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Lone Stars Vol.1: Hipco & Gbema

Lone Stars Vol.1: Hipco & Gbema

One of the reasons why Akwaaba decided to relocate to Ghana was actually to be closer to Liberia. A country we seldom hear about for its music. But last year we were introduced to Liberian music at the Buduburam Refugee Camp just west of Accra, where Shadow and a large crew of artists have been [...]

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Liberia Stand Up: Damyarea (area song)

Liberia Stand Up: Damyarea (area song)

Junior Freeman & African Soldier – “Damyarea” (area song) by Akwaaba Music Today Liberians vote for their next president. Just four days after the Nobel Foundation decided to let the world – and in particular Liberians – know how much they like Ma Ellen. We prefer sharing with the world a song that has been [...]

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Chief Boima: Lone Stars Mix

Chief Boima: Lone Stars Mix

Lone Stars Mix by chiefboima About one year ago, Akwaaba’s own Benjamin Lebrave discovered gbema at the Buduburam Refugee Camp in Ghana. There he met Shadow, who gave him a thorough update on Liberian music. One song stood out in particular: the high-paced, auto-tune-heavy song Killing Me – and right then and there, Akwaaba was [...]

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