In a Facebook post dated Sunday, July 30, 2023, Kojo Antwi, the renowned highlife and reggae artist, expressed his admiration for the American music legend, Prince. Antwi shared that he had the privilege of visiting Prince's home-turned-museum, Paisley Park, located in Chanhassen, Minnesota, USA.

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Accompanying his post was a snapshot of Antwi captured within the museum's ambiance, standing beside an elegant grand piano, while an imposing portrait of Prince adorned the backdrop to his left.Antwi elaborated on the illustrious history of Paisley Park, highlighting that luminaries like Madonna, Tevin Campbell, REM, and Lizzo had recorded and mixed albums within its walls.

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Fondly recalling his encounter with the late American singer-songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist Prince Rogers Nelson, Antwi reminisced about their meeting at the 2010 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards. This was a significant year, as it marked the inception of the International Act category at the BET Awards, a category that aimed to honor global talents like Sade, Corinne Bailey-Rae, P-Square, M.I.

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, K’naan, Dizzee Rascal, Hip Hop Pantsula, Chip, and Estelle.Antwi pointed out that this groundbreaking move by BET paved the way for the establishment of the African Act category by other esteemed award organizations. The Groovy hitmaker's tribute serves as a testament to the enduring influence and cross-cultural impact of Prince's musical legacy.

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