According to Lord Kenya, many Ghanaian artistes have become overly reliant on the dialect, diluting the authenticity of their craft. He described the patois used by local Reggae/Dancehall artistes as “disturbing to the ears.”

In a respectful yet firm rebuttal, Epixode clarified that while he occasionally uses patois, it is never an attempt to imitate Jamaicans.

“Me, I speak street patois,” he said. “I can’t get it 100% because I’m not Jamaican, and I’ve never claimed to be. But I express myself the way I know how.”

The award-winning artiste acknowledged Lord Kenya’s influence in Ghana’s music industry, particularly in stage performance, but expressed disappointment over the tone of the veteran’s comments.

“No disrespect to Lord Kenya, but patois comes in different levels. It would have been nice for someone with such a legacy to sit this one out, because it gives room for people to disrespect him.”

Epixode urged industry legends to support rather than criticise the current generation of artistes.

“Don’t trash our hard work. We are all building on the foundations they laid. We’re not trying to erase their legacy, we’re extending it.”

He also noted that music transcends language, stressing that vibe and longevity are more important than dialects.

Despite the disagreement, Epixode maintained that Lord Kenya remains one of his role models when it comes to performance, but insisted that the criticism “holds no water,” especially at a time when Ghanaian music is reaching international audiences in diverse ways.

Powered by Alordia Promotions and WestCoast UK, the festival promises an unforgettable celebration of African culture and creativity.

The festival will be held on three different dates: the first show on 13th September, the second on 19th September, and the third on 27th September. All events will be hosted at the Lighthouse Theatre on Camberwell Rd, London SE5 OAY. Tickets are priced at £25.

The festival will showcase a diverse range of activities, including an art exhibition, fashion show, paintings, walking arts, dreadlocks making, and contemporary African music and dance.

Meanwhile, attendees can look forward to an immersive cultural experience that highlights the richness and diversity of African arts.

Additionally, a host of talented artistes and bands are set to perform at the festival.

Epixode, known for his dynamic stage presence and unique blend of reggae and dancehall music, will be one of the main attractions.

Nonetheless, Black Rhythm Band will bring their soulful and rhythmic sounds to the audience, while Abiba Locks, a renowned name in the world of dreadlocks making and styling, will also be featured.

Glennsamm, celebrated for his innovative and thought-provoking works, and the Kings of the New School, an exceptional band known for their fresh and contemporary take on African music, will round out the lineup.

Also, Bello Couture, a name synonymous with elegance and innovation in African fashion, will also be featured at the festival. Known for their exquisite designs that blend traditional African aesthetics with modern trends, Bello Couture is set to dazzle the audience with a stunning fashion show.

The African Arts and Music Festival 2024 is more than just a music event; it’s a cultural extravaganza that offers a platform for artists to showcase their talents and for attendees to immerse themselves in the rich and diverse heritage of Africa.

With three shows spread across September, there’s ample opportunity to experience the magic and vibrancy of African arts and music.

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He described the dream as exceptionally clear, to the point that he had to physically confirm it wasn’t real.

In his account, he revealed that in the dream that they created a beautiful record together that soared to the top of charts and gained international acclaim.

He expressed admiration for Efya, referring to her as gold, whom he said is his significant inspiration both on and off stage.

He noted that the dream left him smiling upon waking and speculated that it might have been influenced by watching Efya’s recent performance at the recently-ended TGMA (Telecel Ghana Music Awards) before going to bed.

The dream’s account went viral, capturing the attention of Efya, who responded positively.

In her reply, Efya expressed her honor and excitement about Epixode’s vision. She appreciated the recognition and extended an invitation to make the dream a reality.

The interaction between the two artists has generated buzz, with fans eagerly anticipating a potential collaboration that could bring Epixode’s dream to fruition.

According to him, the threats came from different quarters and were in the form of phone calls and physical attacks.

The musician said there were times he would be forced to abruptly end his stage performances because of the message the song conveyed.

Speaking to Amelley Djosu on Joy Prime’s Celeb Biz, the artiste said he had to keep a low profile for his own safety as well as that of his family.

