Singer and veteran Ofie Kodjoe is set to launch
her newest album titled: ‘Essence’ at the +233 Jazz & Grill Bar on the 31st
of December.
“The Essence” was produced by, world-renowned keyboard wizard Kwame Yeboah, who is a multi-talented
instrumentalist, producer. The Ghanaian born and UK based programmer also co-wrote
most of the songs.
Kwame said: “I knew I had to get her on my team...She’s a breath of fresh air...so much vocal power in her pipes. We’ve managed to bring it out and now it’s ready for the world.
“I hope and pray that each and everyone understands that this was done in the motherland......Don’t get it confused.......Made in Ghana. Ofie Kodjoe is here to stay.....This is only the beginning!!”
~ Kwame Yeboah, CEO Mixstation Studios mentioned.
“Music offers new experiences for me to explore daily, and gives me opportunities to interact with some incredible people. I am so blessed to be able to work with such a great producer on this project, Kwame Yeboah, who led a team of some of the best musicians on the planet, in putting this album together. It has allowed me to share the gift and I am so grateful and humbled.”
~ Ofie Kodjoe
Those opportunities will continue to grow as Ofie
introduces her long awaited CD, “The Essence,” a diverse blend of life-inspired
songs that speak of living and loving life, the relationships we have with
family, mankind and God. It speaks of love, gratitude and faith and to the
importance of each. The album appeals to people of all ages and all walks of
life.
Ofie has shared the stage with some of Ghana’s
greats including Gyedu Blay Ambolley, George Darko, Pat Thomas, and Kojo Antwi
and has worked with some of the greatest producers and musicians in the Ghana
Music Industry including as mentioned above Kwame Yeboah, Victor Dey Jr and
Alfed “Bibi” Duwona Hammond. This is what they say about her .
"For me Ofie Kodjoe is not only a Charismatic, Kind and warm hearted person, She is one of the most exciting Female singers on the Ghanaian music scene at the moment. Her vocal range and dynamism is surely in a class of her own in Ghana, and I recommend this CD to anyone who is looking for an exciting new blend of Jazz, Soul and Afrocentric music.
~Alfred “Bibi” Jonas Duwona Hammond Jr. CEO, Zaria Music Production, Berlin, Germany
“What do I think about Ofie Kodjoe?.....In the moment, she lives and breathes the music, and that's more than enough for me!"
~ Victor Dey Jr. Keyboardist, The Victor Dey Quartet
“Ofie Kodjoe....The ONLY female voice in Ghana that easily connects with the old, the young and gives them a middle ground.....”
~ Omonblanks Okhiogbe Founder & Creative Director, Blank Creations
Biography Of Ofie Kodjoe
Ms. Kodjoe has been performing around the world
for the past thirty years and has performed on such shows as BET’s “Walk of
Fame” and “Celebration of Gospel”. She has been living her passion as a
performing artist in Accra for the past six years and has made quite an impact
on the Ghanaian music scene for the past three years and has performed all over
Ghana and West Africa. Ofie has had the honour of performing for Otumfuo Osei
Tutu II, the Asantehene; for President Sirleaf-Johnson of Liberia and
Parliamentary audiences in both Ghana and Nigeria.
Ms. Kodjoe has hosted her own music magazine
show, “Jammin’@Tropicana”, which aired on eTV in 2011 and again in 2015. The
show featured prominent musical guests on the Ghanaian music scene, but also
offered a platform young and enthusiastic talent the opportunity to showcase
their musical skills.
She also served as judge on the infamous music
reality show MTN HitMaker for the first three seasons. While there she took the
opportunity to coach and mentor young artistes on their careers as performing
artistes and more.
Ms. Ofie or “Aunty Ofie”, as she is referred to
by her younger associates has always been an advocate for youth development,
and has over 25 years of training and development under her belt. So it is not
a surprise that she has started using these skills to mentor young artistes and
other young business visionaries. This past year, Ofie began delivering
seminars and workshops that focus on branding, developing one’s talent and
pursuing one’s passion.
Ms. O, as she is known in radio circles, has
served as a panelist on various radio shows on XYZ 93.1 FM; as Co-host on the
Live Breakfast Club and host of The Upside and The Nightcap on Live 91.9 FM;
and The Upside, midday show on 87.9 FM, Atlantis Radio.
“Ofie is a passionate and sophisticated singer
with a beautiful soulful voice. An electrifying performer, she draws her
audiences in with her warm endearing smile and incredibly large heart which
reflects in her music.”
~Edith Uyovbukehri, Co-Founder
Little Big Souls
International Charitable Foundation
Ofie is also an advocate on behalf of a number of
social causes, namely:
The
Sophie’s Voice Foundation (SVF), a charitable organization
established in 2008 to assist families of children struggling with spina bifida
and other neural tube defects;
Basics
International, an organization based in Chorkor, Accra, that
is committed to eradicating child slavery and promoting literacy and education
among the under-privileged youth in this low-income area of Accra;
Little
Big Souls, Africa, an international charitable organization
committed to advancing the care, welfare and survival of pre-term babies born
on the African continent.
Strands
of Pearls International, a woman’s advocacy group that offers
assistance to women in business and personal development.
Onyx
Management Group (OMG) is a privately-held company based in Accra, Ghana. We
are a multimedia company specializing in artiste management, production/event
management and media & public relations.
Contact
Information:
ONYX MANAGEMENT GROUP:
+233.24.515.5352
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