Winneba Masquerade Festival : The First Party Of The Year In Ghana

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If you want to start your New Year with colour, celebration, and pure energy, there is only one place to be on 1st January, Winneba . While everybody is still sleeping after 31st Night, Winneba is already awake. Drums, brass band, costumes, masks. This is the Winneba Masquerade Festival, locally called Fancy Dress. It is the first major festival in Ghana every year. And it is the second biggest festival in Winneba after Aboakyer. There is a morning in Winneba that does not feel like any other morning in Ghana. By 7am, you can hear it. The brass band far away. The drum, shouting and the crowd. If you are in Winneba on that day, you cannot stay in your room. The sound will drag you out. I remember the first time I followed the sound. I thought something had happened. I thought maybe there was a funeral. But when I reached the road, I saw something I had never seen before. Men wearing masks. Big, colourful, scary, beautiful masks. Some looked like animals. Some looked like old white men ...

Sarkodie Teams Up With DopeNation For Explosive New Single & Video "Eno Easy"

Ghana's heavyweight lyricist, Sarkodie, has officially returned to the release radar with a brand-new, high-octane anthem titled "Eno Easy." For this massive record, the "Landlord" joins forces with Ghana’s premier twin hit making duo, DopeNation, blending veteran hip-hop dominance with vibrant, contemporary Afrobeat energy.

The official music video, released under Sarkcess Music in partnership with Eagle Plug, is already generating massive waves across digital platforms.



The Sound and Substance of "Eno Easy"


Translated literally from Ghanaian parlance to mean "It Is Not Easy," the track serves as a bold musical dissertation on perseverance, longevity, and the realities of maintaining a legendary status.
Sarkodie uses his verses to directly address critics and the fast-paced nature of the modern music space. In a string of rapid-fire Twi verses, he reminds listeners that staying relevant for over a decade is no minor feat.

DopeNation seamlessly anchors the heavy rap verses by supplying a highly infectious, high-energy chorus that bridges the gap between raw street hip-hop and mainstream radio appeal.


A Testament to Industry Longevity


"Eno Easy" arrives as a timely statement of dominance. Rather than resting on his unmatched catalog of classic hits, Sarkodie uses this collaborative effort to reassert his position at the apex of African rap . The chemistry between Sarkodie and DopeNation is undeniable, culminating in an uplifting blueprint for anyone currently enduring the daily grind.



 

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