Ko-Jo Cue

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Ko-Jo Cue is a Ghanaian rapper & songwriter with an uncanny knack for storytelling following the tradition of the old griots of West Africa. He describes himself as an African man telling African stories with an neo-African voice. His lyrical style is Introspective and socially conscious yet non-judgmental. He tells everyday stories from the viewpoint of a philosopher in search of answers. His music is a blend of Hip-Hop, Highlife and Afrobeats. His 2017 joint album Pen & Paper with label mate Shaker was lauded for its brazen lyricism and creative music videos. It earned him a Best Edited Video win at the 4syte Music Video Awards and nominations for Best Video at the Ghana Music Awards. It also caught the eye of the legendary Ms. Lauryn Hill and earned him an opening spot on her 20th Anniversary Miseducation Tour. On November 5th 2019, He released his debut album For My Brothers to critical acclaim and fan appreciation. The album dubbed by many as the most important rap album since Obrafour’s Pae Mu Ka, spent weeks at the pinnacle of the Apple Music Charts in Ghana. It also earned him a nomination for Album of the Year at the 3 Music Music Video Awards. Notable past performances include Afrochella 2017, GidiFest 2019, Ghana Meets Naija 2018, Ghana Music Awards Launch Party 2018 and 20th Miseducation Tour 2018. He is also a former KFC Ghana brand ambassador and has done admirable social work with OxFam International, Drama Queens Ghana and Young Einsteins Ghana.