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Kojo Manuel
Kojo Manuel
Born4 December
NationalityGhanaian
Occupation(s)Radio Host, Event MC, Artiste
Years active2014 — 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]
  • Mr Eazi's Life is Eazi Campus Tour 2016[5]
  • Vodafone X Concerts 2015 - 2016[6][7]
  • Freshafair Concerts 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018[8]
  • Tidal Rave 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018[9]
  • Kojo Cue's Cue For President Concert[10]
  • Cina Soul's Metanoia Concert 2016[11]
  • Shandy Wave Experience[12]
  • Epilogo 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018[13][14]
  • Hidden City House Party[15]

Awards and nominations[edit]

  • 2017, Ghana DJ Awards, Best Club MC of the Year (Nominated)[16]
  • Best MC & Hypeman at the Ghana DJ Awards 2019[17]
  • Best MC/Hypeman at the Ghana Event Awards 2021[18]
  • April 2022, Best Hypeman at the Y Clash of the DJs competition[19]

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.[20]

Discography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Junia, Pep (1 December 2016). "Kojo Manuel: An MC on the rise". Proudly Ghanaian! | EnewsGH. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  2. ^ Manuel, Kojo. "Kojo Manuel on about.me". about me. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Shatta Wale thanks fans for 'After the Storm' success, calls for peace & talks Alkaline link up". BlakkPepper. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  4. ^ "Let me Explain: 'After the Storm', an angel appeared". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  5. ^ "Mr Eazi takes Life is Eazi tour to Ashesi University | 233Live". Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  6. ^ Osei, Adwoa Amofa. "Ghana news: Legon campus hosts Vodafone X - Graphic Online". Graphic Online. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  7. ^ Kojo Manuel (1 March 2017), Kojo Manuel & DJ Vyrusky - Vodafone X Concert - 2015 (Koforidua - Ghana), retrieved 8 September 2017
  8. ^ Pep, Myster. "Ghana news: Joey B, Pappy Kojo join Sarkodie at Legon - Graphic Online". Graphic Online. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  9. ^ "Popular beach party, Tidal Rave returns with Pappykojo, Joey B, EL, Gamilla and more, July 25 - AmeyawDebrah.Com". AmeyawDebrah. 12 July 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  10. ^ "Pics: Ko-jo Cue Redefines hip-hop at #CueForPresident Concert – Loud Sound GH". loudsoundgh.com. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  11. ^ Showbiz, Total (16 August 2016). "Cina Soul touches hearts at Metanoia X concert". Total Showbiz. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  12. ^ Mawuli, David. "This Sunday: The Shandy Wave Experience is bringing the heat to KNUST". Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  13. ^ Adogla-Bessa, Delali (30 March 2017). "Epilogo to set the tone for 'Repu' Hall Week". Ghana News. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  14. ^ "Epilogo lived up to the hype as the best Repu event". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ DONKOH, EBENEZER. "Ghana DJ Awards 2017 - Full List of Nominees - NYDJ Live". Nydjlive. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
  17. ^ "Check Out The Nominees For Best Hypeman/MC At The Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2022". GH Gossip. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  18. ^ Tali, Selorm (20 October 2021). "Kojo Manuel wins event hypeman of the year award at GEA 21". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  19. ^ "I'm the King of the Mic - Kojo Manuel". GhanaWeb. 15 April 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  20. ^ https://www.pulse.com.gh/lifestyle/events/orijin-set-to-give-kumasi-double-dose-of-jams/ner42br
  21. ^ "Kojo Manuel – Detty Yourself (Prod. By B2) | DCLeakers". dcleakers. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  22. ^ "The Royal MashUp".
  23. ^ https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/issa-collabo-kojo-manuel-readies-his-first-single-with-kojo-cue-and-shaker/qf18pe5
  24. ^ https://www.urbanroll.com.gh/kojo-manuel-ft-lipstick-x-article-wan-concern/
  25. ^ https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/kojo-manuel-teams-up-with-quamina-mp-shaker-and-ginja-to-empower-the-ghetto-youth-on/d05gebl
  26. ^ "Kojo Manuel - Waiting ft. Kelvyn Boy & Nektunez". DCLeakers. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
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