Kofi B Explained

Kofi B
Birth Name:	Kofi Boakye Yiadom
Death Place:	Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
Genre:	Hiplife, Highlife
Occupation:	Singer-songwriter
Label:	Akwaaba Music, D&C Ghana, Tams Records
Associated Acts:	Kwabena Kwabena, Samini, Asumadu, Daddy Lumba, Appietus, Sarkodie, Ofori Amponsah

Kofi Boakye Yiadom (died 2 February 2020),^[1] known by his stage name Kofi B, was a Ghanaian highlife musician. He was known for songs such as "Mmobrowa", "Bantama Kofi Boakye" and "Koforidua Flowers", among others.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]} He was inspired by the likes of Amakye Dede, Kojo Antwi and Ofori Amponsah.^[6]

Education

Kofi B attended Agogo State College in the Ashanti Region, but dropped out prematurely due to financial difficulties.^[7]

Death

Kofi B suffered a heart attack prior to performing at a concert in Cape Coast on 2 February 2020, and was pronounced dead on arrival after being rushed to a hospital.^[8] He had been battling health issues over the past year.^[9]

Discography

• Taxi Driver
• Twa Me Keke
• Aserewa
• The Return of Kofi B
• Afia Donkor
• Brenya
• Bantama Kwasi Boakye

Notes and References

1. Web site: Highlife singer Kofi B dies prior to Cape Coast concert. www.myjoyonline.com. 2020-02-03.
2. Web site: Biography of Kofi B Ghana Music Kofi B of Ghana. www.ghanabase.com. 2020-02-02.
3. Web site: Complete Biography & Profile of Kofi B.,. The Ghana Star. en-US. 2020-02-02.
4. Web site: Highlife musician, Kofi B, dead. 2020-02-02. Entertainment. en-US. 2020-02-02.
5. Web site: More heartbreaking details of Kofi B's death pop up; Kofi Nti breaks silence. Tetteh. O.. 2020-02-03. Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.. en. 2020-02-03.
6. Web site: Kofi B.,. www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-02-03.
7. Web site: The Rise To Fame Of Kofi B. Modern Ghana. en. 2020-02-02.
8. Web site: Highlife singer Kofi B dies after performing at concert. www.myjoyonline.com. 2020-02-02.
9. Web site: Highlife Legend Kofi B passes on. Simon. Asare. Ghana News Agency. 2 February 2020. 2 February 2020.