Music & Arts

Asakaa Drill, Ghana’s native phenomenon, stands apart in a world where drill music is taking root in many regions. While UK and Chicago drill scenes have birthed their own legacies,…

Art as activism is a powerful force for change, capable of transforming people and shaping our future. In Ghana, artists are increasingly using their craft to address pressing social issues,…

Kumasi continues to play a vital role in shaping Ghana’s music culture: quietly but consistently. Aside from its reputation as a cultural stronghold, the city is home to a growing…

For over a decade, Wilhelmina Jane Austin, professionally known as Mz Orstin, has been a transformative force in Ghana’s music scene. As a DJ, media personality, and event curator, she…

Sarah Narki Dowuona, professionally known as Naa Afoncia, is a Ghanaian filmmaker, screenwriter, and director whose storytelling prowess has built a remarkable path within the creative industry. Sarah studied television…

Over the past decade, while the visibility of artists of color has grown, the powerful narratives of Black women artists have often remained underexplored. Mimi Adu-Serwaah, a Ghanaian-born multidisciplinary artist…

In an era where distinctiveness in hip-hop can be the key to longevity, Bigg Homie Flee, born Kojo Okoampah, has established an identity that is both powerful and unmistakable. His…

Over the years, Afrobeat has evolved—giving rise to subgenres like Afrojazz, Afrofusion, Afrofunk, and Afrohouse—resonating across the globe. But its influence extends beyond music, shaping fashion, dance, and, most notably,…

Efua Sutherland (27 June 1924 – 2 January 1996) was a pioneering Ghanaian playwright, poet, director, children’s author, and cultural activist.  Think of her as a cultural gardener, carefully planting…