Kofi B

Kofi B
Birth name	Kofi Boakye Yiadom
Died	(2020-02-02)February 2, 2020 Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
Genres	Hiplife, Highlife
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Years active	2000–2020
Labels	Akwaaba Music, D&C Ghana, Tams Records

Kofi Boakye Yiadom (died February 2, 2020), ^[1] known by his stage name Kofi B, was a Ghanaian highlife musician. He was known for songs such as "Mmobrowa", "Bantama Kofi Boakye" and "Koforidua Flowers", among others. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5]} He was inspired by the likes of Amakye Dede, Kojo Antwi and Ofori Amponsah. ^[6]

Education

Kofi B attended Agogo State College in the Ashanti Region, but dropped out prematurely due to financial difficulties. ^[7]

Death

Kofi B suffered a heart attack prior to performing at a concert in Cape Coast on February 2, 2020, and was pronounced dead on arrival after being rushed to a hospital. ^[8] He had been battling health issues over the past year. ^[9]

Discography

• Taxi Driver
• Twa Me Keke
• Aserewa
• The Return of Kofi B
• Afia Donkor
• Brenya
• Bantama Kwasi Boakye

References

1. "Highlife singer Kofi B dies prior to Cape Coast concert". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
2. "Biography of Kofi B | Ghana Music | Kofi B of Ghana". www.ghanabase.com. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
3. "Complete Biography & Profile of Kofi B.,". The Ghana Star. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
4. "Highlife musician, Kofi B, dead". Entertainment. 2020-02-02. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
5. Tetteh, O. (2020-02-03). "More heartbreaking details of Kofi B's death pop up; Kofi Nti breaks silence". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
6. "Kofi B.,". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
7. "The Rise To Fame Of Kofi B". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
8. "Highlife singer Kofi B dies after performing at concert". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
9. Asare, Simon (2 February 2020). "Highlife Legend Kofi B passes on". Ghana News Agency . Retrieved 2 February 2020.