Music

Ghana: Shatta Wale Announces Upcoming Shatta and Fans Album (Safa)

[Accra Times] Known for his ability to craft songs with massive crowd appeal and reflective messages that resonate with his core fan base, Shatta Wale, the self-proclaimed 'Dancehall King,' is expected to deliver a variety of songs that are unapologetic in their lyrics, raw, and deeply rooted in dancehall vibes.

Nigeria: Ego Ella May Is Not Alone

[Afropop] What's in a name? For jazz singer/songwriter Ego Ella May, it's a window into her rich heritage. Her first name, pronounced "eh-go," honors her Nigerian roots - her parents having emigrated from Nigeria. Her middle name pays homage to jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, a family favorite who perhaps unknowingly set May on her musical path.