“Palaver” Adds To The Long List of Ebo Taylor’s Catalog

I remember having a conversation with Kong George, singer, songwriter, producer and DJ on how he clears some of his samples. He had sampled an old C.K. Mann record, ‘’Fa W’akoma Ma Me’’ for one of his songs. That vintage C.K. Mann record was also covered and made popular among a section of young highlife fans by the legendary Rex […]

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It’s Ms Fu With The Energy

There is a price to pay for desiring perfection. Nothing you ever do is good enough. Time is spent trying to create the perfect work. Seeking perfection is like chasing one’s shadow on a sunny day. No matter how much you try, you may never get to that point. Glitches are part of life and by extension, part of work […]

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The Arching Tales Of Friendship & Creative Direction Between Trig & Tinny

The farthest an elder would see while sitting down, a child would not see even when standing on a hill – Akan Proverb Nobody wants to be told what to do, even when they are knowingly cruising down the road of impending disaster. Ego and overt self-confidence could blind you into thinking whatever you are pursuing is right. When such […]

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THE CUTS: EP 05 VOL. 13

THE CUTS is a weekly review of songs, videos and albums you need to hear. The songs and videos covered are not a genre and/or region specific. Once it is good, it will be reviewed or featured. Jean Feier – Star Baby “My sauce extra special, mi no me y3 different/ you don’t need nobody to tell you who you […]

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Literary Crossroads With Mamle Kabu and Zukiswa Wanner

Writers Project of Ghana and Goethe-Institut Ghana bring to you the second edition of Literary Crossroads in Accra as our reading event for the month of August. We proudly present South African writer Zukiswa Wanner and Ghanaian writer Mamle Kabu at our usual monthly reading and discussion session. Zukiswa Wanner is the author of the novels The Madams (2006) which was shortlisted for […]

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Press Release: Sofie To Release of New Single ”Motions” on Sept. 6

‘’Motions’’ will take you on a colourful, fun roller-coaster ride. You will be lifted up and thrown down and taken up again. Get ready to vibe to the Urban pop sounds of this track. Waves Sofie is a singer/songwriter from Ghana who has grown up in Oxfordshire in the UK for the most part but was always back and forth […]

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Talking Verses: Jayso On Bryan The Mensah’s ”Pop Mandem”

Rapper. Producer. Singer. A&R. Songwriter. Father. Husband. Influencer. All these caps fits on the head of Jayso. Credited as one of the pioneers of GH rap (hip hop), Jayso has, over a decade- and- half, helped shape the talents of a string of young rappers whose skills and talents are influencing the music industry today. Jayso is the fountain that […]

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Ayat Celebrates Blackness In ”Shugah2x” Video

‘‘Hollywood made the mistake, often (thinking) that, ‘oh no we can’t let black skin be dark, even though it is. There is a way to let everyone look like they look in the real world and be beautiful’’- Patrick Cady, cinematographer on the HBO hit series ‘’Insecure. For years, the black skin has not earned the same attention as other […]

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Patapaa Must Be The Most Acclaimed “Jester” of Our Generation

Every household needs a jester. That person who would come and deflate tensions with their hilarious antics – be it comments, actions or behaviour. Life is hard and a bit of laughter goes a long way to make things a little lighter. In this regard, the jester’s position is very necessary, even if their antics are sometimes annoying. Like it […]

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