Offei (musician)

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]

Offei
Birth nameDerrick Offei-Awuku
Born (1993-03-22) March 22, 1993
Tema, Ghana
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar
Years active2017–present

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
Year Event Category Recipient Result
2020 Muse Bangerz Of the Quarter, (Half-Year Edition) Introlude Song of the Quarter Himself Nominated[13][14][15]
2021 3 Music Awards, Ghana Next Rated Act Himself Nominated[16]

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