My visit to Mmofra Park

Safe playgrounds and open spaces are not a common sight in Accra. It’s an ironic situation considering Accra is deemed a ‘Millennium City’ (we revel in labels).  Parents, Guardians and adults seeking a very serene environment for moments of solace struggle to settle on one.  So, a couple of weeks ago when I got invited to the Mmofra Park by […]

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Bridging the Gap between Art and Politics: How Tuface Idibia and Tekno are leading the way

(all photos courtesy Royal TV) Art and Politics.  The arguments have raged on whether the two are distinct​ or are mutually inexclusive. The arguments of those who advocate  the separation rest in the fact that, artists don’t understand the nuances of politics and are therefore liable to misinform, misjudge and miseducate the masses who believe in their words. This ‘flaw’ […]

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Rapper Wanlov shares inspiration behind the making of ‘Orange Card’ album

If there’s one thing most Ghanaian artistes aren’t good at, it is going out of their way to share the inspiration or concepts behind the songs or albums they make. One artiste, doing just that is songwriter, rapper and producer, Wanlov The Kubolor.  Days after releasing his fourth studio album, ”Orange Card – Fruitopian Raps” (album was released on 26th April, […]

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Video Review: Joey B – Sunshine

After some 6 months of silence, rapper Joey B returns to our screen/radio with new visuals/song for ‘Sunshine’, a movie themed, dark video with many high points. Let’s all agree on something: Joey B is on a different wave. He is actually running a course many aren’t walking. It’s this: he’s not dropping singles before visuals. He’s releasing both at […]

Music 2 min read

Throwback: Ekow Shi-Lo feat Buk Bak – Kete Pa

If you pause to think about what is happening now with music, especially the quality of lyrics being spewed lately, compared to what was the case some two decades ago, one wonders what has changed. Back then, we had songs being censored and taken off radio for lyrics considered ‘distasteful’. Famous song that received such ‘blackout’ was ‘Moses’ by highlife […]

Music 2 min read

NOT ALL SHOUTS ARE IN VAIN: What the 2017 VGMAs confirmed

Besides seeing our favourite artistes win an award or two on such big nights as the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs), the surprises are what many live for. Witnessing history being made is a moment that lives with you forever. That’s exactly what happened last Saturday when gospel artiste, Joe mettle was crowned ‘The Artiste of the Year’ at the 17th Edition […]

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AKAN DROPPED A LOW-KEY CONTROL VERSE ON ‘EFFORTLESS’

  Since releasing his debut mixtape in 2015, Akan has seen his profile rise within the hip hop/hip life circles albeit a steady one. Songs by Akan hasn’t become a staple for mainstream radio yet but, he is building a dedicated fan base. First time listeners to his songs get enchanted by his lyricism and the content expressed in his […]

Music 4 min read

People of 2016: Part 4

  This is the final list of People of 2016 which we started last week. The list is to celebrate and highlight the works of individuals and organizations whose work had influenced people and the society at large in 2016. The previous list (1-3) is available on the blog. The list in in no particular order of importance.   READERS […]

Opinions 4 min read

People of 2016: Part 3

This is the Part 3 of our ‘People of 2016’ List. Our aim was to identify and celebrate people who, in our estimation, made great strides in their respective fields and in the process created something important for themselves and society in 2016. The List is in no particular order. DECAF PODCAST TEAM One of the novelty’s I rave about […]

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