Kofi Jamar

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 bagged 7 nominations at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards but unfortunately won none.[7]

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

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]

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". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  2. "ProfileAbility – Kofi Jamar". ProfileAbility. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  3. "Emerging Ghana: Kofi Jamar". Music In Africa. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  4. "'It has our energy, our story': asakaa, Ghana's vibrant drill rap scene". the Guardian. 2021-08-04. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  5. "Kofi Jamar's 'Ekorso' most popular song in 2020 not 'Money' – Gloria Sarfo". GhanaWeb. 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  6. "GRM Exclusive: 7 Hard Ghanaian Drill artists you need to know". GRM Daily. 2021-05-30. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  7. Crabbe, Nathaniel (2021-04-29). "From security man to bagging 7 VGMA nominations: Rapper Kofi Jamar speaks". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  8. "Patrons enjoy thrilling performances at 16th Ghana Party in the Park-UK - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  9. "Home". Ghana Party In The Park. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  10. "Sarkodie, Darkoo steals show at 'Ghana Party in the Park'". GhanaWeb. 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  11. "Over 20 top musicians billed to perform at Kab-Fam Ghana Music Awards UK". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-09-26. Retrieved 2021-10-10.


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