Diana Hopeson, formerly known as Diana Akiwumi, was born in Accra to Francis Arhin and Hannah Amoo. She attended the Winneba Secondary School and the University of Ghana, where he studied Theatre Arts. She is a Minstrel in Miracle Life Gospel Center and currently the President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA). She is … Read more
Known in real life as Nat Adjetey Larbi, Borax was born on 12th May 1981. He attended MOH Primary/J. S.S for his elementary education and had his secondary education at Accra Academy. He started performing at school entertainment programs and then graduated to performing on talent hunt shows like Kiddafest and Ecstasy (fantasy). Borax’s first … Read more
Abubakar Ahmed, aka Blakk Rasta was born on September 2, 1974 in Tamale to devout Ahmadi-Moslem parents. Growing in the slums of Moshie-Zongo and Aboabo, he went through and witnessed a lot of injustice, favoritism and other social ills; therefore his music and art reflects his experiences and his desire to fight injustice. Education was … Read more
Osibisa was formed in London, England in 1969 by Teddy Osei, Sol Amarfio and Mac Tontoh , together with Spartacus R (Grenada), Robert Bailey ( Trinidad), Wendell Richardson (Antigua), and Lasisi Amao ( Nigeria). The Ghanaian members already seasoned highlife artistes in Accra before moving to London to launch their attack on the world stage. … Read more
Atongo Zimba is one of the biggest music exports out of Ghana. He was born on the savannahs of northern Ghana in 1967. His grandfather taught him how to build and play the koliko or molo, a two-stringed calabash lute and the first songs he learned were rooted firmly in tradition, dealing with everyday life … Read more
The extremely talented Amandzeba Nat Brew is without a doubt a remarkable exponent of traditional Ghanaian music. He discovered his talent at a very young age, mimicking every song he heard. His father Mr. Ato Brew had ironically named him Nat King Cole Brew. At the primary school level he could sing very well to … Read more
Young and bubbly Abrewa Nana became a household when she defied the odds to become the first female hiplife artist in the male dominated genre. She is a trained accountant with musical aspirations. Her fresh ragga/dancehall style infused with traditional beats over Twi lyrics brought fought a new genre, called Rag-life. She has three albums … Read more
Kwame Asare Obeng (A-Plus) is best described as Ghana’s most politically incorrect artist. He is a hiplife artist with a keen interest in politics and social issues. He first made a name for himself singing about events leading to and after Ghana’s 2000 general elections. He released his album, ‘Freedom of Speech I’ during the … Read more
Cindy Ama Thompson’s success in the gospel scene is very young but nonetheless, very remarkable. She shot into fame with her amazing album, Cindy’s Messiah with her hit, Awurade Kasa, captured the number one position of the Ghanaian music charts for months. Her efforts have been rewarded with several Ghana Music Awards. The awards include … Read more
Touted as the king of burger highlife, George Darko is an amazing guitarist and vocalist who brought a contemporary sensitivity to highlife music since the early1980s. As a youngster, he learned traditional dancing and drumming. A teacher, who built his own guitar, inspired Darko to switch to the stringed instrument. Despite continuing to be exposed … Read more
Ben Brako has had a career spanning over 20 years. Born in Accra on 20th May, 1952 Ben took an active interest in the music and entertainment world at a very young age and yet he is one of the few musicians who took his education very serious, he holds a BA in Agricultural Economics … Read more
Every now end then, an exception to the rule emerges that redefines the rules of the game. King Ayisoba’s debut Modern Ghanaians is such an album, and as the title suggests, it is a journey into the present and towards the future; and an introduction of a new era of creativity and originality in the … Read more
Such good material in the hands of another artiste would have formed the basis for a couple of albums but singer Elivava has cramped all ten admirable tunes into one collection appropriately titled Elivava- I Live 4ever. Her material is, admittedly, not mainstream in terms of what is and has been popular on the Ghanaian … Read more
Ekow Alabi Savage is a great exponent and promoter of Ghanaian music and Africa in general. In fact, he was tutored by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah as part of the young pioneers. He is a founding member of Roots Anabo fame which toured the world playing their brand of music they named Sunlife. The music … Read more
Like the name suggests, Antwi ne Antwi is made up of blood brothers David Kwasi Okyere Antwi and Michael Kwame Antwi. They are believed to be relatives of Ghana’s music maestro, Kojo Antwi. They have created an identity for themselves as traditional artistes, borrowing rhythms from all over Africa including Nigerian juju and Francophone African … Read more
Obrafour was born in real life as Michael Elliot Kwabena Okyere Darko in 1976 to Kwaku Okyere Darko and Gladys Agyapomaa in Kwahu-Obo. At the age of 8, Obrafour sang with his late mum at church. Obrafour had his secondary school education at Abetifi. After one term at St. Peters where he was being trained … Read more
A popular highlife Ghana guitarist who uses traditional African rhythms in his music. Agya Koo is well recieved in Ghana as well as internationally, receiving many invitations to preform at functions across the globe.
Born in Accra Richie is best known as one of Ghana’s best and most successful beat makers. Since ace six Richie has been wowing the crowds; and with the highly acclaimed launch of his debut album All of Me Richie has positioned himself as one of the pillars of Ghana music. In addition to his … Read more
Ever since he caused a stir on the music scene with his album Suzie in 1990, Oheneba Kissi has consistently released a new album almost every other year without relenting, to the admiration of his teeming fans. A year after the release of Suzie he followed it with Ebeye Yie, the next year and Anibre … Read more