Pappy Kojo is a Ghanaian hip-hop and hip-hop lifestyle artist who is famous for his hit single “Real number” in 2014.
His rap style is a blend of English, Twi and Fente and he is known for this style and his collaborations with other popular artists such as Sarkodie, Joey B and Mr Eazi.
He has been nominated for several awards, including Best Hip-Hop at the MTV Africa Music Awards in 2015. He is also a style icon for magazines such as GQ and Vogue.
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- Full name: Jason Gaisie
- Nickname: Pappy Kojo
- Date of Birth: February 13, 1989
- Age: 35
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Takoradi, Ghana
- Nationality: Ghana
- Occupation: Rapper, singer, songwriter
- Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
- Parents: Kofi Badu (father) and Rosemond Gacy (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $500,000
Early life and education
Papi Kojo was born on February 13, 1989 in Takoradi, a coastal city in the Western Region of Ghana.
He is the son of businessman Kofi Badoo and nurse Rosemond Ghaisi. He attended the Ritchie International School. At the age of 11, he moved to Italy to live with his uncle and aunt.
He went on to study at St Martin’s College, where he learned Italian and English. He became interested in rap music, listening to artists such as Jay-Z, Nas and 50 Cent.
He began writing lyrics and recording songs on his phone, and he joined a rap group called C2C, which was made up of other Ghanaian immigrants in Italy.
Personal life
Pappy Kojo is very private about his personal life and has not revealed much about his relationship.
He has been linked to several women, such as actress Yvonne Nelson, model Sandra Ankobiah and singer Efya, but none of these rumors have been confirmed.
In an interview, he jokingly said he was in love with the actor John Dumelo, then denied that he was gay.
He said he is currently single and focusing on his career. Pappy Kojo does not have children but said he hopes to have a family in the future.
Profession
Pappy Kojo returned to Ghana in 2014 after living in Italy for 13 years to start his professional music career.
He met rapper Joey B, a childhood friend of his cousin, and they decided to work together. They released their first collaborative song, “Waves” The song became an instant hit and earned them a nomination for Collaboration of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards.
They followed up with another successful song, “Real number“, sung by Sarkodie, became Pappy Kojo’s breakthrough single. The song topped the charts in Ghana and beyond, earning him several accolades including the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards’ Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year and a nomination for Best Hip-Hop at the MTV Africa Music Awards.
Pappy Kojo went on to release more songs and collaborate with other artists such as EL, M.anifest, Mr Eazi and Kofi Kinaata. He also performed at various shows and festivals such as Ghana Meets Naija, Tidal Rave and Afro Nation.
He released his debut EP,Idi Amin”, in 2015, the six-track album received rave reviews from critics and fans alike.
He subsequently released his second EP,“Logos II”which came out in 2021, features 15 tracks and guest appearances from Kojo Cue, Shaker, Kelvyn Boy, and more. The EP was well received and showcased his versatility and growth as an artist.
Awards
Pappy Kojo has won and been nominated for several awards during her career.
Some of them are:
- Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Hip Hop Song of the Year (2015) – Winner
- MTV Africa Music Awards Best Hip-Hop (2015) – Nominated.
- British Ghana Music Awards Best Rapper of the Year (2016) – Nominated
- 3 Annual Hip-Hop Song Music Awards (2018) – Nominated.
- Ghana Music Awards American Rapper of the Year (2020) – Nominated
- 3rd Annual Hip Hop/Hip Hop Lifestyle Performance Music Award (2021) – Nominated.
dispute
Pappy Kojo has faced controversy and criticism throughout his career, mostly because of his outspoken and controversial personality.
Some of the issues he has been involved with include:
- He was accused of being arrogant and disrespectful after he allegedly snubbed some fans who wanted to take photos with him at an event.
- He got into an argument with rapper D-Black after D-Black insulted him in a song titled “2 Raw” and called him a “crappy rapper.” D-Black responded with a song titled “The List,” and the two exchanged insults on social media.
- He was criticised for his comments on the Ghanaian music industry as he stated that most artistes are “not serious” and “lack creativity”. He also stated that he does not consider himself a Ghanaian artist but an international artist.
- He sparked controversy during an interview with TV3. He said he was in love with actor John Dumelo and had a boyfriend in Italy. Many reacted negatively to his comments, accusing him of seeking attention and disrespecting Ghanaian culture. He later clarified that he was joking and that he was not gay.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @pappykojo
- Twitter account: @PAPPYKOJO
Discography
- Idi Amin
- Logo II
- Waves
- Real number
- Ay3 Late
- Awoa
- never
net worth
According to various sources, Pappy Kojo’s net worth is estimated to be around $500,000.
He makes money from music sales, streaming shows, endorsements, and merchandise.
