Offei (musician) explained

Offei
Birth Name:Derrick Offei-Awuku
Birth Date:22 March 1993
Birth Place:Tema, Ghana
Instrument:Vocals, Guitar
Years Active:2017–present
Associated Acts:Patoranking

Derrick Offei-Awuku (born 1993) in Tema, better known professionally as Offei is a Ghanaian singer, guitarist, songwriter and philanthropist.[1] [2] Offei is popularly known for his hit single, 'Fi Mano'[3] which features Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer, Patoranking.[4]

Early life

Born to Ghanaian parents, Offei hails from the Eastern Region of Ghana. He received high school education at Tema Senior High School and proceeded to study Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Ghana, Legon.

Career

Offei has been doing music actively since releasing his debut single "Let It Go" in 2017 which gave the world a dose of his silky vocal prowess. He has consistently released successive singles, including; "Communication", "Humanbeing" featuring Kwesi Arthur, "Body Whine", "LowKey", "Maria", "Santorini", "Fi Mano",[5] among others. Each of these songs has enjoyed immense radio plays and has been part of credible playlists on all digital platforms across the world. In 2019, Offei signed a label management deal with US-based music company, Dwoods Productions.[6]

Discography

Singles!Song title!Year!Ref.
"Let It Go"2017[7]
"Communication"2017
"Humanbeing"2017[8]
"Body Whine"2017[9]
"LowKey"2018[10]
"Maria"2018[11]
"Santorini"2019
"Fe Mano"2020[12]

Awards and nominations

YearEventCategoryRecipientResult
2020Muse Bangerz Of the Quarter, (Half-Year Edition)Introlude Song of the Quarter Himself[13] [14] [15]
20213 Music Awards, GhanaNext Rated Act Himself[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Offei Music Introduces "Offer Foundation" As They Put Smiles On The Needy. 2019. February 1, 2019.
  2. Web site: Offei Music Introduces "Offer Foundation" As They Put Smiles On The Needy. 2019. February 1, 2019.
  3. Web site: OFFEI AND PATORANKING TRIBUTE LEGENDARY GHANAIAN GROUP ON NEW SINGLE, "FI MA NO". 2020. February 25, 2020.
  4. Web site: Offei Recruits Patoranking, Kawastone For 'Fi Ma No' Banger. 2020. February 18, 2020.
  5. Web site: Offei opens up on Blackstone, Patoranking collabo 'Fi Ma No'. 2020. October 15, 2020.
  6. Web site: Offei Unveiled, Kwesi Arthur, Others Attend Event. 2019. April 8, 2019.
  7. Web site: LISTEN: "Let It Go" – Offei ft. Kofi Gyenfi. 2018. May 30, 2017.
  8. Web site: Offei releases "Human Being" feat Kwesi Arthur (AUDIO + VIDEO). 2017. November 8, 2017.
  9. Web site: Offei follows up "Human Being" with "BODY WHINE" – LISTEN!. 2017. December 18, 2017.
  10. Web site: Young Singer Offei sings about love on "Lowkey" (Prod by Paq). 2018. April 23, 2018.
  11. Web site: MARIE! Offei sings for the ladies on new single. 2018. November 20, 2018.
  12. Web site: Offei breathes new life into an old classic with 'Fi Ma No'. 2020. February 8, 2020.
  13. Web site: Check out Full list of nominees for Muse Bangerz Of the Quarter 2020 – Half-Year Edition. Muse Africa. 2020-07-15.
  14. Web site: VOTE! Bangerz of the Quarter 2020. Muse Africa. 2020-07-16.
  15. Web site: Teflon Flexx beats Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale on Muse Africa's 'BOQ'. 2020. July 30, 2020.
  16. Web site: Ghana: 3Music Awards 2021 announce nominees. 2021. February 15, 2021.

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