REVIEW: ZED AY KAY FT. M3NSA – MITSI

In an era where gimmicks have become the ace to promoting music rather than talent and substance, it is refreshing to come across an artist who focuses on crafting incredible art, undeterred by the gimmickry that is in vogue. For Ghanaian rapper and songwriter Zed Ay Kay, producing timeless art is what he strives for with each work he releases. […]

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Rap Is Not Dead!

For a nation that is known for its rap music across, at least two decades, I find it laughable that a statement by an afrobeats singer would get some people rattled. The statement by Wizkid that the rap genre is dead and not worth listening to. ”If I’m being honest, I don’t listen to any other genre of music anymore”, […]

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M3NSA Sticks To His Roots on “Carry You Go”

By: Nana Fredua-Agyeman ‘’M3NSA is looking at the long term and understands that you may seem to be doing well but you are not legit. You are just an industry caricature, you are made up, not your true self’’ The entire BONDZIE album is a metaphor for creativity. Though I am only a music consumer, I am an afficionado of […]

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On ”I No De Bed”, M3NSA Shares What Keeps Him Awake

When Ghanaian rapper, M3NSA took to social media to announce his hiatus from all online engagements, it was clear to gleam from his comments that he has had enough from people, events and (in) actions of those entrusted to make things happen. The two-part video posted on his social media feeds on June 2 with its accompanying hashtag #TheShowMustBePaused had […]

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Throwback: Soulatidoe – Ka W’ano Tumu

What do you know about Soulatidoe? Do you even remember them? Do you know how much they contributed to the hiplife movement? Do you know their story? And how they made one of the most important records during their active years? One of the things I enjoy about documenting the music scene in Ghana is receiving links to some good […]

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ASEM Versus TEMA: A Detailed Investigation

If there is anything good that this Coronavirus induced global lockdown has contributed to the entertainment scene, it is the fact that it has made people creative. Rappers and DJs have found a way to spend time with their fans via social media. Instagram Live has become the concert hall where many go to have a good time. In the […]

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Sarkodie’s “Friends To Enemies” Examines Burden of Success On Others.

­­­­“Brand no be strong enough, if ebi strong, keep quiet e go soon common, I stay mute one-year sef full support” – Sarkodie on “Advice” When you thought you’ve had enough of Sarkodie, he manages to, for some reason, get you gushing over him again. He appears to have mastered the craft of judging when discontent among people – not […]

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Sarkodie and Akan Share Travel Tales on “All Die Be Die”

“I won’t play with my time on earth’, Sarkodie opines towards the end of ”All Die Be Die”, his latest single with Akan. The song explores the story of life and the agonies associated with trying to make it out hustle. The two rappers take turns to narrate their ‘personal’ ordeals in their attempts at breaking the mould of poverty […]

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Video: Sarkodie Has An Advice For Shatta Wale

When the frog ingest too much water, it dies. So goes a very popular Akan proverb. The inference is that, when someone seems to have had enough of a situation, the person react; sometimes with very grievous outcomes. Ghana’s foremost rap act, Sarkodie seem to have had enough of the antics of fellow artist, and friend, Shatta Wale. The self-acclaimed […]

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