{"id":68918,"date":"2023-05-20T12:59:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-20T12:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/05\/20\/kofi-kinaata-says-samini-didnt-discover-him\/"},"modified":"2023-05-20T12:59:13","modified_gmt":"2023-05-20T12:59:13","slug":"kofi-kinaata-says-samini-didnt-discover-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/05\/20\/kofi-kinaata-says-samini-didnt-discover-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Kofi Kinaata Says Samini Didn\u2019t Discover Him |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><!-- related --><\/p>\n<p><!-- related --><\/p>\n<p>Martin King Arthur popularly known as Kofi Kinaata has applauded his former boss, Samini for the role he played in his music career while disclosing that he wasn\u2019t discovered as a music talent by the award-winning MOBO Artiste.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent interview on #UrbanBlend with Blakk Rasta on 3FM, Kofi Kinaata once again expressed his deep appreciation for the immense impact Samini had on his journey to stardom.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his early days in the industry, Kofi Kinaata who hails from Takoradi in the Western Region highlighted the pivotal moment when he was signed onto the High-Grade Family, an influential music group, at a time when he was relatively unknown.<\/p>\n<p>It was during this period that Kinaata had the privilege of tagging along with Samini, an established figure in the Ghanaian music scene.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe discovery term, I don\u2019t get it, but Samini has been really helpful to my career,\u201d Kinaata shared.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>With Samini\u2019s existing fanbase, the association allowed Kinaata to swiftly gain recognition and support. As Samini\u2019s fans embraced him, Kinaata\u2019s own fanbase began to grow exponentially.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI got signed unto the High-grade family when no one knew me. It was Samini that they knew so me tagging along with Samini, his fans became automatically my fans,\u201d he explained<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Samini played a crucial role in introducing Kofi Kinaata to larger platforms and audiences.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018EffiaKuma love\u2019 cronner recounted a memorable instance when he had the opportunity to perform on stage for a notable event featuring international artist Chris Brown. Thanks to Samini\u2019s endorsement, Kinaata\u2019s talent was showcased to a broader audience, further propelling his career forward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat Samini did for me was give me a lot of exposure,\u201d Kinaata explained. The acclaimed artist went above and beyond to secure performance slots for Kinaata, even for shows where he wasn\u2019t originally scheduled to perform.<\/p>\n<p>Samini\u2019s generosity and support opened doors for Kinaata, enabling him to reach new heights in the music industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen Chris Brown came to Ghana, I was now in Accra, Samini brought me to the stage to perform 4 or 5 minutes. Shows I wasn\u2019t billed to perform even though he got me to perform. Samini gave me a lot of exposure,\u201d he disclosed<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging the pivotal role Samini played in his journey, Kofi Kinaata made it clear that he had been actively involved in rap and music since 2008.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut he didn\u2019t really discover me. I was doing rap and music way back in 2008 but he pushed me from one stage to the other,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<p>However, Samini\u2019s unwavering support and guidance propelled him from one stage to another, amplifying his presence and setting the stage for his subsequent success.<\/p>\n<h3><strong\/><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"peace_black_text_4\">Source: graphic.com.gh<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"clear:both\">&#13;<\/p>\n<tr>&#13;<\/p>\n<td><span class=\"peace_red_text_1\"><\/span>: <span class=\"peace_ash_text_1\">Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of .  accepts no responsibility legal or otherwise for their accuracy of content. 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