AYAT RELEASES VIDEO FOR YAUWA

AYAT has had an incredible 2016 since bursting on the scene in 2015. With incredible energy, catchy rap style and enchanting stage presence, the Zamani has been winning in more ways than one. Yesterday, he unveiled his new video for Yauwa (a hausa word which means Good work). The video shows a bunch of kids walking through the streets of Madina-AYAT’s […]

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VIDEO: WANLOV feat. OTUNTU –TROTRO BLUES

One of the ubiquitous sights of the city of Accra is its trotro-mini commercial buses. Aside trotros serving as the most popular means of transport, they are also spots to test the pulse of the city-the conversations between passengers on various subjects can sometimes, be humorous and enlightening. The trotro is the most powerful mode of transport in the country. […]

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KLU BROMANCING WITH HIS SONG “HOMMIE, HOMMIE”?

“Hommie Hommie can I trust you with all me? Can I lose you to money?  Wey tin wey go spoil we now?” Hommie, Hommie is a rap song by Klu and it best describes our relationship with our friends; precisely our real friends. Yes, we all have love for our real friends but the real question is and always has […]

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VIDEO REVIEW: JOEY B-89

‘‘What’s the word/ what’s the world. The sound is back” Just yesterday, I tweeted about how evocative Joey B’s artwork for his single Otoolege was. Hours later, he released the visuals for his latest tune 89, which by all account IS a certified hit. 89 also happens to be the title of his soon to be released debut album. Look […]

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VIDEO REVIEW: AKAN – FLOW NO

Akan’s ‘Flow No’ is his freestyle over Skepta’s Konnichiwa and honestly, it’s a great Akan freestyle. My only problem was personal and it was with Timing. Trust me, you wouldn’t want listening to  Akan Grime right when you wake from a 3 hour sleep. I’m outright going to blame Swaye for this because he sent the songs link. The video […]

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OKUNTAKINTE AND THE ART OF TURNING NEGATIVE TROLLS INTO SUCCESS

Creative people are a sensitive bunch. A slight hint of criticism, whether born out of fairness or malice, of their work is regarded as an attack. Whiles some would ignore the criticism others may come for your neck, even fighting you for sharing a ‘negative’ opinion. There are others who would reach out and explain to you why your views […]

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THROW BACK THURSDAY: 2FACE IDIBIA – IFANA IBAGA

‘I’m coming out straight this time I’m coming out with a little of my own kind of piece of mind I’m doing it my way this time Like I’m not gonna bore you with some flimsy kind of piece of rhymes So, pull a cushion, sit back, relax and listen To this introduction of me, myself and my mission My […]

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THE CUTS: THE CROONERS TURN

THE CUTS brings you a short, unbiased review of latest music and videos from Ghanaian artistes and artistes from other African regions each week. Once it is dope, it will be featured here STANEDD – TONIGHT The STEP (StanEdd EP) is a six track EP with songs as diverse in genre as Afrobeats, pop, reagge vibes. One tune that incorporates […]

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THROW BACK THURSDAY: SLIM BUSTER feat TIC TAC – M’ASAN ABA

Slim “the Dancing’ Buster has chalked some good fortunes within the music scene thanks to some of the hits songs he released during his active years. Songs such as Georgina,  Masherita, Baaba, Etoile  enjoyed rotation on various radio stations, with some finding their way onto charts shows. But, none was as huge and remembered as his single M’asan Aba. The […]

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FILM REVIEW: THE GHALILEO – THOSE CHILDREN

Poet GhaliLeo conveys a powerful and thought provoking message through the revered tradition of death How does the theme of death become a convenient vehicle to not only express sorrowful emotions but stoke up vigour, hope and a sense of duty? Death connotes somberness. It is a period of celebration of life (of the departed). It is also a period […]

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