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Throwback: TH4Kwagees – Nana Esi

Around the 1999, a four man rap group emerged on the music scene from the Sekondi- Takoradi area of the Western Region. The rap group, SASS Squad, however, disbanded after releasing their debut album under 4Ks record imprint. Whereas Shortman and Sane Dogg stuck with the original group name, releasing another album which flew under the radar, Scooby Selah (now […]

Music 3 min read

Why ”Odaamani Abisade3” (Mankind’s Request) Is One of the Best Songs on ‘Onipa Akoma’

Akan is a brilliant rapper, songwriter and performer and this bold conclusion is unanimous and incontrovertible. Anyone who has listened to his album, ‘’Onipa Akoma’’ or seen him during his live performances would attest to his special talent. The album continues to receive great reviews from listeners, six months after its release. This is largely based on the fact […]

Music 7 min read

Video: Worlasi Replaces Jackie Chan as the New Drunken Master in “BoozeHigh” Video

How far and hard are you willing to go to accomplish a dream? For, Worlasi he will go the full hog; even if he needs to risk his own life to realize his ambitions. This statement is evidently showcased in his new video for ‘’BoozeHigh’’. The POKA produced animation shows the afro-fusionist singer/rapper, Worlasi taking down every obstacle on his way […]

Reviews 1 min read

Akan’s ME SIKA ADURO Video – A Short Analysis

Akan released a music video to Me Sika Aduro, and it’s phenomenal. If there was any video that needed to be created post-release of Akan’s classic album – Onipa Akoma – it was most definitely Me Sika Aduro. And yes, it comes with a number of good reasons. Some you may have missed. Me Sika Aduro is the ‘pop’ tune […]

Reviews 2 min read

THE CUTS: EP 03 Vol. 14

THE CUTS bring to readers each week music or albums that the writer deem worth listening or having in your playlist. The music is not genre and/or regionally specific. Once it is good, it will be covered here. M.anifest feat Bayku and Yaa Pono – Don’t Follow Me The artwork for this single put not only the theme of the […]

Music 4 min read

Watch Tomi Idowu’s documentary ‘AFRICAN-american’ on balance and expectations of Young African Immigrants

Ask anyone how they identify themselves and they’ll have a multitude of identities, some more salient than others. Living in Nigeria all my life, I never really felt like I was any nationality other than Nigerian, regardless of the citizenships I hold. For many of my friends who lived in the US, the experience was pretty different. It’s something […]

Video 1 min read

Nubuke Foundation Present ”PaintSculpt Trailblazers” Exhibition

Nubuke Foundation & Takoradi Technical University present PaintSculpt Trailblazers Nubuke Foundation in collaboration with Takoradi Technical University is pleased to present a group exhibition featuring 13 commendable final year students from the Department of Painting & Department of Sculpture. It’s so beautiful for Nubuke Foundation to provide a platform that profiles the potential of the final year students from the […]

Events 2 min read

Video: Watch Shatta Wale’s Spaghetti Western Inspired ‘Gringo’ Video

It’s uncommon to see artists turn to movies for inspiration for their music and videos. Together with their video directors, they succeed in creating visuals that are not only cinematic but stunning to watch. Dancehall artist, Shatta Wale is the latest to go this route for his video ‘Gringo’. Directed by Sesan, ‘Gringo’ is shot in Texas, US and deviates […]

Reviews 3 min read

Tribute: Ace Highlife Artist Jewel Ackah’s Voice Shall Continue To Ring.

For some of today’s generation, Jewel Kofi Ackah is known as the man who composed the popular “Arise, Arise” anthem for the National Democratic Party in 1992. Ghana was transitioning from military dictatorship to democratic governance, and the last leg of the completion process was an election to be held in 1992. The then military leader turned democrat, Flt. Lt. […]

Music 3 min read

THE CUTS; EP 03 VOL. 13

The Cut bring to readers each week music or albums that the writer deem worth listening or having in your playlist. The music is not genre and/or regionally specific. Once it is good, it will be covered here. Tinuke – Ayalolo prod. Kuvie ‘’I dropped my tape it opened new doors/your fake body no dey move us/we just dey focus […]

Music 7 min read