Biography
Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh (born 7 April 1995) known professionally by his stage name, Kofi Jamar.
He a well known and upcoming Ghanaian rapper, singer and songwriter.
The Ghanaian rapper joined the Ghanaian entertainment industry in 2019 and has achieved widespread fame for his song, Roll On.
Early Life
Kofi Jamar was born on the 7th day of April in 1995. The popular entertainer was born and raised in Bantama located in Kumasi, Ghana.
His passion for music started from a young age and he was supported fully by his parents. He was raised in a music loving household and never lacked the basic necessities of life.
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Full Name: | Derrick Osei Kuffour Prempeh |
Stage Name: | Kofi Jamar |
Born: | 7 April 1995 |
Age: | 26 years old |
Birth Place: | Bantama |
Record Label: | Gadone Records |
Nationality: | Ghanaian |
Girlfriend • Spouse: | Not Disclosed |
Occupation: | Rapper • Songwriter |
Net Worth: | $100,000-$200,000 |
Career
Kofi Jamar started his music career in 2018. Jamar was introduced to the Ghanaian music industry by remixing the cover of Johnny, a song released by the well known Nigerian female artist, Yemi Alade.
He remixed this cover with the Ghanaian rapper, Obey. This remix was loved by fans and made him popular across Ghana. The remix became an instant hit in Ghana and as a result he gained a large audience and fans in Ghana. He was called the most promising artist in the Ashanti region of Ghana but unfortunately for the lack of financial support and proper advertisement, he could not meet the high expectations of the fans.
In 2018, he was signed by a Ghanaian based Virginian record label called, Gadone Records who took interest in his talents. He is currently working on releasing several songs. He is yet to release his first album but he is currently working on it and his fans are in expectation and this time he is prepared for it.
At the young age of eighteen, he entered into a freestyle rap competition organized by a top Ghanaian radio station based in Kumasi. As a result of this unique talent, he won the competition and was crowned the best rapper in the Kumasi area of Ghana. Well known names in the Ghanaian music and rap industry won this same award including Strongman (rapper) and Ypee.
Discography
- Asuoden (featuring Medikal)
- Roll On
- Mi Dey Up
Music Style
Kofi Jamar is known for his songs which have the ability to stir up different emotions in the listeners. He is a very creative and he comes up with new styles in his songs.
Social Media
Kofi Jamar is very active on social media and has over 50 thousand followers. He can be found on Instagram @kofijamar.
Personal Life
Kofi Jamar is not married. He has no children and he is rumored to be in a romantic relationship a beautiful girlfriend.
He had neither confirmed or denied this news. Here is very passionate about music and works hard to please his fans with good music.
Net Worth
The multi-gifted Ghanaian rapper and songwriter, Kofi Jamar has in his short time so far accumulated an estimated net worth of $100,000-$200,000.