KOJO FUNDS
Words: Press
July 22nd 2026 - The Godfather of Afroswing, Kojo Funds, has marked his return with the announcement of his new EP HELLO IT’S ME AGAIN for release on August 21st. The EP is available to pre-save here.
The platinum-selling pioneer has also released his brand new single ‘How Many’ today following its world premiere with DJ Target on BBC Radio 1XTRA. The track showcases his development on the gritty Afroswing he birthed in East London, now introducing a new take on bright Afrobeat and Dancehall, as he incorporates greater influence from his Ghanaian & Dominican roots into his sound.
Produced by the Grammy-winning Ghanaian producer Killbeatz (Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran), ‘How Many’ is a huge summer anthem propelled by Caribbean bounce and smooth funky flow from Funds as he delivers, “a vibrant ode to gratitude.” Continuing he says, “'How Many' invites you to savour life's precious moments and appreciate the abundance found in every blessing.”
The platinum-selling pioneer has also released his brand new single ‘How Many’ today following its world premiere with DJ Target on BBC Radio 1XTRA. The track showcases his development on the gritty Afroswing he birthed in East London, now introducing a new take on bright Afrobeat and Dancehall, as he incorporates greater influence from his Ghanaian & Dominican roots into his sound.
Produced by the Grammy-winning Ghanaian producer Killbeatz (Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran), ‘How Many’ is a huge summer anthem propelled by Caribbean bounce and smooth funky flow from Funds as he delivers, “a vibrant ode to gratitude.” Continuing he says, “'How Many' invites you to savour life's precious moments and appreciate the abundance found in every blessing.”
Funds teased the forthcoming EP last month with the release of lead single ‘Ready’. With its addictive bassline, Afroswing tones and melodies underscored by Mediterranean guitar, ‘Ready’ has firmly cemented the hunger for the return of Funds. The single has received support from Radio 1Xtra, KISS XTRA, and shot straight onto Capital XTRA as their Track Of The Week.
The appreciation seen for the new era of Kojo Funds is a feeling mutually found on HELLO IT’S ME AGAIN, a record of thankfulness, reflecting the overcoming of obstacles, and displaying eternal gratitude for the support of loved ones as he now celebrates a decade in the game.
Kojo Funds burst onto the scene in 2016 with a string of singles including the street anthem ‘Dun Talkin’ (feat. Abra Cadabra)’, which became a cornerstone of the Afroswing movement. What followed was a whirlwind of further hits including likes of ‘Check (with RAYE)’ and ‘Finders Keepers’ with Mabel, alongside a number of MOBO Award nominations for Funds including Best Newcomer and Best Song. His debut album Golden Boy arrived in 2018 to widespread critical praise landing Funds enviable titles such as the King, Godfather and Pioneer of Afroswing.
He has continued to release consistent multimillion streamed hits and the demand for Funds has not wavered. Still holding over 1.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, and over 500 million streams on the platform, 2026 now sees Kojo Funds return to his rightful throne and continue to reign supreme over Afroswing and beyond.
HELLO IT’S ME AGAIN TRACK LISTING
The appreciation seen for the new era of Kojo Funds is a feeling mutually found on HELLO IT’S ME AGAIN, a record of thankfulness, reflecting the overcoming of obstacles, and displaying eternal gratitude for the support of loved ones as he now celebrates a decade in the game.
Kojo Funds burst onto the scene in 2016 with a string of singles including the street anthem ‘Dun Talkin’ (feat. Abra Cadabra)’, which became a cornerstone of the Afroswing movement. What followed was a whirlwind of further hits including likes of ‘Check (with RAYE)’ and ‘Finders Keepers’ with Mabel, alongside a number of MOBO Award nominations for Funds including Best Newcomer and Best Song. His debut album Golden Boy arrived in 2018 to widespread critical praise landing Funds enviable titles such as the King, Godfather and Pioneer of Afroswing.
He has continued to release consistent multimillion streamed hits and the demand for Funds has not wavered. Still holding over 1.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, and over 500 million streams on the platform, 2026 now sees Kojo Funds return to his rightful throne and continue to reign supreme over Afroswing and beyond.
HELLO IT’S ME AGAIN TRACK LISTING
- Long Time
- Problems
- Ready
- With You
- How Many
- I Need
