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British female Reggae singer best known for working in the Lovers Rock sub-genre.
A former member, with Pauline Catlin and Caron Wheeler, of the lovers rock trio Brown Sugar.
Embarked on a solo career in the mid-1980s working in the Lovers Rock, general Reggae and Soul/R&B fields.
Achieved British Reggae Chart placings with both Brown Sugar and as a solo artiste.
ALBUMS
Eva Shaw, Kofi, Ching
STATIC
2021, File, WAV, Single, Mad Fatti
Kofi
Deliver Us
2018, 12", Maxi, Emperorfari
Kofi
Wishing Well + Friday's Child
2018
Kofi
Love & Jah
2017, 10", Emperorfari
Kofi / JC Lodge
Curious / Say You Love Me
2017, 7", EP, Ltd, Ariwa, Octave Lab
Macka B & Kofi
Proud Of Mandela
2014
Santana (2) / Kofi
Save Room / Rocking Eternally
2008, 7", Mafia And Fluxy
Kofi
Eternally
2006, CD, Album, Victor
Richie Davis, Kofi
Girl / Ability To Love
2000, 7", Single, Mafia And Fluxy
Kofi
Friday's Child
1994
Kofi
Step By Step
1992, 12", Single, Funki Dreds
Soul II Soul Featuring Kofi
Move Me No Mountain
1992
Kofi
Wishing Well
1992
Kofi
Stand By
1990, 12", Ariwa, 
,
, Lovers Rock/Reggae
Kofi
Sugar & Dub
1990, CD, Comp, Ariwa
Kofi / Mad Professor
Looking Over Love / Junkie Traffic
1989
Macka B & Kofi
Dread A Who She Love / Run Rushdie Run
1989
Kofi
Black... With Sugar
1989
Kofi / Robotics*
Black Pride / Check Point Charlie
1987, 12", Ariwa
Kofi / Mad Professor & Robotics*
Place In The Sun / Time Warp
1987,
Kofi / Professor Doppler
Didn't I / I'm A Dropout
1987
Coffee* / Kenroy Rogers
Sharon/Day Oh
1986, ,
, Lovers Rock
Kofi
Secret Combination
7", Cou$ins Records
Kofi
Don't Ask My Neighbours
12", Ariwa
Kofi
Every Little Beat
7", Ariwa
Kofi
Keep U Satisfied
7", Mafia And Fluxy
Lloyd Brown / Kofi
Life Too Short / I Love You
7", Cou$ins Records
Kofi
She Always Be There
7", Yel, Mafia And Fluxy
Kofi / Santana
Get 2 This / Mamma
7", Mafia And Fluxy
Kofi
Wishing Well
12", Single, Ariwa
Kofi, Lorna Gee
Sweet Majesty
12", Promo, Whi, Evelyn
Kofi
Rocking Eternally
CD, Cousin
Kofi
My Man
7", Single, Mafia And Fluxy
Kofi
Coming Down To See Me
Clinark*
Journey To Foreign
2008, CD, Album, Nurture Projects, ,
, Roots Reggae/Lovers Rock
APPEARANCES +
Kofi
Get Real (Soul Mix)
2012, File, MP3, WAV, Single, Koffe an Kreem
Kofi
Moving Up
2012, File, MP3, WAV, Single, Koffe an Kreem
Kofi
Look Around G-Mix
2012, File, MP3, WAV, Single, Koffe an Kreem, ,
, UK Garage/Gospel
Celine Dion*
I Am: Celine Dion (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2024, CD, 
,
, Ballad/Soundtrack/Score/Pop Rock
Dennis Bovell, The 4th Street Orchestra
The 4th Street Orchestra Collection
2023, 2xCD, Comp, Doctor Bird, ,
, Dub
AKAI SOLO
Alone Throughout Heaven And Earth
2019, 10xFile, MP3, Album, Not On Label
Sahrya
Looking For Diamonds
2015, File, MP3, WAV, Single, Koffe an Kreem
Ross Hannaford's Lucky Dog
Lucky Dog
2015, CD, MiniAlbum, RE, Not On Label
Celine Dion* & David Foster
The Best of Celine Dion & David Foster
2012, CD, 
,
, Ballad/Vocal/Europop
Various
Return Of The Rub-A-Dub Style
2011, DVD-V + CD, Album, Echodelic Sound, 
,
, Dancehall
Celine Dion*
The Essential Celine Dion
2011, 3x CD, 
,
, Ballad/Soft Rock/Vocal
Tippa Irie And The Far East Band*
Stick To My Roots
2010, CD, Album, Lockdown Productions
Spectac
Spectac Returns - Looks Like Another Job For Spectac
2010, CD, Album, Domination Recordings
Various
Rähinä 4 Life
2010, CD, Comp, Rähinä Records
Celine Dion*
My Love (Ultimate Essential Collection)
2008, 2x CD, ,
, Soft Rock/Pop Rock/Ballad
Macka B
Who Likes Macka B Music?
