Akwaaba DJs: Weekly Picks – August 31
DJ Pizaro: This week we have One Love by Seyi Shay featuring DJ Spinall, Tekero By HarrySong, afrobeats favorite DJ Cuppy features L.A.X on currency , producer cum dj Juls features Kojey Radical on Normal , Joey B teams up with La Meme Gang on Stables and last but not...
Lala Shishi :Sarkodie – Ye Be Pa Wo
Sarkodie – Ye Be Pa Wo Lyrics {Intro}Its MOG babyAhh baAh yeahOk yen ko3Tia {Verse 1}Na se wo ti wiasi na se wa no da aSe obi ye wo bibi nas3 wo ka aWo nya siki na wo si wo de be num nsa aWo nfa nyame se wo kra ne wa gyekwa aAh ye be tu wo fu na se wonfa aNa se daakye...
DJ Spotlight: DJ Fro (Ghana)
Music, especially of the loud, danceable kind, is ubiquitous in most of Africa. Yet DJs, the artisans behind the walls of sound, often remain in the shadow. This is not how we roll: we want you to find out who is pushing the envelope throughout the continent. This...
Akwaaba DJs: Weekly Picks – August 17
DJ Pizaro: This week we have Posh by Mayorkun , a remix to Things we do for love by rap duo Ko-Jo Cue & Shaker featuring Kidi and Sarkodie, Fall on them by Aramide and Timaya, Yoruba recording artist Olamide with Motigbana , legendary DJ Jimmy Jatt features...
Akwaaba DJs: Weekly Picks – August 10
DJ Pizaro: This week we have Can't Let You Go by Sarkodie featuring King Promise, I Dun Care by the beautiful Simi, Guiltybeatz and Mr Eazi feature Joey B on Genging, Tekno features Rnb Superstar Ciara on Freak Me , afrobeats superstar Davido drops a new one called...
DJ Spotlight: DJ coco-em (Kenya)
This week we shed light on DJ coco-em from Kenya. I met em last year in Nairobi, when she took part in a DJ workshop I hosted with Gafacci. She was one of the most enthusiastic participants, and her commitment to DJing has kept on shining, landing her regular gigs in...
Akwaaba DJs: Weekly Picks – August 04
DJ Pizaro: This week we have Drummer Boy by Naija Afrobeats Star Naira Marley, Naija afrobeats legend Flavour N'abania features east africa's afrobeats star Diamond Platnumz on Time To Party , the dancehall king from Ghana Shatta Wale with Testimony, Elele by Yemi...
DJ Spotlight: Eff The Dj (Ghana)
This week, we introduce to you Eff The Dj, based in Accra (Ghana). we are grateful and happy to share with you his latest mix for us, along with the following interview: When did you start DJing - and what or who were your early passions and influences?...
Akwaaba DJs: Weekly Picks – July 31
DJ Pizaro: This week we have one of the UK AfroWave pioneers Afro B featuring Wizkid on a remix to his hit song Drogba(Joana) , Akuapem rap sensation Koo Ntakra delivers top bars on Gyedie(faith) featuring Choirmaster (a member of the legendary Hiplife group Praye),...
Accra Nightlife: Altcarbon
The landscape of Accra’s nightlife has evolved a great deal since I moved here in 2011. Rapid economic growth means new restaurants, bars and nightclubs open on a regular basis, so when it comes to entertainment here... we have options 😉 Even though I'm a huge...
Akwaaba DJs: Weekly Picks
DJ Pizaro: This week we have Kofi Mole featuring Kwesi Arthur on Mensah , MzVee with an afrohouse version of her song Summa Dis Summa Dat, the producer cum musician Kayso's new single Abena , Could this be love by sensational group R2Bees featuring the sexy Efya, Wish...
Lala Shishi :Yaa Pono – Obiaa Wone Master feat. Stonebwoy
Yaa Pono - "Obia [everyone] Wone [has their] Master" in Twi means everyone has someone they respect, irrespective of how fearless they are. "Master" is a term which is used in Ghana mostly by the Akans to describe a wealthy and respected individual in the society. In...
DJ Spotlight: Chabela (Ivory Coast)
Music, especially of the loud, danceable kind, is ubiquitous in most of Africa. Yet DJs, the artisans behind the walls of sound, often remain in the shadow. This is not how we roll: we want you to find out who is pushing the envelope throughout the continent. To start...
