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Oct. 26, 2018 11:02AM EST

You Should Really Watch This New Video From Ghana's Hausa Rap Lord Kirani Ayat

Kirani Ayat's music video for "Guda" shows off the scenic beauty of Northern Ghana.

"Guda" is the second single off Kirani Ayat's forthcoming debut album, Aisha Sun.

In his signature Hausa-rap style, he delivers an infectious afro-trap track that tells the story of struggle, perseverance, determination and the will to succeed and become the one.

"The song talks about me being the one. Guda means the one, the chosen one. It also talks about a story of grass to grace; it's sort of like a motivational, inspirational song and also a bit braggadocious too," Ayat tells us.

Shot and directed by David Nicol-Sey in the picturesque grasslands of Bolgatanga, the video shows Ghana in a way that the world does not get to see every day; the sounds, culture, dances and landscapes.

All in all, this music video is a visually stunning experience and is probably one of the best ones out of Ghana this year.

Watch the music video for Kirani Ayat's "Guda" below.

Kirani AYAT - GUDA (Official Video) www.youtube.com

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11 Rwandan Artists You Should Be Listening To

Musicians like Bushali, Kivumbi King, Rita Ange Kagaju, and Alyn Sano have been putting their mark on the ever-changing Rwandan soundscape.

The current landscape of modern Rwandan music is more dynamic than ever before, from updated versions of traditional folk sounds to the recent 'KinyaTrap' phenomenon that has permeated playlists across the country. For decades, Rwandan airwaves have been dominated by international hits — and by a handful of established Rwandan superstars — but now, as the country continues to develop and diversify, so does its musical setting, with new and different sounds ascending from the hills. The past five years have seen the emergence of an army of young artists eager to reclaim their languages (Rwanda has four official languages) and identity, interlacing their music with influences that stretch far and wide.

Here are 11 artists that have emerged in the past five years to put their mark on the ever-changing Rwandan soundscape.

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