The authentic and energetic youth band, within a short period captured the ears and eyes of Ghanaians and the neighbouring West African countries.
The potential the band had and the early discovery by an international agent brought the band to Europe,where they performed with overwhelming success in several festivals in Denmark and Sweden alongside Reggae & African well known Stars. The band was confronted with popularity and immigration problems within a short period of time. This brought about the disintergration of this wonderful band.
Kojo after a short while went solo. His first solo album >All I need is you < became a chart buster in Ghana. It was been played anywhere music sounds in the country. This album gave him the encouragement to continue and to become what he is today. THE Nr. 1 MUSIC STAR OF GHANA SINCE 1989.
Today, Kojo´s popularity in Ghana cannot be described with words alone. Series of awards, Nr. 1 hits in any Music charts around the country with any album he releases, nonstop airplays, TV shows in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo, Senegal and U.T.N.A.,(United Television Network of Africa), tells how fast his career is gaining grounds to cover Africa as a whole. He was currently nominated for the African Musician of the year 1996 held in Juli in Johannesburg, South Africa, only to be beaten by Papa Wemba.
Kojo has already made tours in Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Senegal, he is currently on Tour in Ivory Coast till end of March, and Burkina Faso, playing only at State Halls and Stadiums for thousands of people. In Ghana any performance with the star gets sold-out.
He was invited direct from Ghana in ´93 as the aspiring star of Africa for the famous African Festival in Delft, Holland. He also passed through Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany and the U.K. performing upon the invitation of the African Societies thus making this tours more African than European.
It is time to get out from the national into the intercontinental market, the world should hear more about real live, love, happines, agony and poverty down in Africa.<< Kojo said.
Kojo plays Reggae with lots of African influences in the Lovers Rock style and Roots Reggae alongside authentic African songs. He sings in both English and vernacular. He has lady dancers, lady background singers and top Musicians who have worked with international Stars like Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba. He has a Master Saxophone player from Sierra Leone.
Adinkra
Kojo Antwi Lyrics
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momma momma menni magoro oo
na owu owu nhy3 da oo
momma momma mennye m'ani ooo
momma mennye m'ani
na s3 mennyin ky3 tes3 methusala koraa
Agya owuo ot3 beebi retw3n me oo
nti yerenom yegoro yesere yi
na nkra a nono (repeat)
moannte mennka biom a na makra mo no no
oooh oh
Adinkra eii eii ei
m'akra mo oo oo oo
momma mennsu meho 3rh
na owu owuo bi y3ya oo
3y3 ampa s3 owuo bia y3 owuo de3
na de3 obia hwehw3 ne s3 ob3wu ada ne mpa mu
Agya owuo de3 nka meser3 wo ara nes3
s3 me mmer3 so a
fa me k) f3f33f3 mfa mennk) tataantan
car wuo de3 memmp3 oo ogya wuo de3 memmp3 oo akwanhyia wuo de3 memmp3 ooh oh otuo aboba wuo de3 memmp3 oo
adinkra eii oh adinkra makra mo oo
adinkra eii oh makra mo oo makra mo oo
The song Adinkra is a beautiful tribute to life and death, and the many mysteries that lie in between. The opening line, "momma momma menni magoro oo, na owu owu nhy3 da oo" translates to "I am not afraid of death, because death will come eventually." The idea of accepting the inevitability of death appears several times throughout the song, as Kojo Antwi reminds us that the dead are always present in our lives.
The chorus of the song centers around the word "Adinkra," which refers to a collection of symbols used in traditional Ghanaian textile printing. The symbols are rich with meaning and are often used to communicate complex ideas or proverbs. Kojo Antwi incorporates the Adinkra symbols into his lyrics, using them as shorthand for ideas like perseverance, wisdom, and strength.
The song ultimately celebrates the interconnectedness of life and death, reminding us that the memories of loved ones who have passed on continue to shape and inform our lives. Through its powerful lyrics and symbolism, Adinkra is both a meditation on mortality and a celebration of the beauty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
momma momma menni magoro oo
Mother, mother, I have lost my way
na owu owu nhy3 da oo
And darkness has engulfed my path
momma momma mennye m'ani ooo
Mother, mother, I have lost myself
momma mennye m'ani
And I don't know who I am anymore
na yereko yereba yi obiaa nnim okyena as3m oo
And everyone is going about their business as usual, oblivious to my predicament
na s3 mennyin ky3 tes3 methusala koraa
For I have been wandering for what seems like an eternity
Agya owuo ot3 beebi retw3n me oo
Father Death, don't pass me by
nti yerenom yegoro yesere yi
So I reach out, hoping for a ray of light
na nkra a nono (repeat)
And in the midst of it all
moannte mennka biom a na makra mo no no
I find comfort in the rhythm of the drums
Adinkra eii eii ei
Adinkra
m'akra mo oo oo oo
I implore you
momma mennsu meho 3rh
Mother, help me find my way
na owu owuo bi y3ya oo
Before darkness consumes me
3y3 ampa s3 owuo bia y3 owuo de3
Death is death, regardless of its form
na de3 obia hwehw3 ne s3 ob3wu ada ne mpa mu
But everyone searches for it in their own way
Agya owuo de3 nka meser3 wo ara nes3
Father Death, be kind to me
s3 me mmer3 so a
If I have offended you in any way
fa me k) f3f33f3 mfa mennk) tataantan
Forgive me and I will dance for you
car wuo de3 memmp3 oo ogya wuo de3 memmp3 oo akwanhyia wuo de3 memmp3 ooh oh otuo aboba wuo de3 memmp3 oo
I will sing for you, I will drum for you, I will dance for you, I will play the guitar for you
adinkra eii oh adinkra makra mo oo
Adinkra, please hear my plea
adinkra eii oh makra mo oo makra mo oo
Adinkra, I beg of you
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@darkoprince9931
Am here to say RIP in advance to my self . Definitely I will one day say goodbye to this world
@mohammedadjei3083
Don't worry, u wont die now. U will be like Methusala
@bernardowusu7920
Bro are u alive 😂😂
@darkoprince9931
Hahahaha, senior have heard you
@TheTrueGospelOfChrist
😢😢😢😢😢am so touched
@cookiemin5778
Evergreen Kojo. Ghana's finest. Best ever musician . A true legend
@georgemanteaw
Heard my cousin play this song back in heaven 1994 it’s 2022 and still bangin’ this song hard. This song has no expiring date, it’s a legendary song.
@mamarankus8567
A always say those a know in the 70's who love Kojo Antwi tracks all eyes open. Well educates and gentle looking in side of chilling. A have been in chilling with them so a really know what am talking about here
@23levianthony
R.I.P Mum, this song is for you Mum. I love you soo much and I miss you 😢😢😢😭😭
@23levianthony
@Marly B that's true , I lost my mum nearly 4 months now. This year 2020 is a year I will never forget. My condolences to you.