Kojo Mensah

Brooklyn, NY ***** 518-***-**** ady6q7@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Visionary creative strategist, dedicated philanthropist, and accomplished entrepreneur in hospitality with a passion for creative strategy, entertainment, and community outreach. Founder of The Kosah Foundation, strategic partner of 333 Lounge, and creator of Living Room Series - An Afro Cultural Experience. Extensive experience in artist management and promotion with The BT Group, elevating talents like DJ Tunez and ADH on a global scale. Skills

Strategic Planning

Customer Acquisition

Succession Planning

Consulting

Creative Strategy

Entrepreneurship

Community Outreach

Artist Management

Event Planning

Cultural Inclusiveness

Budget Management

Promotions

Experience

FOUNDER 03/2022 - Current

Living Room Series - Brooklyn, NY

An Afro Cultural Experience

Pioneered entertainment platform showcasing the African diaspora and creative minds. Merged multicultural markets through art, fashion, dance, music, food & beverage. I was able to bring the African diaspora to private spaces such soho house which included dumbo and soho house. Focused on collaborative experiences that celebrate diversity with such companies as driven society, bartenura, Bacardi, and markers mark

TALENT MANAGMENT, TOUR MANAGEMENT, AND EVENT OPS 04/2018 - Current The BT Group - Brooklyn, NY

Negotiated deals, managed budgets, oversaw promotions, facilitated artist development with venues such SOBs, sultan room, market hotel, along with concerts such Afro nation, Brooklyn museum first Saturdays, dj tunez blackout event in DC, LA, and Houston.

Managed Afrobeat pioneer DJ Tunez, elevating his global stature. Instrumental in spreading Afrobeat worldwide; managed performances at renowned venues, negotiated a residency for Dj Tunez in London at Kasa Tantra in Camden for 6 months in 2023. Collaborated with genre's biggest acts, rapidly increasing popularity with hit singles such Pami featuring dj tunez, Wizkid, Omah lay, and Adekunde Gold. ADH feat dj tunez and Eugy official. Dj Tunez and Smeez and de3n. ADH (Artist)

Managed inspiring stage performances; promoted unity, positivity, and self-love. Created signature sound Afro-hop by fusing Afrobeat, African percussions, Jazz, Hip-hop. Collaborated with industry-leading artists; gained international recognition. Contributed to ADH's resurgence with hit single "Remedies”, also A&R his EP called SELF which was released in May 2023 under the BTGROUP.

Operations for major events for Afro Carnival brings out 3000+ people, Dj Tunez Blackout brings out 2500+ people, Afrobeat Nights 400+ people. Amapiano Nights 500+ people and also managed operations for Wizkid More love less ego tour for the New York region.

FOUNDER 02/2014 - Current

Kosah Foundation - Brooklyn, NY

Established in 2014 to empower inner-city youth in Canarsie, Brooklyn and beyond. Inspired career programming, mentorship, internships, and outreach initiatives. Orchestrated "Canarsie Day," officially recognized by Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams which is a national holiday in Brooklyn now, major accomplishment for our foundation Communal Feed- Initiated NYC community enrichment through food distribution and innovative programming, Able to provide food for neighboring community centers and people of need. Championed essential tools, resources, financial literacy, self-sufficiency, health & wellness. Forged partnerships with like-minded community-centric organizations with collective fare food program out of east New York.

Partnership with EEP law for internship programs and sports programming for the middle school and high school boys and girls.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER 03/2019 - 11/2022 333 Lounge - Brooklyn, NY

Strategically managed 333 Lounge with focus on cultural inclusiveness with companies such as google and Amazon. Groups such as fun for friends for brunches and late nights. Worked with acts such Dj Tunez, Dj Moma, Citizen B, Dj Wemi, Dj Mohagany, Dj Flygerian.

Created safe, welcoming space for Black and Brown individuals to innovate and connect where I was able to lock in deals with 500 black men innovation for brunches. Education and Training

Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, PA Bachelor of Business 06/2009

Transferred from Siena college to Duquesne university on a full athletic scholarship in 2005 Played high level and starter and leading scorer for the team for 2 years All Atlantic 10 team as a Junior

Siena College - Albany, NY Bachelor of Business

06/2008

Freshman team award winner

Third team all MAAC as a freshman

Leading scorer, assists, and rebounder as a freshman Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School - Brooklyn, Ny High School Diploma 06/2004

Leading scorer of the CHSAA as a senior

Second team all NYC STATE

Second team all CHSAA

Scoring champ 2003

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