2005, CD, Comp, Promo, P-Vine Records
Spectac
One Day
2005
Dennis Bovell
Decibel (More Cuts And Dubs 1976 - 1983)
2003
Mad Professor And The Mad Men Band
Dub You Crazy With Love (Part 2)
2000, CD, Album, Ariwa
Various
House Proud. Vol. 1 - A Distance Compilation
1999
Celine*
All The Way... A Decade Of Song
1999, CD, 
,
, Vocal/Ballad
Danny Rampling
Community Of The Spirit
1999
Soul II Soul
The Greatest / ザ・グレイテスト
1998, CD, Comp, Ltd, Virgin, 10 Records, 
,
, Soul/Downtempo/Swingbeat/House/Big Beat/Drum n Bass
Soul.II.Soul*
[The.Club.Mix.Hits]
1998, CD, ,
, House/Acid Jazz
Mad Professor
Dub You Crazy With Love
1997, ,
, Lovers Rock/Dub
Horace Andy
Roots And Branches
1997
Celine Dion*
Falling Into You
1996, CD, ,
, Soft Rock/Pop Rock/Ballad/Downtempo/Theme/Vocal
Mad Professor
Evolution Of Dub (Black Liberation Dub Chapter 3)
1996, Vinyl, ,
, Dub
Despert* / Morgand*
Despert / Morgand
1995, CD, Album, WEA Music
Chieko Beauty
Sweeter
1995, CD, Album, People's
Mazaruni! Feat. Mad Professor, William The Conqueror & King O' Di Jungle
The Jungle Dub Experience
1995
Tucker Rainbow
Push Me To War
1994
John McLean
Men Are Lovers Too
1994
Macka B
Discrimination
1994
Various
The Voice Of Dance 1
1993, 2xCD, Comp, EVA, 
,
, House/Euro House/Disco
Soul II Soul
Volume IV The Classic Singles 88-93
1993, ,
, Contemporary R&B/Downtempo/House/Soul
Soul II Soul
2 Sides Of Soul II Soul
1992, CD, Promo, Virgin
Les Negresses Vertes / Soul II Soul
Sous Le Soleil De Bodega / Move Me No Mountain
1992, 7", Jukebox, Virgin
Various
Hit Mix '93
1992, 2x CD, 
,
, Ragga HipHop/Contemporary R&B/Pop Rap/Darkwave/Reggae-Pop/Freestyle/House/Techno/Euro House/Gabber/Hardcore/Eurodance/Jazzy Hip-Hop
Soul II Soul
Move Me No Mountain
1992, CD Digipak, ,
, Contemporary R&B
Soul II Soul
Volume III Just Right
1992, Vinyl, ,
, Downtempo/Contemporary R&B/Jazzdance
Various
Simply Mad About The Mouse
1991, ,
, Pop Rock
U-Roy
True Born African
1991, Vinyl, ,
, Roots Reggae
The Biddu Orchestra*
Music Is My Weapon
1990
Mad Professor
Dub Me Crazy Pt. 10: Psychedelic Dub
1990
Joyce Bond
Call Me
1989
Various
Breaking The Barriers With Sound Volume 2
1989
Mad Professor
Science And The Witch Doctor (Dub Me Crazy Part 9)
1989
Various
Pop Music: The Modern Era 1976-1999
2x CD BMG Direct, ,
, Contemporary
Susan Cadogan
Two Sides Of Susan
CD, ,
, Lovers Rock/Roots Reggae
Various
Just A Touch
2023, 12xFile, WAV, Album, Comp, Athens Of The North
Sam Don
Just A Touch
2023, 2x Vinyl, ,
, UK Street Soul
DJ Kenta
Lovers Magic
2023, CD, ,
, Lovers Rock
Various
