Kofi Jamar | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh |
Born | Kumasi, Ghana | 7 April 1995
Origin | Bantama |
Genres | Drill music, rap, hip pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, rapper |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | Gadone Records |
Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh popularly called Kofi Jamar is a Ghanaian musician from Kumasi.[1][2][3] He is best known for his hit song Ekorso which evolved from the viral Kumerica/Asaaka trend and features Yaw Tog and YPee.[4][5][6] In 2021, he was in nomination in seven categories at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards but won none.[7]
Jamar is from Bantama in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He attended Bethel Preparatory School together with fellow rapper Amerado[2] and continued to Asanteman Senior High School.