{"id":114244,"date":"2026-02-05T20:21:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T20:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=114244"},"modified":"2026-02-05T20:21:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T20:21:38","slug":"it-took-me-18-years-to-finish-my-book-kojo-antwi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=114244","title":{"rendered":"It took me 18 years to finish my book \u2013 Kojo Antwi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>2 Minute, 7 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>After nearly two decades of meticulous preparation, Ghanaian highlife legend and Afro-pop pioneer Kojo Antwi, affectionately known as Mr. Music Man, has revealed that his long-awaited book is finally ready for the public eye.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in an intimate and wide-ranging interview with Lexis Bill on <em>Joy FM\u2019s Personality Profile<\/em> today, Thursday, February 5, 2026, the <em>Tom &#038; Jerry <\/em>hitmaker opened up about the emotional and logistical hurdles that delayed the project for almost a generation.<\/p>\n<p>For fans who have followed the maestro\u2019s career, the announcement of a literary project is a dream come true.<\/p>\n<p>However, Kojo Antwi disclosed that the manuscript has been sitting in wait for quite some time, held back by a sense of responsibility toward the national climate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would say it has taken me about 18 years. Eighteen years, and when it was ready, a lot of things started happening here in Ghana, a lot of things that I couldn\u2019t just bypass and had to wait for,\u201d he explained. \u201cIt\u2019s been ready for a while.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kojo Antwi suggested that the timing of a legacy project is just as important as the content, noting that he felt compelled to wait for the right energy in the country before sharing his life\u2019s philosophy and history.<\/p>\n<p>The book is an autobiographical odyssey that blends his personal history with the evolution of Ghanaian music, titled \u2018<em>From Bands to Ballads to Brilliance: Mr Music Man \u2013 The Journey<\/em>\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The book launch will take place on Wednesday, February 13, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>The book is expected to cover:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Early Days: Growing up in Darkuman and his early exposure to the diverse sounds of Accra.<\/li>\n<li>The Boom Box Era: His time with the band <em>Classique Vibes<\/em> and his subsequent rise to solo superstardom.<\/li>\n<li>The Philosophy of Love: A deep dive into the lyricism that earned him the title of Ghana\u2019s greatest romantic songwriter.<\/li>\n<li>Social Commentary: His perspective on the socio-political shifts in Ghana over the last 40 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kojo Antwi remains one of the few African artistes who has successfully managed to keep his private life shielded while maintaining a massive, cross-generational public profile.<\/p>\n<p>With over 20 albums to his name, he has defined the sound of contemporary Highlife.<\/p>\n<p>From his reggae-infused tracks recorded in Europe to his traditional African rhythms, he has performed on world stages from London to New York.<\/p>\n<p>His annual December 24th concerts have become a national institution, serving as a pilgrimage for lovers of live music for several years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n           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