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.
Amirika
Kojo Antwi Lyrics
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Ɛbi deɛ yɛ sika dɔ, ebi deɛ yɛ ahoɔfɛ dɔ
Me dɔ yɛ ɔdɔ kan ɛnti sɔ m'akoma mu dɛkyɛdɛkyɛ te sɛ ahwehwɛ
Mfitiaseɛ no dɛdɛɛdɛ, ɛnkɔwie akyiri no yayaaya
Ɛno deɛ mempɛ o
Obi adane Mr. otua na obi nso tɛ akyiri ɛɛtwe current
Ɛno nso yɛ asisie o, girl
Na sɛ mede m'akoma nyinaa ma wo a
Wo a, wonsoa ɛna womma obi nso nsoa
Ɛneɛ na me nso, meyɛ me ho Michael Jackson
Uuh girl, uuh ɔdɔ e, ɛno deɛ amirika o Mfitiaseɛ no yɛ anyigye, ɛnkɔwie akyiri no na anyinya
Ɛno deɛ mempɛ o
Yɛhu wo foforɔ no na yɛde wo ɛgye nkyea
Nkɔwie akyiri na yaka wo ahyɛ ɛdan mu
Ɛno yɛ asisie o, boy
Na sɛ meyɛ w'asɛdeɛ nyinaa ma wo a
Na won so woyɛ wo ho casanova
Ɛnnɛ Adwoa, ɔkyena Akosua
Ɛneɛ na mɛyɛ me ho Marion Jones
Uuh boy, uuh ɔdɔ e, ɛno deɛ amirika o 2x
Uuh girl, uuh ɔdɔ e, ɛno deɛ amirika o Uuh boy, uuh ɔdɔ e, ɛno deɛ amirika o Amirika Wogyegye me so a, mɛma wo ahomeka
Woto wo nsa bɔ me a, ɛbɛdane ɔkwaduo amirika
M'akyi nfuturo nkoaa na wobɛhunu, ɔdɔ e
Wogo wo ho te sɛ agyinamoa ya sɔ na so a
Ɔbaahemaa ɛno deɛ, mɛma wo ahomeka
Na sɛ wodane ɔsebɔ deɛ a, ɔkwaduo amirika
M'akyi nfuturo nkoaa na wobɛhunu o
Repeat 2x
Ɔdɔ e, ɛno deɛ amirika o, uuh ɔdɔ e, ɛno deɛ amirika o (till fade)
The lyrics to the song "Amirika" by Kojo Antwi featuring Nana Yaa talks about the impact of love and the expectations that come with it. The song opens with a description of how love can change someone's mindset and cause them to do things they wouldn't ordinarily do, and how it can be likened to currency - sometimes it's like the wealth of the world, and sometimes it's like the beauty of the world. The chorus then goes on to say that despite the many things love can be compared to, it is ultimately unique in its ability to transform the heart.
The second verse features Nana Yaa singing about how the quest for love can feel like a journey to a foreign land, in this case, America. She talks about how the pursuit of love can be filled with obstacles and pitfalls, but in the end, it is always worth it. The song ends with both artists affirming their love for each other and reassuring their partners that they are willing to go to great lengths to keep that love alive.
Overall, the song is a testament to the transformative power of love and how it can be both exciting and challenging at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Uuh uuh ɔdɔ e, ɔdɔ mu gu ahodoɔ o, ɔdɔ mu gu ahodoɔ o
Oh love, the sweet aroma of love, the sweet aroma of love
Ɛbi deɛ yɛ sika dɔ, ebi deɛ yɛ ahoɔfɛ dɔ
Sometimes love is money, sometimes love is affection
Me dɔ yɛ ɔdɔ kan ɛnti sɔ m'akoma mu dɛkyɛdɛkyɛ te sɛ ahwehwɛ
My type of love is so deep that my heart beats fast like a drum
Mfitiaseɛ no dɛdɛɛdɛ, ɛnkɔwie akyiri no yayaaya
The twists and turns of love, beyond the finish line
Ɛno deɛ mempɛ o
It's amazing
Obi adane Mr. otua na obi nso tɛ akyiri ɛɛtwe current
Some stay stuck while others move on
Ɛno nso yɛ asisie o, girl
It's also confusing, girl
Na sɛ mede m'akoma nyinaa ma wo a
And if I give you my heart
Na woyɛ wo ho kɔnɔngo kaya a
And you make it your home
Wo a, wonsoa ɛna womma obi nso nsoa
You won't even allow others to come close
Ɛneɛ na me nso, meyɛ me ho Michael Jackson
That's why I also consider myself Michael Jackson
Uuh girl, uuh ɔdɔ e, ɛno deɛ amirika o Mfitiaseɛ no yɛ anyigye, ɛnkɔwie akyiri no na anyinya
Oh girl, it's like America; the twists and turns are like a whirlpool, beyond the end, it seems endless
Yɛhu wo foforɔ no na yɛde wo ɛgye nkyea
We'll remove your veil and reveal your beauty
Nkɔwie akyiri na yaka wo ahyɛ ɛdan mu
Beyond the finish line, we'll let you taste victory
Ɛno yɛ asisie o, boy
It's also confusing, boy
Na sɛ meyɛ w'asɛdeɛ nyinaa ma wo a
And if I become all your confidants
Na won so woyɛ wo ho casanova
And you become a Casanova
Ɛnnɛ Adwoa, ɔkyena Akosua
From Adwoa to Akosua
Ɛneɛ na mɛyɛ me ho Marion Jones
That's why I'm also Marion Jones
Uuh boy, uuh ɔdɔ e, ɛno deɛ amirika o 2x