“When we dropped ‘Wahala Dey’, I was getting threats and phone calls. There were events that I’m on stage and they are asking me to stop performing so I had to lay low for awhile. Because I may be the one in front but the family may suffer for what I’m doing. Even though it’s a lonely road to trot…Yes, I’ve lost a few things but also it has given me certain type of respect and power to be different from the rest of the artistes,” he said.

In 2019, the versatile musician released ‘Wahala Dey’, which touches on the state of Ghana’s economy.

The song questions Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s popular statement, ‘Ghana, your beloved country is free forever’.

The musician also uses the song to speak about the sale of government contracts and celebrities living beyond their means due to societal pressure and hardships in the economy.

The 2021 VGMA Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year also condemns churches for becoming business centres, rues the missing Takoradi girls, among others, as well as bribery and corruption that is engulfing the nation.

But these messages did not go down well with some political actors who chose to threaten the motive of the musician.

Epixode further indicated that he has made some enemies and has even lost deals as a result of the song.

But the musician is comforted to stand with ordinary people and speak truth to power.

The musician added that advocacy through music can feel solitary, but it grants him a distinct power that sets him apart.

He also said that he would not kowtow to the power that may go against the voice of the people.

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According to the musician, he will not hesitate to take such an offer regardless of the polarised nature of Ghanaian politics.

However, Epixode said he will reserve the right to compose the song devoid of interference from the political party.

He indicated that, he would only engage in projects that promote and inspire hope in the Ghanaian populace “not necessarily politics”.

Speaking on Joy Prime’s Celeb Biz, the dancehall artiste said; “There are disadvantages, but it is work. It’s only in this part of the world that celebrities are found wanted for making their political affiliations public. But if a political party comes to me for an anthem knowing that the message is positive, I would do it. Not to give the people hope and later be disappointed.”

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In an interview with Joy News’ Becky, he indicated that there are numerous Ghanaian rhythms that have been slept on due to the adoption of afrobeat which seem to trending recently.

“There are five decades of Ghanaian catalog before afrobeat which have not been touched. If Ghana has about 600 rhythms, we have not scratched the surface yet.”

“So I believe highlife is the sound of the future,” he said.

The reggae artiste, who doubles as a creative director also mentioned his newly released single titled ‘stubborn soldier’, is out on all platforms.

Explaining the track, he said, “in life we are all soldiers, it takes a stubborn soldier to still stay relevant and it will take a stubborn soldier to win the battle, of which I am a stubborn soldier.”

Speaking at the private listening session of Nigerian singer, Patoranking’s ‘World Best’ album in Accra, the ‘Wahala Dey’ hit-maker revealed that he has an upcoming album to be released in December and urged his fans to also anticipate his upcoming tour in Mexico.

“Just be on the lookout, more African music coming out, I don’t want to say highlife but more indigenous,” the creative director said.

Nigerian musician, Patoranking, held an intimate listening session with music executives, media personnel, and fans in Ghana on Sunday, September 3.

It was a private listening session for his upcoming album ‘World Best’, which features artistes from across the world, including Ludacris, Ghana’s Gyakie, M.anifest, Beenie Man, Victony, among others.

He says if the rhythm and sound of the songs composed by both veterans and new-generation artistes are properly documented, Ghana’s music will improve.

The musician attributed his statement to the recent sampling of Ghanaian music by some international artistes.

Epixode thinks these international singers get away with it because Ghana has had no adequate record of songs since time immemorial.

He said this in an interview on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning with Roselyn Feli.

“They sample our songs every time. Like recently I heard a chronics on a Rock Stone’s rhythm, and I was like, Really?” But we don’t have a room to keep these catalogues to also help the next generation know that this is what makes our sound… well, we’re getting there if we document it well,” he said.

Although Epixode is a reggae dancehall artiste, he recently hopped into Ghana’s original music genre, highlife, by doing a rendition of his song ‘Atia’ with Kwabena Kwabena and other genres.

However, the highlife rendition surged higher than the others and got him a nomination in the Vodafone Ghana Music Award’s highlife song of the year category. 

