Concert Review: A godMC and A Giant Enthralled At Manifestivities

On the night, Burna Boy confirmed his status as the Giant on the continent while M.anifest and the rest of artistes on the night gave meaning to showmanship The applause was resounding. The audience were lively and responsive, pulsating with infectious bout of energy. The artistes met the goodwill of the audience, offering back the love with great performances on […]

The CUTS: EP 05 Vol. 14

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. Cina Soul – Killi Mi “Every time you break me, I try to fix you. But what happens in the end when I’m […]

Nii Tei Ashitey And Wulomei- May We Not Forget

In a country where the legacies of some of her citizens are not often celebrated, it is incumbent on the gatekeepers to begin documenting the deeds of our hue for posterity. Until about a month ago when some media publication covered the burial of Nii Tei Ashitey, little did I know the founder of the legendary music group, Wulomei had […]

Stills From Hanson Akatti’s ‘Untitled Exhibition’

On Thursday, June 7, one of Ghana’s esteemed digital artist, illustrator and graphic designer, Hanson Akatti hosted the ‘Hanson Akatti’s Untitled Exhibition’ at Container, Labone, Nyaniba Estates. The Exhibition mainly featured sketches of some of the country’s exciting young music talents such as Lil’ Shaker & Kojo-Cue (known collectively as Pen & Paper), Kwesi Arthur, Cina Soul, AYAT, LaMeme Gang, […]

Cina Soul Gets Emotional At “We Are Universal” Private Concert

After signing to Universal Music Nigeria (UMN) and releasing an Afro Dance Music (ADM) remix of her soulful ballad 00:01, now 12:01, along with a video, Cina Soul chose to formally announce the deal with an short, intimate, mini-concert. Hosted by La Villa Boutique at Osu, the evening saw her perform songs from her 2016 Metanoia EP and her recent […]

THE CUTS: EP 02 VOL. 12

THE CUTS is a weekly round-up of songs and videos that has caught our attention or think you must hear. The music featured here aren’t genre specific. THE CUTS is delivered every FRIDAY AYAT: Di Asa The release date for this song had to be re-scheduled by a few days due to other distractions. Ayat is a man who wants […]

How Cina Soul, Amaa Rae, Ria Boss, Robin Huws Are Bringing Neo-Soul Back

From L-R Cina Soul, Amaa Rae, Ria Boss, Robin Huws In 2016, Cina Soul released her soulful, heart drenching ballad ‘Awo’ to a warm reception. She instantly got a look from a cross section of Ghanaian music fans off that. And the reasons aren’t far-fetched. Her voice was alluring, striking each line of these wounding lyrics with distinction. The soulful […]

A (Late) Track-By-Track Review of Pen & Paper

This review is late in coming. But, as they say, better late than never. Contributor-At-Large, Nana Safo (@forksafo‏ ) decided to write a track-by-track review of the album, settling on which rapper came in the hardest on each track. This article is also to wish Lil Shaker a happy birthday. Enjoy his analysis. The plan was for Shaker to release […]

00:01 – “Ci, Na she touch my Soul oo”

  There’s everything gorgeous about Cina Soul when it comes to her music and her visuals. Each word in her lyric captures an emotive feeling. And each image in her videos advances the words even more. Her voice stirs emotions deep within you (doesn’t your hair stand when she sings? Mine does) and she knows how to use it perfectly. […]