Kofi Jamar Explained

Kofi Jamar
Birth Date:1995 4, df=yes
Label:Gadone Records
Years Active: 2016–present
Instrument:Vocals
Occupation:Musician, rapper
Genre:Drill music, rap, hip pop
Origin:Bantama
Birth Place:Kumasi, Ghana
Birth Name:Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh
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Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh popularly called Kofi Jamar is a Ghanaian musician from Kumasi.[1] [2] [3] He is best known for his hit song Ekorso which evolved from the viral Kumerica/Asaaka trend and features Yaw Tog and YPee.[4] [5] [6] In 2021, he was in nomination in seven categories at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards but won none.[7]

Early life and education

Jamar is from Bantama in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He attended Bethel Preparatory School together with fellow rapper Amerado and continued to Asanteman Senior High School.

Concerts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kofi Jamar, Biography . 2021-08-14 . GhanaWeb..
  2. Web site: 15 March 2021. ProfileAbility – Kofi Jamar. 2021-08-14. ProfileAbility. en-GB.
  3. Web site: 19 February 2021. Emerging Ghana: Kofi Jamar. 2021-08-14. Music in Africa. en.
  4. Web site: 4 August 2021. 'It has our energy, our story': asakaa, Ghana's vibrant drill rap scene. 2021-08-14. the Guardian. en.
  5. Web site: 22 January 2021. Kofi Jamar's 'Ekorso' most popular song in 2020 not 'Money' – Gloria Sarfo. 2021-08-14. GhanaWeb. en.
  6. Web site: 30 May 2021. GRM Exclusive: 7 Hard Ghanaian Drill artists you need to know. 2021-08-14. GRM Daily. en-GB.
  7. Web site: Crabbe . Nathaniel . 29 April 2021 . From security man to bagging 7 VGMA nominations: Rapper Kofi Jamar speaks . 2021-08-14 . Yen – Ghana news. . en.
  8. Web site: Patrons enjoy thrilling performances at 16th Ghana Party in the Park-UK - MyJoyOnline.com . 2021-07-29 . Myjoyonline. . en-US.
  9. Web site: Home. 2021-07-29. Ghana Party in the Park. en-US.
  10. Web site: 25 July 2021. Sarkodie, Darkoo steals show at 'Ghana Party in the Park'. 2021-07-29. GhanaWeb. en.
  11. Web site: 26 September 2021. Over 20 top musicians billed to perform at Kab-Fam Ghana Music Awards UK. 2021-10-10. Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. en-US.