Music
03 April 2025
Listen to Black Sherif’s Highly-Anticipated New Album, ‘Iron Boy’
The Ghanaian rapper’s sophomore album is a bold declaration of strength, success and self-discovery, packed with unforgettable moments.
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Global
12 May 2023
Is This The End for Ghana’s First Skatepark?
Locked in a land dispute, the future of Freedom Skatepark hangs in the balance. We spoke to the park's founder, Sandy Alibo, who is now in a struggle to keep the first skatepark in West Africa from shuttering.
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.
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.
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.
News
05 January 2023
Vic Mensa is Planning to Bring Clean Water to Over 200k People in Ghana
With the help of his father, Vic Mensa is giving several communities in Ghana access to clean water.
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.
Arts + Culture
13 July 2022
Vic Mensa's 'SKIN + MASKS' Exhibit Puts a Spotlight on the Diaspora's Most Talented Artists
We spoke to rapper Vic Mensa about SKINS + MASKS, his group exhibition which features a number of talented artists from the diaspora.
News
24 April 2021
Check Out Nadia Nakai and Vic Mensa In New Music Video For 'Practice'
Nadia Nakai and Vic Mensa turn up the heat in the long-awaited 'Practice' music video.
Music
28 October 2016
The 4 Songs You Need to Hear This Week
Check out the best tracks, videos, mixtapes and releases that came across our desks this week.
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