Celeberated Ghanaian musician Kofi Kinaata has been honoured by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his con tribution to youth devlopment through music.

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As a special ceremony held on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Kinaata receievd the "Youth in Entertainment Award" in recognition of how his music continues to inspire, guide and educate the younger generation. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II praised the artist for using his platform to adreas societal challenges and offer wisdom through lyrics that resonate deeply with everyday realities.

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"Susuka," one of Kinaata's most acclaimed songs, had earlier been described by the Asantehene as a composition "full of wisdom " during the General Conference of the Ghana Bar Association in September 2024.Kinaaa's style, rooted in storytelling and social commentary, has earned him widespread respect for being a voice of the voiceless.From tackling themes of personal responsibility and social justice to highlighting issues affecting youth, his work stands out in Ghana's music landscape for his depth and relevance. The award was presented as part of Otumfuo's Millennium Excellence Awards-an initiative of Manhyia Palace that celeberates individuals who have made meaninful contributions to national development, particularly those whose efforts support vulnerable groups such as the poor, widows and orphans.

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