A Republicans guide to what is Jiving in Ghana

Art/Event

Annual Creatives Art Exhibition

This is the 4th edition of the Annual Creatives Art exhibition. The event seeks to bring Ghanaian creatives(artists, sculptors, architects etc) from all around Ghana, under one platform for the sole purpose of promoting art and appreciating talent . The event provides a friendly atmostphere for both kids and adults. Above all, it connects artists… Keep Reading

Art

Fine Artist, Yaw Arthur to exhibit at Republic Bar 29th-31st December

BIOGRAPGHY Daniel Nana Yaw Arthur-Baidoo started drawing and painting at a very early age. He attended St Thomas Aquinas Senior High School where he studied Visual Art after which he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). However after graduating, he decided to join the… Keep Reading

Activism/AudacityTo Podcasts

BOBI WINE ON #PEOPLEPOWER – From the AudacityTo Podcast Series by ELi A Free

A discussion with Ghanaian artists, thinkers, activists, youth and people about what People Power is and how we can align ourselves with it. Hosted by Namata Serumaga-Musisi at the Mmofra Place with Ugandan politician, businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, musician, and actor Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu known by the stage name Bobi Wine.   This is part of… Keep Reading

Music

K.O.G a.k.a Kweku of Ghana  releases ‘Change’, iZem and K.O.G’s new single on Pura Vida Sounds

K.O.G a.k.a Kweku of Ghana and iZem a.k.a In Ze Early Morning. Pura Vida Sounds, the brand new imprint set up by GUTS presents its second release. “Change” is a collaboration between iZem and K.O.G, two expats who capture their surrounding vibrations perfectly. Singer and multi-instrumentalist, born in Accra (Ghana), resident in Sheffield (UK), K.O.G is constantly innovating. Leader of his own afro funk band K.O.G and The Zongo Brigade… Keep Reading

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Kokroko Magazine Volunteer Guest Writers Needed!!!

Kokroko magazine curates content from diverse African perspectives and phenomena across various subject areas excluding politics and religion to preserve and project our rich African Culture and Heritage. The bulleted points below should give a fair idea on areas we would delve in and explore in future events. Arts Entertainment Policy and advocacy affecting arts and… Keep Reading

Band Interviews

A Newewst Afro-Rock sensation- “ARKA’N”

ARKA’N is a hard rock band based in Lomé-Togo who draw their inspiration from African tradition and wisdom. Rock Arka’n, the leader of collective, started out by sampling sounds and writing songs in his room in 2010, it took him a longer time to develop his art and decide which particular cause to champion before… Keep Reading

Band Interviews

The Diva, Yasmeen “The Voice” Helwani

Yasmeen Helwani, the astounding vocalist, delighted the audience at Republic Bar and Grill to some eclectic live band music. She performed tracks off her new album titled “The Music Messenger” and covers of other tunes. TRB: Good to have you sharing your music with us. How did you get into music? Y.H: Thank you for… Keep Reading

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A WOOD CARVER OF ALL BITS & SORTS

TRB: Glad to have you with us, can you tell us about your personality? BB: My name is BB Blues, originally called Bievenue which was then truncated to “BB” as I am known by now. I was born in the former francophone colony of Cameroon where I learnt and started playing blues at age 12, I started… Keep Reading

Band Interviews

DEMYSTIFYING JUJU MUSIC – BIBI BLUES

TRB: Glad to have you with us, can you tell us about your personality? BB: My name is BB Blues, originally called Bievenue which was then truncated to “BB” as I am known by now. I was born in the former francophone colony of Cameroon where I learnt and started playing blues at age 12,… Keep Reading