Lala Shishi :Ebony – Konkonsa Police
The late Ghanaian Dancehall diva Ebony Reigns is the first woman to be crowned Artist of the year at the Ghana Music Awards. Ebony's Konkonsa [gossip] Police was released after her demise. She ironically compares gossiping to Ghanaian police: the assumption in Ghana...
Lala Shishi :Wanlov – Dis Be Ghana
Wanlov the Kubolor - "Dis Be Ghana" is pidgin English, it means this is Ghana. Kubolor is a Ga word which means wanderer, vagabond. Kubolor, whose style is fiercely independent, is one of the most visionary artists in Ghana, he has developed a unique sound and employs...
Video: Max Le Daron feat. Joey Le Soldat “Monin’ Guetin”
Sneak peak from Max Le Daron's upcoming EP due out... tomorrow! Straight from the streets of Ouagadougou, Joey Le Soldat is back, spitting his furious Mooré verses over Max' twisted afrohouse beat, with additional production by Lowup label-mate Gan Gah. The chorus and...
Lala Shishi :Sarkodie – Hand To Mouth
Ghana's rap heavyweight Sarkodie decides to give free advice on Hand to Mouth, a song produced by Fortune Dane, where Sark raps in Asanti twi, as he generally does. He's advising the Ghanaian youth to make good use of the little money they get, instead of wasting it...
Lala Shishi :Stonebwoy – Tomorrow
Tomorrow by Stonebwoy talks about how certain individual relate to others when they make it in life after so much hustling on the street. [Intro]Ei ei ei yeeiiArrrrrrbwoy BHIM!Another real life story (yeah) [Verse 1]Hustling from Chokor to MamprobiFrom Asaiman...
Ibaaku: Processhun Video & African Tour
Coinciding with the beginning of his African tour, Ibaaku shares with us the latest video from his debut Alien Cartoon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbSKNOQVnhA This tour will see Ibaaku and his team traveling to East and Southern Africa, sharing his music and...
Lala Shishi :Kofi Kinaata – Susuka
Susuka in twi Means stop complaining. Susuka By Kofi Kinaata is a song which encourages us about life, the song simply means no matter situations we find ourselves in, we must stop complaining because someone's life challenges are much worse than ours. Oooh oh oh oh...
Lala Shishi :Wisa Greid – Mintse Bo
Mintse Bo in Ga Language means am "I'm CALLING YOU" was sung by Young, talented and charismatic Ghanaian Artiste Wisa Greid, this song is basically about Love, it actually express how some men go crazy when they meet or see a Lady for the first time. Below is the...
DJ Satelite – Luanda No Horizonte Vol. 14
Here's your latest dose of afrohouse fire, delivered by Seres Produções label boss, producer and DJ Satelite. Did you catch Vol. 11, 12, 13 or the earlier 1, 2 and 3? Tracklist: 1 - DJ Vitoto feat. Koki Riba - Savanna Skies (Original Mix)2 - Jackie Queens, VeneiGrette...
Lala Shishi :GuiltyBeatz & Mr Eazi & Patapaa & Pappy Kojo – Akwaaba
GuiltyBeatz & Mr Eazi & Patapaa & Pappy Kojo - Akwaaba(Means WELCOME In TWI): This magnificent song is currently making the headlines in the music airwaves in both Ghana and Nigeria with two of the artist(Pappy Kojo & Patapaa) from Ghana and Mr. Eazi...
Rocky Marsiano: Edits, Tributes & Reworks
Attention all Rocky Marsiano fans: here's a growing collection of what we might have once called B-sides and lost tapes, for your listening pleasure. In Rocky's own words: "This is a collection of edits, tributes and reworks I have been making during the past few...
Lala Shishi :Olamide – Science Student
Olamide a Nigerian Hip-Hop artist who mostly records in yoruba his native language tongue,this time takes a swipe at Science student across the World. (INTRO) Ogedengbe, ire ni ko mo ye; ahhHeavy-Carrier, it’s you that don’t understand Isale Eko, e no dey for...
Lala Shishi :Akan – Me Sika Aduro
Me sika aduro in Asante Twi means my blood money. Akan, a rapper from the Ashanti Region of Ghana, talks about the realities of life, making lots of money can make one happier and enjoy all the good things this world can offer, but riches is not eternal. Intro Sika...
Lala Shishi :Kurl Songx – Jennifer Lomotey feat. Sarkodie
Jennifer Lomotey in this song is a Krobo woman(from Somanya from the Eastern Region of Ghana),it's perceived women from that part of the country are sexually attractive and beautiful.The song basically talks about Krobo women CHORUSKwesi babyCus i give you my heart...