Kenneth Opoku, known professionally as O’Kenneth, is a Ghanaian rapper and songwriter born on August 13, 1993, in Kumasi, Ghana. He is a pioneering figure in the Asakaa (drill) music genre and the Kumerican movement, celebrated for his socially conscious lyrics and progressive musical style.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Kenneth Opoku |
| Date of Birth | August 13, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Kumasi, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupations | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Labels | Life Living Records |
| Net Worth | $600,000 |
Early Life and Education
O’Kenneth grew up in Santasi, Kumasi, where he was deeply influenced by the local street culture. He attended Tepa Senior High School, where he began freestyling, inspired by artists like Kendrick Lamar. Despite initial parental skepticism, he dedicated himself to music full-time starting in 2016.
Career
O’Kenneth’s music career began with freestyles at the “Life Living” studio in Kumasi. He gained widespread recognition in 2020 with his verses on Yaw Tog’s Sore and Kawabanga’s Akatafoc, which helped popularize Asakaa music.
His debut EP Until It’s All Said and Done (2021) received critical acclaim for singles like “Loosing Grace” and “Hopez.” Collaborations with Reggie led to the release of Straight Outta Kumerica (2020) and its sequel Straight Outta Kumerica II (2022).
In 2023, he released Pain in Glory, a joint EP with Xlimkid. Notable songs include “Agyeiwaa,” “Obaa Hemaa,” and “Cinderella.” O’Kenneth has performed at major events such as Afrochella (2020), Made in Kumerica Concert (2022), and Black Star Line Festival (2023).
Personal Life
O’Kenneth maintains a private personal life, and details about a girlfriend, wife, or children are not publicly available.
O’Kenneth Net Worth
O’Kenneth is a talented Ghanaian Rapper and songwriter from Kumasi with an estimated net worth of approximately $600,000.
Discography
- Albums/EPs:
- Straight Outta Kumerica (2020)
- Until It’s All Said and Done (2021)
- Straight Outta Kumerica II (2022)
- Pain in Glory (2023)
- Notable Songs:
- “Agyeiwaa”
- “Obaa Hemaa”
- “Loosing Grace”
- “Hopez”
- “Bust”
