Kofi Mole opens up on how fatherhood affected his music career

Ghanaian rapper Kofi Mole has shared his thoughts on how fatherhood has impacted his music career. In an interview on the On the Line podcast, the 'Don't Be Late' artist revealed he had stepped back from music to prioritize being present in his son's life. The seven-year-old son led to a noticeable decrease in Kofi Mole's work rate and fewer releases.

Before becoming a father, the rapper had been dedicated to his music, but he took a step back to focus on parenting and personal growth. During his hiatus, Kofi Mole traveled and reconnected with himself, giving him time to explore new experiences. He rejected the notion that artists must constantly create music to meet public expectations, stating that forcing himself to produce songs for others' demands could negatively impact his artistry.

Instead, he prefers to record songs that genuinely resonate with him. Kofi Mole acknowledged that consistency remains crucial in the music industry, but he believes that the space is always occupied by other artists who can fill the void left by those on breaks. As his son has grown older, Kofi Mole has returned to creating music, confident that his earlier success has not diminished.

He expects some to question his absence's effect on his relevance, but he remains confident in his previous work, asserting that his creative abilities have remained intact. For Kofi Mole, his break from music was a deliberate decision to make room for fatherhood, personal growth, and experiences outside the studio before returning to his craft on his own terms.