This makes him believe that highlife music is the best sound for the country’s creative industry in the future.

“I look at the longevity of my craft and who I want to be, and I’ve come to the realisation that it will get to a time when highlife will rule. It’s the sound of the future.

So if some melodies can’t go into reggae or dancehall, even if you watched the international market in Jamaica, they’re not doing straight dancehall; they’re even now tapping into the afro sound. We that we have it here, why don’t we do it more?”he quizzed.

Epixode is out with a new single for dancehall music lovers titled “Stubborn Souljah”.

He hinted at releasing an all-highlife music album by the end of 2023.

The versatile Ghanaian musician told the host Kwame Dadzie that a lot of the gigs come with benefits other than money. 

“Eighty percent of the stuff, sometimes some of the negotiations you do, don’t come with money, relationships are even sometimes bigger than the money so looking at it from that perspective I will say I have even gained more things that are even bigger than I have charged,” he noted. 

He, however, said that since he released the ‘Atia’ song, he has earned more money from his gigs than he did previously. 

“Now they are putting respect to it that at least you have a team. At least, you need to step out clean,” he noted. 

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On November 11, 2022, Epixode made the announcement of the cessation of their contract through his lawyers.

Speaking to Kwame Dadzie in an interview on Joy Prime he said because he was handling his page he used his page for business without his consent.

“Per what our lawyers wrote, there was a sort of impersonation and it was not good for our brand. Because of the kind of work we do, we actually engage with people so I happened to have businesses with people that I didn’t know about as Epixode, I didn’t think it is good for the brand,” he said.

Explaining further, he said “because he was handling my social media pages he had had businesses in the name of Epixode which the whole team didn’t know about and it was not looking good as time went on so we all had a very good understanding that we needed to move on.” 

Epixode, however, noted that regardless of the unfortunate incident, Ezhibit played a good role while they worked together. 

He said it wasn’t his sole decision but that of the entire team.

The release written by Epixode’s lawyers, Ankoma Mensah & Associates, in November 2022 Ezhitbit would no longer act as a manager, representative, or agent of Epixode, neither does he have anything to do with his brand.

They advised the public not to transact, discuss nor have anything to do with the former manager, relating to, affecting or having any bearing on Epixode’s brand.

Epixode, widely known in the dancehall space, got people amazed by his versatility while he took a foray into highlife and other genres.

After his success with the ‘Atia’ songs and its renditions, he is out with another highlife song titled ‘O’bra’ which features Santrofi band. 

Epixode’s interview will air tomorrow (April 15, 2023) on Joy Prime at 3pm. 

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Atia is competing against AK Songstress’ My Proposal, Adina’s Adi Dedew, Kwesi Arthur’s Adom, Kelvyn Boy’s Downfall and Kofi Kinaata’s Have Mercy in the Highlife Song of the Year at this year’s Ghana Music Awards scheduled for the Grand Arena of Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Saturday, May 13.

Epixode told Graphic Showbiz his recent successes with Highlife music stemmed from continuous practice which is yielding fruits now.

“Although I have done several renditions of Atia, the Highlife version with Kwabena Kwabena went viral. I believe that happened because I worked very hard to master my craft and that is paying off now,” he said.

According to Epixode, who had three nominations in the categories of Reggae Artiste of the Year, Reggae Song of the Year and Best Highlife Song of Year, he would love to walk home with the Highlife Song of the Year category.                                               

“Among all the three categories, I will be glad and honoured if I walk home with the Highlife Song of the Year category since that is what I am eyeing most. Atia is a very simple Highlife song and I’m happy for the recognition,” he told Graphic Showbiz.

Talking about Atia, he said he just decided to drop a Highlife piece and is very excited about the outcome.

“I was just trying my hands on a Highlife piece and it blew everywhere. I decided to do other genres to give people the chance to appreciate the song in different forms,” he said.

Titled the Atia Archive Extended Play (EP), it features several Ghanaian musicians including Mr Drew, F.L.O, Abiana, Kwakwa, Kwabena Kwabena, Dela Botri, and Katrine.

