Rap in Paper
RAP IN PAPER’S VIDEO SERIES IS merging music DISCOVERY, art and print The interaction of the various art forms in music is one that is often overlooked. Video, fashion and photography are often highlighted. But when it comes to print, its often not mentioned at all. Print art is often consider
Ghana Music Industry after The Year of Return: Fools Gold or Golden Opportunity
On the 28th of December 2018, Ghanaian-German actor Boris Kodjoe came on the Afrochella stage. To an entire audience, Kodjoe professed his love for Ghana and vowed to tell all his friends about his experiences in Ghana. At the time, it didn’t have any meaning on the lives of Ghanaians. Seeing the
Davido is shaping the image of Africa through music
It took 7 years for the Afrobeats megastar, Davido to release his sophomore album. That’s seven years of love, celebration, culture and community, that could never be captured in just 13 songs. At a panel at Columbia University, the Afrobeats breaks down his truth; facing trials, obstacles a
Africa in the Americas
The Americas embraced African music in a tight hug in 2019 From Coachella mainstages, breaking into American radio, doing top-rated TV shows and numerous sold-out shows, Afrobeats and African music made its mark on the American music scene this year. However, this would not be the first time in mode
Behind La Meme Gang’s ‘Reveal’ Video
Photos by Ethel-Ruth Tawe The poster boys for Ghana’s new sound, La Même Gang, have released a video for ‘Reveal (Fly You Out)’, their second video from the project La Même Tape 2: Linksters. Released in December 2018, Linksters is an aromatice sound of a new generation. The 20 track a