Kojo Antwi presents memoir to Otumfuo, promises to launch next album at Manhyia
Ghanaian music legend Kojo Antwi has presented copies of his memoir, Mr Music Man: The Journey, to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Asantehemaa Nana Yaa Akyaa II at Manhyia Palace. The musician also used the occasion to inform the Asantehene of his intention to launch his next album at Manhyia Palace in his presence. Kojo Antwi made the commitment when he paid a courtesy call on Otumfuo during…
Ghanaian music icon Kojo Antwi recently honored Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Asantehemaa Nana Yaa Akyaa II with copies of his memoir, "Mr Music Man: The Journey." The musician presented 300 copies to the Asantehene and 50 to the Asantehemaa during a visit to Manhyia Palace during the Awukudae Festival. Antwi also informed the Asantehene of his plan to unveil his next album at Manhyia Palace in his presence, though the exact date remains unannounced.
During the meeting, Kojo Antwi shared his life story, musical career, and experiences throughout Ghana's entertainment industry in the recently launched memoir, "Mr Music Man: The Journey." Completed in February 2026, the book provides a comprehensive account of his formative years, rise to fame, and the evolution of his artistry. Antwi's decision to document his personal history stemmed from a desire to preserve the experiences of African music legends, ensuring their stories are part of the historical record.
The visit between Antwi and the Asantehene brought together two significant symbols of Ghanaian cultural heritage—the Asante traditional leadership and the country's music tradition. Antwi's decades-long career in highlife, Afropop, and reggae has made him an enduring figure in Ghana's popular music history and a beloved artist across Africa.
By presenting his memoir to Otumfuo, Antwi emphasized the pivotal role that both traditional institutions and creative practitioners play in safeguarding Ghana's rich cultural heritage.
The engagement took place at the Awukudae Festival, which gathered traditional authorities, dignitaries, and the general public at Manhyia Palace. For Kojo Antwi, the occasion allowed him to showcase his personal and musical history to one of Ghana's foremost custodians of traditional culture. The eventual announcement of the album launch, scheduled to be held at Manhyia, is anticipated to further strengthen the bond between Ghana's traditional heritage and contemporary music.
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