{{short description|Ghanaian musician}} {{BLP sources|date=December 2018}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Kofi Byble | image = | caption = | alt = Kofi Byble performing Baby Mama on stage, Accra. | birth_name = Evans Ofori Amoani | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1992|07|31}} | birth_place = Accra, Ghana | genre = {{flatlist| * Afrobeats * Dancehall<ref>{{cite web |last1=Walker |first1=Justice |title=AMAZING PERFORMANCE: Kofi Byble Trills Fans to Good Tunes |url=https://bibinionline.com/amazing-performance-kofi-byble-trills-fans-to-good-tunes/ |website=bibinionline.com |accessdate=18 September 2018|date=2018-09-04 }}</ref> }} | occupation = {{flatlist| * Rapper * Singer * Songwriter }} | instrument = {{flatlist| * Vocals }} | years_active = 2006–present | label = {{Flatlist| * Gheneral Empire {{small|(current)}}.<ref>{{cite web |last1=George |first1=Britton |title=Kofi Byble Sends A Strong Message To "Baby Mama" On New Song |url=http://www.georgebritton.com/kofi-byble-sends-a-strong-message-to-his-baby-mama-on-new-sing/ |website=georgebritton.com |publisher=George Britton |accessdate=25 August 2018|date=2018-06-11 }}</ref> }} | associated_acts = {{flatlist| * Ball J * Patoranking * Sarkodie * Stonebwoy
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'''Evans Ofori Amoani''' (born July 31, 1992), known by his stage name '''Kofi Byble''' is a Ghanaian songwriter and a recording artiste from Akuapem Mountains and based in Accra.<ref>{{cite web |last1=George |first1=Britton |title=Kofi Byble Sends A Strong Message |url=http://www.georgebritton.com/kofi-byble-sends-a-strong-message-to-his-baby-mama-on-new-sing/ |website=georgebritton.com |publisher=George Britton |accessdate=25 August 2018|date=2018-06-11 }}</ref> He is currently under the management of cooppon entertainment, one of Ghana’s record labels.<ref>{{cite web |last1=George |first1=Britton |title=Kofi Byble Sends A Strong Message |url=http://www.georgebritton.com/kofi-byble-sends-a-strong-message-to-his-baby-mama-on-new-sing/ |website=georgebritton.com |publisher=George Britton |accessdate=25 August 2018|date=2018-06-11 }}</ref>
Kofi Byble has over the years released songs ranging from genres like Afro Dancehall, Hiplife, Afrobeats and Hip hop. He is receiving attention now for his latest release "Baby Mama".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Genius |title=Baby Mama Kofi Byble Lyrics |url=https://genius.com/Kofi-byble-baby-mama-lyrics |website=genius.com |accessdate=17 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Perez212 |title=Kofi Byble – Baby Mama |url=http://www.perez212.com/kofi-byble-baby-mama-prod-by-beatboss-tims/ |website=perez212.com |accessdate=17 September 2018|date=2018-09-12 }}</ref> He blends Twi with English to create his music. Kofi Byble has been described as an original talent with well-written lyrics and sharp timing in his delivery.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kubidyza |title=MEDIA & CULTUREAll You Need To Know About Ghana's Fastest Rising Multi Talented Musician Kofi Byble |url=https://kubilive.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-ghanas-fastest-rising-multi-talented-musician-kofi-byble/ |website=kubilive.com |accessdate=17 September 2018|date=2018-09-12 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Dzido |first1=Justice |title=Kofi Byble Trills Fans To Amazing Performance |url=https://thepublisheronline.com/kofi-byble-trills-fans-to-amazing-performance/ |website=thepublisheronline.com |accessdate=17 September 2018|date=2018-09-04 }}</ref>
== Early life and career == Kofi Byble started the journey of his music career in the year 2006. His love for creative arts and music began in his second year in Junior High School. Byble met a radio DJ/Presenter, Doctor Duncan, who at the time was the host of Kasahari rap battle show on Adom FM. He attained the chance to feature on his show. Out of that same radio show came the likes of Sarkodie, Yaa pono, Stonebwoy, Guru and many other top artiste in Ghana.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kubidyza |title=All You Need To Know About Ghana's Fastest Rising Multi Talented Musician Kofi Byble |url=https://kubilive.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-ghanas-fastest-rising-multi-talented-musician-kofi-byble/ |website=kubilive.com |accessdate=17 September 2018|date=2018-09-12 }}</ref> As a freestyle rapper on the show he never lost a battle to anyone, Kofi Byble then noticed he had a gift and had to continue with it professionally. Knowing the direction he was heading with his career, Kofi Byble worked day and night to stay relevant in the industry. He recorded his first studio record ''Sugar'' at his friend's studio in Accra and shot a music video<ref>{{cite web |last1=YouTube |title=Sugar – Kofi Byble |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffoMKs2Gpwo |website=youtube.com |accessdate=17 September 2018}}</ref> for it which had radio and TV airplay across the country.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kubi |first1=Live |title=Biography of Kofi Byble |url=https://kubilive.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-ghanas-fastest-rising-multi-talented-musician-kofi-byble/ |website=kubilive.com |accessdate=23 September 2018|date=2018-09-12 }}</ref>
