Akron-Native Pianist Kofi Boakye returns back to the legendary Apollo Theater in NYC for the Super Top Dog finals and a chance at winning the $20,000 Grand Prize!
One. Last. Show.
Emmy-Nominated Pianist and Akron, Ohio Native Kofi Boakye will be headlining his final performance in his hometown city on August 9th, 2019 at the Trailhead at Cascade. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. Dinner will be provided by internationally-renowned private Chef Jesse Seward of A Traveling Man ISF.
Emmy-nominated pianist and Akron-Native Kofi Boakye makes his Florida debut at Arts Garage in Delray Beach, FL!
"Kofi is a remarkable young man with a bright future. A real class act!"
- Romona Robinson, 8x Emmy winning journalist & CBS Cleveland 19 News Anchor
Kofi R. Boakye is a 19-year-old Award-winning pianist born in Akron, Ohio. Kofi has gathered musical experience from myriad venues across the United States. Kofi Boakye will perform a show with his band and consists of original music and cover music of the R&B, Funk & Jazz genre. Boakye’s shows are interactive. His shows are high energy and kid-friendly and will sometimes go in the crowd with his melodica and play in the audience.
Kofi has been interviewed by 8x Emmy Award Winner Romona Robinson of CBS WOIO News as well as appeared in multiple magazines, newspapers and broadcasts across Ohio. Though many of his experiences stem from within the U.S., Kofi has had the opportunity to refine his talents on the world stage, touring Germany and Prague with the Miller South Show Choir. At the age of 15, Kofi was accepted into the University Of Akron School Of Music’s Jazz Program, making him the youngest African-American pianist to ever be accepted into a collegiate-level jazz program at the UA.
Kofi continued his upward path of music production and songwriting when musically producing the Emmy-Nominated Short-Film “Why Not Akron?” While music remains at the core, Kofi’s accolade extends beyond the big stage. In 2014, President Barack Obama and the White House awarded Kofi with the “President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.” In 2018, Kofi won the Silver medal in the NAACP ACT-SO National Competition; making him the first person from Akron to ever win. Currently, Kofi is a newly minted high-school graduate and attends the University of Akron studying Integrated Marketing Communications. He will attend Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA in the Fall of 2019.
BAND MEMBERS:
Kofi Boakye – Piano/Melodica
Jeff Law - Drums
Grant Jackson - Bass
Akron-Native Pianist Kofi Boakye returns back to the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem for the top dog semi-finals of Amateur Night at the Apollo. If Kofi wins this round, he will advance to the Super Top Dog finals held on November 27th.
Akron-Native Pianist Kofi Boakye returns back to the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem for round 2 of Amateur Night at the Apollo. If Kofi wins this round, he will advance to the Top Dog semi-finals held on May 15th.
Award-winning Pianist Kofi Boakye will be performing at City of Joy’s 10 Year Anniversary Gala held this Friday, March 8th at City of Joy in Akron, OH.
Akron Pianist Kofi Boakye has been chosen by The Apollo Theater to perform for Amateur Night at the Apollo. For tickets and more info, click here.
Award-winning Pianist & Miller South Alum Kofi Boakye returns to Miller South to preview the “Kofi: Made In Akron” Film Premiere & Show Fundraiser at Tangier Entertainment & Events Center at Tangier on January 31st!
AKRON, OH – (Jan. 10, 2019) Community members are rallying beside Kofi R. Boakye, a 19-year-oldaward-winning keyboardist, songwriter, and producer on Thurs., Jan. 31, 2019, at The Tangier Event & Entertainment Centerto support Kofi and his financial efforts as he prepares for college at Berklee College of Music.
5:00pm VIP Reception ($85.00)
6:00pm General Admission Doors Open ($50.00)
6:30pm Documentary Premiere and Q&A
7:00pm Performance and Cocktail Hour
Getta Kutuchief and Nicole Mullet are thrilled to host a fundraiser for Kofi Boakye as he prepares to continue his education at Berklee College of Music in the fall of 2019. Kofi has set-up a a tax exempt 529 savings plan he has been contributing to and now we're asking the community that has come alongside his work since he was 8 years old to rally a kid from Akron.
“We are so grateful to our sponsors for supporting the future of one of Akron's hardest working students!”
- Getta Kutuchief & Nicole Mullet
Who is Kofi?
