Yaa Pono's Felabration-Inspired 'Amen'
Ghanaian emcee Yaa Pono's latest single "Amen" is inspired by his performance at this year's Felabration.
<p><a href="http://www.discogs.com/label/Pidgen%20Music?sort=catno%2Cdesc" target="_blank"><strong>Pidgen Music</strong></a> emcee <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yaa-Pono-Uptown-Energy/203135442926" target="_blank">Yaa Pono</a></strong> was the Ghanaian representative at last month's <a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/2013/10/28/wizkid-femi-kuti-jaiye-video/" target="_blank">Lagos Felabaration</a>. The <strong>Uptown Energy</strong> member left the Shrine inspired — the result being a proverbial new single "Amen." On his latest, the street spitter known for his fiery freestyles channels <strong><a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/okayafrica-artists/fela-kuti/" target="_blank">Fela Kuti</a></strong>'s wisdom and hustle motivation into a celebratory joint. The Ghanaian banger uses actual chants from this year's audience at the Shrine. Listen to "Amen" below and head <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/yaapono" target="_blank">here</a> for more from Yaa Pono.</p><p><iframe frameborder="0" height="197" scrolling="no" src="http://www.hulkshare.com/embed.php?fn=jl4nk7vfupkw" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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