Kofi Kinaata
| Kofi Kinaata | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Martin King Arthur |
| Also known as | Fanti Rap God |
| Born | Effiakuma, Ghana |
| Genres | Highlife, Hiplife |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Rapper |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | (2007–present) |
| Labels | High Grade Family |
| Associated acts | Samini, Kaakie, Kwaw Kese, Pappy Kojo, Sarkodie |
Martin King Arthur popularly known as Kofi Kinaata is a Ghanaian musician and songwriter.[1] He is popularly known for his fanti rap and freestyle and therefore known as the Fanti Rap God (FRG).
Early life and education
Kofi Kinaata was born and raised in Effiakuma, a residential town in the Western Region of Ghana. He completed his secondary education at the Takoradi Technical Institute.[2][3]
Music career
In 2015 he released a song "Made In Taadi" which was a jam for most Fanti people due to the link to their famous "ankos" (fancy dressing dancers) annual festival which happens during Christmas.[4] In 2016 he released yet another banger in December, "Confession" with most people relating the song to "Jesus Take The Wheel".[5][6] The song received considerable playtime and moved to the Top 10 songs in 2016 alongside Vision DJ and AI's "Grind".He won the Song Writer of the Year and Best New Artiste of the Year awards at the 2016 edition of the Ghana Music awards.[7]
Kofi Kinaata is currently managed by Tony Pan, CEO of High Grade Family.[8][9]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient / Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ghana Music Awards | Writer of the Year | Himself | Won | [10] |
| Best New Artiste of the Year | Won | [11][12] | |||
| 2017 | Ghana Music Awards | Song writer of the year | Himself | Won | [13] |
| Highlife Song of the Year | Won | [14] | |||
| Highlife Artiste of the Year | Won | [15] |
References
- ↑ "Kofi Kinaata introduces himself from Ghana to the world". Graphic Showbiz. 20 March 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ↑ "Kofi Kinaata introduces himself from Ghana to the world". Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ↑ "Check out schools attended by Top Ghanaian Celebrities - Oilcitytoday | Home, Latest News, Ghana News, Takoradi News, Entertainment News, Sports News, Gossips". Oilcitytoday | Home, Latest News, Ghana News, Takoradi News, Entertainment News, Sports News, Gossips. 2016-02-13. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ↑ "Masquerades festival climax Christmas celebration in Sekondi-Takoradi". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ↑ Quarshie, M. "Kofi Kinaata's 'Confessions' song explained according to the gospel of Matthew". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ↑ "Review: Kofi Kinaata's 'Confession' doesn't promote boozing". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ↑ "Live updates: Ghana Music Awards 2016". 8 May 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ↑ "Some Of Those On The VGMA Board Do Not Know Music - Kofi Kinaata's Manager". Ghanacelebrities.com. 2017-02-28. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ↑ "Highgrade Never Hindered My Progress – Kofi Kinaata | News Ghana". News Ghana. 2016-03-20. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ↑ "EL, Kofi Kinaata, VVIP, Stonebwoy and More Win at VGMA 2016 – Loud Sound GH". loudsoundgh.com. Retrieved 2017-04-06.
- ↑ "Kofi Kinaata Wins New Artist Of The Year At 2016 Ghana Music Awards UK + Full List - GhMP3". ghmp3.com. Retrieved 2017-04-06.
- ↑ "Full list of winners for 2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) - EnterGhana.com". EnterGhana.com. 2016-05-08. Retrieved 2017-04-06.
- ↑ "All award winners at 2017 VGMAs". Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ↑ "All award winners at 2017 VGMAs". Retrieved 2017-04-09.
- ↑ "Is Kofi Kinaata’s nomination for Highlife Artiste of the Year a good precedent?". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-04-10.