Ras Kuuku wins first international award at 3G Awards in New York

Ghanaian Dancehall musician Ras Kuuku known in real life as “Jonas Nana Kojo Kurankye has won his first international award at the just ended 3G Awards 2019 in New York.

The awards night took place on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

On the plaque reads “Excellence in Reggae Music – Kojo Kurankye AKA Ras Kuuku Special Award”.

The event was held at the Replib Banquet Hall, 4132 Park Avenue in Bronx, New York.

Excited Ras Kuuku who had an exclusive talk with BeenieWords.com said,:

“I am very happy to get this recognition abroad. It means a lot to my career, especially my latest album – “Kuntunkununku” (The Heaviest) – I released about a month ago. This is the beginning of another new chapter.”

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According to BeenieWords, Ras Kuuku will spend a few more days in the USA with other promotional activities and engagements before returning to Ghana.

He has produced monster hits like “Father”, Show Them Love”, “Nwansina”, “Wo”, just to name a few. Samini and Stonebwoy are some of the major names featured on his latest album “Kuntunkununku”.

Popular Ghanaian Actor/Presenter, Koo Fori, was among one of the key faces spotted at the event. It was the 9th edition of the awards; it focused on honoring well-meaning Ghanaians from music to leadership and socio-economic development areas, who have done tremendously. Below are some exclusive images from the event.