Kokovelli Bags Master's Degree From Gimpa, Looks Handsome and Youthful in Trending Photos
- Ghanaian musician Nathaniel Totimeh, popularly called Kokovelli, has graduated with a Master's degree from GIMPA
- As an artist, the influencer has earned nominations at the Ghana Music Awards and has also earned plaudits worldwide
- Social media users have congratulated Kokovelli on his academic achievement and applauded his style on social media
Ghanaian musician Nathaniel Totimeh, popularly known as Kokovelli, has celebrated earning a master's degree from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
This significant academic milestone was reached in August 2025, showcasing his dedication to both his education and musical career.
Source: Instagram
Kokovelli bags a master's degree from GIMPA
At his graduation ceremony, he turned heads in a stylishly tailored white long-sleeve shirt paired with a navy blue suit that accentuated his dapper appearance.
Adding a touch of flair, Kokovelli accessorised with a vibrant yellow floral African print tie and a matching pocket square, which created a visually striking and youthful ensemble.
In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, Christopher Sowah (Cypress), the CEO of Cypress Multimedia, spoke on the importance of higher education after fame."
"Personally, I get very excited when creatives enrol or sign up for various courses. Education is very important bcoz it helps you gain more knowledge about what you want to pursue in life and manage your wealth."
The Facebook photo of Kokovelli's graduation look is below:
Kokovelli’s educational journey and musician career
Kokovelli's educational foundation was laid at Datus Complex, followed by his time at Morning Star School and Ridge Church School for his elementary and junior high education.
He then attended Mfantsipim Secondary School, where he honed not only his academic skills but also his passion for music.
He later enrolled at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where he balanced his studies with performing at various shows to support himself financially, ensuring he didn’t burden his parents.
During his university days in 1998, Kokovelli was part of a rap group alongside the legendary Ghanaian musician Obour.
Initially, his parents were sceptical about his pursuit of a music career, but he ultimately earned their pride by launching his self-produced album, ZaaZa.
Samini talks about Kokovelli in a viral Facebook video below:
Musician Kokovelli’s awards and nominations
Throughout his career, Ghanaian musician Kokovelli has attained numerous accolades and nominations, asserting his influence in the music industry.
At the Ghana Music Awards in 2002, he received nods for New Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration Song of the Year, Artiste of the Year, Hiplife Song of the Year, and Hiplife Artiste of the Year.
Furthermore, he achieved recognition in Italy, where he was honoured as the Best Ghanaian Artist.
His accolades also include multiple awards such as New Artist of the Year, Hiplife Song of the Year, Song of the Year, and Hiplife Album of the Year, solidifying his status as a leading figure in Ghanaian music.
Kokovelli rocks a designer outfit in a Facebook post below:
Stonebwoy graduates with a master's degree
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported on musician Stonebwoy, who graduated from GIMPA with a Master's degree.
BET winner Stonebwoy's beautiful wife and dental surgeon, Dr Louisa Ansong, threw him a star-studded surprise graduation celebration.
Social media users praised the BET winner after he flaunted his spouse's certification in a viral video on Instagram.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
