{{Short description|Ghanaian musician (born 2001)}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = KOJOBLAK | image = KOJO BLAK.jpg | birth_name = McDonald Addotey Braide | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|7|23}} | birth_place = Dansoman, Accra, Ghana | genre = Afrobeats, Afrofusion, Highlife | occupation = Singer, songwriter | years_active = 2023–present | label = Jadon Shatta Entertainment }}
'''McDonald Addotey Braide''' (born July 23, 2001) also known as '''KOJOBLAK''' is Ghanaian singer and songwriter known for his work in Afrofusion.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-30 |title=Kojo Blak: From Ghana's Streets To The World Stage |url=https://the49thstreet.com/kojo-blak-from-ghanas-streets-to-the-world-stage/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Early life and education == KOJOBLAK was born and raised in Dansoman in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. He developed an interest in music during his teenage years, influenced by notable artists such as Michael Jackson and E.T. Mensah.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ch |first=mich |date=2023-10-30 |title=KojoBlak Biography: Age, Career, Songs, Parent, Record Label, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Picture, Country, Instagram |url=https://timztell.com/biography/musician/kojoblak-biography-age-career-songs-parent-record-label-girlfriend-net-worth-picture-country-instagram/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |website=TimzTell |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-26 |title=Kojo Blak breaks barriers in music industry |url=https://3news.com/showbiz/music/kojo-blak-breaks-barriers-in-music-industry/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |language=en-GB}}</ref> He began his musical journey under the name Toy Boy as part of a music group called BMT during his time at St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School. After going solo, he joined the Christ Embassy Church choir, where he honed his vocal skills before adopting the stage name KOJOBLAK.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=Content |date=2021-06-01 |title=New Afrobeats Singer, Kojo Blak Joins Larruso At Jadon Shatta Entertainment |url=https://unorthodoxreviews.com/kojo-blak-jadon-shatta-entertainment |access-date=2025-05-26 |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Career == In 2021, KOJOBLAK signed with Jadon Shatta Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghansah |first=Emmanuel |date=2021-06-01 |title=KOJO BLAK: Larruso gets a new label mate at Jadon Shatta Entertainment {{!}} Ghana Music |url=https://ghanamusic.com/artistes/new-artiste/2021/06/01/kojo-blak-larruso-gets-a-new-label-mate-at-jadon-shatta-entertainment/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |language=en-GB}}</ref> He released his debut EP, "''757''", on May 15, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=dcleakers |date=2024-08-07 |title=Kojo Blak Bridges Heritage and Modernity in New EP '757' |url=https://dcleakers.net/kojo-blak-bridges-heritage-and-modernity-in-new-ep-757/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |website=DCLeakers |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2024, he the single "''Excellent''" featuring Kelvyn Boy, which received significant airplay in Ghana.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Owusu |first=Kofi |date=2025-02-20 |title=Shatta Wale Praises Kojo Blak As He Jams To His Excellent Song: "He Deserves More" – YEN.COM.GH |url=https://yen.com.gh/entertainment/music/277877-shatta-wale-praises-kojo-blak-jams-excellent-song-kelvynboy/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |website=yen.com.gh |language=en}}</ref>
In February 2025, KOJOBLAK released the song "''Next Door''" featuring Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Amartey |first=Geraldo |date=2025-02-26 |title=Kojo Blak Releases New Song 'Next Door' With Sarkodie, Ghanaians Excited – YEN.COM.GH |url=https://yen.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/278270-kojo-blak-releases-song-door-sarkodie-ghanaians-excited/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |website=yen.com.gh |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Amartey |first=Geraldo |date=2025-02-24 |title=Kojo Blak Jubilates After Hearing Sarkodie's Verse On His Upcoming Song, Next Door – YEN.COM.GH |url=https://yen.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/278090-kojo-blak-jubilates-hearing-sarkodies-verse-upcoming-song-door/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |website=yen.com.gh |language=en}}</ref>