The EP focuses on different genres including Reggae, Afrobeats, Jazz, Ragga, Folk, Highlife, Hip-hop and Zouk.

The EP is a compilation of masterfully produced renditions of Epixode’s top hit ATIA which is originally a Reggae tune.

The music archive is a six-track EP with two bonus tracks.

The ‘Atia Archive’ is an expression of Epixode’s versatility.

This EP is Epixode’s gift to music lovers as a result of several popular requests from industry players and fans.

The 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year has scheduled the EP’s release for Friday, October 21, 2022.

In an interview on Adom TV’s entertainment show, Ahosepe Xtra, he revealed that the painting on his face makes him who he is because it gives him power.

“It gives me some power because if it is not on me, then I am not Epixode that’s how I feel now and immediately I put it on me, it works,” he said.

“I will believe that it is added to whatever I have believed in trying to sink with my music and for people to regard who my personality or brand is,” he added.

According to Epixode, his facial paintings serve as a way of incorporating art into his music.

“I was trying to look out for something that will actually be unique with my brand and then I decided to do this since I am a painting artiste so it’s just a smart way of incorporating the art into the music,” he stated.

“It’s actually trying to sink my personality or where I come from with the kind of music I do,” he added.

Additionally, he explained what the three dots on his face means, saying: “The three dots on my face represent my previous album, trinity, which was telling different sides of me as an artiste.

“So I put these three dots there to represent my previous album and me having the background of believing in God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,” he noted.

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According to him, he has never tasted weed or alcohol before.

“I don’t drink nor smoke, I haven’t done that before,” Epixode said.

Speaking on his reason for not having an interest in alcohol and weed on Ahosepe Xtra on Adom TV, he associated it to how he was brought up.

“I think it’s from the home I was brought up in. Growing up, that fear has always been there in trying to go to school,” he noted.

“I grew up around ghetto and wanted to be different from the rest of them, so when I got to the stage I felt like doing it, it wasn’t moving me anymore,” he added.

The creative artiste further disclosed that he could not be influenced by the activities of people saying: “Me as an individual, I don’t believe in peer pressure, I believe that if I want to do something as an individual, I will do it.”

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According to him, he does things differently so as to stand out from other artistes.

“I as a person inspire most of what I write because I am one artiste who is much concerned about the kind of legacy I leave behind,” he noted.

“Looking at the fact that there is a certain legacy my mother left if my kid should grow 10 years now, will she be proud of the kind of songs that I have left?” Epixode added.

Stressing how important the kind of legacy he wants to leave behind is to him, he mentioned that he tends to be different from others.

“You see everybody is singing about parties, clubs, girls and I am singing about Nkrumah because I am more interested in the legacy I will leave behind”.

He emphasised on his source of inspiration saying “so the inspiration comes to me and then it always guides me in trying to put up good songs”.

He told Black I this in an interview on Adom TV’s Ahosepe Xtra show.

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According to him, he learned most of his stage crafts from his mother while growing up.

 “I don’t know how it happened but I think my background has also helped shape me in that performance field,” he said.

“My mother was part of a traditional troupe and I had the opportunity to be around her while growing up so I learned a lot,” he added.

Epixode, speaking on Ahosepe Xtra on Adom TV, disclosed that he had the opportunity to go places with his mother whenever she was going to perform and derived some ideas.

“I picked up some key things when I was with my mother whilst they are recording their live albums, their rehearsals and also watching their tapes,” Epixode noted.

“So from the energy point, that’s where I built that side of me,” he added.

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According to him, he is thankful his music and brand are growing together.

“I can be proud and I am very grateful that my song isn’t running more than the brand, its hand in hand,” he said.

Speaking on AdomEntertainmentHall on Adom FM, he revealed that he has released other songs people don’t know is for him due to the style used.

“I think that both ways people know me for me as a brand Epixode and people also my songs but there are some songs people don’t know I did them,” Epixode noted.

 “I happen to drop a song that is not a dancehall, like a song I did with Mr Eazzi, but people didn’t know I am the one because of the style on the song,” he added.

