Dissecting the story told by Akan on Onipa Akoma – Part 1 &2

This is a three (3) part article which dissects rapper, Akan’s full debut album, ‘Onipa Akoma’, with emphasis on the story narrated on the album. We are publishing the first two parts of the story. The third part would be published in the coming days. It’s been over two weeks since Akan released his epochal album, ‘’Onipa Akoma’’. Composed of […]

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Album Review: AKAN Is Conflicted on ‘Onipa Akoma’ 

On the last track on ‘’Onipa Akoma’’, Akan pleads with all to pray for him. ‘When night falls and you’re about to retire to bed, remember to pray for Kwabena’, he raps on ‘Kae Kwabena’. One would say, praying for him should be a necessary gesture when you are done digesting his album. This incredible individual with this sheer depth […]

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Get Familiar: Six Top Underground GH Rappers You Need To Know

Some refer to it as Rhythmic African Poetry (RAP) and others see it as a culture. For me it’s an art which involves wordplay and the ability to make sense with either complicated or simple rhyming schemes. Elements that contribute to make a good rap include; the style used in delivery, craftiness of punchlines and to some extent the content […]

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AKAN to release his debut album ‘Onipa Akoma’

Undoubtedly one of best voices among the emerging wave of talents on the scene, Akan has managed to secure a unique identity with his rich language and proverbial traits evident in his music. With the success of his debut project; Akan E.P which earned him lots of admiration from industry players, old cats in the games, co-signs, interviews, shows, fans […]

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THE CUTS: EP 02 VOL 10

THE CUTS is your weekly round-up of songs and videos that has caught our attention and think you must hear or see. The music featured aren’t genre specific. THE CUTS is delivered every FRIDAY.              Akan – aBUSUAPanyini Akan continues to prove why he’s one of the most valuable rappers around. A gifted lyricist with a grip on […]

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THE CUTS: EP 01 Vol. 9

THE CUTS is your weekly round-up of songs and videos-and anything that has caught our attention and think you must hear or see. The music featured here aren’t genre specific. THE CUTS is delivered every FRIDAY ___________________________ DJ JULS – MY WAVE ‘If your first opening lines don’t grab the listener, it ain’t shit’. This was the advice Kendrick Lamar received from legendary […]

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THE CUTS: EP 01 Vol. 3

KO-JO CUE: THE WAVE CUE is back again! This time round, with another street banging tune that will surely make waves (pun intended). After releasing the bouncy, crowd pulling, good-old boom-bap laced Wole (which sampled Lauryn Hills’ “Lost One’), the BBnZ artiste returns with “Waves” after months of quietness. Ko-Jo Cue, on this Retro produced bouncy trap beat, is heard talking […]

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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 […]

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Artist Concert Featuring Rapper Akan

Last month saw the huge success of The Artist Concert launch, where we featured Wanlov The Kubolor giving the audience a unique experience. As we continue the journey of rediscovery by giving you artists in their deepest and most intimate form, we announce our next guest Akan. Akan is one of Ghana’s most captivating musicians. He raps in his native […]

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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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