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TiTi Owusu Declares that Love Is Always Worth a Chance

Ghanaian diva TiTi Owusu graces us with her newest masterpiece, Make Me Believe (Nana). A song that pays homage to Adowa, music native to the Ashanti people of Ghana, Make Me Believe (Nana) effortlessly blends the time-honoured genre with Contemporary Pop and Ghanaian High-Life music genres. This magic was created by a collaborative team consisting…

The Kesivan Naidoo Big Band Experience Is Set to End with a Bang

I have a thing for drummers. I’m obsessed with Max Roach, Art Blakey and Cindy Blackman. So when I heard that the South African drummer, Kesivan Naidoo who’s renowned for his collaborations with jazz legends like Bheki Mseleku, Louis Moholo-Moholo, Winston Mankunku and Miriam Makeba was in town, I was beside myself. Critics have hailed…

Bella Shmurda Drops EP ‘DND’ with Title Track Featuring Lil Kesh

In the sizzling heat of summer, music fans worldwide have reason to rejoice! Independent Afrobeats maestro and Dangbana Republik president, Bella Shmurda, has announced his highly anticipated EP DND, set for release on July 26. The new project comes in the wake of Shmurda’s debut album Hypertension, which skyrocketed to an impressive 250 million global…

Let Morena Leraba Mesmerise you this Saturday at Fête de la Musique!

On June 24, 2023, the highly anticipated Fête de la Musique (FDLM) returns with a diverse lineup of established stars and emerging talents across six stages and three venues. These multiple locations offer festival-goers accessibility and a dynamic musical experience. Returning for its 12th edition, this renowned music festival originated in France in 1982. Sometimes…

WMYT: Y’akoto’s Unabashed Battle Cry

With the combination of her musical background and influences, it comes as no surprise that, as a singer and unapologetic misfit, Y’akoto is always ready to challenge herself in new genres, and she has done it again this time! Following the release of the sultry single Secret, her first release after relocating to Ghana, the…

Imvuselelo: Sabusa Records X Dumbanengue

Imvuselelo as a Gqom compilation has taken over speaker systems around the globe and has gone as far as gaining new traction that has assisted in its organisational structure. Durban-based Sabusa Records has agreed to marry the prestigious Dumbanengue, which hails from Geneva, Switzerland in collaborating on their endeavours as a unit. Their release of…

Inside Gyakie’s Single “Scar”

Bubblegum Club had the opportunity to chat with Gyakie, a rising star in Ghana’s Afro-fusion scene. My first question to her was about her intriguing name. She replied: “In my local language, anything that is spelt ‘gy’ is pronounced as a ‘j’.” Born Jackline Acheampong, professionally known as Gyakie, the songstress has music in her…