Mr. Music Man Kojo Antwi

Kojo Antwi, also known as “Mr. Music Man”, is a Ghanaian Afro pop, highlife and reggae musical artist.

CAREER

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. His music is a blend of Ghanaian highlife, Congolese soukous, Caribbean lovers rock, and African American soul and R&B.

He sings in Ghana’s dominant language, Twi. In June 2018, the Ghanaian record producer started a tour of the US.

DISCOGRAPHY

Studio albums

  • All I Need is You (1986)
  • Anokye (1989)
  • Groovy (1994)
  • Mr Music Man (1992)
  • To Mother Afrika (1995)
  • Superman (1998)
  • Afrafra (1999)
  • Don’t Stop the Music (2000)
  • Akuaba (2000)
  • Densu (2002)
  • Alpha (Compilation) (2003)
  • Tattoo (2006)
  • Mwaaah! (2009)

AWARDS

Antwi has received the West Africa Tourism Award, All Africa Music Awards, Kora Award, and the Our Music Award.