Kwame Brenya
& AKƆM Band
Kwame Brenya is a Ghanaian musician and spoken word artist known for blending traditional palmwine music with poetic storytelling. Collaborating with different bands, he explores themes of identity, memory, and culture through acoustic rhythms and reflective lyrics. His 2024 EP Four Days in Faso features tracks like “Hamile” and “Karante,” showcasing this unique fusion. Brenya’s live performances, such as “BOBO & NYANSA,” further highlight his ability to connect with audiences through both music and message, offering a modern take on Ghanaian folk traditions.
Afa ne AFA
The Artistry of AFA NE AFA is a reflection of the spiritual and philosophical journey of its members: Megborna and Kwame Brenya. Through the exploration of their respective traditions, they create a space where ancient practices find new life in contemporary sounds, interwoven with elements of peotry, philosophy and music. Their sound is deeply grounded in African spiritual and cultural knowledge systems; Megaborna’s Afro Spiritual Groove and Anlo-Ewe knowledge systems, and Kwame Brenya’s Akom-based philosophies and Palm Wine Music, serve as the cornerstones for their work. Thogether, they delve into the metaphysical, physical cultural and spiritual dimensions of what it means to be Ghanian and African, presenting their interpretation through music that simultaneously looks to the past and embraces the present.