Koo Ntakra
Accra, Koforidua
Rapper, Songwriter, Performing Artist from Ghana, I tell Stories of Life through Music. 2016 Midem Artist Accelerator Performer, MTNGhana Hitmaker Season2 winner, Ghana Music Awards 2015 (Unsung Nominee) Africa Youth Choice Awards 2015 Nominee.
Born Isaac Akuffo, stage name Koo Ntakra, is a Ghanaian Rap/HipHop, Hiplife and Afrobeat artist, rapping in his native language of Akuapem, considered to many as one of the multifaceted young rappers due to his versatility in the music circles. He is considered one of the major proponents of ‘Akuapem Rap’.
Koo Ntakra soar to the lime light after being crowned the Champion of the annual 'MTN Hitmaker Reality TV music contest, beating over thousands who entered into the competition in 2013.
In 2013, after winning the reality show, he was billed on stage for the annual 'Legends & Legacy' Concept which celebrated high life Legend AB Crentsil. Koo went on that year to record with Nigeria based artiste WondaBoy, which featured on his debut album, Akuaba. His collaborations with top artiste, and performances gained him opportunity to share the same stage with international arts including; Davido, WizBoy & WondaBoy from Nigeria, as well as Sarkodie, Samini, D-Black, Shatta Wale and many more from Ghana.
Koo Ntakra released his debut studio album titled ‘AKUABA (Priceless) in November 2014. The nineteen (19) track album was a blend of different genres, from Rap & Hip-hop , Hip life, Afrobeat, Highlife to Dancehall proving his versatility. Songs on the album including ‘Move Back’ and ‘Taking Over’ received international recognition by featuring on several American Hip hop blogs.
His hard work through his maiden album saw him gain nominations for Ghana’s most prestigious music awards, the Ghana Music Awards in the 2015 ‘Unsung category’ and later in the same year choked another nomination in the Africa Youth Choice Award in the ‘Most Promising Artist’ category.
In 2016, he was selected among other twelve finalist across the globe to perform at the Midem Festival in France, in the Midem Artist Accelerator program.
He released his 2nd Album titled 'KOK' in 2017, and went on to win both the Rapper & Artist of the year Award, at the Eastern Music Awards.
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