December in Ghana
Christmas holidays are the most exciting times to be in Ghana. There are lots of exciting activities throughout the entire month and well into the new year, with music at the center of most Ghanaian festivities. For most musicians, a hit song in any other month is never a walk in the park, but a [&h
Music and Ghanaian Politics
Musicians have always sang about African politics and the poor governance all over the continent. The iconic Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and the amazing Beninese vocalist Angélique Kidjo are known for their advocacy, boldly calling out incompetent African Governments and relentlessly addressing poverty and
Fireboy DML’s Apollo: Art direction process by NIYIOKEOWO
Art director NIYIOKEOWO breaks down the process of creating the artwork for Fireboy DML’s ‘Apollo’ Rising Nigerian Superstar Fireboy recently released his sophomore project Apollo. The genres and sonic themes explored in this project are different from many African pop songs, espec
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
