Offei (musician)
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| birth_name = Derrick Offei-Awuku
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|03|22}}
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| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Singer
- songwriter
- record producer
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| instrument = Vocals, Guitar
| years_active = 2017–present
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| associated_acts = Patoranking
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Derrick Offei-Awuku (born 1993) in Tema, better known professionally as Offei is a Ghanaian singer, guitarist, songwriter and philanthropist.{{Cite web|url= https://tmghlive.com/entertainment/offei-music-introduces-offer-foundation-put-smiles-needy-photos-video/|title= Offei Music Introduces "Offer Foundation" As They Put Smiles On The Needy|date= 2019|accessdate= February 1, 2019}}{{Cite web|url= https://kubilive.com/offei-music-introduces-offer-foundation-as-they-put-smiles-on-the-needy-photos-video/|title= Offei Music Introduces "Offer Foundation" As They Put Smiles On The Needy|date= 2019|accessdate= February 1, 2019}} Offei is popularly known for his hit single, 'Fi Mano'{{Cite web|url= https://thenativemag.com/music/offei-blackstones-befi-mano-patoranking/|title= OFFEI AND PATORANKING TRIBUTE LEGENDARY GHANAIAN GROUP ON NEW SINGLE, "FI MA NO"|date= 2020|accessdate= February 25, 2020}} which features Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer, Patoranking.{{Cite web|url= https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/62623/offei-recruits-patoranking-kawastone-for-fi-ma.html|title= Offei Recruits Patoranking, Kawastone For 'Fi Ma No' Banger|date= 2020|accessdate= February 18, 2020}}
Early life
Born to Ghanaian parents, Offei hails from the Eastern Region of Ghana. He received high school education at Tema Senior High School and proceeded to study Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Ghana, Legon.
Career
Offei has been doing music actively since releasing his debut single "Let It Go" in 2017 which gave the world a dose of his silky vocal prowess. He has consistently released successive singles, including; "Communication", "Humanbeing" featuring Kwesi Arthur, "Body Whine", "LowKey", "Maria", "Santorini", "Fi Mano",{{Cite web|url= https://www.myjoyonline.com/offei-opens-up-on-blackstone-patoranking-collabo-fi-ma-no/|title= Offei opens up on Blackstone, Patoranking collabo 'Fi Ma No'|date= 2020|accessdate= October 15, 2020}} among others. Each of these songs has enjoyed immense radio plays and has been part of credible playlists on all digital platforms across the world. In 2019, Offei signed a label management deal with US-based music company, Dwoods Productions.{{Cite web|url= https://www.gbafrica.net/offei-unveiled-kwesi-arthur-others-attend-event/|title= Offei Unveiled, Kwesi Arthur, Others Attend Event|date= 2019|accessdate= April 8, 2019}}
Discography
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|+Singles !Song title !Year !Ref. |
| "Let It Go"
|2017 |
| "Communication"
|2017 | |
| "Humanbeing"
|2017 |
| "Body Whine"
|2017 |
| "LowKey"
|2018 |
| "Maria"
|2018 |
| "Santorini"
|2019 | |
| "Fe Mano"
|2020 |
Awards and nominations
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| Year
!Event !Category !Recipient !Result |
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| 2020
|Muse Bangerz Of the Quarter, (Half-Year Edition) |Introlude Song of the Quarter |Himself |{{nominated}}{{Cite web|url=https://museafrica.com/2020/07/15/check-out-full-list-of-nominees-for-museboq-2020-half-year-edition/|title=Check out Full list of nominees for Muse Bangerz Of the Quarter 2020 – Half-Year Edition|website=Muse Africa|access-date=2020-07-15}}{{Cite web|url=https://museafrica.com/2020/07/15/vote-bangerz-of-the-quarter-2020/|title=VOTE! Bangerz of the Quarter 2020|website=Muse Africa|access-date=2020-07-16}}{{Cite web|url= https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Teflon-Flexx-beats-Stonebwoy-and-Shatta-Wale-on-Muse-Africa-s-BOQ-1022260|title= Teflon Flexx beats Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale on Muse Africa's 'BOQ'|date= 2020|accessdate= July 30, 2020}} |
| 2021
|3 Music Awards, Ghana |Next Rated Act |Himself |
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