Kofi R. Boakye is an 18-year-old Award-winning keyboardist, songwriter, and producer born in Akron, Ohio. Kofi has gathered musical experience from myriad venues across the United States. Kofi has been interviewed by 8x Emmy Award Winner Romona Robinson of Channel 19 Action News as well as appeared in multiple magazines, newspapers and local broadcasts across Ohio. At the age of 15, Kofi was accepted into the University of
Akron School of Music’s Jazz Program, making him the youngest African-American pianist to ever be accepted into a collegiate-level jazz program at the UA. In September 2016, Kofi performed at the Akron Civic Theatre, making him the first teen pianist to ever headline a show there. Though many of his experiences stem from within the U.S., Kofi has had the opportunity to refine his talents on the world stage, touring Germany and Prague with the Miller South Show Choir. While music remains at the core, Kofi’s accolade extends beyond the big stage. In 2014, President Barack Obama and the White House awarded Kofi with the “President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence”.
Photography courtesy of Wilder Lens Photography
Tune into Cleveland 19 News on CBS WOIO as Award-winning Pianist Kofi Boakye makes an appearance on their Sunny Side Up Morning Show in promotion for his highly anticipated Kofi: Made In Akron Film Premiere & Show!
Award-winning pianist Kofi Boakye makes his first performing appearance on Fox 8 in the Morning in joint promotion of the highly anticipated “Kofi: Made In Akron Film Premiere & Show Fundraiser”! Catch Kofi live on Fox 8 News on the following times:
7:45am
7:50am
8:20am
8:40am
8:50am
Kofi R. Boakye is an 19-year-old Award-winning keyboardist, songwriter, and producer born in Akron, Ohio. As Kofi prepares to continue his education at Berklee College of Music in Fall of 2019, he is seeking community financial support through his premiere of his documentary Kofi: Made in Akron at Tangier Event and Entertainment Center.
Join us on Wednesday, January 16 for SMARTS new family orientation, 5:00 – 5:30 with a presentation by Kofi Boakye from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
Kofi Boakye, a high school student in Akron, is a musician, public speaker, entrepreneur and soon to be a student at the Berklee School of Music in Boston. His story is inspiring and will resonate with SMARTS students, families and friends. He is 2014 White House Excellence Award© Recipient and 2018 NAACP ACT-SO National Medalist. See more here http://kofibmusic.com/about/. You don’t want to miss this!
Award-winning Pianist Kofi Boakye will be performing at the John S Knight Center for the 37th annual Holiday Tree Festival on Friday, Nov. 23th @ 2pm. Free admission!
2014 White House Excellence Award Winner and 2018 NAACP ACT-SO National Medalist Kofi Boakye competes in the High Arts Festival for the first time!
Admission is free and open to all! Click here for more info.
Boakye is an 18-year-old Award-winning keyboardist, songwriter, and producer born in Akron, Ohio. Kofi has gathered musical experience from myriad venues across the United States. Kofi has been interviewed by 8x Emmy Award Winner Romona Robinson of Channel 19 Action News as well as appeared in multiple magazines, newspapers and local broadcasts across Ohio. Though many of his experiences stem from within the U.S., Kofi has had the opportunity to refine his talents on the world stage, touring Germany and Prague with the Miller South Show Choir. At the age of 15, Kofi was accepted into the University of Akron School of Music’s Jazz Program, making him the youngest African-American pianist to ever be accepted into a collegiate-level jazz program at the UA. In September 2016, Kofi performed at the Akron Civic Theatre, making him the first teen pianist to ever headline a show there. Kofi continued his upward path of music production and songwriting being the music producer for the Emmy Nominated “Why Not Akron?” Short-film. While music remains at the core, Kofi’s accolade extends beyond the big stage. In 2014, President Barack Obama and the White House awarded Kofi with the “President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence”. In 2018, Kofi won the Silver medal in the NAACP ACT-SO National Competition; making him the first person from Akron to ever win. Currently, Kofi is a newly minted high-school graduate and attends the University of Akron studying marketing. He will attend Berklee College of Music in the Fall of 2019.
Admission is free and open to all customers of BMW of Akron.
For more information, click here.
An intimate room.
A Steinway grand.
Four of North East Ohio's premier pianists.
And you.
Come be inspired as Theron Brown, Rock Wehrmann, Kofi R. Boakye and Joe Leaman present an unforgettable evening of story and song, in Akron's most intimate listening room. Four talented musicians describe their life long relationship with the piano - how they got started, what people inspired them, and the songs that keep them coming back.
