Ghanaian artist Edward Kofi Agyemang Amoah popularly known as Kofi Mole says footballer Abedi Pele is one of his biggest inspirations.
The rapper eulogised the football legend as “his inspiration and one of the biggest Ghana icons”.
2020 VGMA Hip Hop Song of the Year winner has a song titled ‘Abedi Pele’ in which he talks about being an Africa champion and legend, just like the Maestro.
Kofi Mole said after reading and watching a lot of Abedi’s stories and videos, he has always been inspired by his humble beginnings.
He added that he has been inspired by Abedi Pele’s journey to reaching the top level in football.
“I titled my song Abedi Pele because the Maestro inspires my lot,” he said on Sports Salad with Angel 102.9 Fm’s Saddick Adams.
“Abedi Pele is a legend and one of Ghana’s biggest icon in history. I compare the strides he made on the pitch to the impact I am also making. Though he is way ahead of me. I was amazed when I saw a picture of Abedi Pele in dreadlocks. I just saw myself in him. I put his story alongside mine and inspired mention to write my Abedi Pele song. I met Abedi at the airport and it was a surreal moment for me.”
Kofi Mole also revealed that he is a big fan of Ghanaian club Accra Hearts of Oak.
