1. Kofi Kinaata was born on 15 April 1990, and raised in Effiakuma, a residential town in Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana.
20 Facts About Kofi Kinaata
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Kofi Kinaata attended Nana Brempong Yaw School for his primary education and Takoradi Technical Institute for his secondary education.
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In 2008, Kofi Kinaata participated in the Melody FM rap competition and emerged as first runner-up.
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Kofi Kinaata released his first single, "Obi Ne Ba" in 2011.
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In February 2020, Kofi Kinaata became the first artist to win the Hybrid Song of the Year Award at the Ghana Gospel Music Awards.
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Kofi Kinaata has won Songwriter of the Year three times consecutively at the Ghana Music Awards.
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In September 2023, Kofi Kinaata performed at the Ghana Football Association Awards.
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Kofi Kinaata's "Confession" was used in 2017 as the theme song for the minority party as a tease to the majority in parliament to describe the state of the nation.
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Kofi Kinaata has collaborated with other artists such as: Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Samini, Stonebwoy, Kwesi Arthur, Jayso, Castro, Becca, Fancy Gadam, among others.
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Kofi Kinaata has credited Castro for being like a godfather to him, an inspiration who paved his smooth entry into Ghana's music industry.
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In March 2024, Kofi Kinaata featured on the song "Sika" by Okyeame Kwame.
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Kofi Kinaata left the label in 2018 after his 5-year contract with management ended.
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Kofi Kinaata's annual "Made in Taadi" concert is a major music event for the Western and Central Regions of Ghana.
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Kofi Kinaata was made a brand ambassador of Good Day Energy Drink on 24 June 2021, at Lesfam in Madina, Accra.
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Kofi Kinaata is a Goodwill ambassador for the UN's International Organization for Migration.
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Kofi Kinaata received notable recognition from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during the General Conference of the Ghana Bar Association in Kumasi.
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Kofi Kinaata emphasized that many nations look up to Ghana and aspire to be like it, urging citizens to reflect on the meaningful lyrics in Kinaata's music.
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The Asantehene praised the wisdom found in the works of musicians like Kofi Kinaata, encouraging the public to take time to appreciate the insightful messages in their songs.
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Kofi Kinaata celebrated the recognition through several posts on social media, acknowledging the impact it had on his career.
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The Asantehene's commendation underscored the influence of Ghanaian music and the role of artists like Kofi Kinaata in shaping public perception and national pride.