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 […]

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Everybody Dey Suffer: M.anifest Remind Us On “Suffer”

In 2011, M.anifest released his debut album to critical acclaim. ‘Immigrant Chronicles: Coming To America’. As the title suggest, the album was a narrative about his decade long stay in the US and his experiences following his relocation to Ghana. Made up of 16 songs, the album is truly hip hop in tone: sharp lyrics, well crafted beats, genre incorporating […]

Music 3 min read

The Maiden Edition of the Yoyo Tinz Festival Set To Start In 2 Weeks

  From Monday 19th to Sunday 25th November 2018, the Accra based collective yoyo tinz will invite Accra’s population to experience its very first hip hop festival. yoyo tinz is a cultural organisation aiming at promoting, documenting and archiving hip hop culture in Ghana and beyond, with a strong emphasis on sharing knowledge about the culture and the societies from […]

Events 2 min read

The Musical Influences of Apolo And Kuvie Melt Perfectly on ‘Fila’

Two striking things you notice on Apolo’s 7 song, collaborative EP with producer Kuvie are the excellent production; and strong melodic offering. Mellow tropical vibes vibrate across the EP, like how the sun breaks through a cloudy sky after a rainfall. What makes this collaborative effort interesting is that, Kuvie brings on board his experience as a producer responsible for […]

Music 2 min read

Throwback: Sass Squad – Tuma

A lot has been written or said about the paradox that Africa is: a blessed continent saddled with enormous problems. From academics like Walter Rodney to Ali Marzui; and from the Bretton Woods Institutions to local politicians, uncountable number of references has been made about the richness of Africa – both its mineral wealth and human resource. In 1979, Ali […]

Music 2 min read

Press Release: Apolo Releases 7 Track EP “Fila”

  Nigerian musician, author and creative, Apolo Imon dropped a 7 track EP entitled Fila. The crooner brings forth a mix of vibely mid-tempo beats and a dynamic voice to create the perfect post summer wave. The project was made in less than a week but does well to keep the audience bopping to each song. This is confident expression […]

Music 1 min read

BiQo: My Goal of Making Music Is To Create Experiences

If there’s one great thing the internet has done for artists, it is the grain of confidence it has handed them to be whoever they want to be; creatively speaking. For the few brave ones who find happiness in playing the game from the outfield, their decision is often rewarded by the number of fans who genuinely appreciate their creation. […]

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3 Expectations As A.I Readies The Release of “Headstrong” EP

Settling on “Headstrong” as a title for a debut EP sounds both bold, defiant and, to an extent, reflect a reality. The title also project the mindset of a guy who walks the fine lanes of perturbation and self-belief. He hears the chirps from fans who want more, listens to the critics who question his ‘pop up’ and vanish’. It […]

Music 3 min read

Book Reading: Writers Project of Ghana Host Prof. John Collins At Monthly Book Reading For August

  For the month of August 2018, Writers Project of Ghana and Goethe-Institut Ghana in collaboration with publishers Dakpabli & Associates proudly present a public reading with ethnomusicologist Professor John Collins. John Collins is the author of Highlife Time 3, which was recently published by Dakpabli Publishers. John Collins will be reading from his latest book Highlife Time 3. Published by Dakpabli […]

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