Throwback: Noble and Sandra – ”Ayalolo”

  “You can’t run The time is now, do what you can don’t you know Look at us now, our ancestors have seen Canaan But we are just seeing things in this world” The above lyrics is part of the opening lyrics to “Ayalolo”, a song performed by Noble and soul singer Sandra Huson. The lyrics portray a song about […]

Music 2 min read

Kobi Onyame and Wanlov Share Inspiration in “Still We Rise” Video

Self-belief. Chasing dreams despite the challenges on your path is the theme of ‘Still We Rise’, a song by UK-based Ghanaian rapper, Kobi Onyame and Wanlov (The Kubolor). “Still We Rise” has the two gifted rappers spread doses of positivism about life and success (chasing one’s dreams) as expressed these lyrics: ‘keep fighting on/ We’re upward bound/ seeing the sky […]

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Interview: Rapper Lykay Talks Music and His Projections For 2018

In 2017, Lykay released his debut EP, “The Deity”, a hip-hop project that was greeted with an appreciable degree of acceptance from the ears that heard him. The 7 track EP is steep in real 90s hip hop with a few trap influences. His calm demeanor and strong voice makes me stand out among the many rappers out here who […]

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Throwback: Sony Achiba – ‘’Domera Wo Yare’’

Somewhere in 2004, Ghanaians became aware of a certain Sony Achiba, a rapper based in Kumasi. Sony Achiba earned a notable presence within the hip life space for two reasons. First, his abortive attempt to create a sub-genre under the big umbrella called hip life. He emerged on the scene with a sound he named ‘Hip-Dia’, a fusion between hip […]

Music 2 min read

THE CUTS: EP 02 VOL. 14

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.—————————————— bigBen – ‘Back To JTown’ EP Nigerian act, bigBen’s five track EP, “BACK TO JTOWN” is a fusion of rap trap and afro music featuring artistes like Ko-Jo Cue, Efraim […]

Music 3 min read

Ebony Tackles Domestic Violence on “Maame Hwe” Video

It’s the renowned Chinese artist, Ai Weiwei who said that ‘art can be used to change society’. The test of an artists worth is their ability to speak about or use their influence to cause societal change. For many, Ebony’s new song and video ‘Maame Hwe’ may be a surprise for the simple fact that, she may be the last […]

Music 3 min read

Mark Asari Shows His R&B Side on “Minus To Plus” EP

Steeped in mid- 90s R&B sound “Minus To Plus” is a celebration of love, success and a better future. The late 80s and the early 90s babies had their teenage years defined by R&B music. From memorizing and karaoking some of the soul bearing lyrics from black American singers to slipping few romantic lines into letters to their childhood crushes, […]

Music 3 min read

Year 2016 in Retrospect: Poetry in Ghana

So, a couple of months ago, I asked writer and poet O’Zionn to share with me his best 2016 moments in the Ghana Poetry and Spoken word scene. In this post, he list a few under various categories. Here is his list. It’s been just a few years since I actively joined the burgeoning poetry scene in Ghana. And it’s […]

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Watch: Fuse ODG – ‘Boa Me’ feat Ed Sheeran & Mugeez

If there’s anything clear about the bromance between afro-pop act, Fuse ODG and British pop star Ed Sheeran, it’s one of unfiltered attraction. They both feel very comfortable around each other. That bromance is evident on ‘Boa Me’, the latest video by Fuse ODG featuring Ed Sheeran and Mugeez (of R2Bees). The video offers a snapshot into the good time […]

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Dissecting the story told by Akan on Onipa Akoma – Part 3

This is the concluding part of the story told by rapper Akan on his album ‘Onipa Akoma’.  We published the Part 1 and 2 of the story last week. You can read here PART 3: The Clarity The voice, as haunting and distressed as it sounded on ‘Anadwo Y3 D3’ pricked something in Akan. He found some level of clarity, […]

Music 5 min read
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