Kofi Skills, born Kofi Amponsah, is a Ghanaian native who has a natural passion and acumen for music. He is an up and coming young artist that is gracing the scene with his African roots through distinctive sound and visuals. His rhythmic manipulation of Afro-beat, hip-hop, and R&B is relevant and refreshing. He has proven to be a studius and versatile producer, engineer, ingenious rapper, and rhythmic singer. These foundational attributes make him the ultimate creative artist. Kofi’s mixtape “Slum Story” features Atlanta’s own Lil Baby on “Had To Do It” and Florida’s own Baby Soulja on “In & Out”.

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