Return to Nature
2021, File, FLAC, MP3, Album, Comp, Local Knowledge Records
Various
Ariwa Lovers Rock 1
2020, CD, Ariwa
DJ Holiday aka 今里From Struggle For Pride*
Ariwa’s Tunes From My Girlfriend’s Console Stereo
2018, CD, Mixed, Octave Lab, Ariwa
Muro
King Of Diggin' - Diggin' Ariwa
2017, CD, Mixed, Ultra-Vybe
DJ Kenta (ZZ Production)*
Brown Sweetness 2 - Ariwa Lovers -
2017, CD, Mixed, Octave, Ariwa, ,
, Roots Reggae/Lovers Rock
DJ Hikaru*
OK? Tropical Ghetto Dub (For Ariwa)
2016
DJ KiMJUN
I Got Soul
2015, CD, Mixed, Freedom Record, ,
, Rhythm & Blues/Soul
Various
Reggae Summer Lovers
2015, 3xCD, Comp, Motif (3), ,
, Reggae
Various
Spend Some Lovers Rock Time (Ariwa Covers)
2015
Various
Spend Some Lovers Rock Time (Ariwa Special Choice)
2015
Mr.Beats a.k.a. DJ Celory
Bon-Voyage Lovers ~Island Melodies~ Music Selected And Mixed By Mr.Beats a.k.a DJ Celory
2014, CD, Comp, Mixed, Victor,
Various
Harmony, Melody & Style (Lovers Rock In The UK 1975-1992)
2012, 2x CD, ,
, Lovers Rock
Mr.Beats a.k.a. DJ Celory
Bon-Voyage Lovers ~Evergreen Memories~ Music Selected And Mixed By Mr.Beats a.k.a. DJ Celory
2011, CD, Comp, Mixed, Victor
Various
The Reggae Years - Reggae Classics
2011, 10xCD, Comp, Crimson, ,
, Dancehall/Dub/Lovers Rock/Reggae/Reggae-Pop/Roots Reggae
Mr.Beats a.k.a. DJ Celory
Bon-Voyage Lovers (Winter Tempo)
2010, CD, Mixed, Victor,
Various
Lovers Lounge Venue 1
2010, 13xFile, MP3, Comp, 320, Cou$ins Records
Various
Lovers Longue Venue 2
2010, 12xFile, MP3, Comp, 320, Cou$ins Records
Mr.Beats A.K.A. DJ Celory
Bon-Voyage Lovers -Smiley Groove-
2009, CD, Comp, Mixed, Victor
Various
Strictly Lovers Rock Volume 3
2009, 2xCD, Comp, Cousin,
Various
Strictly Vocals Volume 3
2009, CD, Comp, Mafia And Fluxy
Various
I Believe -Beautiful Reggae Songs
2009, CD, Comp, Victor
Various Artists*
The Best Of Original British Lovers Rock Volume 2
2008, CD, Comp, Jet Star Music, Jet Star Music Ltd
Mr.Beats A.K.A. DJ Celory
Bon-Voyage Lovers ~Sunshine Of Mind~
2008, CD, Comp, Mixed, Victor,
Various
Suburbia Sound System For Afternoon Lovers
2007, CD, Comp, Ariwa,
Various
Dancehall Lovers Best - Hot Reggae Trax
2007, CD, Comp, Earthbeat, ,
, Dancehall/Reggae-Pop/UK Garage/Contemporary R&B
Various
Strictly Lovers Rock
2007, 2xCD, Comp, Cou$ins Records, ,
, Lovers Rock
Various
Mad Professor Presents Ariwa
2007, CD, Album, Sound System Brazil
Various
Suburbia Sound System For Evening Lovers
2007, CD, Comp, Ariwa, ,
, Reggae/Lovers Rock
Various
Rhythm 2 Rhythm Volume 7 Gorgan / Skylarking
2007, Vinyl, ,
