Award-winning Ghanaian musician Kofi Kinaata has been honoured with the prestigious Youth in Entertainment Award by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at a ceremony held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
The event, part of the Otumfuo Millennium Excellence Awards, recognised Kofi Kinaata’s exceptional contributions to Ghanaian music, particularly his use of socially conscious and thought-provoking lyrics to address critical societal issues.
Known as a “voice for the people,” Kinaata’s music has earned widespread acclaim for its wisdom and relevance, resonating deeply with nationwide audiences.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who had previously praised Kinaata’s hit song Susuka for being “full of wisdom” during the 2024 Ghana Bar Association General Conference, commended the musician for using his platform to inspire positive change, especially among the youth.
The recognition comes just a day ahead of the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, where Kinaata is a leading nominee in several top categories, including Best Highlife Artiste of the Year, Best Highlife Song of the Year, Best Music Video of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album/EP of the Year.
The Otumfuo Millennium Excellence Awards, an initiative of the Manhyia Palace, honours individuals who have made significant contributions to national development across diverse sectors.
The exclusive, invitation-only event featured President John Dramani Mahama as the Special Guest of Honour.
Kofi Kinaata Appeals to Fans Ahead of TGMA 2025
The Ghanaian highlife sensation took to social media to share a humorous appeal to his fans ahead of the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).
The ceremony is slated for tonight, Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
Ahead of this big night, the multiple award-winning musician, who has secured three nominations at this year’s awards, expressed strong confidence in sweeping all his categories.
He jokingly revealed that he desperately needs the awards to “fill empty spaces” in his trophy cabinet.
“Tomorrow’s TGMAs is all about filling in the empty spaces, I want to fill all these corners with awards. So, God willing, I am winning Highlife Artiste of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Record of the Year.”
Kofi Kinaata
The ‘Effiakuma Broken Heart’ hitmaker also added another layer of laughter when he playfully disclosed a dilemma he is currently in because of his mother, Auntie Ama.
He mentioned that he used her name for his nominated song Auntie Ama and the fact that he is afraid that if the song record of the Year, she will be demanding for money from him, even though the award is only a plaque, without any cash.
“There’s a little issue with Record of the Year because I named that song after my mother. She keeps asking me for the money from it. Social media lawyers, please explain to my mother that the award comes with a plaque, not money. In fact, we want the plaque more than the money.”
Kofi Kinaata
In the caption of the video, he expressed his anticipation for the event, stating, “TGMA tomorrow ✌️😃 #AuntieAma #Saman #EffiakumaBrokenHeart”
Some social media users reacted to the funny video of Kofi Kinaata showing off his trophy cabinet and hilarious voiceover commentary.
“I will tell her there’s money involved 😂😂😂.”
captainplanet4x4
“Unless you order beans for us all, we will tell Auntie Ama that you won Ghc1million using her name for a song.”
sondiasarpong
“😂😂😂😂I will snitch on you paaa coz money is involved 😂😂😂.”
mhrralph_11
“We for do wild and create IG account for Auntie Ama so she go fit see what dey go on on the media top😂😂😂.”
danielkobby
“)ny3 ho🙌. Congratulations in advance Kofi.”
georginarobertson16
“Congratulations to you brother you deserve it 🍾🥂🙏🙏🙏🙏.”
officialnanaquame
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