Kwajo Cinqo facts for kids

Kwajo "Cinqo" Boateng is a talented artist, producer, and business leader. He is known by his stage name, Kwajo Cinqo. He is also a member of the two-time Juno Award-winning hip-hop group Ghetto Concept. Kwajo started his music journey in 1992 with Dolo (Lowell Frazer). Today, he is the President and CEO of Global 7 Entertainment Inc. (G7). He also creates music under G7 Records, which is part of Global 7 Entertainment Inc.

Kwajo Cinqo's Career Journey

Before starting Global 7 Entertainment in 2010, Kwajo founded 7Bills Entertainment in 1996. This company helped new artists like Angel Duss, Blacks, and Ray Smoove. They released popular albums such as Ghetto Concept (1998) and Ghetto Concept Presents…7Bills All-Stars: Da Album (2002). These albums featured collaborations with many famous artists. Some of these artists included Snow, Maestro, Kardinal Official, and Sticky Fingaz.

In 2004, Kwajo helped create music for the Soul Plane movie soundtrack. He worked as a producer and writer for songs like "Full Grown" and "Here We Go Again." The soundtrack also included songs by other big names like Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly, Nelly, and Lil Scrappy. Kwajo has also worked with legendary groups like Run-DMC and Brand Nubian. He even worked with Eminem. He also helped produce mixtapes for artists like Reema Major and JJ Money in 2011.

On March 22, 2011, Kwajo reunited with Dolo from Ghetto Concept. They performed at the CBC's Hip-Hop Summit. This event featured other well-known Canadian hip-hop artists. Kwajo also appeared in a hip-hop documentary called Love, Props and the T.Dot. In this documentary, he was recognized for his important contributions to Canadian hip hop.

Gold Cedi Goldfields Ltd. and Community Work

While music is a big part of Kwajo's career, he has also made a mark in the business world. He is involved with Gold Cedi Goldfields Ltd. (GCG). This company is based in Toronto, Canada, and also has offices in British Columbia. It also operates internationally in Ghana, which is Kwajo's family's home country. GCG helps the local community in Ghana by providing jobs and support. The company also offers scholarships. These scholarships help Ghanaian students continue their education in Canada.

Music and Achievements

Discography (Music Releases)

Ghetto Concept

• "Certified" (1993) - Single
• "E-Z on Tha Motion" (1994) - Single
• "Much Love" (1996) - Single
• Ghetto Concept (1998) - Album
• Ghetto Concept Presents…7Bills All-Stars: Da Album (2002) - Album
• "Here We Go Again" feat. Lil' Flip (2004) - Single

Kwajo Cinqo

• Corporate Hustle (2011) - Album

Awards and Recognition

• 1995: Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year for "Certified" - Ghetto Concept
• 1996: Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year for "EZ On Tha Motion" - Ghetto Concept
• 2000: Canadian Gold Certification for "Too Much" - Ghetto Concept/Baby Blue Soundcrew