, Roots Reggae/Dancehall
Various
From R&B To Reggae Volume 1
2007,
Various
Big People Music Vol. 14
2006, CD, Comp, Charm, ,
, Reggae Gospel/Reggae/Lovers Rock/Dancehall/Ragga
Various
Grand Gallery Presents: Lovers Rock Nite Vol.2
2006, CD, Comp, Grand Gallery
Various
Dancehall Lovers Third Season
2006, CD, Comp, Earthbeat, ,
, Dancehall
Various
Mafia & Fluxy Present: Strictly Vocals 2
2006, CD, Comp, Mafia And Fluxy, ,
, Reggae
Mafia & Fluxy
Music For Lovers Volume 6
2006, CD, Comp, Mafia And Fluxy, ,
, Lovers Rock
Various
The Lovers' Guide To Reggae
2005, 3xCD, Comp, Warner Music,
Various
Relaxin' With Lovers Volume 8 - Ariwa Lovers Rock Collections
2005, CD, Comp, 15 16 17
Various
Midnight Music Volume 2
2005
Mad Professor
Method To The Madness - Two Decades Of Crazy Dubs - A Triphop, Techno, Dubwise Vibe
2005, 2x CD, ,
, Reggae/Dub/Techno/Trip Hop
Various
J.A 2 U.K - Singers Volume Two
2004, LP, Comp, Cou$ins Records, ,
, Reggae
Mafia & Fluxy
Music For Lovers Volume 5
2004, CD, Comp, Mafia And Fluxy
Various
Mafia & Fluxy Present: Strictly Vocals
2004, ,
, Reggae
Various
Rare Requests Smooth Jazz Volume III
2003, CD, Comp, Liquid 8 Records & Entertainment, ,
, Smooth Jazz
Mafia And Fluxy*
Music For Lovers Volume 4
2002
Various
Mad Professor Presents Feminine Touch: Female Lovers Rock Connection
2001, CD, Pony Canyon
Various
Lovers Rock Mad Professor Stylee
2000, CD, Comp, Overheat Records, ,
, Reggae/Lovers Rock/Dub/Roots Reggae
Various
Lovers Rock Volume One
2000, CD, Ariwa
Various
All Wrapped Up
1999, CD, Comp, BMG Special Products, ,
, Holiday
Muro
Diggin' Heat - Winter Flavor '99
1999, Cassette, ,
, Cut-up/DJ
Various
Ras Portraits: Ariwa Sounds Presents
1997, CD, ,
, Dub/Dancehall/Reggae
Various
Reggae Club: DJ Choice - Lone Night
1996, CD, Comp, M/Print, Promo, Jimco Records
Various
Classic Lovers Rock
1995, CD, Comp, Nectar Masters
Various
The World DJ Mixing Finals 1995 Eliminations
1995, VHS, PAL, DMC
Various
Sistren - The Heart Of Reggae
1995, CD, Comp, Festival Records
Various
Lovers Style Vol. 1
1995, CD, Comp, Jimco Records, ,
, Lovers Rock/Rocksteady
Various
Be Lovely - Clean Original Of Ariwa
1995, CD, Comp, Jimco Records
Various
Ocean Blue
1995, 8xCD, Comp + Box, Nihon Ongaku Kyoiku Center, ,
, Ambient/New Age/Field Recording/Lovers Rock/Surf/Exotica/Easy Listening/Pacific/Downtempo/Experimental
Various
Lovers Reggae
1995
Various
Be Sweet - Fresh Cover Of Ariwa
1995
Various
Reggae All Stars Vol. 1
1994, LP, Comp, Conqueror Records
Various
Reggae Super Hits
1994, CD, Comp, Jimco Records, ,
