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Kofi: Made In Akron Film Premiere Fundraiser

Presented by Kofi Boakye Music at The Tangier, Akron OH

Jan 31 2019
Kofi: Made In Akron Film Premiere Fundraiser

Getta Kutuchief and Nicole Mullet are thrilled to host a fundraiser for Kofi R. Boakye as he prepares to continue his education at Berklee College of Music in the fall of 2019. Kofi has set-up a a tax exempt 529 savings plan he has been contributing to and now we’re asking the community that has come alongside his work since he was 8 years old to rally a kid from Akron!

About the film:

Akron is known for creating the best of the best in all facets of life. From the industrial renaissance of the rubber tire industry, to 3x NBA Champion LeBron James, and Grammy Award-winning band “The Black Keys”, greatness is simply born in Akron. Now a new name has emerged on the music scene–Kofi Boakye. Greatness takes skill. Greatness takes talent. Greatness takes tenacity, determination, will-power, and self-motivation. And that’s Kofi Boakye. This documentary film takes an introspective look into the life of musical prodigy Kofi Boakye from growing up in the inner cities of Akron, Ohio to ... view more »

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The Tangier

532 West Market St, Akron, OH 44303

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