Top 5 Ghana-
1- Ko-jo Cue
2- Bryan The Mensah
3- Yung Pabi
4- Kojo Trip
5- Supa Gaeta
Ko-Jo Cue – Blessings
(Kumasi – Ghana)
Ko-Jo Cue is an award-winning rapper/songwriter from Kumasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Real named – Linford Kennedy.
Barely 208 days after the release of his critically acclaimed debut album, For My Brothers, BBnZ Live rapper Ko-Jo Cue put out this single as his birthday gift to the world. The song which is aptly titled ‘BLESSINGS’ finds the wordsmith appreciating all the favours bestowed on him by God. The single features Nigerian newcomer Lud Phe and it was produced by long time Cue collaborator, Peewezel. The inspirational song is a blend of highlife, afrobeats and rap.
He is at number one on our Top 5 Ghana HipHop!
Get it here:
Link: http://africori.to/blessings.
Social media- @kojo_cue
BRYAN THE MENSAH – Build My Home
(Accra)
From a young introvert who found peace and solace in listening to music to a strong, confident and passionate artist who is constantly developing his art and brand with every chance that comes his way.
BRYAN THE MENSAH is a contemporary artist and producer based in Accra, Ghana.
His music is labeled as contemporary because he tries to stay current with his craft as well as the subject issues that most of his songs tend to have.
On “build my home”, BRYAN talks about the struggles of growing up and the priority he places on chasing his goals over chill time with his friends.
He is at Number 2!
Check it out here-
Yung Pabi
Track tile: M3ntie
City State: (East Legon, Accra)
Yung Pabi is an artiste who tells stories, tackles social issues and creates songs of encouragement with his art. In his bid to appeal to everyone despite the language barrier, Yung Pabi literally acts out his songs with the help of his team of actors. His performance videos are up on YouTube and his social media handles.
His offering “M3ntie” is a song that seeks to encourage all to pay no attention to negativity but rather, stay focused on our dreams. if we know what we want, we can’t allow someone to discourage us. The song features another talented artist called Akan. It’s at Number 3 this week on Top 5 Ghana!
Yung Pabi ( M3ntie feat. Akan )
Social media- @yungpabimusic
Facebook and YouTube handle – Yung Pabi.
Kojo Trip – Not Okay
(Accra – Greater Accra)
Our number 4 record this week is provided by Jephthah Nana Adjei Osei – Mensah known by his moniker KOJO TRIP. He is a promising Ghanaian rapper/song writer on the rise. His style, lyricism and dexterity have earned him a name in the hip hop scene. His work and affiliation with seasoned Ghanaian artist and producer Jayso and E.L amongst others have continued to increase his rep making him one of the young budding acts to look out for. He’s poised to impact on the general music scene as well as the growth of the HipHop community in Ghana now and for posterity.
Not Okay is a song off Kojo Trip’s debut E.P Life’s A Trip. A project which outdoored his abilities and potential. On Not Okay gets insteps pectine and touches on sensitive areas including family and career. Follow Kojo Trip on all social media platforms @KojoTrip.
Supa Gaeta – Skin Pain ft Magnom
(Nungua/ Ghana)
Born Nana Aggrey, Supa Gaeta is a Ghanaian Afrobeats ( Afro-fusion ), producer and sound engineer who loves blending urban, high-life, hip-hop and trap sounds. A young prolific genius who got into beat making early in his life because he loved to experiment on sounds that he had heard in other songs, movies and any form of sound he came across, started learning FL studio and with time he developed different styles.
His skits and freestyles for which he received nods from industry giants (including Mr Eazi, E.L, Jae 5, Jayso etc ) caught the eye of Hiphop and afro beat lovers, He is focused on speaking on his experiences, people around hims experiences and things he has seen, in his music.
“It is important to me to tell my story how I know how to. All my experiences; the good, the bad, the ugly.” – Supa Gaeta
Skin pain talked about the struggles he had been through since the beginning of his career and learning to accept that he has to focus on himself and pursue his dreams.
He blesses us with the number 5 record for the premiere edition of the Top 5 Ghana! Get it here:
Supa Gaeta can be found on various social media platforms
Twitter : @SUPAGAETA
Instagram : @supagaeta
Facebook : Supa Gaeta
YouTube : Supa Gaeta
Snapchat : gaetagh