Kofi Apollo Theater Finals Performance
Growing up in Akron, Ohio, I had two dreams: to entertain people and to do that playing the piano. I remember having to fight for my dream in the face of adversity, scrutiny, and doubt. Going through school and hearing the laughs, jeers, and jokes that were intended to hinder me only motivated me to keep going in my pursuit of this passion that I have for music. To see moments like this, I am grateful not only to the people who doubted me, but to the thousands of people who support and uplift me. I could not be where I am today without any of you, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.