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Kojo Soboh

Daniel Kojo Soboh, popularly called Kojo Soboh, is a Ghanaian businessman and event manager. He is the founder of EMY Africa and Carbon AV.[1][2]

Kojo Soboh
Born
Daniel Kojo Soboh
NationalityGhanaian
EducationSt Augustine's College, Catholic University College of Ghana, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Alma materGhana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, event manager and consultant
Known for
  • EMY Africa
  • Carbon AV

Early life and education

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Kojo, the first of five siblings, was born in Prestea in the Western Region of Ghana to a father who was a geologist and a mother who was a teacher. He started school at Prestea Goldfields School through to Golden Star School in Bogoso before having his second cycle education at St Augustine's College. Kojo enrolled in the Catholic University College of Ghana graduating with an undergraduate degree in Information Communication Science and Technology.

Kojo worked for the Ghana Commercial Bank as a national service employee balancing his work as a banker and a musician with Rana.

He completed Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration with an MBA in 2014.[3]

Career

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Kojo started his career as part of a popular Ghanaian music group called Rana using the stage name Kojo Rana.[4][5] They took part in the Next Café Africa Revolution, and were placed among the top five contestants which led to their signing by Appietus.[6]

After few years of doing music, Kojo switched to become the head of events and promotions at Imajin Advertising where he curated and managed events like Stand Up Gh Concert, Ghana Stands in Worship Concert and Legends and Legacy Ball which featured musicians like Donnie McClurkin,[7] Keri Hilson and Bow Wow,[8] Kojo Antwi, Daddy Lumba,[9] William McDowell,[10] and Amakye Dede.[11]

Carbon AV

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Carbon AV is a project, logistics, events and brands management company founded by Kojo Soboh where he partnered with USAID and GIMPA between 2017 and 2019 to oversee Young African Leaders Initiative events . He has worked and managed events for European Union, Alliance Motors, MTN Ghana, Prudential Life Insurance, A Rocha Ghana and Miss Universe Ghana with Carbon AV.[12]

EMY Africa

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Kojo is the founder and executive director of EMY Africa which produces EMY Africa Awards and EMY Africa Magazine.[13][14] Some previous winners of the award includes John Kufuor, Tony Elumelo, Togbe Afede XIV, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, Sam E. Jonah, Abedi Pele, Azumah Nelson, Boris Kodjoe, Marufatu Abiola Bawuah, Adebola Williams, Don Jazzy, Ibrahim Mahama, Akinwumi Adesina, Kofi Kinaata and others.

Awards and recognition

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  • Top 50 Young CEO in Ghana – Avance Media (2019)[15]
  • African Event Influencers – Avance media and Oasis Magazine (2021)
  • Top 100 Most Influential Young Africans – Avance Media (2022)[16]
  • Top 50 Young CEO In Ghana – Avance Media (2022)[17][18]
  • Top 10 Hospitality and Tourism Influencers in Africa – Hospitality Awards Africa (2022)[19]
  • Emerging event managers in Ghana – Forbes Africa (2018)[20]

References

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  1. ^ COOMSON, NANA KWESI (2023-05-03). "There should be an institution to vet award schemes –EMY Awards boss". The Chronicle News Online. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  2. ^ Gadzekpo, Gilbert (2022-08-29). "UGBS Organises Investment and Finance Summit for Students". University of Ghana Business School. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  3. ^ Crabbe, Nathaniel (2023-07-01). "From Mahama to Cheddar: How GH man started own company that celebrates men". Yen- Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  4. ^ bG, GC Staff (2010-07-26). "Rana Picks Their Top 5 Songs In Ghana". GhanaCelebrities. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  5. ^ "Kojo Rana confirms his relationship with Roselyn?". GhanaWeb. 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  6. ^ Ebenezer Anangfio Jnr. (August 1, 2010). "'Appietus Is A Good Sound Engineer But A Bad Manager' – Rana".
  7. ^ "Donnie McClurkin headlines GHANA STANDS IN WORSHIP". GhanaWeb. 2013-06-27. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  8. ^ "More Photos From Keri Hilson & Bow Wow In Ghana Concert!". GhanaCelebrities. 2012-05-30. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  9. ^ Adjapong, Nana Yaw (2011-10-27). "Daddy Lumba [DL] For 'Legends & Legacy Ball' 2011!". GhanaCelebrities. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  10. ^ "WILLIAM MCDOWELL ARRIVES IN GHANA FOR MTN GHANA STANDS IN WORSHIP CONCERT". Nkonkonsa. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  11. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Amakye Dede Thanks Organisers of Legends And Legacy Ball". Peacefmonline – Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  12. ^ "Our Team – Carbon AV | Projects and Events". Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  13. ^ "EMY Africa Magazine focuses on young people and their inspirational stories". Pulse Ghana. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  14. ^ admin (2021-04-19). "Kojo Soboh, man of the moment". The Spectator. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  15. ^ Amakye, Kojo (2019-06-03). "2019 Top 50 Young CEOs in Ghana List by Avance Media". Thedistin. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  16. ^ BellaNaija (2023-02-15). "Avance Media Announces its 2022 "100 Most Influential Young Africans" Honourees". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  17. ^ "Avance Media | Avance Media & YCEO Africa announces 2022 Top 50 Young CEOs in Ghana". Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  18. ^ Awal, Mohammed (2022-07-02). "Kojo Soboh ranks among 50 Top Young CEOs in Ghana". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  19. ^ "Kojo Soboh Named Among Top 10 Hospitality, Tourism Influencers In Africa". DailyGuide Network. 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  20. ^ "From Accra To Africa". ForbesAfrica. 2018-04-05. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
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