Kofi Jamar
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| Background information | |
| Born | Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh 7 April 1995 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Origin | Bantama |
| Genres | Drill music, rap, hip pop |
| Occupations | Musician, rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Label | Gadone Records |
Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh (born 1995) 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
[edit]Jamar is from Bantama in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He attended Bethel Preparatory School together with fellow rapper Amerado.[2]
Concerts
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Kofi Jamar, Biography". GhanaWeb. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- 1 2 "ProfileAbility – Kofi Jamar". ProfileAbility. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ↑ "Emerging Ghana: Kofi Jamar". Music in Africa. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ↑ "'It has our energy, our story': asakaa, Ghana's vibrant drill rap scene". the Guardian. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ↑ "Kofi Jamar's 'Ekorso' most popular song in 2020 not 'Money' – Gloria Sarfo". GhanaWeb. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ↑ "GRM Exclusive: 7 Hard Ghanaian Drill artists you need to know". GRM Daily. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ↑ Crabbe, Nathaniel (29 April 2021). "From security man to bagging 7 VGMA nominations: Rapper Kofi Jamar speaks". Yen – Ghana news. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ↑ "Patrons enjoy thrilling performances at 16th Ghana Party in the Park-UK - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ↑ "Home". Ghana Party in the Park. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ↑ "Sarkodie, Darkoo steals show at 'Ghana Party in the Park'". GhanaWeb. 25 July 2021. Archived from the original on 2 May 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ↑ "Over 20 top musicians billed to perform at Kab-Fam Ghana Music Awards UK". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
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