“Trying to live up to the level people get to know you are the brain behind a song is very hectic,” he said.

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According to him, most of his music videos are unique compared to other music videos.

“You watch my videos and you see different things from the regular so I am just a mad person and very difficult to work with,” he said.

In an interview with Hitz FM’s Doreen Avio on #DaybreakHitz, he indicated that he does most of the creative arts in his videos.

“I make sure that I take like 80 percent of the creative aspect,” Epixode noted.

“I can’t say I do everything but if it has to be anything directed to my creative piece then I make sure that I take like 80 percent of it,” he added.

Adding to this, he said, “Not to say that I don’t want anybody to do the work but I have certain directions and I work with people who understand what I want to do and the kind of thing I want to put out”.

“Big ups to my team for understanding some of my stupid ideas and the people who support,” he said.

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The interdenominational Christian cathedral has generated divided opinions, with majority going against the governmental project.

Making his stance known in an interview on Hitz FM Friday, Epixode said he is indifferent on the building of the cathedral, but his worry lies with it’s management.

“Who’s going to be the head pastor?” he quizzed while raising a case that it might defeat the purpose of religious unity, for which the cathedral is being built.

He believes just the Christian religion encapsulates various sects and each would want to be appropriately represented.

“There are churches everywhere. Billboards are full of churches; just the Kasoa stretch has like 800 billboards. We have so many things to worry about. Fix what needs to be fixed then we can have the lives to go to church,” he added.

In his opinion, there are “proper problems” the funding of the project can solve, like the blood-thirsty Tema motorway.

He suggested to the government for the huge tax payer’s money to be channeled into building or giving a facelift to monumental structures like the museums to preserve history for the coming generations.

With the iteration of Afrobeats and Highlife music dominating Ghanaian airwaves, Epixode hopes to change the narrative and entertain fans with a one-of-a-kind genre.

Speaking exclusively on Hitz FM, he detailed the interesting choice of music and how he hopes to achieve his aim.

“I want to be a loop artiste so I’ve started working on that. People have started seeing me do something like that where you see me with gadgets on stage, just me performing without a band. It comes without a DJ or music or anything.

“So you will just have me and samples of my song and sometimes I get to create the song right on the spot without sample or anything. It could be a sound from a bottle, just to create music.”

Additionally, the Dancehall artiste touted the intent is to expand his music empire and be versatile; a trait he believes will set him apart from other musicians.

He hopes to leave a legacy in the music industry, for his name to forever be mentioned when quality music is in mention.

That notwithstanding, the Wahala Dey composer said his new genre will not replace his identity as a Dancehall artiste.

He would continue entertaining fans to solid recorded music, adding he has three albums yet to be released.

Ghanaians except much from Epixode who is the reigning Reggae Dancehall Artiste of the Year, especially to retain his title.

Epixode floored Samini, Ras Kuuku and new artistes Kaphun and Larruso to win the coveted award after eight years of trying.

In an interview, he disclosed his hopes of retaining his position to prove to Ghanaians that he truly deserves the award, to clear speculations that he won due to the absence of Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale.

But, the artiste said he is unfazed by the pressure, as he works at his own pace.

“There’s no pressure on me to retain the VGMA Reggae Dancehall Artiste of the Year I won last year,” he said.

However, he was quick to add that the only pressure he feels is a self-inflicted one on how to beat his personal track record.

“The only pressure on me is that I have to put it on myself in the sense that what I was able to do last year I should be able to double it up. As to say the pressure is coming from my colleagues I would say no because if you know me you’d realize that I do what I want to do and not what others expect me to do,” he said.

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Epixode indicated that his focus at the moment is improving his craft and gaining international recognition.

His latest Odeshi music video has got some fans wondering if the dancehall musician has joined the popular brotherhood, Freemasonry but the artiste has rubbished such rumours.

At the end of the Odeshi music video, the musician did a hand gesture where the emblem of the Egyptian Eye of Horus popped up.

