Edward Kofi Agyemang Amoah known by the stage name Kofi Mole, is a hip hop and

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artiste from

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. He was awarded the Next Rated Act at the 2019 3Music Awards held in Accra.

Early life and education

Kofi Mole was born and raised in

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and attended

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for his secondary education. He attended the

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to study

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but deferred because he had to pursue a career in music.

Music career

Kofi's passion to do music started when he was a kid. He released the lead single "Mensah" in 2018 which featured 2018 BET Awards nominee

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and produced by Kayso, the record was released under NGA with support from a social media movement called GroundUp Chale. He was called up later in 2018 to feature on the most talked about hip hop song '''Biibi Ba by Sarkodie. The song was nominated for the Best Hip hop Song and Best Edited Video at the 2019

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Discography

EPs

* ''Spread the News'' (2017) * ''Aposor Love'' (2019)

Selected singles

* Mensah * Die Rich * Chairman * Biibi Ba (as featured act) * Don't Be Late * Bestie * Public Service Announcement

Award and nomination

Videography

References

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