Kofi Kinaata

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Kofi Kinaata
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Kofi Kinaata
Background information
Birth nameMartin King Arthur
Also known asFante Rap God
Born15 April 1990
EffiakumaTakoradi, Ghana
Genres Highlife, Hiplife
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper
InstrumentVocals
Years active(2013–present)
Labels
  • Team Move Music
  • High Grade Family (former)

Martin King Arthur (born 15 April 1990), popularly known as Kofi Kinaata, is a Ghanaian musician and songwriter from Takoradi. [1] [2] Known for his Fante rap and freestyle, [3] he is often referred to by the moniker of Fante Rap God (FRG). [4] [5]

Contents

Early life and education

Kofi Kinaata was born on 15 April 1990, and raised in Effiakuma, a residential town in Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. [6] He attended Nana Brempong Yaw School for his primary education and Takoradi Technical Institute for his secondary education. [7] [8]

Music career

In 2008, Kofi Kinaata participated in the Melody FM (Kasahari) rap competition and emerged as first runner-up. [9] He released his first single, "Obi Ne Ba" in 2011. [10] In 2013, he became part of the High Grade Family, a music collective established by Samini, where he received mentorship and gained national prominence. [11] [12] [13]

In December 2015, he released a song titled "Made in Taadi" which was praised by many Fante people due to the song's references to Ankos (a fancy dress and masquerade carnival), a festival the Fante hold every 24 December. [14]

Kinaata is noted for his unique rhyme schemes and humorous rap style. [15] [16] In February 2020, Kinaata became the first artist to win the Hybrid Song of the Year Award at the Ghana Gospel Music Awards. [17]

Kofi Kinaata has won Songwriter of the Year three times consecutively at the Ghana Music Awards . [18] In September 2023, Kinaata performed at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Awards. [19]

In May 2024, Kinaata released his first EP, titled Kofi OO Kofi. [20] [21] The album contained seven tracks: "Auntie Ama," "Abonsam," "Saman," "Effiakuma Broke," "I don't Care," "Take Away" and "Overthinking." [22]

Confession

Released in 2016, the song "Confession" is thought to have kick-started Kinaata's popularity. The song's lyrics were adapted by the English department of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology [23] [24] [25] for a Level 200 semester course (English Literature 263). In a final exam, the song (which is recorded in Kinaata's native Fante) was translated to English, and students were required to write a literary analysis of the lyrics.[ citation needed ]

In his last interview before he was relieved of duties as Coach of the Black Stars, Avram Grant told Bola Ray on Starr Chat that "Confession" was his favourite song. [26]

Kinaata's "Confession" was used in 2017 as the theme song for the minority party (NDC) as a tease to the majority in parliament (NPP) to describe the state of the nation. [27] [28] Players of Ghana Black Stars further popularised the song by doing the "Confession dance" in goal celebrations at AFCON 2017 Tournament in Gabon. [29] [30]

The song received considerable playtime, helping Kinaata to win Song Writer of the Year and Best New Artist of the Year awards at the 2016 Ghana Music awards. [31]

Things Fall Apart

Kinaata released another single, "Things Fall Apart," in 2019. The song saw streaming success across music platforms, and featured in the iTunes Ghana Top 100, Audiomack Ghana Top 20 and Boomplay AfroBeats charts for weeks. The song, produced by TwoBars, also featured on YouTube's Ghana trends with fellow celebrities such as Asamoah Gyan, [32] Michael Essien, Kwami Sefa Kai, Phillip Osei Bonsu, Sadick Adams, KiDi, Efya, Berla Mundi, Joe Beecham rating it highly. [33] [34] [35]

Collaborations

Kofi Kinaata has collaborated with other artists such as: Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Samini, Stonebwoy, Kwesi Arthur, Jayso, Castro, Becca, Fancy Gadam, among others. [36] [37] His works on Odo Pa by Castro and Ghana Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan were also widely-received. Kinaata has credited Castro for being like a godfather to him, an inspiration who paved his smooth entry into Ghana's music industry. [38] [39] [40] [41] Obase Aboli, a Cameroonian musician, [42] disclosed his interest to collaborate with Kinaata in a September 2021 interview. In March 2024, Kinaata featured on the song "Sika" by Okyeame Kwame. [43] [44]

