Ras Kuuku, whose real name is Kojo Kurankye, is a Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artist who has been in the music industry for over a decade.
He is known for his unique musical style that blends reggae and dancehall music.
He is also the founder and leader of Puom Music, a record label and movement dedicated to promoting positive and conscious music.
Ras Kuuku has won several awards including the 2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) Reggae/Dancehall Artist of the Year.
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- Full name: Kojo Kurankye
- Nickname: Ras Kuuku
- Date of Birth: July 23, 1984
- Age: 39
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Accra, Ghana
- Nationality: Ghana
- Occupation: Musician, songwriter, record producer
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Parents: None
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: None
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
Lars Kuku, 39, was born in Accra, Ghana on July 23, 1984. He grew up in Dome, a suburb of Accra, where he developed his love for music.
He completed his junior high school education at Dome DAJHS and later completed his secondary education at Nungua Presec where he served as the school recreation officer.
He began his music career as a member of the band Smile Africa, which later disbanded. He then began his solo career and adopted the name Ras Kuuku, which means “the angel of the Lord.”
Personal life
Laskukuku has not revealed much about his personal life to the public. He has always kept his relationship status and family details private.
But he is a devout Rastafarian who follows the teachings of former Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I, a vegetarian and an advocate for environmental protection.
He has dreadlocks and often wears African-style clothing.
Profession
Ras Kuuku launched his solo career in 2009 with the release of his debut album, Nokre. “fire” In Georgia. The album includes the following songs: “Father”, ““Nwom Krom”, and “Adidas 3 B3 Ky3”.
The album received critical acclaim, earning him a nomination for the 2010 Bass Awards Discovery of the Year Award.
He then released his second album, Kuntunkununku, which means “The heaviest” In 2019.
The album includes the following songs: ““Wo”, “My Mpa Ebo” and ‘Your Eyeballs’The album was a commercial success, winning him the 2019 Bass Awards for Reggae/Dancehall Album of the Year. At the same event, he also won the Reggae Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year awards.
In 2020, Ras Kuuku released his third album, 3, 3 & 1, which means “Three times three plus one” In Georgia. The album includes the following songs: 3,3&1, She’s Fine and “100%”.
The album was well received by fans and critics alike and won him the 2020 VGMA Award for Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year. He also won the Video of the Year Award for the song “100%” In the same activity.
However, his medal went missing soon after the ceremony, sparking controversy and ridicule on social media.
He later found his plaque and explained that it had not been stolen but misplaced.
Ras Kuuku has collaborated with many other Ghanaian and international artistes such as Stonebwoy, Samini, Shatta Wale, Kofi Kinaata, MzVee and Alpha Blondy.
He has performed on various stages locally and internationally such as Ghana Meets Nigeria, S-Concert, Bass Awards, Reggae Sun Ska Festival in France and One Africa Festival in New York.
He has also been involved in social and humanitarian projects such as the Puom Peace Concert, the Ras Kuuku Foundation and the Clean Ghana Campaign.
net worth
Ras Kuuku has an estimated net worth of $3 million, which he has accumulated through his music career, record label, and endorsements.
He is one of Ghana’s most successful and influential reggae and dancehall artists.
dispute
Ras Kuuku has been involved in several controversies during his career, mostly related to his music and awards. Some of these controversies are as follows:
In 2017, he was accused of disparaging his rival in the reggae and dancehall music industry, Shatta Wale, in a song “Nwancina”.
He denied the allegation and said he was merely expressing his opinion on the state of the industry.
In 2018, he was criticised for claiming that he was the best reggae and dancehall artist in Ghana and should have won the VGMA Artist of the Year Award. He said he was not arrogant but confident and had worked hard to earn the recognition.
In 2020, he was mocked for losing his medal shortly after winning the VGMA Reggae/Dancehall Artist of the Year Award. He said he did not mind the mockery and was happy to receive the award.
In 2021, he was involved in a dispute with gospel singer Joe Mettle, who claimed he did not know him until after Lascuku’s award was lost.
Russ Kuku responded by saying that Joe Mettle was not popular and he wanted to use him to revive his career. He also said that Joe Mettle’s 2017 Entertainer of the Year award was fake and his music was not better than his.
Social Media
- Twitter account: @RasKuuku
- Instagram account: @raskuuku
Discography
- Father
- Norm Krom
- Adidas 3 B3 Kai 3
- millet
- May Mpaebo
- Your eyeballs
- 3, 3 and 1
- She’s good
- 100%
