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Kojo Antwi
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Kojo Antwi, also known as Mr. Music Man, is an Afro-pop, highlife, and reggae musical artist from Ghana. His music career started immediately after leaving school, playing with the band Boomtalents. He then became the frontman of Classique Vibes, previously Classique Handles. In 1986, Kojo went solo with his first solo album, All I Need is You, which became a chartbuster in Ghana. His music portrays Ghanaian highlife, Caribbean lovers' rock, African American soul, and R&B. Some of his works include Tom & Jerry, Adiepena Medofo Pa, Nsuo Densu, and Akyekyede3 Nante3. He has collaborated with many other artists, including Daasebre Gyamena, Okomfour Kwadee, and Stonebwoy.
Discography
Albums10
Kojo I Kobenhavn
Kojo I Kobenhavn2019 • AlbumTracks: 3
Akuaba
Akuaba2019 • albumTracks: 9
Superman
Superman2019 • albumTracks: 9
A Compilation of Early work of Kojo Antwi
A Compilation of Early work of Kojo Antwi2019 • AlbumTracks: 11
Tattoo
Tattoo2019 • AlbumTracks: 12
Love Classics
Love Classics2013 • AlbumTracks: 14
Mwaah
Mwaah2010 • AlbumTracks: 14
To Mother Africa
To Mother Africa1995 • AlbumTracks: 9
Groovy
Groovy1994 • albumTracks: 10
Anokye
Anokye1989 • AlbumTracks: 8
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