Kojo Antwi, also known as "Mr. Music Man", is a GhanaianAfro pop, highlife, reggae musical artist and a former Ghamro chairman.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Born with the name Julius Kojo Antwi into a family of 13 siblings, he grew up in Darkuman, a suburb of Accra.Considered one of the greatest Ghanaian musicians of all time. He has 22 albums to his name, with "Tom & Jerry" being one of his most popular songs in West AfricaGhana.[7]
After leaving school, Kojo Antwi started his music career immediately by playing with the band Boomtalents. Later, he became the front-man of Classique Vibes, formerly known as Classique Handles. Eventually, Kojo went solo. His first solo album, All I Need is You, which was released in 1986, became a chartbuster in Ghana.[8] His music is a blend of Ghanaian highlife, Congolesesoukous, Caribbeanlovers rock, and African American soul and R&B.[9] He is the first Ghanaian Artist to be Nominated for BET Awards
He sings in Ghana's dominant language, Twi.[10] In June 2018, the Ghanaian record producer cum Musician started a tour of the US.[11]
Personal life
His father, Opanin Kwadwo Asiama Asubonten died on 2 January 2023 at the Police Hospital in Accra.[12] he also lost his mother in November 2024.
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