Outstanding Ghanaian student awarded full scholarship to London music college

A music technology student from Ghana has been awarded a full scholarship to a Southwark-based music college after impressing judges with his work.

Kofi Otuo, a first year BMUS Commercial Music Technology Student, auditioned for the scholarship to London College of Creative Media (LCCM) at a live event.

The judging panel, which included the singer-songwriter Carmody and LCCM academics Austin Milne and Pat Cotton, were effusive in their praise of Kofi’s work.

Milne, Programme Leader for Postgraduate, called it, “some of the most original music that I’ve ever heard” and Carmody said it was “so slick.”

Pat Cotton, Programme Leader for Music, said: “All the elements were familiar but the way you put them together was great.

“It didn’t set in the kind of grove I was expecting. It was very different, but still commercial at the same time. It was great.”

Mr Otuo was surprised and delighted to win the scholarship.

Speaking on stage immediately after the result was announced, he said: “Thank you to the judges for taking a look at my music and actually connecting with it.

“I’d also like to say congratulations to you all (other finalists).

“It’s not an easy job to bring your music forward as a musician so congratulations to you guys. “With all the love and support that I’ve had since I’ve been here, I’m just grateful.”

Main Picture: Left to right - JD Donovan, Industry Liaison at LCCM; Annatonia Chitapa; Katie Whiting; Leon Morris; Kofi Otuo; Katie Roberts. Single image – Kofi Otuo