Burna Boy Confirms His Status As “The African Giant” on New Album

The first time Burna Boy mentioned “African Giant” was in a chain of tweets that expressed his disgust or the lack of respect organizers of Coachella had accorded him. Billed to perform at the global music celebration in April- along with Mr. Eazi as the only two African artists on the stage, Burna Boy felt insulted by how his name […]

Aside Contents, Falz Scored High With The Samples on Moral Instruction.

“What is the essence of debating, when you know the truth in our mind” – Falz, Hypocrite 2018 was the year Nigerian rapper cum social commentator, Falz earned his recognition as one of the most socially conscious rappers of his generation. This accolade came at the back of his “This Is Nigeria” song and video released in May. The song […]

Concert Review: In The End, M.anifest And Music Won At “Manifestivities”

It was meant to be a momentous event. And so it was, after five-and- half hours of power pack performances from the main act of the night, rapper M.anifest, guest artists and surprise guests. Despite unbridled loyalty and dedication of “Manifans” (the name M.anifest’s fanbase) – their willingness to be present at the December 23 event, it was the announcement […]

Throwback: Nana King- ‘Champion’

There’s a lot that Nana King did for hip life in its nascent stage: he founded Ashanti International Records which housed top acts such as Sonni Bali and Ex-Doe. This was in 1999 when the whole hip life movement was beginning to take shape. Embodying a flashy and sometimes gangster-like sense of American hip hop culture, Nana King, who, prior […]

Concert Review: The “Connection Concert” Was a Trip Down Two Time Spaces

20th April ’18. There were a series of Global happenings on this day – Arsene Wenger finally announces he’s leaving Arsenal FC, J. Cole Released K.O.D, Cina Soul also released new video under Universal Music and Avicii passed away, RIP Champ. – And also there was the ‘Connection Concert‘ that took place at Alliance Francaise. A memorable evening where both […]

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’ […]

Beat Bang: Yung Fly shares the stories behind his 5 Best productions (thus far)

Being 19 years and having your name on an award winning song (his first major production, commercially speaking) in the country must be a proud moment for any young producer. Yung Fly was 18 years when he produced the now classic ‘Someway Bi’ (the song came out when he was 19 years). Although ‘Someway Bi’ did thrust rapper M.anifest into […]

THE TIMES: THE CHALLENGE TO CREATE BETTER ARTS

This post is written by EliMuzik (Edward Ayikoe), a Ghanaian musician who is passionate about his music and the state of music as it exists in today’s world. He is a FELARITE, meaning takes inspiration from Fela Kuti. I asked him to put together his thoughts on the state of arts (music) in Ghana after reading a string of posts […]

‘FELABRATION’ – TRIBUTE TO FELA FEATURING EBO TAYLOR

    Alliance Française Accra presents ‘Felabration’- a concert and exhibition to celebrate the Nigerian music legend Fela Kuti on Saturday 17th October, 2015 at Alliance Française Accra at 8pm _______________________________________________ To celebrate the great influence of Fela Kuti on Ghanaian music and music at large, Alliance Française Accra will be hosting the official Felabration celebrations in Accra and resonate […]