Kofi Mole
Kofi Mole | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Edward Kofi Agyemang Amoah |
| Also known as | Kofi Mole, Aposo Gangsta, Mole |
| Born | April 16 1994 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Origin | Kumasi |
| Genres | Hip hop, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | N.G.A |
Edward Kofi Agyemang Amoah known by the stage name Kofi Mole, is a hip hop and afrobeats artiste from Ghana.[1][2] He was born on May 15,1994 in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. He was awarded the Next Rated Act at the 2019 3Music Awards held in Accra.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Kofi Mole was born and raised in Kumasi and attended Armed Forces Senior High Technical School for his secondary education. He attended the University of Ghana to study Psychology but deferred because he had to pursue a career in music.[4] Before he became a musician, Kofi worked as a barber to support himself.[5]
Music career
[edit]Kofi's passion to do music started when he was a kid. He released the lead single "Mensah" in 2018 which featured 2018 BET Awards nominee Kwesi Arthur and produced by Kayso, the record was released under NGA with support from a social media movement called GroundUp Chale. He was called up later in 2018 to feature on the most talked about hip hop song 'Biibi Ba' by Sarkodie.[6][7] The song was nominated for the Best Hip hop Song and Best Edited Video at the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.[8] In addition to music, Kofi is also interested in fashion and is known to design his own clothes.[9]
Discography
[edit]EPs
[edit]- Spread the News (2017)[10]
- Aposor Love (2019)[11]
Selected singles
[edit]- Mensah
- Die Rich
- Chairman
- Biibi Ba (as featured act)
- Don't Be Late
- Bestie
- Public Service Announcement
Award and nomination
[edit]| Year | Event | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | VGMA | Hip-Pop Song of the Year | Himself | Won | [12] |
| 2019 | 3 Music Awards | Next Rated Act | Himself | Won | [13] |
| Hip hop Song of the Year | Mensah | Nominated | [14] |
Videography
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mensah | Yaw Phanta | [15] |
| Die Rich | Akwadaa Nyame | [16] | |
| 2019 | Don't Be Late | Yaw Skyface | [17] |
| 2019 | Me Ne Woaa | Yaw Skyface | [18] |
References
[edit]- ^ Ability, Profile (3 February 2019). "ProfileAbility – Kofi Mole". ProfileAbility. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Video: Kofi Mole quits school to pursue music". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Ghansah, Emmanuel; Music, Ghana (3 April 2019). "Kofi Mole caps off a great year with a 3 Music Awards 2019 win". Ghana Music. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Sagoe, Margaret. "#Emergers2019: Meet Kofi Mole, The Guy Who Dropped Everything Including School, To Pursue His Music Passion! – Kuulpeeps – Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students". Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Sarkodie picks 10 underground rappers to feature on 'Biibi Ba'". GhKings. 20 September 2018. Archived from the original on 8 April 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "All You Need To Know About Sarkodie's "Biibi Ba" Challenge". Modern Ghana. 25 September 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Duah, Kofi (17 March 2019). "Full list of nominations for VGMA 2019". graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ [2]
- ^ "EP: Kofi Mole – Spread The News". Beatz Nation. 21 September 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "EP: Aposor Love". Deezer. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
- ^ "VGMA 2020: Full list of winners". MyJoyOnline.com. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Winners at 2019 edition of the 3Music Awards". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "3Music Awards Ghana: Full list of nominees". Music in Africa. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Kofi Mole releases classic video for his hit single 'Mensah' feat Kwesi Arthur". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Wonder, Prince (22 October 2018). "Kofi Mole – Die Rich (Official Video)". BigTimesGH. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Music, Ghana (15 March 2019). "Video: Don't Be Late by Kofi Mole". Ghana Music. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Michael, Kobby (13 November 2019). "Official Video: Kofi Mole – Me Ne Woaa". Hitz360. Retrieved 16 November 2019.