Okra Tom Dawidi

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]

Okra Tom Dawidi
Birth nameEmmanuel Ralph Kotei Nikoi
Also known asDa Kasaharilist
Born (1984-12-16) 16 December 1984
Accra
GenresHiplife
Occupation(s)rapper
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active(2003–present)

Early life and education

Okra, the third of three children, was born in La, Accra on the 16th of 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
Year Title Director Ref
2003 Ayekoo ft. Tinny, Obrafour Emklan Media Productions [9]
2008 Kosoa ft. Kwaw Kese, Jagoo Solid Multimedia [10]
2017 Fitem ft. Sarkodie Louicage [11]

Discography

Singles
Year Title Producer Ref
2003 Ayekoo ft. Tinny, Obrafour Hammer of The Last Two
2004 Agyinamoa Kwesi Hammer of The Last Two [12]
2008 Kosoa ft. Kwaw Kese, Jagoo Jayso
2016 You No Get Money feat. Reggie Rockstone Richie Mensah
2017 Fitem ft. Sarkodie Nshorna Music [13]

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. ISSN 0300-7766.
  2. "Media cause of 'beefs' in music - Okra". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  3. Online, Peace FM. "Do Commercial Music If You Want To Succeed - Rapper Okra Tells Artistes". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  4. "'My debut album was never released by Da' Hammer' – Okra Tom Dawidi - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  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. doi:10.1080/03007766.2021.1991173. ISSN 0300-7766. S2CID 244126145.
  6. "Sarkodie attributes his success to rapper, Okra". GhanaWeb. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  7. "I am not retired back with fire - Okra Tom Dawidi". GhanaWeb. 2016-09-02. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  8. Mawuli, David (2015-12-08). "Animated film staring John Dumelo, Stonebwoy et al to premiere Jan. 2". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
  9. YouTube (27 March 2013), Okra Tom Dawidi - Ayekoo ft. Tinny [Official Video], retrieved 4 September 2022
  10. Okra- Kosoaa (Feat. Kwaw Kesse) (Official Music Video), retrieved 2022-09-06
  11. "WATCH: Okra Tom Dawidi's Animated Music VIDEO For 'Fitem' (Feat Sarkodie)". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 2017-02-11. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
  12. GhanaWeb (27 December 2004), Hammer Opens New Chapter In Hiplife, retrieved 4 September 2022
  13. Ameyaw Debrah (9 February 2017), Music Video: Okra Tom Dawidi feat. Sarkodie – Fitem, retrieved 4 September 2022
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