Kojo Antwi
Kojo Antwi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Julius Kojo Antwi |
| Also known as | Mr Music Man |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Genres | Afro pop, highlife, reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboards, vocals, bass guitar |
| Labels | Freedom Family Records |
| Website | kojoantwi |
Kojo Antwi, also known as "Mr. Music Man", is a Ghanaian Afro pop, highlife and reggae musical artist.[1][2][3][4]
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.[5] His music is a blend of Ghanaian highlife, Congolese soukous, Caribbean lovers rock, and African American soul and R&B.[6]
He sings in Ghana's dominant language, Twi.[7] In June 2018, the Ghanaian record producer started a tour of the US.[8]
Discography
- 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.[11]
References
- ^ "Kojo Antwi Profile". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ "Official Website". Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ "Biography of Kojo Antwi". GhanaBase. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi,". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-14.
- ^ "Daddy Lumba, Kojo Antwi are both incomparable – Okyeame Kwame". www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
- ^ "Daddy Lumba, Kojo Antwi are both incomparable – Okyeame Kwame". www.ghanaweb.com. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi,". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-10-21.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi 2018 US Tour". TheAfricanDream.net. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
- ^ [http://www.mtv.com/artists/kojo-antwi/discography/
- ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/kojo-antwi-mn0002288095/discography "Kojo Antwi"] at AllMusic.
- ^ "Kojo Antwi Is A Legend – Daily Guide Ghana". www.dailyguideghana.com. Retrieved 2015-09-14. [dead link]
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