Yaa Pono's Felabration-Inspired 'Amen'

Ghanaian emcee Yaa Pono's latest single "Amen" is inspired by his performance at this year's Felabration.

Yaa Pono's Felabration-Inspired 'Amen'


Pidgen Music emcee Yaa Pono was the Ghanaian representative at last month's Lagos Felabaration. The Uptown Energy 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 Fela Kuti'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 here for more from Yaa Pono

​Photo illustration by Kaushik Kalidindi, Okayplayer.
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