Ghanaian media personality Kofi Okyere-Darko, also known as KOD, has revealed plans to release a music album before reaching the age of 50.In a conversation with Roselyn Felli on Joy Prime’s Changes show, KOD expressed his long-standing passion for music and shared how he has played a role in discovering and nurturing emerging talents who are now making waves in the industry.“I bring the music out of other people.

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It’s in my head, but they can’t come out of me. So, I bring it out of other people, and I’ve had a great time over the years in the music space; it’s one of the greatest times for me, and we’re looking at getting back there. I got a call from Nana Kwame asking that we do one last album together.

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”However, he has not been able to create his own music because he claims his voice is not the best for singingAmidst his situation, music producer Kwame Yeboah requested that KOD produce an album before turning 50, which they are currently working on.

Yeboah actually told me that I have till age 50 to record my album; otherwise, I’m done, and he’s the one producing the album.

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I’m 46 now, so I have 4 years to go.”Asked if he will be able to fulfil it, he said, “Definitely,” adding that “it’s going to be an eclectic album.”KOD revealed that his forthcoming album will showcase the rich diversity of Ghanaian music, blending styles like highlife and gospel.

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He highlighted his collaborative process, working with artists from various musical backgrounds—a method that has resulted in numerous award nominations for those involved.He encouraged aspiring musicians to embrace versatility, advising them to experiment with different genres to broaden their appeal and achieve significant milestones in their careers.“…we always recorded different genres.

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We didn’t box ourselves into maybe highlife, and I think for every musician, if you’re truly talented and you can really go places like a Samini, King Promise, or Sarkodie, you don’t stay in one spot; you explore different arenas, and they keep you going,” he noted on Joy Prime.

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