We had the good fortune of connecting with Kofi Boakye and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kofi, what do you attribute your success to?
My most important factor has been my resilience.

My entire life, I’ve conditioned myself to never stop at the first “no”. I’m a true believer that there is always ONE individual out there ready to give a yes to your dream, to your vision, to joining your fanbase, to being apart the journey you’re on! And it only takes one person to spark a change. One individual could spark a city. That city could ignite a state. That state could revolutionize a nation. And that nation, could change the world!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Growing up in my hometown of Akron, OH, I was always in the search for a passion. I tried a number of things, but music ended up being the thing for me. I started at 8 and never looked back.

Simply put, music saved my life. It was something that I always gravitated to no matter the mood I was in. Most importantly, growing up in the inner cities of Akron, OH in a single-parent household, music kept me focused and determined to not be a product of the negative environment I was in.

In my teen years, I took music very seriously. It was my way out. As I progressed in music, I reached goals within four years of what I initially thought would take 40 (because it usually does!). I always remember sitting in class in my middle school (Miller South School for Visual & Performing Arts) daydreaming about the idea of playing with an orchestra, headlining my own show in big theaters in my hometown and always having my dreams shot down by others who didn’t believe I could do it. But I never stopped persevering.

Subsequently, it’s lead me to where I am right now—being a 22-year-old college student at Berklee College of Music, a finalist in “Showtime At The Apollo” (2019), winning an award from President Obama & The White House (2014) and garnering an Emmy Nomination for a documentary that I produced (2019). I’d say music has been pretty good if you ask me.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
That’s easy! Hands down, THE WORLD OF COCA-COLA. We can go there every day of our trip. I don’t care how many year’s I’d live in ATL. You better believe we gon’ taste all them flavors. And act surprised too like I’ve never had ’em before!

I love that place to my core.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Well God, firstly. Without Him, I wouldn’t be doing any of this. But ultimately, the accolades must go to my mother (Carolyn Bland-Boakye). The sacrifices she made early on to ensure the successes of not only myself but my older brothers as well is something that is too great and valuable to be overlooked. If it wasn’t for those sacrifices, we wouldn’t be doing this interview right now.

Mama if you’re reading this, thank you for everything. I hope I continue to make you proud! Love you always.

Website: www.KofiBMusic.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kofibmusic/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kofibmusic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KofiBMusic/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/KofiBoakyeTV

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kofibmusic

Image Credits
Brian McWilliams (PURPLE BLAZER ONLY) Shahar Azran/The Apollo Theater (SHINY BLAZER PHOTO) Ramahn Wilder (ALL OTHER PHOTOS)

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