Reacting to the rumours, Epixode said in ancient Egypt, the Eye of Horus symbolised protection, health, and restoration, hence critics should tone down bashing him.

The sign in my video wasn’t illuminati. It’s actually from Egyptian history and it’s called the Eye of Horus and I am not selling my soul, he said in an interview on Happy FM.

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Reacting to news portals misquoting him, Epixode said “that is why I’m using this platform to clear the air that I’ve never said I want to sell my soul. For what? I come from a Christian background and I am a Christian so I’m not selling my soul for anything.”

Epixode, however, noted that he would join the Freemasons if he had the opportunity because I like that they have a good connection and help each other.

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According to him, the recognition has been long overdue.

Speaking to Joy Prime’s IB, Epixode thanked fans who voted for him, saying he will continue to stay consistent in order to reach higher heights.

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Finally we can take it to the world. With this there’s gonna be more… now the price will go up. I am not in a competition with anyone… everyone should go to bed. It’s a starting point for me. When people crown you, you have to prove it... he said.

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According to him, he keeps every special costume he wears for major shows and events because he believes it will help to tell his life story in the future.

Speaking to Joy Prime’s KMJ at the VGMA Experience Concert, Epixode, who wore pair of gloves to perform, said his signature costumes will serve as reference for those who would want to know his music history including his children.

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Every costume I make is going to a catalogue… I keep it… and I even have what I wore in Base Awards 2013 down. I see myself as the next Michael Jackson.

So these gloves might be auctioned the next year to come. It’s good to keep them for reference. My kids will come and watch the performance and say Daddy wore this, he said.

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According to him, Jupiter and Epixode have enjoyed their time in the spotlight and are not in the game anymore.

Speaking in an interview with JoyNews’ Doreen Avio, Kahpun said he is now the “new energy with all the attention.”

“He is a sleeping dog. Jupiter is gone. His time is past and gone. If he is trying to do something, then it will be for attention. There is a new energy. We have times and seasons and this is the time for Kahpun,” he said.

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Touching on Epixode, Kahpun maintained his stance.

“Epixode is just like Jupiter. We have times and seasons. They had their time and now it is my time.”

He was however optimistic his assertion will not result in a beef.

“Jupiter will understand and he knows I am saying the truth,” he said jokingly.

Kahpun has released a couple of controversial hot singles like ‘Money Maker’ featuring Black Prophet, ‘Basara’, ‘Excuse Me Miss’, and ‘Teacher’ which also featured Rudebwoy Ranking.

The song, Wahala Dey, querries Ghana’s first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s popular statement Ghana, Your beloved country is free forever.

The singer also uses the song to speak about the sale of government contracts; celebrities living beyond their means due to societal pressure; and hardships in the economy.

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The talented musician also goes on to condemn churches becoming business centres, the missing Takoradi girls among others such as bribery and corruption which are engulfing the nation.

Queried in an interview on Zylofon FM, if the song was composed to make the current New Patriotic Party government unpopular, Epixode responded in the negative.

“No, I have not been paid to do campaign for the NDC. No disrespect to anyone who is in the NPP. I was addressing current issues because I feel I represent the ghetto and the voice of the people.

“Whatever happened five years ago is in the past. I am sorry the song was released cos they are in power. No disrespect I am putting my heart out. I am a music man and not a politician. I am just doing my work,” he said.

According to Epixode, who calls himself an ‘Nkrumaist, Ghana will grow stronger if politicians were to practice the tenets of Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

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For the past two years, the musician has been off the music scene due to record label issues.

During an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM on Monday, Epixode said he wanted to go back to painting since music wasn’t lucrative enough for him sometime back.

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Talking about some of the arts he had created, Epixode listed Shatta Wale’s Shatta Movement logo as one his designs.

He also mentioned works he had done for music video director Prince Dovlo including graffiti designs, backdrops and artworks among others.

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“I wanted to slow the music down and make money from my arts. I paint and do backdrops for people. I tried going back but it didn’t work. Most of Prince Dovlo’s works I designed. I designed the Shatta movement logo. Any artwork or song labels I do them myself,” he said.

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