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  Ghanaian rapper therappernat has unveiled the official cover art for his upcoming single “Freedom,” giving listeners a first look at the visual identity surrounding his next musical release. The song is scheduled for release on September 25, 2026 , and the cover-art reveal marks another step in the rollout of the highly anticipated single. A New Chapter With “Freedom” “Freedom” explores themes of independence, personal battles and the search for something deeper . The song reflects on the pressures and struggles that can come with finding one's own path while remaining determined to live and create on one's own terms. The title itself points toward a central idea running through the record: the desire to break away from limitations and fight for personal freedom. More Than Just a Title The upcoming single appears to continue therappernat's focus on personal experiences and self-expression. The lyrics touch on periods of keeping a low profile, fighting personal demons an...

Ghana's music scene has found itself in another interesting debate after two of the country's biggest names, Kweku Smoke and Black Sherif , released new projects on the same day. On September 4, 2026, Kweku Smoke released his 13-track album NO DAYS OFF , while Black Sherif dropped the six-track SUN SHERIF EP. The coincidence immediately sparked conversations among Ghanaian music fans, with some questioning whether the two releases were simply a scheduling coincidence or whether Kweku Smoke deliberately chose the date as a statement. Now, almost two weeks into the releases, the debate has shifted from who released the better project? to a much bigger question: Is Kweku Smoke beginning to challenge Black Sherif's position at the top of Ghana's current rap scene? Same Day, Different Projects The two releases arrived with very different formats. Kweku Smoke's NO DAYS OFF is a 13-track project, giving listeners a considerably longer body of work to consume. Black Sher...

therappernat is a Ghanaian rapper and recording artist who began his musical journey in 2015 as an Urban Gospel artist. After several years in the genre, he transitioned in 2018, marking a new chapter in his artistic development and opening the door to a broader musical identity. His evolution as an artist has been shaped by a desire to express real experiences, personal perspectives, and the realities of everyday life. Drawing from Ghanaian Hip-Hop and Hiplife alongside contemporary influences, therappernat has developed an approach to music centred on honest expression, storytelling, and authenticity. His writing explores themes including perseverance, independence, loyalty, self-belief, personal struggles, ambition, and the pursuit of freedom. Rather than simply following trends, he uses music as a means of documenting his experiences and expressing the mindset behind his journey. In August 2026, therappernat released “ STEADY ,” produced by BeatzNhatty . The track captures the mi...

  Ghana’s gospel music community is mourning the loss of veteran singer and songwriter Bernice Offei , who has died at the age of 63. Offei reportedly passed away on the morning of Saturday, September 12, 2026 , bringing to an end a music career that spanned several decades and produced some of the memorable gospel songs associated with an earlier generation of Ghanaian music listeners. Her death was announced by fellow gospel personalities, including musician Nii Noi, while other industry figures also shared tributes following the news. Gospel music producer Kwesi Ernest described her as a gospel music legend. The cause of her death has not been publicly confirmed. Bernice Offei's death comes after recent missing-person scare The news is particularly shocking because it comes only days after concerns were raised about Bernice Offei's whereabouts. On September 1, reports emerged that the gospel musician had been reported missing in Accra. Her disappearance prompted appeals from...

  Ghana’s music industry has found itself in another heated celebrity dispute, this time involving two of the country’s biggest musical exports: dancehall star Stonebwoy and rap heavyweight Sarkodie . What initially appeared to be a message about toxic fan behaviour has developed into a much deeper public disagreement involving loyalty, accountability, old grievances, private conversations, Sarkodie’s relationship with other artistes, the 2020 Black Love Concert controversy and, unexpectedly, a plate of jollof rice. Neither Stonebwoy nor Sarkodie has officially declared a full-blown musical beef, but their recent exchanges have exposed tensions that appear to have existed beneath the surface for years. How the latest tension started The latest chapter began on September 7, 2026, when Sarkodie addressed his SarkNation fanbase. The rapper called on his supporters to promote his music without attacking other artistes or engaging in toxic fan wars. On the surface, the message appeared...

Kasoa's entertainment scene has found itself at the centre of a fresh music controversy following the release of a new diss track from BeatJoeyKyz, who has turned an incident at the recent Kasoa Celebrities Concert into the subject of his latest record. Released on September 10, 2026, the track, titled "Kasoa Celebrities Concert," sees BeatJoeyKyz revisit what appears to have been a sour experience at the event. The record is now drawing attention among listeners because of the rapper's repeated use of the phrase "mo'abodam," an Akan expression that can be understood as "are you mad?" But the phrase itself may not be what has people talking the most. What Happened at the Concert? In the diss, BeatJoeyKyz claims that he was booed while performing on stage by fans supporting another artist. He does not, however, directly mention the artist's name. Instead, he describes the person as a highlife artist, leaving listeners to interpret who ...