Kofi Jamar

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Kofi Jamar
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Background information
Birth nameDerrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh
Born (1995-04-07) 7 April 1995 (age 28)
Kumasi, Ghana
Origin Bantama
Genres Drill music, rap, hip pop
Occupation(s)Musician, rapper
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2016–present
LabelsGadone Records

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]

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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] and continued to Asanteman Senior High School.

Concerts

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