Kojo Manuel
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Kojo Manuel | |
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 Kojo Manuel | |
| Born | 4 December |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation(s) | Radio Host, Event MC, Artiste |
| Years active | 2014 — present |
Nyantakyi Kusi kojo Emmanuel, (born December 4), known by his stage name Kojo Manuel, is a Ghanaian radio host, Event MC, and artist.[1][2] He presently works at YFM Ghana, where he is the host of the late weekday afternoon program "The DrYve of Your LYfe".
Early life and career
[edit]Manuel was a general arts student at the Opoku Ware Secondary School in Kumasi and continued to the University of Ghana, studying diploma in archives administration and later completed a bachelor's degree in information studies.
He worked with Echo House as a digital marketer and copywriter from 2014 to 2018 and started as an MC for his university hall, Jean Nelson Aka Hall in the University Ghana in 2014.[1]
Notable performances
[edit]- Shatta Wale's After the Storm Concert 2016[3][4]
- Vodafone X Concerts 2015 - 2016[5][6]
- Epilogo 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018[7][8]
- Hidden City House Party[9]
Awards and nominations
[edit]- 2017, Ghana DJ Awards, Best Club MC of the Year (Nominated)[10]
- Best MC & Hypeman at the Ghana DJ Awards 2019[11]
- Best MC/Hypeman at the Ghana Event Awards 2021[12]
- April 2022, Best Hypeman at the Y Clash of the DJs competition[13]
Endorsements
[edit]Kojo Manuel got an endorsement deal with Guinness Ghana Breweries Ltd for their new product, Orijin in 2018 as the host of Original Beats on-air on Y 107.9 fm and on the ground events, which covered about 20 events into 2019.[14]
Discography
[edit]- Detty Yourself[15]
- The Royal MashUp[16]
- Akpa Show featuring Kojo Cue & Shaker[17]
- Concern featuring Article Wan & Lipstick[18]
- Time featuring Quamina MP, Shaker & Ginja[19]
- Waiting featuring Kelvyn Boy & Nektunez[20]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Junia, Pep (1 December 2016). "Kojo Manuel: An MC on the rise". Proudly Ghanaian! | EnewsGH. Archived from the original on 8 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Manuel, Kojo. "Kojo Manuel on about.me". about me. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Shatta Wale thanks fans for 'After the Storm' success, calls for peace & talks Alkaline link up". BlakkPepper. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Let me Explain: 'After the Storm', an angel appeared". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Osei, Adwoa Amofa. "Ghana news: Legon campus hosts Vodafone X - Graphic Online". Graphic Online. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Kojo Manuel (1 March 2017), Kojo Manuel & DJ Vyrusky - Vodafone X Concert - 2015 (Koforidua - Ghana), retrieved 8 September 2017
- ^ Adogla-Bessa, Delali (30 March 2017). "Epilogo to set the tone for 'Repu' Hall Week". Ghana News. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Epilogo lived up to the hype as the best Repu event". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Xerda (1 March 2017). "3rd March Is Coming With All Sorts Of Excitement At The Hidden City House - GhanaNdwom.com". GhanaNdwom. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ DONKOH, EBENEZER (25 March 2017). "Ghana DJ Awards 2017 - Full List of Nominees - NYDJ Live". Nydjlive. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Check Out The Nominees For Best Hypeman/MC At The Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2022". GH Gossip. 23 May 2022. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ Tali, Selorm (20 October 2021). "Kojo Manuel wins event hypeman of the year award at GEA 21". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "I'm the King of the Mic - Kojo Manuel". GhanaWeb. 15 April 2022. Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Orijin set to give Kumasi double dose of jams". 12 October 2018.
- ^ "Kojo Manuel – Detty Yourself (Prod. By B2) | DCLeakers". dcleakers. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "The Royal MashUp". Archived from the original on 8 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Kojo Manuel readies his first single with Kojo Cue & Shaker". 18 April 2018.
- ^ https://www.urbanroll.com.gh/kojo-manuel-ft-lipstick-x-article-wan-concern/ Archived 18 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine [bare URL]
- ^ "Kojo Manuel teams up with Quamina MP, Shaker and Ginja to empower the ghetto youth on "Time" (LISTEN)". 4 March 2020.
- ^ "Kojo Manuel - Waiting ft. Kelvyn Boy & Nektunez". DCLeakers. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022.