The Real Ones Are Never What You THINK: An interview with STRAFF

I’m inspired right now, probably because of Richard’s recent article or the euphoria in my eyes. Last two days have been a rush for me, it’s been a rush for the culture and I’m quite joyous and excited. I met STRAFF earlier this week and it’s the best experience I’ve had in a while! I was so happy. I love […]

Interview 5 min read

Interview: Music producer Likwid Ice talks about his craft

‘A fan of music period!! Beat maker, Patriot. Entertainment’. This is how Likwid Ice (Kobina Amoah) describes himself.  A couple of months ago, I was sent a link to an EP and upon listening, it was the production that got me screaming. That EP was Kwadjo SPiRi’s ‘’FLY EP’. An IT guy by day and producer by night, Likwid Ice’s production blends sampled […]

Interview 3 min read

Throwback: Paapa Yankson – Ebei

The melody from the saxophone glides over the soft and mellow percussion drums exquisitely. And for 35 seconds, the only thing one hears is beautiful music: horn sections colliding with riffs from the bass guitar, voices rising in unison on the opening hook. These are some of the enchantments of “Ebei”, a song by highlife legend, Paapa Yankson. An incredible musician […]

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The Interview: Kwadjo SPiRi reveals

‘I dey fly high above the clouds/ You can always keep talking/ A brother gonna keep dropping hits after hits’ The above lyric is a declaration of intent. It’s a peek into the ambitions of Kwadjo SPiRi: a young rapper with a dream to become influential; to use his position and music to influence thoughts and inspire his fans-both old […]

Interview 5 min read

More Branches interview with Dolapo Alade [Beat FM 97.9]

Dolapo Alade is an On -Air Personality (AOP) for Ibadan based Beat FM in Nigeria. She talks to Adedayo Lekatu (More Branches). How has music grown over the years to you being a personality on radio? Dolapo Alade : Music has grown immensely; to the point the international market has seen the uniqueness and beauty of it, to want to […]

Interview 3 min read

Inteview with Goldkeyz, a Nigerian music producer 

​Interview with Ayo Onaduja for More Branches.                                                ________________________________________ Why did you name yourself Goldkeyz and what do you understand by being a producer ? Goldkeyz : Actually didn’t name myself ‘Goldkeyz’. It was given to me by […]

Interview 3 min read

THE CUTS: EP 02 Vol. 5

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 ———————————————————————– Kwame Write – Homeless Minds  [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7sr7GogupA&w=560&h=315] One of the saddening sights in most cities, no matter the level of development, are the homeless folks. Unfortunately, no one seems […]

Music 4 min read

Maayaa basks in the glow of love with ‘YOU’

​After the appreciable success of her debut single ‘Limbo’ barely two months ago, afro-soul singer Maayaa is back to tug at your heartstrings with ‘You’. Produced by herself and manager EKKO, the single explores the beauty of romantic love in recognition of its little pleasures.  In contrast to ‘Limbo’, which was a tale of the difficulties of forgetting a love […]

Music 1 min read

AFRIMA 2017 needs your music-related creativity – AFRIMA 2017 Call For Entry

The All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA 2017 is officially open for entries from Artistes, Songwriters, Music/Entertainment Journalists, Video Directors, Music Producers, DJs, Dancers from across the African Continent and Diaspora. The AFRIMA awards is celebrating excellence in musical artistry in Africa and the Diaspora, featuring 33 categories across the five regions of Africa and music genre, with a reward of 23.9 […]

Music 1 min read
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