Kojo Antwi
Kojo Antwi | |
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 Antwi in New Jersey, US, 5 August 2018. Photo by Oral Ofori | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Mr Music Man |
| Born | Julius Kojo Antwi 24 November 1959 Accra, Ghana |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Genres | Afro pop, highlife, reggae |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instruments | Keyboards, vocals, bass guitar |
| Label | Freedom Family Records |
| Website | kojoantwi |
Kojo Antwi, also known as "Mr. Music Man", is a Ghanaian Afro pop, highlife, and reggae musical artist and a former Ghamro chairman.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Born with the name Julius Kojo Antwi into a family of 13 siblings, he grew up in Darkuman, a suburb of Accra, Ghana. He has 22 albums to his name, with "Tom & Jerry" being one of his most popular songs in West Africa.[7]
Career
[edit]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
[edit]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 2024[citation needed].
Discography
[edit]- 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
[edit]Antwi has received the West Africa Tourism Award, All Africa Music Awards, Kora Award, and the Our Music Award.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kojo Antwi ( Ghanaian Musician ): Biography, Age, Date of Birth, Education, Career, History Net Worth, Wife - 2021» GhLinks.com.gh™". Ghana links. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi Profile". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ "Official Website". Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ "Biography of Kojo Antwi". GhanaBase. Archived from the original on 10 September 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi ( Ghanaian Musician ): Biography, Age, Date of Birth, Education, Career, History Net Worth, Wife - 2021» GhLinks.com.gh™". Ghana Links. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi Biography | Profile | Ghana". Peace FM Online. Archived from the original on 6 August 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ^ "Daddy Lumba, Kojo Antwi are both incomparable – Okyeame Kwame". GhanaWeb. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ "Daddy Lumba, Kojo Antwi are both incomparable – Okyeame Kwame". GhanaWeb. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi 2018 US Tour". TheAfricanDream. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi loses father". GhanaWeb. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "MTV Music". MTV. Archived from the original on 1 June 2016.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi" at AllMusic.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi Is A Legend – Daily Guide Ghana". Daily Guide. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 14 September 2015. [dead link]
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