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    Vic Mensa
    Music
    03 February 2023

    Photo Series: Vic Mensa's Pilgrimage to Ghana

    OkayAfrica traveled with Vic Mensa as he visited his father's childhood home, Koforidua. Here's a behind-the-scenes look about what happened.

    Vic Mensa in Ghana
    Music
    03 February 2023

    Vic Mensa's Homecoming

    We traveled with Chicago rapper Vic Mensa as he went to Koforidua, Ghana to meet with his uncle, legendary Highlife trailblazer Chief Kofi Sammy.

    Vic Mensa and Chief Kofi Sammy
    Music
    10 January 2023

    Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa’s Vision Comes to Life at the Black Star Line Festival

    With over 50,000 fans, the inaugural Black Star Line Festival music—held in Accra, Ghana—represented a full circle moment for the Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa.

    Chance the Rapper Tells Us Why and How He’s Bringing a Festival to Ghana
    Music
    06 December 2022

    Chance the Rapper Tells Us Why and How He’s Bringing a Festival to Ghana

    The rapper details his and Vic Mensa’s vision for their upcoming art and music festival, Black Star Line, taking place in Accra.

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