Kobazzie

Korte Dorbor Bazzie (born November 29, 1989), known professionally as Kobazzie, is a Liberian singer and songwriter from Voinjama, Lofa County. He was inspired to pursue a career in music after listening to "State of Emergency", a track jointly recorded by Quincy B and Tan Tan B. Kobazzie is the recipient of several accolades, including New Artist of the Year at the 2016 Liberia Music Awards and Afropop Artist of the Year at the 2019 Tunes Liberia Music Awards.

Early life and career 1989–2020: Early life, career beginnings, and music releases Korte Dorbor Bazzie was born on November 29, 1989, in Voinjama, Lofa County. He relocated to Monrovia to further his education and graduated from St. Michael Catholic School. In 2017, he released the Quincy B-produced track "Sleep for What", which appeared on Bilikon Entertainment's compilation album Press Play (2017). Kobazzie said he received the song's instrumental from the producer and freestyled the lyrics. He told FrontPage Africa that Liberian women inspires him to make music.

In 2018, Kobazzie told FrontPage Africa he was working on his 6-track debut extended play, and confirmed that the previously released singles "Check Mike" and "Abelaibah" would appear on the project. which won Song of the Year at the 2019 Liberian Entertainment Awards and was nominated for the same award at both the 2018 Liberia Music Awards and 2019 Tunes Liberia Music Awards. The song was jointly produced by Kizzy W, Benny Sound, and DrumPhase. The accompanying music video for the track was directed by Simplicity Visuals Studios. He chose to collaborate with Stonebwoy because he wanted to blend afrobeats with dancehall, and believes the singer has a "different vibe of music". After winning an award at the Liberia People's Choice Awards in 2019, he was told he could collaborate with any African artist and video producer of his choice. The concerts commemorated the fifth anniversary of Orange S.A.'s arrival in Liberia, and featured additional performances from MC Caro, Stunna, and Kpanto, among others.

Humanatarian work and criticism of a charity foundation Kobazzie spoke out against rape and gender-based violence issues, and was among a panel of speakers advocating for youth empowerment at the United Nations Symposium in New York. He released the anti-rape song "Say No to Rape", and worked with Stunna and Cralorboi CIC to release the politically inspired track "Say No to Election Violence".

Personal life Kobazzie has a daughter. 2019 "Bounce"

"Pro Poor Life"

"Bounce" (Remix) (featuring Davido) Best Music Video

Year Recipient Award Result Ref 2016

New Artist of the Year

Artist of the Year

Male Artist of the Year "Bounce" Song of the Year

Artist of the Year

Male Artist of the Year

Afropop Song of the Year

2022 "Party" (featuring Bucky Raw)

Year Recipient Award Result Ref

Artist of the Year Afropop Artist of the Year "Bounce" Song of the Year

Afropop Artist of the Year

Best Collaboration Best Video of the Year