7 THINGS WE LEARNT FROM WANLOV AND DEPARTMENT OF SOUND INTERVIEW

Wanlov the Kubolor needs no introduction, unless you are a foreigner. He is a man of many parts-musician, video director, songwriter, actor and a social commentator. Earlier this month, the Department of Sound, a podcast show hosted by Mutombo DaPoet caught up with Wanlov and had an extensive conversation on a variety of issues; from politics, music, colonialism, economic development […]

Interview 3 min read

THE CUTS

The Cut bring to readers a weekly music or albums list by mostly but not limited to Ghanaian artistes which this writer deem worth listening to or having on your playlist. The music are not genre and/or region specific. One it is good, it will be featured here. WORLASI – ONE LIFE feat Sena Dagadu, Six Strings For a young […]

Music 4 min read

NOT EASY FOR EAZZY: EAZZY’S ATTEMPTS TO STAYING RELEVANT

She was once the biggest female pop star in the country. Her singles were on everybody’s lips. She was changing the music scene and making a case for female musician in the country. Her music, her looks and her record label, like a cosmic design, all came together to put her at the forefront of the musical space. From 2010 […]

Music 3 min read

SONG & VIDEO REVIEW: SARKODIE – TAKE IT BACK

When you are a leader, it is incumbent on you to do two things: help preserve the legacy bequeathed to you and build upon it to a desired level AND also, speak against those who are doing their bit to derail or deface the beautiful image you all love and cherish. For many times, critics of hip life have bemoaned […]

Music 2 min read

NEW VIDEO: JAYSO SAVES HIPLIFE IN LITTLE MONSTERS

The visuals of Little Monsters by JaySo and Sarkodie is finally out. The animation video sees the two rappers on a quest to save Miss. Hiplife, who is held up by Little Monsters (Aliens). Directed by animator Poka, the video has a ‘Men In Black’ theme. JaySo and Sarkodie battle monsters in an action packed manner. With spaceships, high-tech gadgets, […]

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JAYSO PREMIERS NEW VIDEO AND TALKS SKILLIONS REUNION ALBUM

For all those who have been asking and wondering for years, if there would ever be another album from one of the most inspiring, hip hop shaping collective Ghana has ever heard or  assembled a decade and half ago, have their worries calmed and questions answered. Skillions, the Old Generation have an album in the works. This disclosure was made […]

Music 2 min read

JILL OF ALL TRADES: CELEBRATING THE YOUNG GENERATIONAL WOMEN MAKING CHANGES

  Women are truly the gift that keeps giving, and thus it is no surprise that year after year, there are a number of establishments that seek to celebrate womanhood. But more often than not, the only women that are seen being celebrated are women from the older generation. The youth is led to believe that success can only be […]

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CONCERT REVIEW: AFRABA CONCERT WITH ADOMAA

For those who thought Adomaa was just hype or quizzed if she could hold her own on a stage not as a supporting act but the main act I’m sure after her show at Alliance on Saturday, the assumption was altered. Her performances were well crafted; her composure was one of confidence; her energy was infectious and her vocals-which is […]

Events 3 min read

SPOTLIGHT: AN INTERVIEW WITH MUTOMBO DA POET

MUTOMBO DA POET is a recognized name within the Ghanaian art scene; first as a spoken word artist, a photographer, an occasional rapper and sometimes an actor (he made cameos in Coz Ov Moni Pt 1 & 2). For many, Mutombo is one of the  leading contemporary poets whose untiring efforts has helped push spoken word poetry  from obscurity to visibility: making spokenword […]

Interview 5 min read
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