English singer and rapper (born 1995)
Musical artist
Errol Kojo Bellot, known professionally as Kojo Funds ( KOH-joh FUNDZ; born 30 March 1995),[2] is an English singer, rapper and songwriter.[3][4] His music blends West African and Caribbean sounds with road rap, dancehall and pop.
Kojo Funds featured on Yxng Bane's single "Fine Wine" and on Mabel's "Finders Keepers". His own singles include "Check" with Raye.
Career
Kojo Funds was born Errol Kojo Bellot on 30 March 1995 in London. He is of mixed Ghanaian and Dominican heritage.[4][5] He grew up in Custom House in East London and was raised by his mother.[4]
A number of his songs have been produced by GA, including "Dun Talkin".[6] In early 2017, he had a feature on the Yxng Bane single "Fine Wine" which was certified silver by the BPI,[7] and on Mabel's "Finders Keepers" which reached number 8 in the UK Official Charts Company Singles chart.[8] On 9 February 2018 he released the single "Check" with English singer-songwriter Raye.
In 2017 Kojo Funds was nominated for Best Newcomer at the MOBO Awards.[9][10] In 2018 he appeared at Bestival[11] and Wireless Festival.[12]
He calls his musical style afroswing.[13][14] It has also been called "afro-bashment".[15] The genre originated in London in late 2000s; it blends West African and Caribbean sounds with road rap, hip hop, dancehall and British pop music.[3][4][13][15]
Personal life
He is an avid supporter of Manchester United F.C.[16]
