A Special Musical Signature
Addofio Addo has the skill, the talent, and the passion
Evelyn Molinares
Issue date: 4/28/09 Section: Features
Addo values the "networking with administrators and meeting new people" which he has experienced here at Kean through being a student and through his on-campus positions. He enjoys being more than just a number. He believes "people at Kean University are go-getters in their own way. People seem to have big dreams. Like in high school, I am surrounded by talent and leaders." Kean University is an inspirational setting that provides an "opportunity to make your statement." However, Addo has a statement of his own, his own quote. Based on music, his quote is "with time, you'll find your signature." He finds it very important to take the time and focus, and learn things. Then, with time, you will find your signature. He offers his advice: "in the meantime, be open-minded to anything, and keep positive."
What is his main goal? Addo wants to open up his own café lounge, which would offer live performances from music all over the world. He wants to create an "arts institution". He understands the importance of music, and its "overall connection. Music tells its own story. His musical interest is "more than just making beats; it is listening for sounds, and personal traits."
Such a special person does not come to be without the influence of hero. "My hero is my dad," he says proudly. Addo explains: "the fact that my dad came from Ghana, got through school by scholarships, and has a master's degree" is very inspiring to him. His dad has come a long way and through all, he stayed a humble, approachable, and friendly person. "His heart is so genuine," he says of his father, who is part of an organization that gives back to Ghana. Addo continues, "He wants to help people- no bragging. That's why I am the way I am." But where does the goofy and loveable Addo come from? That would be his mother and "my three older sisters who I love and adore… My family shaped who I am," he explains.
Addofio Addo is particular and unique, and nothing short of brilliant and outstanding. Even so, he is always thinking "how to change for the better." There is no doubt that Addo can become a one-of-a-kind artist. His passion for helping others and his transcending abilities will take him to pinnacles of success, while remaining true to himself and his upbringing's experiences. He is a sincere gentleman with a prosperous future.
What is his main goal? Addo wants to open up his own café lounge, which would offer live performances from music all over the world. He wants to create an "arts institution". He understands the importance of music, and its "overall connection. Music tells its own story. His musical interest is "more than just making beats; it is listening for sounds, and personal traits."
Such a special person does not come to be without the influence of hero. "My hero is my dad," he says proudly. Addo explains: "the fact that my dad came from Ghana, got through school by scholarships, and has a master's degree" is very inspiring to him. His dad has come a long way and through all, he stayed a humble, approachable, and friendly person. "His heart is so genuine," he says of his father, who is part of an organization that gives back to Ghana. Addo continues, "He wants to help people- no bragging. That's why I am the way I am." But where does the goofy and loveable Addo come from? That would be his mother and "my three older sisters who I love and adore… My family shaped who I am," he explains.
Addofio Addo is particular and unique, and nothing short of brilliant and outstanding. Even so, he is always thinking "how to change for the better." There is no doubt that Addo can become a one-of-a-kind artist. His passion for helping others and his transcending abilities will take him to pinnacles of success, while remaining true to himself and his upbringing's experiences. He is a sincere gentleman with a prosperous future.
