Kofi Mole
Kofi Mole | |
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Birth name | Edward Kofi Agyemang Amoah |
Also known as | Kofi Mole, Aposo Gangsta, Mole |
Born | Kumasi, Ghana |
Origin | Kumasi |
Genres | Hip hop, Afrobeats |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, Singer, songwriter |
Years active | 2018–present |
Labels | N.G.A |
Associated acts |
Edward Kofi Agyemang Amoah known by the stage name Kofi Mole, is a hip hop and afrobeats artiste from Ghana.[1][2] He was awarded the Next Rated Act at the 2019 3Music Awards held in Accra.[3]
Early life and education[]
Kofi Mole was born and raised in Kumasi and attended for his secondary education. He attended the University of Ghana to study Psychology but deferred because he had to pursue a career in music.[4]
Music career[]
Kofi's passion to do music started when he was a kid. He released the lead single "Mensah" in 2018 which featured 2018 BET Awards nominee Kwesi Arthur and produced by Kayso, the record was released under NGA with support from a social media movement called GroundUp Chale. He was called up later in 2018 to feature on the most talked about hip hop song 'Biibi Ba' by Sarkodie.[5][6] The song was nominated for the Best Hip hop Song and Best Edited Video at the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.[7]
Discography[]
Album[]
- Spread the News[8]
- Aposor Love[9]
Selected singles[]
- Mensah
- Die Rich
- Chairman
- Biibi Ba (as featured act)
- Don't Be Late
- Bestie
- Public Service Announcement
Award and nomination[]
Year | Event | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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2020 | VGMA | Hip-Pop Song of the Year | Himself | Won | [10] |
2019 | 3 Music Awards | Next Rated Act | Himself | Won | [11] |
Hip hop Song of the Year | Mensah | Nominated | [12] |
Videography[]
Year | Title | Director | Ref |
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2018 | Mensah | Yaw Phanta | [13] |
Die Rich | Akwadaa Nyame | [14] | |
2019 | Don't Be Late | Yaw Skyface | [15] |
2019 | Me Ne Woaa | Yaw Skyface | [16] |
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References[]
- ^ Ability, Profile (3 February 2019). "ProfileAbility – Kofi Mole". ProfileAbility. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Video: Kofi Mole quits school to pursue music". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Ghansah, Emmanuel; Music, Ghana (3 April 2019). "Kofi Mole caps off a great year with a 3 Music Awards 2019 win". Ghana Music. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Sagoe, Margaret. "#Emergers2019: Meet Kofi Mole, The Guy Who Dropped Everything Including School, To Pursue His Music Passion! – Kuulpeeps – Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students". Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Sarkodie picks 10 underground rappers to feature on 'Biibi Ba'". GhKings. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "All You Need To Know About Sarkodie's "Biibi Ba" Challenge". Modern Ghana. 25 September 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Duah, Kofi (17 March 2019). "Full list of nominations for VGMA 2019". graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "EP: Kofi Mole – Spread The News". Beatz Nation. 21 September 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "EP: Aposor Love". Deezer. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
- ^ "VGMA 2020: Full list of winners". MyJoyOnline.com. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Winners at 2019 edition of the 3Music Awards". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "3Music Awards Ghana: Full list of nominees". Music in Africa. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Kofi Mole releases classic video for his hit single 'Mensah' feat Kwesi Arthur". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Wonder, Prince (22 October 2018). "Kofi Mole – Die Rich (Official Video)". BigTimesGH. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Music, Ghana (15 March 2019). "Video: Don't Be Late by Kofi Mole". Ghana Music. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Michael, Kobby (13 November 2019). "Official Video: Kofi Mole – Me Ne Woaa". Hitz360. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ^ Michael, Kobby (20 December 2020). "Kofi Mole - Feeling Good (Prod. by Juiczxx)". Hitz360. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- Living people
- Ghanaian rappers
- Musicians from Kumasi