, Reggae/Roots Reggae/Dancehall
Various
Warner Music Sampler Volume Twenty
1994, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Warner Music (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Warner Music Malaysia, WEA
Various
Love Dub Ariwa - Miya Selects Mad Professor
1994, CD, Comp, Jimco Records
Various
フォー・ラバーズ・オンリー
1993, CD, Comp, Jimco Records,
Various
Lovers Delight
1993, Vinyl, ,
, Lovers Rock
Various
Reggae Hits Boxed Set Volume 3
1993
Various
This Is Lovers Reggae Volume 3
1993
Various
Massive Reggae Hits 2
1992, CD, Comp, FFRR, ,
, Reggae/Dancehall/Lovers Rock
Various
The Ariwa 12th Anniversary Album
1992, Vinyl, 
Various
Reggae Blasters Four
1991, CD, Album, Comp, Far i Records, Jayrem Records
Various
Sisters In Reggae
1991, CD, Album, Comp, Far i Records
Various
This Is Lovers Reggae Pt. 2
1991, Vinyl, ,
, Lovers Rock
Various
Motown's Soul By The Sea
1991
Various
Pure Lovers Volume 3
1991, CD, ,
, Lovers Rock
Various
Reggae Blasters Three
1991, CD, 
Various
Pure Lovers Volume 4
1991, CD, ,
, Lovers Rock
Various
Rap Aound The World
1990, LP, Album, Comp, D.P.M.C. (Pty) Ltd.
Various
This Is Lovers Reggae
1990
Various
Massive 4
1990, 2x CD, ,
, Dancehall/Lovers Rock
Various
Massive 3 Sampler
1989, 7", EP, Promo, FFRR
Various
Massive 3 (Double Album Of Reggae Hits)
1989, CD, ,
, Dancehall/Lovers Rock
Various Artists*
Reggae Hits Vol. 6
1989
Various
Ariwa Hits '89
1989
Various Artists*
Reggae Hits Vol. 7
1989, Vinyl, ,
, Roots Reggae/Lovers Rock/Dancehall/Reggae-Pop
Various Artists*
Reggae Hits Vol.5
1988, ,
, Dancehall/Lovers Rock/Dancehall
Various
Breaking The Barriers With Sound Volume 1
1988
Various
Roots Daughters
1988
Various
Soul To Reggae
CD, Comp, Ariwa
Various
Black Songs Matter
CD, Mini, Ariwa,
Various
Simply The Best Lovers Rock Selction Vol.3
CD, Album, Santic Records
Various
From Rnb To Reggae
CD, Comp, Cousin
Various
Ja2Uk Volume 4
CD, Comp, Cousin
Various
Lovers Galore Volume 1
CD, Comp, Bright Choice Records
Various
Strictly Lovers Rock Volume 2
2xCD, Comp, Cou$ins Records
Various
JA 2 UK Singers Vol 3
Vinyl,
Celine Dion* & David Foster
The Best Of Celine Dion & David Foster
2013, CD, ,
, Ballad/Vocal/Europop
Mad Professor
Method To The Madness - Two Decades Of Crazy Dubs - A Triphop, Techno, Dubwise Vibe
2005, 2x CD, 
,
, Reggae/Dub/Techno/Trip Hop
Celine Dion*
All The Way... A Decade Of Song
1999, CD, 
,
, Soft Rock/Vocal/Ballad
Celine Dion*
Falling Into You
1996, CD, ,
, Soft Rock/Synth-pop/Ballad
Celine Dion*
My Love (Ultimate Essential Collection)