His second EP, "''131''", released in 2025, includes collaborations with Sarkodie, Kelvyn Boy, and Uganda artist Joshua Baraka.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2025-03-28 |title=KOJO BLAK Celebrates Personal Evolution With '131' EP |url=https://ghana-plug.com/kojo-blak-celebrates-personal-evolution-with-131-ep/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |language=en-US}}</ref>
KOJOBLAK has worked on songs by Sarkodie,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-26 |title=Kojo Blak Teams Up with Sarkodie for New Single NEXT DOOR – 3Music.tv |url=https://www.3music.tv/section/news/article/kojo-blak-teams-up-with-sarkodie-for-new-single-next-door-2025-02-26 |access-date=2025-05-26 |website=3MusicTV |language=en}}</ref> Kelvyn Boy,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Music |first=Ghana |date=2025-02-06 |title=Glitch Africa: Kojo Blak and Kelvyn Boy light up with 'Excellent' performance {{!}} Ghana Music |url=https://ghanamusic.com/news/2025/02/06/glitch-africa-kojo-blak-and-kelvynboy-light-up-with-excellent-performance/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |language=en-GB}}</ref> Mr Drew,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Michael |first=Kobby |date=2025-02-12 |title=Hitz360 Music |url=https://www.hitz360.com/mr-drew-end-of-the-day-ft-kojoblak/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |website=Hitz360.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Joshua Baraka,<ref name=":0" /> OliveTheBoy,<ref>{{Cite web |last=dcleakers |date=2024-11-06 |title=Kojo Blak Teams Up with Olivetheboy for Exciting New Rendition, Rugged 2 |url=https://dcleakers.net/kojo-blak-teams-up-with-olivetheboy-for-exciting-new-rendition-rugged-2/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |website=DCLeakers |language=en-US}}</ref> Moliy,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Music |first=Ghana |date=2024-04-09 |title=Single: Calendar by Kojo Blak feat. Moliy {{!}} Ghana Music |url=https://ghanamusic.com/audio/singles-audio/2024/04/09/single-calendar-by-kojo-blak-feat-moliy/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |language=en-GB}}</ref> Larruso,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ghansah |first=Emmanuel |date=2021-06-05 |title=Label mates Larruso & KOJO BLAK insert a 'SPIRITUAL' party cracker! {{!}} Ghana Music |url=https://ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/2021/06/05/label-mates-larruso-kojo-blak-insert-a-spiritual-party-cracker/ |access-date=2025-05-26 |language=en-GB}}</ref> Anazo and others.
== Discography == === EPs ===
* "757" (2023) * "131" (2025)
=== Selected Singles ===
* "Excellent" ft Kelvyn Boy (2024) * "Next Door" ft Sarkodie (2025 * "End Of The Day" with Mr Drew (2025)
== Awards ==
=== Ghana Music Award 2026 === KOJOBLAK received the Best New Artiste Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> He also received the Best Afrobeats song Award for his song "''Excellent"'' at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2026-05-10 |title=Full list of winners at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA 27) - MyJoyOnline |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/full-list-of-winners-at-the-27th-telecel-ghana-music-awards-tgma-27/ |access-date=2026-05-16 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Effah |first=Evans |date=2026-05-09 |title=Full List: Winners at TGMA 2026 (27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards) |url=https://3news.com/showbiz/music/full-list-winners-at-tgma-2026-27th-telecel-ghana-music-awards |access-date=2026-05-16 |website=3News |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2026-05-10 |title=2026 TGMA: See the full list of winners |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/2026-TGMA-See-the-full-list-of-winners-2033777 |access-date=2026-05-16 |website=GhanaWeb}}</ref>
== References == {{Reflist}}
Category:2001 births Category:Living people Category:Ghanaian male singers Category:Afrobeats musicians Category:Highlife musicians Category:Musicians from Accra Category:Ghanaian male musicians Category:21st-century Ghanaian musicians Category:Ghanaian Afrobeat musicians Category:St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School alumni