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.
Sikadam
Kojo Antwi Lyrics
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Sikadam nyɛ
O o o yeah
Instrumental
Mmm
Mmm yeah
Ayane adene yea
Ntoboaseɛ yɛ nkunimdie a
Ntoboaseɛ yɛ nkumidie a
Ahoperepre, Ahoperepre nso ɛne animguaseɛ na ɛnam o
Abɔfra sua nanteɛ ansa na wasua mmirika tuo ɛ
Brɛ wo ho ase o
Na wanyini akyɛ wo asaase yi so
Afɛɛfɛ deɛ, wɔbɛtoɛ o,
Na wɔbɛgyae ne nyinaa hɔ akɔ e
Ɔba nyansafo yɛbu no bɛ nanso yɛnnka no asɛm
Akɔkono e nyɛ akɛsesɛm nkɔsa akɔkonini asa ee
Anibere bɔne nti woso kɛntɛn sɛ
Wode kɔsa nsuo aba e
To wobo ase o, na sika nyɛ owuo aduro o
Kakra mewɔ nie, nea ɔbetie me ntie me wo aso pa mu
UuU ei!
Ntoboaseɛ yɛ nkonimdi a,
Mm, Ntoboaseɛ yɛ nkumidie a,
Ntoboase yɛ nkunimdie a
Uuu wii
Ahoperepre nso ne animguaseɛ na ɛnam
Sika dam na ɛbɔ na ama w'ani abre yi
Sika dam na ɛbɔ na ama w'aso asi yi
Iyei yei yei
A a uuuu oo, yeiiii ii
Adeɛ woyɛ yi ɛbɛyɛ asɛm kɛseɛ bɛba dabi a
Yɛka na wonntie a,
So wanntie de wo bɛkɔ anti ade eee
Sika anibere nti, wakɔfa ɔnanka de akɔbɔ kahyire ɛɛ
To wobo ase o, na yɛ ntɔn nkwan wɔ Makola dwa so ɛ
Apataa eɛ wo hunu sɛ ɔkɔdeɛ atu a, ɛma w'ani mmere ee
Kae hunu sɛ, ɔno nso nnim asu dware te sɛ wo ee
To wobo ase o, na wodeɛ wom a wo nsa bɛka ee
Kakra me wɔ nie, nea wɔbɛtie me no ntie no wɔ aso pa mu ɛ
O o nkwantia, yɛ mmusuo ɛ
Mmm, nkwantia yɛ mmusuo ɛ
Nkwantia yɛ, mmusuo ɛ
Uuu iii
Ahobrɛase ne, animuonyam na ɛnam
Uuu iii ɛ, yei yei
Ma mama, u wauwauwau
Sikadam na ɛbɔ na ma w'ani abere yi
Sikadam na ɛbɔ na ma w'ani abere yi
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Ooo aaaa, ooo aaa
Mama mama Ooo aaa, ooo aaa
Ooo aa
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Sikadam, Uuu ei
Ooo aa mama, ooo aa
Ntoboase
Ooo aaa mama, ooo aaa
Uuuuu
Oooo mama, oo aaa
Ooo aaa, oo aaa
Instrumental
Ooo aaa, oo aa
Ooo aaa, oo aa
Ooo aaa, oo aa
Ooo aa
The lyrics to Kojo Antwi's song Sikadam emphasize the importance of financial stability and how it brings liberation from struggles and hardships. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “Sikadam”, which directly translates to “money talks” or “money speaks,” which emphasizes the importance of money in everyday life. The song highlights the idea that financial security can bring an end to poverty, suffering and stress. Kojo Antwi also sings about the impact of poverty – the inability to pay for basic necessities – and how it leads to hopelessness, suffering and destitution. He encourages individuals to strive for financial success, to avoid the shortcomings and struggles that accompany poverty.
Moreover, the first part of the song indicates that, regardless of one’s level of education, status, and background, financial stability is essential to live a comfortable life. Kojo Antwi sings about the different factors that contribute to success, such as hard work, perseverance, and determination. He also acknowledges the importance of wisdom and good judgment when handling money matters. In the second part of the song, Kojo Antwi narrates some of the struggles and hardships that he experienced in his past life and how he overcame them through hard work and perseverance. He encourages listeners to follow his lead and work hard to achieve financial freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama ma yeah
Oh mother mine (I need your guidance)
Sikadam nyɛ
Money is not everything (life is about more than just wealth)
O o o yeah
Instrumental (no specific meaning)
Instrumental
Instrumental (no specific meaning)
Mmm
Instrumental (no specific meaning)
Mmm yeah
Instrumental (no specific meaning)
Ayane adene yea
We live in an ever-changing world (life is not static)
Ntoboaseɛ yɛ nkunimdie a
Honesty is a victory (it is better to be truthful than to deceive)
Ntoboaseɛ yɛ nkunimdie a
Honesty is a victory (it is better to be truthful than to deceive)
Ntoboaseɛ yɛ nkumidie a
Honesty is a victory (it is better to be truthful than to deceive)
Ahoperepre, Ahoperepre nso ɛne animguaseɛ na ɛnam o
The wise understand (the knowledgeable are aware)
Abɔfra sua nanteɛ ansa na wasua mmirika tuo ɛ
A child who washes his hands will eat with the king (hard work leads to success)
Brɛ wo ho ase o
Let peace be upon you (a traditional greeting)
Na wanyini akyɛ wo asaase yi so
You do not own this land (we are all temporary occupants of the earth)
Afɛɛfɛ deɛ, wɔbɛtoɛ o,
Tomorrow will come, they will see (time reveals all things)
Na wɔbɛgyae ne nyinaa hɔ akɔ e
And they will all be left wondering (when the truth is revealed)
Ɔba nyansafo yɛbu no bɛ nanso yɛnnka no asɛm
The wise counsel him, but he ignores their advice (folly is difficult to correct)
Akɔkono e nyɛ akɛsesɛm nkɔsa akɔkonini asa ee
A message in a palm nut is not easily deciphered (some things are meant to be hidden/secret)
Anibere bɔne nti woso kɛntɛn sɛ
Because of a guilty conscience, you are afraid of the dark (wrongdoings lead to fear and anxiety)
Wode kɔsa nsuo aba e
You went to draw water and returned with a frog (your efforts were wasted)
To wobo ase o, na sika nyɛ owuo aduro o
If you enlist in a money-making venture, it can lead to your downfall (money is not everything)
Kakra mewɔ nie, nea ɔbetie me ntie me wo aso pa mu
Soon, what he meant for my downfall will be under my feet (success will overcome obstacles)
UuU ei!
