O’Kenneth was born in the lively city of Suame, Kumasi, and he is an influential voice in the Ghanian drill music movement. His musical passion began to consume him while attending Tepa Senior High School, where he started to perform music professionally in 2016. O’Kenneth cites the lyrical delivery of Kendrick Lamar and decided to start performing with rap freestyles.
O’Kenneth was born to be a member of the Asakaa music group, a musical collective that is changing the Ghanian music landscape. The asakaa music group was started from a home studio called the Life Living family trap house by Sean Lifer and Rabby Jones. O’Kenneth began to acquire his fame in 2020 with his interesting verses on Sean Life’s “Ma Drip” and Jay Bahd’s “Condemn.” O’Kenneth also appeared in Yaw Tog’s “Sore” and Kawabanga’s “Akatafoc,” propelling Asakaa to a new reputable status locally and internationally.
Profile Summary
Real Name: Kenneth Opoku
Date of Birth: August 13, 1993
Age: 32 years old
Nationality: Ghanaian
Hometown: Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti Region.
Tribe: Asante
Social Media:
– Instagram: @ygaokenneth
– Facebook: O’Kenneth
– Twitter (X): @ygaokenneth
Musical Achievements
O’Kenneth has released four EPs that have solid collaborative efforts with other Ghanian artists:
– Pain in Glory—Joint EP with Xlimkid (Release: October 27, 2023)
– Straight Outta Kumerica II – Joint EP with Reggie (Release: July 20, 2022)
– Until It’s All Said and Done (Release: December 18, 2021)
– Straight Outta Kumerica—Joint EP with Reggie (Release: August 27, 2020)
Notable Tracks
O’Kenneth’s relatable subject matter and catchy beats stand out with his fans. O’Kenneth has many popular songs, including:
– Breaks
– All Eyes (featuring Reggie)
– Stakes (featuring Jay Bahd)
– Lonely Road (featuring Xlimkid)O’Kenneth
– Gang (featuring Reggie)
– Ya Parke (with Reggie)
Personal Life
O’Kenneth’s mom is from the town of Asokore Mampong, and his father is from Pakyi, both towns in the Ashanti Region. He is not married to anyone but is in a relationship. O’Kenneth’s family influences from the Ashanti Region have impacted his music and how he expresses himself creatively.
Net Worth
As of 2025, O’Kenneth’s estimated net worth is around $25,000.
Frequently asked questions about O’Kenneth
– Which school did O’Kenneth attend?
O’Kenneth attended Tepa Senior High School in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
– How old is O’Kenneth?
O’Kenneth is 32 years old as of 2025.
O’Kenneth is going to continue to shape the sound and pace of Ghanian music, and in the future, we will see great things happen as he is going to further his music career as his talents grow. He is an artist to watch as he shapes the contemporary African sounds!