Oh boy, oh love, it's like America
Amirika Wogyegye me so a, mɛma wo ahomeka
America, beckon me, I'll make it my home
Woto wo nsa bɔ me a, ɛbɛdane ɔkwaduo amirika
If you reveal your intentions to me, I won't choose America's double
M'akyi nfuturo nkoaa na wobɛhunu, ɔdɔ e
Whatever happens, you'll hear from me, oh love
Wogo wo ho te sɛ agyinamoa ya sɔ na so a
You make yourself look like an angel while you are not
Ɔbaahemaa ɛno deɛ, mɛma wo ahomeka
Queen, if you will, I'll make it my home
Na sɛ wodane ɔsebɔ deɛ a, ɔkwaduo amirika M'akyi nfuturo nkoaa na wobɛhunu o Repeat 2x
And if you give me your word, I won't choose America's double, whatever happens, you'll hear from me
Ɔdɔ e, ɛno deɛ amirika o, uuh ɔdɔ e, ɛno deɛ amirika o (till fade)
Oh love, it's like America, oh love, it's like America (till fade)
Contributed by Liam G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AFRKS
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@kingjulien7300
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Verse 1
Yeeeeeeeaah yeeeaaah...
uuuh uh Looove ee, there're different types of love ooooh
There're different types of Love oooh
Some love for the sake of Money
Others love for the sake Beauty
My love is genuine so hold my Heart ♥ with care like a Mirror
Ahhh yeeeah yeeah
The beginning of love is sweet but the end turns Sour
I don't like such oooh
Someone would turn into a Blesser (financier)
...whiles there's another guy behind the scene taking Current that's cheating (Scam),ooh girl
if i give you my Heart ♥ & then you turn into a Konongo Logistics Woman (leave me in a Limbo Position)
Where as you wouldn't accept nor
Pave the way for another lady to have me
Then i'll turn into Michael Johnson
Chorus
Ooooh Girl.......oooh Love eeeeh
Then i'll run off ooooh
Ooooh Girl.......oooh Love eeeeh
Then i'll run off ooh
.... Girl
Verse 2
Eeeeerrrr
eeeerrr eeeeeer
eeeeeeer eeeeeeer eeeer
The begging turns out to be Sweet but then Ends Sour i don't like such
When the relationship is new they'd take you out to gatherings but at the End, place you as an indoor Trophy
That's Cheating ooooh Booooy
If i do all your Wishes for you
& then you also act like a Casanova
Today Adwoa ( a lady born on Monday)....Tomorrow Akosua (a lady born on Sunday)
Then i'll also turn into Marion Jones
Chorus
Ooooh Booooy Oooh looove eh
Then i'll run off oooooh 2x
Oooooh Giiiirl Oooooh Loooove eh
Then i'll run off ooooooh 2x
Ruuuuuuuuuning yeah yeah
ooh oooh ooooh oooh ooooh
Ruuuuuuuning oooh
Verse 3
Go Giiiiirl
If you Pamper me i'll give you Comfortability
If you raise your hand on me the that'd be a Cheetah Running
The only thing you'd witness is of the dust of me running ooooh Loooove eeeh
If you Submit like a cat being held from the Ears
Queen 👑 i'll give you Comfortability
But if you turn into a Lion
I'll be a Cheetah running oooh
The only thing you'd witness is the dust of me running ooh
Chorus
ooh Girrrrl oooooh Love
I'll run off running
ooh Boy ooh Loooove
I'll run off ooh eeeh eeh
Uuuuh Giiiirl uuuuuuh Nana (Royal/Queen)
eii
Run off ooh oooh
Uuuuh Booy Uuuuh Loooove eeei
Run off
Booooy eeeei
Better (laughs)
Oooh Looove eeeh (sing till fades)
Means Running ooooh
Uuuuh Love eeeeh
@kennakomea
This song is 6 mins long - twice the average duration of modern songs. Musicians today won't dare make a song last that long. Pure gold. Legend!
@stephengbanda2162
Lovely song
@nicoleasamoah5374
So true
@gibsonotoo8254
I say this often in the studio and they see me as archaic
@kennakomea
Gibson Otoo Where is your studio? I’m looking for a place to record
@gibsonotoo8254
Oh please sorry ooo, just give me a call
@leefranciszaizay2118
Back then in Liberia, I would play this song multiple times a day.Amirika ! Now I am in America I still play it each day of my life even though I don’t understand a word but love it. Thanks KoJo .
@mieketelkamp1884
there's an English translation down here in the comments,found it myself and I'm thankful for it.
@averagelistener.
Kojo's songs don't have expiry dates. 20 years from now, people will still jam to them. 🔥