kouami AKAKPO ERIC "BOBI ERIC"

songwriter / hip hop artist / sound engineer

songwriter / hip hop artist / sound engineer

BIOGRAPHY

Kouami Eric Akakpo, also known artistically as Bobi Eric, is a self-taught musician, producer, and sound engineer currently based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Originally from Benin and born in Togoville, Togo (West Africa), Eric has called the United States home for the past decade. Drawing from his rich cultural heritage and personal life experiences, he creates music that is both emotionally resonant and deeply personal.

Eric began producing and performing his original music in 2009, developing a style that fuses African rhythms with contemporary genres to express universal themes of love, struggle, identity, and transformation. He is known for his natural ear for talent and his ability to bring artists together to form innovative and collaborative projects. His creative process is deeply intuitive, often beginning with a feeling or memory and evolving into lyrical narratives shaped by sound.

His most recent EP, Close Chapter, is a powerful reflection on the emotional complexity of relationships—those with family, friends, and romantic partners. The project offers listeners a raw and intimate journey through his personal challenges and growth, inviting others to reflect on their own lived experiences. Eric sees the work not as a final statement, but as an ongoing conversation, welcoming feedback and connection with his audience as part of the creative process.

In addition to being a performing artist, Eric is highly skilled in music production and audio engineering, with particular expertise in Pro Tools. He continues to build relationships with local artists and producers, contributing to the vibrant creative community in Minnesota through mentorship and collaboration. 

qualifications

Bobi is an experienced music producer and performer with over a decade of original work. He is self-taught in sound recording and advanced audio mixing, with specialization in Pro Tools. His skill set includes songwriting, vocal arrangement, and collaborative music development. Bobi is also a connector and creative mentor, known for identifying emerging talent and building platforms for collective artistic expression.

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