Jonathan Koffa Biography: Assault, Parents, Age, Wife, Kids, Controversy, Awards, Religion, Net Worth

Jonathan Koffa, professionally known as Takun J, is a Liberian rapper, singer, songwriter, and activist celebrated for using music as a tool for social change.

Emerging from the streets of Monrovia, he became one of the first artists to turn Hipco—Liberia’s homegrown rap genre—into a movement for justice and reform. Through songs like “Police Man” and “Gbagba is Corruption,” Takun J fearlessly challenged corruption, gender violence, and abuse of power, solidifying his place as one of Liberia’s most respected musical voices and civic advocates.

Profile

• Full name: Jonathan Koffa
• Nickname: Takun J
• Date of birth: May 14, 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia
• Nationality: Liberian
• Profession: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Activist
• Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
• Weight: 78 kg (172 lbs)
• Eye colour: Dark Brown
• Hair colour: Black
• Parents: Father – Samuel Koffa (emigrated to the U.S. when Takun J was four); Mother – Hawa Koffa (businesswoman, deceased 2018)
• Siblings: Three siblings (two brothers and one sister)
• Spouse: Married to Hawa M. Koffa (wedding held privately in 2021)
• Children: Two children
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity (Protestant – Baptist)
• Ethnicity: Liberian (Kpelle/Kru heritage)
• Net worth: $600,000

Early Life and Education

Jonathan Koffa was born on May 14, 1981, in Monrovia, Liberia to parents Samuel Koffa and Hawa Koffa. When he was four years old, his father emigrated to the United States, leaving him, his mother, and siblings in Monrovia.

During the Liberian Civil War, his family fled to refugee camps in Ghana and Ivory Coast, where Takun J worked odd jobs such as washing clothes, carrying water, and cleaning houses in exchange for food. Despite the hardships, he remained active in music and sports, often entertaining fellow refugees with freestyle rap and dance battles.

After returning to Liberia in the early 2000s, he completed his high school education in Monrovia and pursued short-term training in music production and sound engineering under the mentorship of local producers.

Personal Life

Takun J is married to Hawa M. Koffa, and they have two children together. His family remains based in Monrovia, where he balances his responsibilities as a husband, father, and public figure. He often credits his wife and late mother as his biggest sources of strength.

Career

Takun J began his professional music career in 2005, releasing his debut single “We’ll Spay You,” followed by “You Meaning Me” in 2006. His debut album, The Time (2007), included the breakout single “Police Man,” a fearless critique of police corruption in Liberia that led to his arrest and physical assault by members of the Liberian National Police.

Despite this, the song became an anthem for social justice and helped popularize the Hipco genre.

His second album, My Way (2012), further cemented his influence, combining socially conscious lyrics with Liberian street vernacular and Afro-hip-hop rhythms. In 2014, he released “Gbagba is Corruption” in collaboration with Integrity Idol Liberia and Accountability Lab, a song that became the soundtrack to anti-corruption campaigns nationwide.

Beyond music, Takun J is known for his civic work. He serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Liberia Anti-Rape Campaign and has collaborated with organizations such as UNICEF, Accountability Lab, and USAID on youth empowerment and social justice initiatives.

His art and activism have earned him international recognition as a voice for change in West Africa.

Awards

• Male Artist of the Year, Liberia Music Awards – Winner (2014)
• Hipco Artist of the Year, Liberia Music Awards – Winner (2014)
• Hipco Song of the Year (“They Lie”) – Winner (2016)
• Legendary Award, Tunes Liberia Music Awards – Winner (2019)
• Humanitarian Award, Accountability Lab Liberia – Recipient (2020)
• Advocate for Change Honor, African Entertainment Platform – Recipient (2022)

Net Worth

Takun J’s estimated net worth is US $600,000. His income streams include: music sales and royalties from streaming platforms such as Boomplay, Audiomack, and Spotify etc.

Controversy

Takun J’s outspoken activism has occasionally placed him at odds with political and law enforcement institutions. His 2007 hit “Police Man” resulted in two arrests and a public beating by police officers, an experience that he later turned into a symbol of resilience and resistance.

In June 2013, Takun J was involved in a physical altercation with former lawmaker Edwin Snowe following a near-traffic collision in Mamba Point. Takun J formally complained to the House of Representatives, drawing attention to issues of power misuse and artist safety.

Social Media

• Instagram: @takunjofficial
• Twitter (X): @TakunJOfficial
• TikTok: @takunjonline
• YouTube: Takun J Official Channel

Filmography

• The Hipco Story (Documentary, 2019) – Featured Artist
• Liberian Voices for Change (2022) – Narrator / Performer

Discography

• The Time (2007)
• My Way (2012)
• We’ll Spay You (2005)
• You Meaning Me (2006)
• Police Man (2007)
• Who Made You Cry (2010)
• A Song for Hawa (2013)
• Gbagba is Corruption (2014)
• They Lie (2016)
• Justice Will Come (2020)
• Stronger Together (2023)