Okra Tom Dawidi Explained

Okra Tom Dawidi
Birth Name:Emmanuel Ralph Kotei Nikoi
Alias:Da Kasaharilist
Birth Date:1984 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Accra
Genre:Hiplife
Occupation:rapper
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:(2003–present)

Emmanuel Ralph Kotei Nikoi (born 16 December 1984), known by the stage name Okra Tom Dawidi or Da Kasaharilist, is a Ghanaian hiplife musician,[1] best known for his debut hit single “Ayekoo”, which features Obrafour and Tinny.[2]

Early life and education

Okra, the third of three children, was born in La, Accra on 16 December 1984 to Mrs. Grace Kaaley Amarh, a trader, and Mr. Vincent Nikoi Kotey, former chief supply officer of the Electoral Commission of Ghana. He attended St. John's Preparatory and Junior High school in Achimota. He then proceeded to the Accra Technical Training Center. Okra Tom had always wanted to be an engineer and a professional musician.[3]

Music career

Okra Tom Dawidi was first introduced to Hammer of the Last Two[4] by a friend, where the two worked on songs such as Ayekoo, Donto among others. He was featured on the Execution Diary album in 2003. He is noted for his unique style of storytelling.[5]

He has collaborated with several artistes, such as Sarkodie,[6] Kwaw Kese, Tinny, Obrafour, Kwabena Kwabena, Reggie Rockstone among others.[7] Okra has constantly been featured in the Ghanaian animated series, Tales of Nazir.[8]

Videography

YearTitleDirectorRef
2003Ayekoo ft. Tinny, ObrafourEmklan Media Productions
2008Kosoa ft. Kwaw Kese, JagooSolid Multimedia
2017Fitem ft. SarkodieLouicage[9]

Discography

Singles

YearTitleProducerRef
2003Ayekoo ft. Tinny, ObrafourHammer of The Last Two
2004Agyinamoa KwesiHammer of The Last Two
2008Kosoa ft. Kwaw Kese, JagooJayso
2016You No Get Money feat. Reggie RockstoneRichie Mensah
2017Fitem ft. SarkodieNshorna Music

Notes and References

  1. Dzitrie . Eyram . Agbemava . Xorlali M. K. . 2021 . Kasahare: Demystifying Rap Lyricism and Artistry in Ghana's Hiplife Music . Popular Music and Society . 1 . 0300-7766.
  2. Web site: Media cause of 'beefs' in music - Okra . 2022-09-04 . Graphic Online . en-gb.
  3. Web site: Online . Peace FM . Do Commercial Music If You Want To Succeed - Rapper Okra Tells Artistes . 2022-09-04 . Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news.
  4. Web site: 2022-03-05 . 'My debut album was never released by Da' Hammer' – Okra Tom Dawidi - MyJoyOnline.com . 2022-09-04 . www.myjoyonline.com . en-US.
  5. Dzitrie . Eyram . Agbemava . Xorlali M. K. . 2022-03-15 . Kasahare: Demystifying Rap Lyricism and Artistry in Ghana's Hiplife Music . Popular Music and Society . 45 . 2 . 202–220 . 10.1080/03007766.2021.1991173 . 244126145 . 0300-7766. free . 10067/1840190151162165141 . free .
  6. Web site: 2013-10-03 . Sarkodie attributes his success to rapper, Okra . 2022-09-04 . GhanaWeb . en.
  7. Web site: 2016-09-02 . I am not retired back with fire - Okra Tom Dawidi . 2022-09-04 . GhanaWeb . en.
  8. Web site: Mawuli . David . 2015-12-08 . Animated film starring John Dumelo, Stonebwoy et al to premiere Jan. 2 . 2022-09-06 . Pulse Ghana . en.
  9. Web site: 2017-02-11 . WATCH: Okra Tom Dawidi's Animated Music VIDEO For 'Fitem' (Feat Sarkodie) . 2022-09-06 . GhanaCelebrities.Com . en-US.