Kofi Kinaata Recounts The Impact Of Otumfuo's Cosign, Extends His Gratitude
- Ghanaian singer Kofi Kinaata recently earned a shout-out from the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
- The Asantehene referenced Kinaata's song in a speech as he addressed Ghanaians at a high-profile event
- The singer says the king's cosign and his few seconds of royal fame have brought him a significant impact
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about the impact of Kinaata's milestone
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, was one of several high-profile guests who delivered a keynote speech at the Ghana Bar Association Annual Conference.
The annual conference united scores of legal professionals and luminaries, including Ghana's president, Nana Akufo-Addo.
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At the event, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II rehashed the importance of upholding Ghana's reputation as a peaceful destination as the country heads to the polls.
He hailed the judiciary and advised Ghanaians to maintain their faith in the law and not resort to other alternatives.
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In his iconic speech, Otumfuo established that Ghana's record of conducting free and fair elections without civil uproars made the country an excellent example to many.
He referenced Kofi Kinaata's lyrics in the singer's awe-inspiring Susuka in the speech.
Otumfuo's gesture thrilled the multiple-award-winning singer. Beyond the excitement, Kinaata has recounted the impact of Otumfuo's remarks, saying:
"By mentioning my name, every number has increased 🚀🔥 ..streams, views and social media engagement."
Kofi Kinaata is one of Ghana's most revered songwriters. He is the first artiste to win the Songwriter Award of the Year four times at the Ghana Music Awards.
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh said,
"It's no fluke that Kofi Kinaata has been our best songwriter for the recent past years. A validation from Otumfuo is definitely going to increase way more than streams and followers. We can expect it to influence his revenue directly especially when it comes to brand endorsements and stage performances."
Fans hail Kofi Kinaata after Otumfuo's endorsement
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to the impact of Otumfuo's remarks
@Kakutey_ said:
"You don't have a single bad track and your music will last generations, like that of Daddy Lumba."
@ManuelAristotl4 wrote:
"Because of otumfour endorsement. I’m downloading all your songs and streaming all your albums from now."
@GhanaYesu_ noted:
"Otumfuor is the most influential King in Africa and it’s not even a debate."
@Asante_nation remarked:
"This is a powerful testimony 🔥. For publicly acknowledging his impact on you even in some few hours shows how far you will go. #KofiOOKofi."
University of Ghana professor lauds Kofi Kinaata
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Opanyin Kofi Agyekum, the head of the Department of Linguistics at the University of Ghana, assessed Kofi Kinaata's musical prowess.
The professor described Kinaata as a philosopher and a poet who compares to seasoned musical legends like the late Akwaboah Snr and Alex Konadu, whose music shaped Ghana's soundscape in the 90s.
Proofread by Edwina N.K Quarcoo, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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