Description
Afro futurist sensations Onipa unleash their debut album, combining Afro grooves, electronics and fierce energy for an effervescent celebration of cultural and musical encounters.
ONIPA means human in Akan, the ancient language of the Ashanti people of Ghana. Its a message of connection through
collaboration: from Ghana to London, our ancestors to our children, Onipa brings energy, groove, electronics, Afro-futurism, dance
and fire! Born out of deep collaboration between long-time friends K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana of KOG and the Zongo Brigade) and Tom
Excell (MD, guitarist and writer of acclaimed jazz/ soul afrobeat pioneers Nubiyan Twist), the group features KOG on vocals, balafon
and percussion, Tom Excell on guitar, percussion and electronics, Dwayne Kilvington (Wonky Logic) on synths and MPC and Finn
Booth (Nubiyan Twist) on drums.
The group have worked closely with Ghanaian star Wiyaala who features on three tracks, singing in the Sisaala language from the
North of Ghana. The album also features collaborations with South African rapper Spoek Mathambo, Lesotho star Morena Leraba,
Ghanaian percussion master Afla Sackey and Tanzanian sisters Pendo & Leah Zawose, each adding their own flavour to the project.
Through the musical prisms of London and Ghana our influences join together to create, a fundamental thread of traditional African
rhythms, instrumentation and storytelling, interwoven with electronics, urban soundscapes and synth bass. We use technology, but it
should never use us, our music is live and about deep human connection. (Onipa)
Debut album following a string of singles on Mawimbi
Unique blend of Ghanaian musical traditions and the modern sounds of London
Includes collaborations with Spoek Mathambo, Morena Leraba, Wiyaala and Pendo & Leah Zawose
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