'Individuality can strengthen a whole community — Kofi Owusu-Ansah | AOTY | ABC Australia

Kofi Owusu-Ansah is a Ghanaian-Australian poet, songwriter and rapper who uses hip-hop music to highlight issues such as racism and depression. His 2021 album, Smiling With No Teeth, won four ARIA Awards. #AusOfTheYear

Kofi Owusu-Ansah receives the 2023 ACT Young Australian of the Year award.

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Each year our nation celebrates the achievements and contributions of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all.

They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better Australia.

The Awards honour an exceptional group of highly respected Australians who ignite discussion and change on issues of national importance.

The Australian of the Year Awards provides everyone with the opportunity to recognise any Australian who makes them proud.

The four Australian of the Year categories are:

• Australian of the Year

• Senior Australian of the Year (those aged 65 years or over)

• Young Australian of the Year (ages 16 to 30)

• Australia's Local Hero

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