‘U Hxve Nx Idxv’ Bridges Gap Between Party And Life

If there’s one thing Ghanaian creatives are excellent at, it’s their ability to covert and localize popular trends. The history of Ghanaian music is full of such examples: western big band music was incorporated into highlife music of ET Mensah in the 50s; the innovation of Ebo Taylor birthed afrobeat in the 70s. The highlife of the 80s adopted elements […]

Music 4 min read

New Music: Maayaa Basks In Love In ‘Ride’; Obed Makes Commitments When ‘Sober’

Maayaa feat Worlasi – Ride Maayaa is a tease, musically speaking. For months, following the release of her soulful love song ‘You’, people have inquired if there’d be more songs from her. Her responses to these queries have been either flippant or nebulous. One, therefore couldn’t establish if she wants a career in music or she belongs to the crop […]

Music 2 min read

THE CUTS: EP 03 Vol. 25

THE CUTS review songs, videos or albums we think you need to hear or see. The music covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed here. THE CUTS is available each FRIDAY Narah -Lost The heavy piano melody on the opening seconds of ‘Lost’ prepares you for what is to unfold. ‘Lost’ is […]

Music 3 min read

Admire The Hustle: How Bryan The Mensah is Defining The Concept of ‘Indie Artist’

In an industry with no recognized structures -big labels, financial backing and major distribution channels – the work of the independent (indie) artist is back breaking. These young, passionate creatives put their feet to the pedal to create; find the best cost-effective ways to sell their works while cultivating a fan base in the process. All this is done on […]

Music 3 min read

THE CUTS: EP 03 Vol. 24

THE CUTS review songs, videos or albums we think you need to hear or see. The music covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed here. THE CUTS is available each FRIDAY M.anifest feat Worlasi – Okay When M.anifest and Worlasi meet up on a song produced by Rvdical the Kid, you surely […]

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Poetyk Prynx Shares Chapters of His Ordeal With Anxiety On ”Collywobbles”

Anxiety, Depression. Mental Health Conversations around these conditions have assumed prominence in recent times. From health professionals to psychologists; from the church rostrums to individual households, and work places, the discussions surrounding mental health and its concomitant effects is gathering attention. The debilitating effects of mental health conditions has resulted in the death of many people- celebrities, TV personalities, highly qualified […]

Opinions 3 min read

Album Review: Nana Benyin Is A Man In A Happy Place

His disappearance from the music scene in 2013, after the release of his second studio album, “Poetic Licence”, was felt among fans who had been following his career. The disappearance came with no notice. It was a sudden act; an idea the rapper, perhaps, had conceived for a while. What prompted that action is a question only Nana Benyin can […]

Music 3 min read

THE CUTS: EP 03 VOL. 23

THE CUTS review songs, videos or albums we think you need to hear or see. The music covered are not genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it would be reviewed here. THE CUTS is available each FRIDAY Nana Benyin – Happy Place Finally, Nana Benyin aka Rumor, has stepped out of his long hiatus following the release of […]

The CUTS 3 min read

Press Release: NUBUKE FOUNDATION Temporary Closure For Refurbishment

  Nubuke Foundation, Accra will be temporarily closed to the public from 31 July 2018 while the East Legon campus is remodelled with a new purpose-built, modern gallery building, a library, a café, recreational areas and landscaped grounds solely devoted to the arts and culture. Refurbishments on the existing gallery spaces will transform them into a vibrant hub of galleries, […]

Music 1 min read
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