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" being one of his most popular songs in West Africa Ghana.[7]

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] he also lost his mother in November of 2024.

Discography

Studio albums[13][14]
  • All I Need is You (1986)
  • Anokye (1989)
  • Don't Stop the Music (1991)
  • Mr Music Man (1992)
  • Groovy (1994)
  • To Mother Afrika (1995)
  • Superman (1998)
  • Afrafra (1999)
  • 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. Archived from the original on 10 September 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Kojo Antwi". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Kojo Antwi Biography | Profile | Ghana". Peace FM Online. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
  8. ^ "Daddy Lumba, Kojo Antwi are both incomparable – Okyeame Kwame". GhanaWeb. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  9. ^ "Daddy Lumba, Kojo Antwi are both incomparable – Okyeame Kwame". GhanaWeb. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  10. ^ "Kojo Antwi". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2017-10-21.
  11. ^ "Kojo Antwi 2018 US Tour". TheAfricanDream. 2 August 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  12. ^ "Kojo Antwi loses father". GhanaWeb. 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  13. ^ "MTV Music". MTV. Archived from the original on June 1, 2016.
  14. ^ "Kojo Antwi" at AllMusic.
  15. ^ "Kojo Antwi Is A Legend – Daily Guide Ghana". www.dailyguideghana.com. Retrieved 2015-09-14. [dead link‍]


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