Zongo Abongo is a very popular artist from Ghana, based in Accra. His is an artist with much experience, having recorded for many different artists.
We did a Colombiafrica Remix 2 years ago, Mama Africa
by Colombiafrica, remixed by The Busy Twist, feat the man himself.
This time we bring you a new tune from Ghana to Colombia, recorded entirely in Ghana, produced by Zongo Beats for Palenque Records, feat Wanlov the Kubolor, famous rapper also from Ghana.
Fatawu Wunbei Ibrahim better known as Zongo Abongo is a Ghanaian contemporary musician. He was born to the Abu Bong family on the 17th of August and raised up in Tema,a suburb in the Ghanaian Capital of Greater Accra Region where he acquired his Elementary and Secondary education. He hails from Yendi in the Northern part of Ghana. He has been in the music industry for well over 15 years now. Zongo Abongo is well known for his versatility in the fusion of his local Dagbani dialect, Pidgen. Twi, English and Hausa on traditional beats, Afrobeats and the likes of francophone beats. He is a producer,a song writer,composer and a performer.having worked with Panji Anoff of Pidgen Music in Ghana, Afroganic from the Uk, DJ Nash Sweet Fingers from France and currently working with The Busy Twist from UK. He got most of the dance floors vibrating in Colombia when he got featured on the Ghetto Kumbe EP with Dagbani Dance which topped the Colombian iTunes chat for more than 6 weeks in 2018. Also got featured on the Palenque Records Afrocolombian remix album.He featured on a remix track by Afriqoi from UK and on another single released track by Charles King from Colombia.He also got featured on several songs by Thornato from New York. The Sunny Side EP which featured Kyekyeku was produced and released by The Busy Twist under its imprint in 2018. He has recorded so many songs with various producers which are yet to be released. He is not short of experience when it comes down to performance. This has seen him travel beyond the borders of Ghana to some parts of Africa and Europe to perform on numerous music festivals in the UK with The Busy Twist like Westival, Shambala festival, Leeds festival among others in 2018.
True to yourself is the title of the new one he produced for Palenque Records feat one of the controversial artistes on earth as Wanlov the Kubolor. He is currently working on his EP which will be released anytime soon, Zongo Abongo is actively seen hands on in the Music Industry, tirelessly working to sharpen his skills and perfect his art.
WANLOV THE KUBOLOR
Would you expect anything less radical from a Kubolor? And for those who are not hip to this word; a Kubolor pronounced “coo-bor-law” is a rascal or truant; one who does not appear to be under parental control or guidance, always on some adventure like Kofi Babone or Peter Pan.
Wanlov the Kubolor was born in Ploiesti, Romania, and grew up in Accra, Ghana. Raised in a home where both parents are avid collectors of world music and other forms of eclectic art, it is no wonder the Kubolor has a unique perspective on life; A worldview evident in his insightful consciousness, and empathetic presentation of the human condition.
Hailed as one of the most refreshing and original artists of his time, this well-deserved distinction is largely due to his decision to buck the current trend of his generation, and live out his African roots. Kubolor’s love and respect for the African nature is felt not only in his music, which is delivered in his distinctive Ghanaian accent, but also in his hallmark sense of style, African in its core. This choice to be uniquely African, has result in him being embraced proudly by a new generation of Africans and other fans the world over for his authenticity and flair. For his large African fan base, the Kubolor represents them not only sonically, but also culturally and visually, a combination held together by his own special and highly appealing brand of consciousness.
Kubolor, true to his support of things African, is affiliated with the Ghanaian-based production house Pidgen Music. Out of his musical and personal experiences, he has succeeded in creating a space to share his art comfortably. His widely acclaimed versatility is heard on his debut album “Green Card”, released in late 2007 on his return to Ghana after a 7-year stay in the USA. Already being referred to as a classic in less than a year since its release, this enigmatic man, has gone on to capture the hearts and minds of the people of Ghana.
Though at home with his fans, he is also no stranger to the company of internationally acclaimed musicians. Wanlov the Kubolor has had the honor of collaborating with Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Ghana's Rap pioneer / Highlife legend, Reggie Rockstone, the Godfather of Hiplife, amongst other well respected artists worldwide.
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released March 21, 2021
Mixed by Zapp Mallet in Accra, Ghana.
Produced by Zongo Beats
PALENQUE RECORDS is a label specialized in Afro-Colombian and african music, founded in 1996 by Lucas Silva Dj Champeta-
Man.
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