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Genesis Owusu

Genesis Owusu

Kofi Owusu-Ansah (born 1998), known by his stage name Genesis Owusu, is a Ghanaian-Australian rapper and singer from Canberra. He is the younger brother of fellow hip hop rapper, Kojo Owusu-Ansah p.k.a. Citizen Kay. Owusu's debut studio album, Smiling with No Teeth (March 2021), reached the ARIA Albums Chart top 30. At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards he won four trophies for Album of the Year, Best Hip Hop Release, Best Independent Release and Best Cover Art (latter shared with Bailey Howard).

Albums

2021 Missing Molars
2021 Smiling with No Teeth
2023 STRUGGLER
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Industry / News
SoundMerch Australian Music Prize Reveals 2023 Shortlist
“I’m thrilled that we again have a very strong and incredibly diverse Shortlist."
Industry / News
Genesis Owusu / G Flip / Troye Sivan
Genesis Owusu, G Flip & Troye Sivan Win Big At 2023 ARIA Awards
Other standout winners include DMA’S, Parkway Drive and Kylie Minogue.
Industry / News
Briggs, Miss Kaninna, G Flip, Genesis Owusu, SHABA ft UZI
G Flip, Genesis Owusu & More Crowned 2023 J Award Winners
G Flip’s new album, 'DRUMMER', debuted atop the ARIA Albums Chart in August.
Features / Music
Genesis Owusu On Racking Up The Most Nominations At 2023 ARIAs: ‘The Australian Music Landscape Is In A Pretty Cool Place’
“If I can make an album about a roach running away from God and it can be nominated for seven ARIAs... That's a good sign.”
News / Music
Genesis Owusu Plays Last Minute Show For Gaza Civillian Aid Charity
Genesis Owusu offered exclusive viewings of his soundcheck performance, hanging out for a 45-minute event, merchandise, and a meet and greet.
Industry / News
Kylie Minogue, G Flip, Genesis Owusu, Polaris & More: Triple J Announces 2023 J Awards Nominees
The nominees show off the diversity we know and love in Australian music.
News / Music
Dream Machine Is Returning To Bali In 2024
Head to paradise with Genesis Owusu, Snakehips, Hayden James and more.
Industry / Event
Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards
Dark Mofo and Zaachariaha Fielding of Electric Fields fame have made National Live Music Awards history, both holding the record for the most wins.
Industry / News
Genesis Owusu, Dom Dolla, G Flip & Troye Sivan Lead 2023 ARIA Award Nominations
Genesis Owusu leads the pack with a head-spinning SEVEN nominations.
Industry / News
Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards
"The awards are here to honour all those amazing artists, bands and individuals who have made your live music industry one of the best in the world."
Features / Music
Genesis Owusu's Triumphant Struggles
“It was definitely a new challenge, but I always welcome a new challenge”.
News / Music
Genesis Owusu Discusses Struggles With Depression On Album Release Day
"What I can say, is that this album is really about figuring out life. First half of this year I was depressed as fuck. Burnt out as shit. "