M.anifest on Why Ghana, ‘Madina To The World’ & Loving Kenya
21:34
Award-winning Ghanaian rap artist and musician, M.anifest has been described as one of the foremost rappers on the continent. His musical reach extends well beyond Africa, with collaborations that range from Damon Albarn, Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ Flea, Erykah Badu, Tiggs Da Author, Kojey Radical and Burna Boy, among countless other African stars. His fifth studio album ‘Madina To The Universe (MTTU)’ and its eponymously clever titled EP (The E.P.ilogue) further solidify his iconic status within the African music landscape. I enjoy listening to M.anifest’s take on how Ghanain Highlife and Hiplife music has influenced modern-day African Hip Hop and Afrobeats. In this interview, we talk about his encounters with notable Nairobi artists like Camp Mulla, legendary Kenyan music group (now defunct) that blew up internationally in 2021. We also talk about Ghana’s 360 moment, going back to being a haven for a global community; while reviewing his latest album and touching on what leadership and authenticity means to him. M.anifest remains grounded despite all the awards, accolades and acclaim. In fact, his latest records represent his humble beginnings, inspirations, upbringing and background in Madina (a suburb in Accra) and how this influences his legacy.
Stream M.anifest’s music via https://www.manifestmc.com/
Collections
See AllAM Live
AM Live is NTV's morning current affairs show that sets the agenda for the day with insightful panels every weekday.
Letter To My Younger Self
Letter To My Younger Self is a podcast where guests get to write a letter to their younger self, from which Maxine formulates questions to ask them during the hour-long show.
Nation Reports
Nation Reports is a weekly podcast offers an opportunity for listeners to interact with various reporters and journey with them as they unravel the biggest most emotive stories.
One Health Lens Podcast
Discussing health matters and human stories from Kenya and across Africa. We talk big picture from people to policy, ecosystems, and everything in between. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onehealthlens
Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost peeks through the story of Louis Otieno, the times, and everything in between.
Speaking of GEN Z
Speaking of Gen Z brings you entertaining but meaningful conversations about a generation that is trying to navigate through adulthood. Join hosts Michelle, Jackie and Esther as they unravel all things Gen Z.
The Politalk podcast
This is The Politalk podcast. Here we look into the ins and outs of everything Kenyan politics. We pull no punches and have no reason to sugarcoat anything that matters to Kenyans.
The trend podcast
The trend podcast highlights and captures the best of banter from #TTTT segment that airs every Friday on NTV. It's the TTTT EXTRA
VIP Access
VIP ACCESS is Anyiko Owoko’s YouTube and podcast show on Music and Culture dedicated to promoting Africa’s most promising talent and creatives. This podcast grants you VIP access into timeless interviews while providing a platform for rising as well as established artists across the continent. Since launching in 2018, Anyiko has interviewed over 70 African music stars.
When death do us part
In this podcast, three widowers openly speak about the process of grief, how they found themselves exposed to the emotional turmoil of losing their wives, and how society still does not know how to deal with them.