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 was in nomination in seven categories at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards but won none.^[7]

Kofi Jamar
Background information
Birth name	Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh
Born	(1995-04-07) 7 April 1995 (age 29) Kumasi, Ghana
Origin	Bantama
Genres	Drill music, rap, hip pop
Occupation(s)	Musician, rapper
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2016–present
Labels	Gadone Records

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". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
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.