By HAKEEM ADAM In his powerful poem The Negro Speaks of Rivers, Langston Hughes mentions “rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in human veins”. Prolific Congolese soukous aficionado Siama Matuzungidi borrows this theme in his latest album aptly titled Rivers:…

The Ghanaian music scene is rediscovering the appeal of thought provoking sounds that do more than make you move. The kind of rhythm and soul that is the foundation of the high life and hip life genres and gave birth to the likes of Osibisa, Obrafour, Nana Ampadu…

Wiyaala, Africa’s young lionness and legend in the making will be performing alongside the amazing Djimba World Band at +233 in Accra on September 19, 2015 (tomorrow) – and we’re giving away a free ticket to one lucky reader! HOW TO ENTER: Follow @Circumspecte_ and @Wiyaala on…

It’s the digital era and Africa is buzzing with opportunity, creativity and standouts. Thanks to our friends over at Accra[dot]ALT Radio, you can experience it all in a weekend of art, adrenaline, conversation, design, fashion, food, and experiential flavor at Accra’s most anticipated street art festival: the 5th…

Leila Adu is probably one of the best artists you are yet to hear, that is if you have not already experienced “Spooky Adu”. With radical, poetic lyrics, godly musical knowledge, social awareness and a wealth of experience, Leila Adu is definitely one to pay attention to. She…

With her well-outlined mohawk, ripped African print gown, and pink glow-in-the-dark Chuck Taylors, unyielding Wiyaala blew away the richly diverse audience at Alliance Française Accra with the launch of her self-titled debut studio album on November 14. An afro-pop artiste from Ghana’s Upper West region, who sings in English…

From Make Me Dance to Go Go Ghana…GOAL and Sun & Moon, Sissala Afro-Pop singer Wiyaala has proven her versatility. On November 14, “the young lioness of Africa” will treat everyone to the full repertoire of her talent in a much-anticipated debut album release and concert, featuring the…

The choice for this week’s Mosaic feature was easy and can be summed up in two words: Jojo Abot. We’ve had her music on replay – especially when cooking! – but that’s not all she does. From acting(lead actress in Kwaku Ananse), to style (Gold Coast Art House,…

We’ve been waiting for the official release of  Efya’s debut album “Love Genesis” for what seems like eternity. In the meantime, she teases and invites us with hints of what’s to come, and when she finally delivers, boy does she deliver! Check out the official video to…

We’re always on the lookout for interesting sounds from African artistes. Add a layer of consciousness and we’re sold! That’s precisely what today’s Mosaic feature Delasi offers in his second single off his upcoming premier album Thought Journey. Produced by Japanese producer Junknuts,  “Why” explores the current global…

 [Efya x Getaway]   Let’s steal a car, and travel through Africa, From the unforgiving deserts to the white sands of Madagascar. Let’s leave our lives and just go, Buy whatever we need from the side of the road. Let’s battle the Sahara for the food in Dakar,…