. 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
- ^ "GRM Exclusive: 7 Hard Ghanaian Drill artists you need to know". GRM Daily. 2021-05-30. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
- ^ Crabbe, Nathaniel (2021-04-29). "From security man to bagging 7 VGMA nominations: Rapper Kofi Jamar speaks". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
- ^ "Patrons enjoy thrilling performances at 16th Ghana Party in the Park-UK - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ "Home". Ghana Party In The Park. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ "Sarkodie, Darkoo steals show at 'Ghana Party in the Park'". GhanaWeb. 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ "Over 20 top musicians billed to perform at Kab-Fam Ghana Music Awards UK". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-09-26. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
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