Tickets $15 and available by calling 330-869-0035. LIMITED SEATING - CALL TODAY!
Steinway Piano Gallery Cleveland has made this event possible by providing a 9 foot concert grand. To learn more about your local Steinway dealer, click here: https://www.steinway-ohio.com/location/
Award-winning Pianist Kofi Boakye brings his energy-filled act to the stage in honor of his cousin, the late Kimyata D. Cooper Jr. for the Hoop For Coop Cabaret Comedy & Jazz Event! Tickets available here.
Back by popular demand, Award-winning Pianist Kofi Boakye returns to perform at the Greater Akron Chamber's 111th Annual Meeting.
For more than 100 years, the Greater Akron Chamber's Annual Meeting has been one of the most popular gatherings of business and community leaders. Each year, decision-makers from both the private and public sectors convene to commemorate the many successes of the past year, share plans for the future and enjoy excellent company and camaraderie. Additionally, the Greater Akron Chamber will posthumously honor County Executive Russell M. Pry with the H. Peter Burg Award. The Greater Akron Chamber created the H. Peter Burg Award as a way to recognize a local business leader who has worked to enhance local and regional economic and community development.
In a tribute to one of his biggest life motivations, Kofi Boakye performs a solo piano show at the Akron Art Museum's Annual MLK Day Celebration for families in the Greater Akron Community.
Show begins at 2pm.
For more info, visit www.akronartmuseum.org.
Photography Courtesy of Cindy Nichols Photography
Award-winning teen keyboardist Kofi Boakye performs a mixture of R&B/Jazz/Funk alongside his band in a highly energetic music show
1st Show - 6:30pm to 7:15pm
2nd Show - 7:30pm to 8:15pm
All shows are available for entry with the purchase of a First Night Akron 2018 Button (available at http://www.downtownakron.com/explore/first-night-akron).
Musicians:
Jeff Law - Drums
SmokeFace - Bass
Kofi Boakye - Piano
*All merchandise will be available for purchase at this event.
Location: Akron Art Museum
1 S High St, Akron, OH 44308
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Award-winning Pianist Kofi Boakye will be performing at the John S Knight Center for the 36th annual Holiday Tree Festival on Friday, Nov. 24th @ 2pm. Free admission!
Award-winning pianist Kofi Boakye plays alongside Akron-based saxophonist Justin Tibbs as he debuts his newest band, "The JT Electrik Group", before a high energy crowd at the None-Too-Fragile Theatre inside of Pub Bricco.
Justin Tibbs - Tenor Sax
Kofi Boakye - Keyboard
Jared Less - Bass
Jeff D Law Sr. -Drums
November 1st at Pub Bricco. Doors open at 6pm, Show at 7pm. Free admission.
After a nine month hiatus from performing, 17-year-old Akron-born keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Kofi Boakye makes his return for a night of music inside of the “None-Too-Fragile” Theatre at Pub Bricco. Boakye will be featuring a diverse sequence of music from jazz standards and popular modern-day songs, to original music from his newest EP, “Made In Akron”.
Joining the Bricco stage with Kofi will be Jeff “Chochi” Law on drums, Matthew DeRubertis on bass, and Marquis Brown on auxiliary keyboards. Bring your friends, bring your loved ones, and most importantly...bring your energy! Doors open at 6pm. Show begins at 7pm. FREE ADMISSION!
In honor of his friend Summit County Executive Russ Pry who died in a battle with cancer last year, Award-winning pianist Kofi Boakye will perform at the GAC's 110th Meeting!
For more than 100 years, the Greater Akron Chamber's Annual Meeting has been one of the most popular gatherings of business and community leaders. Each year, decision-makers from both the private and public sectors convene to commemorate the many successes of the past year, share plans for the future and enjoy excellent company and camaraderie. Additionally, the Greater Akron Chamber will posthumously honor County Executive Russell M. Pry with the H. Peter Burg Award. The Greater Akron Chamber created the H. Peter Burg Award as a way to recognize a local business leader who has worked to enhance local and regional economic and community development.
Kofi Boakye shares his story live during PechaKucha Akron Vol. 6 at First Night Akron!
Award-winning pianist Kofi Boakye joins the ASO for a dynamic holiday concert at EJ Thomas!
The entire Symphony family and performers from every corner of the community gather for this traditional holiday celebration. Stirring choruses, inspirational carols, and festive dances bring glad tidings of great joy and rousing good cheer.
