Throwback: Wutah Fired Up The Country With Their “Big Dreams”

Wutah made a song that offered hope in the face of the gloom life presents. A reminder to take that leap to faith knowing things would be alright in the end. Perhaps, the biggest mistake Wutah did was going their separate ways when the better option was to resolve the impasse that brewed between them. At the time they broke […]

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Tay Iwar’s “Passport” Was The Best Way To Get Noticed.

On its 5th year following its release, we look at how Tay Iwar’s “Passport” opened him up for notice. My curiosity was piqued after my first listen. The songs on the album led to my searching for information on this young talented singer. Despite the paucity of information on him (yeah he is a new act); this 17 year old […]

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THE CUTS: EP 05 VOL. 7

THE CUTS reviews songs, videos or albums we think deserves your attention. The songs or videos covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed or featured. THE CUTS is available every FRIDAY J. Derobie – Irie Often, when one triumphs over the initial hurdle impeding their dreams a celebration is in order. The […]

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When Veterans Leave Room For Mockery

The Ghanaian culture frowns on criticizing elders especially in public. It’s deemed reprehensible and uncouth. No matter how wrong or disingenuous the actions of the elder, it’s often the duty of the young person to keep quiet, tolerate their actions and go on as if nothing has ever happened. After all, an elder is wiser than a young person. But, […]

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Michael Afenfia, Author of “The Mechanics of Yenagoa” Reads At Writers Project of Ghana Event.

Writers Project of Ghana and the Goethe-Institut Ghana proudly present Nigerian author and social commentator, Michael Afenfia at our regular monthly reading sessions. Michael Afenfia is the speechwriter to the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State and the author of four novels and a biography. Afenfia is the author of When the Moon Caught Fire (2010), A Street Called Lonely (2011), Don’t Die on Wednesday (2014), and Paxoid, […]

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Review: AYAT Celebrates Love On New EP

For what Ayat lacked on vocals, he made up with a strong production work and freely trading his macho side for an emotive side on ‘’Her Vibe Is Right’’ On his 2017 debut EP ”Zamani”, AYAT showed off his emotional side on two songs: “Play For Keeps” and “Changes”. On both records, the combustible vibrancy of the artist was replaced […]

Music 2 min read

The Politics of Music In Ghana

Politics and music have been bedfellows for decades. From the late 50s when Ghana became an independent nation state to present, politicians have co-opted musicians or their songs to their advantage. Instances abound where artists go out of their way to compose songs for these politicians and political parties, sometimes at their own detriment. The case of the late highlife […]

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THE CUTS: EP 05 VOL 6

THE CUTS reviews songs, videos or albums we think deserve your attention. The songs or videos covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed or featured. THE CUTS is available every FRIDAY  Lil Shaker – Throwback   When it comes to Lil Shaker, you can always be assured of something interesting. He never fails […]

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Jon Germain: Ten Years Ago “This Is Who I Am” Was Released

There are some things you cast doubt over even when the facts are presented to you. The facts may help resolve any hint of doubt. But, a little would still persist. That was exactly my sentiments when TV/Radio personality, Jon Germaine released his debut album ‘’This Is Who I Am’’ in 2009. The first time I heard the lead single […]

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