Ghanaian-American singer Osekre describes his music as “sweet, catchy-tasty West-African style melodies/hooks called “jama,” dipped in soft elements of hip-hop, pop and rock” and heavily accentuated by his poetry. On the eve of his performance at Joe’s Pub with his band, Osekre and the Lucky Bastards,the Columbia University graduate spoke with AfriPOP! about his influences, whether or not he makes “world music,” and what makes someone an Africa……(click on pic to read the story)
Whether looking to the runways in London or Johannesburg, it’s obvious that young African designers are breaking with tradition and letting the world know there’s more to African style than boubous and dashikis. Gone are the days where ‘African’ designer meant only African fabrics and traditional patterns…