Kofi Jamar
Background information
Birth nameDerrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh
Born (1995-04-07) 7 April 1995
Kumasi, Ghana
OriginBantama
GenresDrill music, rap, hip pop
Occupation(s)Musician, rapper
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2016–present
LabelsGadone 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

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

  • 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

  1. ↑ "Kofi Jamar, Biography". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  2. 1 2 "ProfileAbility – Kofi Jamar". ProfileAbility. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Emerging Ghana: Kofi Jamar". Music in Africa. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  4. ↑ "'It has our energy, our story': asakaa, Ghana's vibrant drill rap scene". the Guardian. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  5. ↑ "Kofi Jamar's 'Ekorso' most popular song in 2020 not 'Money' – Gloria Sarfo". GhanaWeb. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  6. ↑ "GRM Exclusive: 7 Hard Ghanaian Drill artists you need to know". GRM Daily. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  7. ↑ Crabbe, Nathaniel (29 April 2021). "From security man to bagging 7 VGMA nominations: Rapper Kofi Jamar speaks". Yen – Ghana news. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  8. ↑ "Patrons enjoy thrilling performances at 16th Ghana Party in the Park-UK - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  9. ↑ "Home". Ghana Party in the Park. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  10. ↑ "Sarkodie, Darkoo steals show at 'Ghana Party in the Park'". GhanaWeb. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  11. ↑ "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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