Kofi Jamar
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]
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Birth name | Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh |
Born | Kumasi, Ghana | 7 April 1995
Origin | Bantama |
Genres | Drill music, rap, hip pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, rapper |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | Gadone Records |
Early life and education
Jamar is from Bantama in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He attended Bethel Preparatory School together with fellow rapper Amerado[2] and continued to Asanteman Senior High School.
Concerts
References
- "Kofi Jamar, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- "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.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- "Patrons enjoy thrilling performances at 16th Ghana Party in the Park-UK - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 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. 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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