Management

Samini and Tony Pun signed Kofi Kinaata to the Samini Music/ High Grade Family record label in 2013. [45] [46] [47] [48] [49] [50] [51] Kofi Kinaata left the label in 2018 after his 5-year contract with management ended. [52] [53] Kinaata is currently an independent artist with his own label, "Team Move Music." [54]

Made in Taadi Concert

Kinaata's annual "Made in Taadi" concert is a major music event for the Western and Central Regions of Ghana. Both Kinaata's fans, and music lovers generally, have traveled from all over Ghana for this concert, which is usually held in Takoradi during Christmas. [55] Over the years, the event has witnessed performances by acts such as; Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Pappy Kojo, Joey B, Kwaw Kese, Medikal, Kidi, Edem, etc. [56] In 2019, the Made in Taadi concert was listed as one of the Top 100 Events in Ghana by Ghana Event Awards. [57]

EPs

Kofi OO Kofi (2024)

Endorsements

Kofi Kinaata was made a brand ambassador of Good Day Energy Drink on 24 June 2021, at Lesfam in Madina, Accra. [58] In May 2021, he was unveiled alongside Diana Hamilton as a Brand Ambassador of Enterprise Life. [59] [60] He is also a Goodwill ambassador for the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM). [61]

Recognitions

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

Kofi Kinaata received notable recognition from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during the General Conference of the Ghana Bar Association in Kumasi. [62] In his speech, the Asantehene quoted the phrase "Obi nya way3" from Kinaata’s hit song "Susuka" to highlight the importance of appreciating Ghana’s unique identity, despite the challenges the country faces. [63] [62] He 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. [64] The Asantehene praised the wisdom found in the works of musicians like Kinaata, encouraging the public to take time to appreciate the insightful messages in their songs.

Following this recognition, Kofi Kinaata expressed his gratitude, noting that the mention by the Asantehene led to a significant increase in his social media following, streams, and overall engagement. [65] Kinaata celebrated the recognition through several posts on social media, acknowledging the impact it had on his career. [66] The Asantehene's commendation underscored the influence of Ghanaian music and the role of artists like Kinaata in shaping public perception and national pride. [66]

Videography

YearTitleDirectorRef
2013Odo Pa (as a featured artiste with Castro and Asamoah Gyan)Nana Kofi Asihene [67]
2014Oh AzaayPrince Dovlo [68]
2015SusukaXbills Ebenezer [69]
The Crusade (with Donzy) Yaw Skyface [70]
2016This Year ft SaminiPrince Dovlo [71]
2017ConfessionYaw Skyface [72]
Last Show [73]
2018Single and FreeSnares [74]
No Place Like HomeIOM Project [75]
2019Illegal FishingAbass [76]
Never Again ft Shatta Wale [77]
Adam & EveBabs Direction [78]
Things Fall Apart [79]
2020Never Again [80]

Awards and nominations

Discography

Singles

YearTitleProductionRef
2014Onnyi ChorusOilcity Vybez [81]
Oh AzaayDr Ray [82]
2015Made in Taadi WillisBeatz [83]
SusukaKin Dee [84]
The Crusade (with Donzy)Seshi [85]
2016My LevelKin Dee [86]
Time No Dey [87]
Sweetie Pie [88]
2017Confession [89]
Last Show WillisBeatz [90]
Single and Free [91]
PlayDr Ray [92]
2018Action TimeJMJ [3]
No Place Like HomeBeatz Nation [5]
MalafakaKin Dee
The Whole Show
2019Illegal FishingBlaqKeyz
Never AgainKin Dee
Adam and EveShottoh Blinqx
Things Fall ApartTwo Bars
2020Behind The Scenes [93]
2023Effiakuma LoveTwo Bars [94]

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