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Ntoboaseɛ yɛ nkonimdi a,
Honesty is a victory (it is better to be truthful than to deceive)
Mm, Ntoboaseɛ yɛ nkumidie a,
Honesty is a victory (it is better to be truthful than to deceive)
Ntoboase yɛ nkunimdie a
Honesty is a victory (it is better to be truthful than to deceive)
Uuu wii
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Ahoperepre nso ne animguaseɛ na ɛnam
The wise understand (the knowledgeable are aware)
Sika dam na ɛbɔ na ama w'ani abre yi
Money is not everything, invest in things of value (life is not just about wealth)
Sika dam na ɛbɔ na ama w'aso asi yi
Money is not everything, invest in your appearance (taking pride in oneself)
Iyei yei yei
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
A a uuuu oo, yeiiii ii
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Adeɛ woyɛ yi ɛbɛyɛ asɛm kɛseɛ bɛba dabi a
We are all part of a bigger story (life is interconnected)
Yɛka na wonntie a,
Let's do it and see (trying new things can lead to success)
So wanntie de wo bɛkɔ anti ade eee
Do it and you will not regret it (taking risks can lead to positive outcomes)
Sika anibere nti, wakɔfa ɔnanka de akɔbɔ kahyire ɛɛ
Money's absence causes you to struggle (lack of wealth can lead to hardship)
To wobo ase o, na yɛ ntɔn nkwan wɔ Makola dwa so ɛ
If you enlist in a money-making venture, you are no different than those at Makola market (money is not everything)
Apataa eɛ wo hunu sɛ ɔkɔdeɛ atu a, ɛma w'ani mmere ee
A thief thinks everyone else steals (guilty people often think others are guilty as well)
Kae hunu sɛ, ɔno nso nnim asu dware te sɛ wo ee
Don't forget that he also has a nose because he cannot smell himself (awareness and self-reflection are important)
To wobo ase o, na wodeɛ wom a wo nsa bɛka ee
If you enlist in a money-making venture, your conscience will haunt you (money is not everything)
Kakra me wɔ nie, nea wɔbɛtie me no ntie no wɔ aso pa mu ɛ
Soon, what they meant for me will be under my feet (success will overcome obstacles)
O o nkwantia, yɛ mmusuo ɛ
Instrumental (no specific meaning)
Mmm, nkwantia yɛ mmusuo ɛ
Instrumental (no specific meaning)
Nkwantia yɛ, mmusuo ɛ
Instrumental (no specific meaning)
Uuu iii
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Ahobrɛase ne, animuonyam na ɛnam
The wise understand (the knowledgeable are aware)
Uuu iii ɛ, yei yei
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Ma mama, u wauwauwau
Oh Mother, I am in distress (seeking guidance and comfort)
Sikadam na ɛbɔ na ma w'ani abere yi
Money is not everything, invest in things of value (life is not just about wealth)
Sikadam na ɛbɔ na ma w'ani abere yi
Money is not everything, invest in things of value (life is not just about wealth)
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Money is not everything (life is about more than just wealth)
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Money is not everything (life is about more than just wealth)
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Money is not everything (life is about more than just wealth)
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Money is not everything (life is about more than just wealth)
Ooo aaaa, ooo aaa
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Mama mama Ooo aaa, ooo aaa
Oh Mother, I am in distress (seeking guidance and comfort)
Ooo aa
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Money is not everything (life is about more than just wealth)
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Money is not everything (life is about more than just wealth)
Sikadam na ɛbɔ
Money is not everything (life is about more than just wealth)
Sikadam, Uuu ei
Money is not everything (life is about more than just wealth)
Ooo aa mama, ooo aa
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Ntoboase
Honesty (integrity)
Ooo aaa mama, ooo aaa
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Uuuuu
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Oooo mama, oo aaa
Oh Mother, I am in distress (seeking guidance and comfort)
Ooo aaa, oo aaa
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Instrumental
Instrumental (no specific meaning)
Ooo aaa, oo aa
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Ooo aaa, oo aa
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Ooo aaa, oo aa
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Ooo aa
Instrumental/vocal (no specific meaning)
Writer(s): Kojo Antwi
Contributed by Aaron I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dove
I wonder why the presentets dont often play his gospel songs.he is a man i admire so much.please if anyone can help me with oni bi adamfo lyrics,i'll be truly glad
@HappyArchery-xt1cg
Who’s is still enjoying this in 2024❤❤❤
@arabasaltpond916
If u are still enjoying this masterpiece in 2023,just wave👋 !!!❤
@bernicenkrumah1935
❤👋👋👋
@aaronadjei-mensah1017
He's really preaching, let's all say Amen!!💋💋
@lugardboy
Amen
@mercynyanin4852
Amen
@ernestamoabeng9649
Amen
@catherinebaidoo7347
You are right
@ampofolarbi3958
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