Kofi Jamar
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh |
| Born | 7 April 1995 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Origin | Bantama |
| Genres | Drill music, rap, hip pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, rapper |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Gadone Records |
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[edit]
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[edit]
- He performed at the 17th Ghana Party in the Park UK Concert.[8][9][10]
- He performed at the Ghana Music Awards UK in October 2021.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Kofi Jamar, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ a b "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. 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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