== "Baby Mama" and Gheneral Empire Records == In May 2018, Gheneral Empire Records,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wonder |first1=DeeJay |title=Read More About Gheneral Empire Multimedia |url=http://riddimsghana.com/entertainment/read-more-about-gheneral-empire-multimedia/ |website=riddimsghana.com |accessdate=17 September 2018|date=2018-09-12 }}</ref> a new record label based in Accra, signed Kofi Byble.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Debrah |first1=Ameyaw |title=Gheneral Empire Records signs Kofi Byble |url=https://ameyawdebrah.com/gheneral-empire-records-signs-kofi-byble/ |website=ameyawdebrah.com |accessdate=17 September 2018|date=2018-05-10 }}</ref> The signing took place at the studios of Gheneral empire on the Spintex Road in Accra. Gheneral Empire is owned by Mark Kwame Adjei, also known as Gheneral Poka or POKA1.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ghana Music |title=Mark Kwame Adjei, CEO of the multi-million Gheneral Empire Multimedia |url=https://www.ghanamusic.com/news/from-the-industry/2018/09/14/mark-kwame-adjei-ceo-of-the-multi-million-gheneral-empire-multimedia/ |website=ghanamusic.com |accessdate=17 September 2018|date=2018-09-14 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Grio |first1=Ghana |title=Gheneral Empire Records signs Kofi Byble |url=https://www.ghanagrio.com/site/latest-stories/690245-gheneral-empire-records-signs-kofi-byble.html/attachment/gheneral-empire-records-signs-kofi-byble-2 |website=ghanagrio.com |accessdate=18 September 2018}}</ref>
On 11 June 2018,<ref>{{cite web |last1=iTunes |title=Baby Mama – Single |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/baby-mama-single/1419742819 |website=itunes.com |date=11 June 2018 |access-date=17 September 2018}}</ref> Gheneral Empire Records released Kofi Byble's a standalone afrobeats single "Baby Mama".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Italy |first1=MTV |title=Baby Mama testo |url=http://testicanzoni.mtv.it/testi-Kofi-Byble_36490309/testo-Baby-Mama-86111366 |website=mtv.it |accessdate=18 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Soble |first1=Jeffery |title=Kofi Byble – Baby Mama |url=http://www.georgebritton.com/kofi-byble-baby-mama/ |website=georgebritton.com |accessdate=17 September 2018|date=2018-06-11 }}</ref> It was later released on top online digital stores like iTunes, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, iHeart<ref>{{cite web |last1=iheart |title=Kofi Byble – Baby Mama on iHerat |url=https://www.iheart.com/artist/kofi-byble-32338124/songs/baby-mama-60104654/ |website=iheart.com |accessdate=17 September 2018}}</ref> and is also on over 37 other online digital stores for Digital download and Streaming. "Baby Mama" was produced by Beat Boss Tims. The song is currently a nationwide anthem and can be used by users of both MTN and Vodafone network users in Ghana as their Caller Tune. MTN user subscribe by sending 668900 to short code 585 and Vodafone users, 4041508 to short code 585.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ghana |first1=MTN |title=MTN Baby Mama Caller Tune |url=https://callertunez.mtn.com.gh/user/alltunes/toneinfodetail-3343412.ftl |website=mtn.com.gh |accessdate=18 September 2018}}</ref> Kofi Byble gave his fans the chance to win $500 in a Baby Mama Challenge where fans will submit videos of themselves dancing or singing the song on Instagram and Facebook.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Regionpic |title=Kofi Byble @iamkofibyble |url=http://regionpic.com/iamkofibyble |website=regionpic.com |accessdate=18 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Adinkra |first1=Fiifi |title=Kofi Byble – Baby Mama (Behind The Scenes) |url=http://www.ghanandwom.net/kofi-byble-baby-mama-behind-the-scenes/ |website=ghanandwom.net |date=25 September 2018 |accessdate=29 October 2018}}</ref>
==Discography== ===Selected singles=== {|class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Producer(s) !Ref |- |2016 |Sugar ({{small|featuring}} Ebo Likey) |Ratio Beatz |<ref>{{cite web |last1=ReverbNation |title=Kofi Byble Ft Ebo likey -Sugar |url=https://www.reverbnation.com/kofibyble2/song/23398350-kofi-byble-ft-ebo-likey-sugar |website=reverbnation.com |accessdate=17 September 2018}}</ref> |- |2018 |Baby Mama |Beat Boss Tims |<ref>{{cite web |last1=Britton |first1=George |title=Kofi Byble – Baby Mama |url=http://www.georgebritton.com/kofi-byble-baby-mama/ |website=georgebritton.com |accessdate=17 September 2018|date=2018-06-11 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Italy |first1=MTV |title=Baby Mama lyrics on MTV |url=http://testicanzoni.mtv.it/testi-Kofi-Byble_36490309/testo-Baby-Mama-86111366 |website=mtv.it |accessdate=18 September 2018}}</ref> |- |}
==Videography== {|class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Director !Ref |- |2016 |Sugar |Pic Plus Films |<ref>{{cite web |last1=YouTube |title=Kofi Byble ft Ebo likey sugar (official video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffoMKs2Gpwo |website=youtube.com |accessdate=17 September 2018}}</ref> |- |2018 |Baby Mama |REX |<ref>{{cite news |last1=Adinkra |first1=Fiifi |title=Kofi Byble – Baby Mama (Official Video) |url=http://www.ghanandwom.net/kofi-byble-baby-mama-official-video/ |accessdate=26 November 2018 |agency=ghanandwom.net |publisher=ghanandwom}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Perez |title=Kofi Byble – Baby Mama (Behind The Scenes) |url=https://perez212.com/kofi-byble-baby-mama-behind-the-scenes/ |accessdate=26 November 2018 |agency=Perez.Com |publisher=Perez}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=YouTube |title=Kofi Byble – Baby Mama (Official Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpAujxE-7Cs |website=youtube.com |accessdate=26 November 2018}}</ref> |- |}
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