Kojo Manuel
Kojo Manuel | |
|---|---|
 Kojo Manuel | |
| Born | 4 December |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation(s) | Radio Host, Event MC, Artiste |
| Years active | 2014 — 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 was crowned the Best Event Hypeman at the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, 2022; he also won Best MC/Hypeman at the Ghana Event Awards 2021;[3] and Best MC & Hypeman at the Ghana DJ Awards 2019.[4]
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He presently work at YFM Ghana, the preeminent urban music broadcaster in Ghana, where he serves as the host of the late afternoon program, titled "The DrYve of Your LYfe," airing Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. In April 2022, he was awarded the distinction of Best Hypeman at the Y Clash of the DJs competition.[5]
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]
- iMullar Sound System
- MMC Live
- Rumble 5 (Close Up Launch)
- GTCO Music Concert 2021
- Tribvl Jungle Party 2019, 2021
- Bud X GH (Budweiser Ghana Launch)
- Coke Zero Launch
- Sony Music & Friends
- GHana Gas End of Year Party
- Junk Fest Accra
- Gold Block Party Accra
- Freedom Wave Concert
- Spotify Private Party, Accra
- Vodafone TurnUp Concert 2020
- Sunset With Martell
- Amapiano And Brunch 2021 till Date (Monthly Event)
- TINAFest 2019
- Vodafone X Concert 2019, Kumasi
- Ghana Meets Naija 2019
- Tidal Rave Festival 2019
- Orijinal Beats (over 12 different locations in Ghana)
- BF Suma Concert 2018
- MTN Pulse Invasion Concerts 2018 - Takoradi/Cape Coast/Kumasi
- Orijinal Beats - Kumasi, Accra, Tema
- Shatta Wale's Reign Concert 2018
- La Meme Gang's Crusade 2 & 3 (2017 & 2018)
- Manifestivities 2018, 2019, 2020
- Ghana Rocks 2018
- DJ Slim Invasion Concert 2018
- Kuami Eugene's Rockstar Concert 2018
- YFM @ 10 Area Codes Jam
- AFRIMA Music Village Concert
- Vac With DJ Vyrusky
- 4syte TV Artiste Night - Pent Hall Week
- Island Rave 2018
- Shatta Wale's After the Storm Concert 2016[6][7]
- Mr Eazi's Life is Eazi Campus Tour 2016[8]
- Vodafone X Concerts 2015 - 2016[9][10]
- Freshafair Concerts 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018[11]
- EL's BAR Concerts 2015 - 2016
- Tidal Rave 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018[12]
- Kojo Cue's Cue For President Concert[13]
- Cina Soul's Metanoia Concert 2016[14]
- Shandy Wave Experience[15]
- Unprecedented All Black Affair (UABA)
- Epilogo 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018[16][17]
- Hidden City House Party[18]
- Detty Rave 2017, 2018 [citation needed]
- Afrochella 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 [citation needed]
- Rapperholic 2017, 2018, 2019 [citation needed]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Award Ceremony | Year | Award Description | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana DJ Awards | 2017 | Best Club MC of the Year | Nominated | [19] |
| Ghana DJ Awards | 2018 | Best Club MC of the Year | Nominated | |
| FAME Awards 2018 | 2018 | Best MC & Media Personality | WON | |
| Jack Daniels Nightlife Awards | 2018 | Club MC of the Year | Nominated | |
| Ghana Event Awards | 2019 | Event MC of the Year | Nominated | |
| Ghana DJ Awards | 2019 | Best MC/Hypeman | WON | |
| Ghana DJ Awards | 2020 | Best MC/Hypeman | Nominated | |
| Ghana DJ Awards | 2021 | Best MC/Hypeman | Nominated | |
| Ghana Event Awards | 2020 | Best MC/Hypeman | Nominated | |
| Ghana Event Awards | 2021 | Best MC/Hypeman | WON | |
| Ghana Entertainment Awards USA | 2022 | Best MC/Hypeman | ||
| Ghana Entertainment Awards USA | 2022 | Best Radio Personality | ||
| Entertainment Achievement Awards | 2021 | Best MC/Hypeman | Nominated |
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.[1]
Interviews[edit]
Since taking over as the official host of The DrYve on Y 107.9fm since May 2020, Kojo Manuel has interviewed a lot of high profile artistes including:
- Focalistic
- DBN Gogo
- Musa Keys
- BNXN
- Kofi Jamar
- Adina
- Kuami Eugene
- KelvynBoy
- Tiwa Savage
- Kofi Kinaata
- NSG
- Davido
- G4Boys
- 6lack
- Rema
- Oxlade
- Victoria Kimani
- Gramps Morgan
- Kiddominant
- Wurld
- Kidi
- Cina Soul
- DopeNation
- Mz Vee
- Mr Drew
- Bosom P-Yung
- Strongman
On the Y Disco Diaries segment on The DrYve where Ghanaian music legends are celebrated, he has interviewed personalities like:
- Rocky Dawuni
- Nana King
- Aka Blay
- Bessa Simons etc.
Additionally, as host of the Saturday night show, Party Pressure on Y 107.9fm, he interviewed other artistes like:
- EL
- Shaker
- Kofi Mole
- Quamina MP etc.
Discography[edit]
- Detty Yourself[20]
- The Royal MashUp[21]
- Akpa Show featuring Kojo Cue & Shaker [2]
- Concern featuring Article Wan & Lipstick [3]
- Time featuring Quamina MP, Shaker & Ginja [4]
- Waiting featuring Kelvyn Boy & Nektunez[22]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Junia, Pep (1 December 2016). "Kojo Manuel: An MC on the rise". Proudly Ghanaian! | EnewsGH. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Manuel, Kojo. "Kojo Manuel on about.me". about me. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ Tali, Selorm (20 October 2021). "Kojo Manuel wins event hypeman of the year award at GEA 21". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Check Out The Nominees For Best Hypeman/MC At The Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2022". GH Gossip. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "I'm the King of the Mic - Kojo Manuel". GhanaWeb. 15 April 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Shatta Wale thanks fans for 'After the Storm' success, calls for peace & talks Alkaline link up". BlakkPepper. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Let me Explain: 'After the Storm', an angel appeared". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Mr Eazi takes Life is Eazi tour to Ashesi University | 233Live". Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Osei, Adwoa Amofa. "Ghana news: Legon campus hosts Vodafone X - Graphic Online". Graphic Online. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Kojo Manuel (1 March 2017), Kojo Manuel & DJ Vyrusky - Vodafone X Concert - 2015 (Koforidua - Ghana), retrieved 8 September 2017
- ^ Pep, Myster. "Ghana news: Joey B, Pappy Kojo join Sarkodie at Legon - Graphic Online". Graphic Online. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Pics: Ko-jo Cue Redefines hip-hop at #CueForPresident Concert – Loud Sound GH". loudsoundgh.com. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Showbiz, Total (16 August 2016). "Cina Soul touches hearts at Metanoia X concert". Total Showbiz. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Mawuli, David. "This Sunday: The Shandy Wave Experience is bringing the heat to KNUST". Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Adogla-Bessa, Delali (30 March 2017). "Epilogo to set the tone for 'Repu' Hall Week". Ghana News. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Epilogo lived up to the hype as the best Repu event". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ DONKOH, EBENEZER. "Ghana DJ Awards 2017 - Full List of Nominees - NYDJ Live". Nydjlive. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Kojo Manuel – Detty Yourself (Prod. By B2) | DCLeakers". dcleakers. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "The Royal MashUp".
- ^ "Kojo Manuel - Waiting ft. Kelvyn Boy & Nektunez". DCLeakers. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2022.