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How Ghana's Asakaa Boys Created a New Musical Style

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 Source: Alby News Ghana

A musical group called Asakaa Boys came out of Ghana's drill music scene. Young musicians who make up the ensemble are renowned for fusing traditional Ghanaian music with contemporary trap sounds and lyrics. They are credited for creating the Asakaa music genre, which has become very well-liked in Ghana and elsewhere.

Bio of Asakaa Boys

In 2019, the group was established in Ghana's Ashanti Region's capital Kumasi. Asakaa Boys was founded by Kawabanga, O'Kenneth, Jay Bahd, Reggie, and City Boy. Their popular "Akatafoc" single, which was released in 2020, helped them become well-known. The song became an immediate hit and enjoyed widespread exposure in Ghana and elsewhere.

Asakaa Boys have continued to put out songs that exemplifies their distinctive sound, and they've worked with other musicians in the Ghanaian music scene. They have a number of well-known songs, some of which are "Condemn," "Y3 Y3 DOM," "Sore," "Ma Drip," and "Asakaa."

The trio has developed a sizable social media following, and both fans and critics have praised its music. They have received nominations for a number of prizes, including the 4syte Music Video Awards and the VGMA (Vodafone Ghana Music Awards).

A new generation of Ghanaian musicians who are fusing traditional Ghanaian music with contemporary genres including drill, hip hop, and trap have been acknowledged with being inspired by Asakaa Boys.

Source: Alby News Ghana