Koby Maxwell

Koby Maxwell, born Maxwell Koby Okwensy is a Ghanaian musician, singer, actor and producer who currently resides in city of Washington, D.C. in United States. He says that his goal is to maintain the authenticity of African music, while incorporating the sounds of others. In June 2010, He became a film producer and executive producer when He hired a US Film production company to produce his first Nollywood feature film entitled Paparazzi Eye in the Dark.

Family and early life
Koby is the oldest of six children. Since arriving in America in the early start of year 2000, Koby has performed prominent places such as the Kennedy Center and the Radio City Music Hall in the New York City. He has shared the stage with the prestigious artists like Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan and Dionne Warwick. In august, 2006 He performed with Reggae superstar Sean Paul, Barrington Levy, Sanchez, Ziggy and Stephen Marley Bunny Wailer and Salif Keita at Reggae on the River. He also gained additional recognition as a key performer in Detroit's 21st African World Festival.

Awards

 * 2009 Award of Excellence & Outstanding Performer: Next Vision Entertainment
 * 2010 Humanitarian Award: Doctors For The Village
 * 2010 USA Excellence in African Music: 3G Media
 * 2011 Producer Achievement Award: Nollywood USA