Genesis Owusu
Canberra artist folding funk, post-punk and hip-hop into one restless sound. 'Smiling with No Teeth' won him the ARIA for Album of the Year.
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About Genesis Owusu
Genesis Owusu is the stage name of Kofi Owusu-Ansah, who was born in Ghana and grew up in Canberra. His music moves between rap, funk, punk energy and slick R&B, often within a single song, and he performs with a live band called the Goon Club Allstars.
'Smiling with No Teeth' (2021) was structured around the image of black dogs, used as a figure for depression and for the pressures he faced. His second album, 'Struggler' (2023), followed a cockroach-like protagonist and drew on Kafka's 'The Metamorphosis' and Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot', with a harder, more wiry rock sound.
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Questions about Genesis Owusu
What festivals is Genesis Owusu playing in 2027?
Genesis Owusu is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Coachella 2027, BBK Live 2027.
Is Genesis Owusu playing Coachella 2027?
Yes, Genesis Owusu is on the Coachella 2027 lineup, April 9–18, 2027 at Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA. They play Sunday, April 11.
Is Genesis Owusu playing BBK Live 2027?
Yes, Genesis Owusu is on the BBK Live 2027 lineup, July 8–10, 2027 at Bilbao, Spain.
What kind of music does Genesis Owusu play?
Genesis Owusu plays alternative rap.

