Tutu Alagba was born Collins Yartey and is a musician from Ghana. He was given the name Tutu Alagba due to his tremendous achievements in music by his friend Jerry Gaba. Tutu Alagba means 'bishop' in a Nigerian language.

He was born in Ghana to Mr. Nii Yartey Quaye and Mrs. Margaret Tekyibea. He is the second born in a family of seven. He attended Feden preparatory and Kings College international. He spent his high school years in New Edubiase middle school in the Ashanti region.

He started with music as his hobby and took inspiration from traditional songs and lyrics.