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Kojo Manuel

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".

Kojo Manuel
Kojo Manuel
Born4 December
NationalityGhanaian
Occupation(s)Radio Host, Event MC, Artiste
Years active2014 — present

Early life and career

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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

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References

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  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 (25 March 2017). "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. ^ "Orijin set to give Kumasi double dose of jams". 12 October 2018.
  21. ^ "Kojo Manuel – Detty Yourself (Prod. By B2) | DCLeakers". dcleakers. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  22. ^ "The Royal MashUp".
  23. ^ "Kojo Manuel readies his first single with Kojo Cue & Shaker". 18 April 2018.
  24. ^ https://www.urbanroll.com.gh/kojo-manuel-ft-lipstick-x-article-wan-concern/ [bare URL]
  25. ^ "Kojo Manuel teams up with Quamina MP, Shaker and Ginja to empower the ghetto youth on "Time" (LISTEN)". 4 March 2020.
  26. ^ "Kojo Manuel - Waiting ft. Kelvyn Boy & Nektunez". DCLeakers. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
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