Pappy Kojo facts for kids
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Pappy Kojo
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Pappy Kojo performing at a concert in Accra.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jason Gaisie |
| Also known as | Fante Van Damme, Realer No, Pappy |
| Born | 13 February 1989 Takoradi, Ghana |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day |
| Genres | Hip hop, hiplife |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | (2013–present) |
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Jason Gaisie (born 13 February 1989), known by his stage name Pappy Kojo, is a talented Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife artist. He comes from Takoradi and is famous for his popular song "Realer No".
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About Pappy Kojo's Early Life
Jason Gaisie was born on February 13, 1989. He grew up in Takoradi, a city in the Western Region of Ghana. He went to Ridge International School until 2004. After that, he moved to Italy to live with his mother.
Pappy Kojo's Music Journey
Pappy Kojo loved music from a very young age. He often took part in local rap shows. There, he would rap along to songs by famous Ghanaian artists like Obrafour and Reggie Rockstone. His biggest inspirations in music include Obrafour, The Shady Aftermath Camp, and Michael Jackson.
When he moved to Italy in 2004, his passion for rap music grew even stronger. He started recording his own versions of popular songs. He would then share these videos on his YouTube channel.
How Pappy Kojo Became Famous
Around the same time, Pappy Kojo began recording his own music. He worked with music producers from Italy and Ghana. This helped him gain attention as a young rapper. He became much more popular in late 2014. This happened after he worked with Ghanaian superstar Joey B on a huge hit song.
After that, Pappy Kojo released his first official single, "Realer No". This song also featured Joey B. They even traveled to South Africa together to perform at the Big Brother finale.
Awards and Recognition
Pappy Kojo was nominated for three awards at the 2015 Ghana Music Awards. He won the award for Hip-Hop Song of the Year. He was also nominated for Best Newcomer in Africa at the AFRIMMA Awards.
Since then, he has released other songs. These include "Ay3 Late", "2 Raw" (with Edem), and "Deja Vu" (with Jiggy).
Logos II: Pappy Kojo's First Album
On March 12, 2021, Pappy Kojo released his first studio album called Logos II. This album features other artists, including Busiswa.
Awards and Nominations
Pappy Kojo has won and been nominated for several awards for his music.
Ghana Music Awards
| Year | Recipient/nominated work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2015 | Himself | Hip Hop Song of the Year 2015 – Realer No f/ Joey B | Won | |
| Hip-life/Hip-hop Artiste of the Year 2015 | Nominated | |||
| Best New Artiste of the Year 2015 | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | "Thomas Pompoyeyaw Rmx" | International Collaboration of the Year | Won |
AFRIMMA Awards
| Year | Recipient/nominated work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2015 | Himself | Best newcomer | Nominated |
MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards
| Year | Recipient | Award | Ref. |
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| 2015 | Himself | Best Hip Hop Video | Nominated |
| 2015 | Himself | Most Popular Video | Nominated |
| 2015 | Himself | Best New Discovery Video | Nominated |
| 2015 | Himself | Best Collaboration Video | Nominated |
| 2017 | Himself | Best Photography | Won |
Pappy Kojo's Music
Studio albums
- Logos II (2021)
Major singles
- Realer No featuring Joey B (Produced by Slimbo)
- Ay3late featuring Sarkodie (Produced by Kuvie)
