Takun J | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jonathan Koffa |
| Born | May 14, 1981 [1][2] Monrovia, Liberia |
| Genres | Hipco, hip hop |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Jazzo Entertainment |
| Website | takunj |
Jonathan Koffa (born May 14, 1981),[3] known professionally as Takun J, is a Liberian rapper, singer, songwriter and activist. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of hipco, a politically charged music genre.[4] The Liberian Gender Ministry designated him as one of its anti-rape ambassadors. Takun J's music addresses socio-political issues in Liberia. He is best known for the singles "Who Make You Cry", "Police Man", "Gbagba is Corruption", and "A Song for Hawa".[5] Takun J's debut studio album, The Time, was released in 2007. His second studio album, My Way, was released in December 2012. Takun J is the recipient of several accolades, including Male Artist of the Year and Hipco Artist of the Year at the 2014 Liberia Music Awards.
- ^ "Takun J - About". A Together Liberia Project. Archived from the original on 2 September 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- ^ Sandy, Yewa (22 May 2014). "Takun J: B-Day Celebration Will Be "Different"". Daily Observer. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ Browne, Raymond (20 June 2014). "UNICEF Ambassador,Takun J Rapper from Liberia is bitter that Liberian djs are not appreciating and promoting music from Liberian artistes". iGroove Radio. Archived from the original on 27 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ Ashoka (31 March 2014). "'Hipco' is the Soundtrack of Monrovia's Post-War Youth". Vice. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "Liberia: 'Song for Hawa' - Hip Co King Takun J Tackles Sex Abuse in Powerful Single". allAfrica.com. 22 March 2013. Archived from the original on 27 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2014.