Walk through the streets of Bantama, Adum, or Ahodwo on a weekend night, and you’ll feel it, that creative pulse that makes Kumasi special.
It’s not just noise; it’s expression.
You’ll see boys with cameras chasing the perfect street shot, young rappers battling beats under dim lights, dancers filming TikToks near bus stops, and painters turning wooden boards into gold.
This is the new generation of Kumasi creatives, bold, resourceful, and unstoppable.
They don’t wait for opportunity to knock. They create it from dust, rhythm, and grit.
💡 The New Hustle of Creativity
Unlike before, creativity in Kumasi isn’t confined to theatres or studios. It’s everywhere, in barbershops, hostels, and makeshift mini-studios.
A young rapper records a verse on his phone.
A digital artist designs album covers for musicians he’s never met.
A stylist repurposes thrifted clothes into runway fashion.
The hustle is real, but so is the vision.
These young creatives are redefining what it means to make it in Ghana they’re turning local energy into global influence.
🎶 The Asakaa Effect
When the Asakaa movement exploded, it didn’t just bring Kumasi to the map; it changed the mindset of a generation.
Young people realized they didn’t need to imitate anyone to matter what they just had to be authentic.
Rappers like Jay Bahd, Kwaku DMC, Reggie, Kente Krakye, Baddo, Lord Mc and others made Twi and street slang part of Ghana’s musical identity.
Today, new waves of talent are following that same blueprint — independent, unapologetic, and grounded in culture.
🚫 Challenges Still Exist
But passion alone doesn’t pay for production, camera gear, or visibility.
Many of these creatives work without sponsorship, relying on borrowed spaces and second-hand tools.
Most can’t afford to travel to Accra for opportunities or connections.
There’s talent, massive talent but little structure to support it.
That’s where mentorship programs, local creative hubs, and media exposure become essential.
🌍 Creativity Beyond Music
It’s not just about rap or art.
There are filmmakers, spoken-word poets, digital marketers, photographers, and content creators shaping Kumasi’s image online.
They use social media not just to show off but to tell stories, challenge systems, and build community.
In every sense, creativity is becoming a language, a way to communicate identity, protest, and pride.
✊ A Call for Support
Imagine what these talents could achieve with real funding, rehearsal spaces, or a functional creative district.
Imagine Kumasi having a Creative Support Fund, where young artists can access grants to record, design, and exhibit their work.
These young people don’t need sympathy; they need structure.
They’re already building the narrative, all they ask is that leaders, investors, and institutions believe in them enough to invest.
💬 The Future Is Local
The next Ghanaian superstar won’t necessarily come from Accra.
They could be somewhere in Kumasi, creating magic from a dorm room, a backstreet studio, or even a phone.
The challenge now is for us as citizens, leaders, and fans to nurture that fire.
Because from street corners to stages, Kumasi’s creatives are not just changing the narrative they’re rewriting it.
0 comments:
Post a Comment