Opanka to launch debut album 'Akwaaba' Oct. 22

Ghanaian rap artiste, Opanka is set to launch his highly publicised debut album titled “Akwaaba” (Welcome).

The 16-track plus 2 bonuses album which was announced on September 28, will have its launch on Saturday, October 22 at Vienna City nightclub, Tema, Accra.

Explaining why “Akwaaba” is unique from some of the top albums released this year by fellow artistes, ambitious Opanka asserted that he is personally unique and the album comprises of all the popular genres Ghanaian music lovers consume.

“First of all, Opanka is a unique artiste. Secondly, the album comprises of all the popular genres most Ghanaians enjoy. The album is different from my normal freestyle -- it’s the new phase of me.

“Aside the different genres on the album, it carries a strong message every listener would be acquainted with,” he told Pulse.com.gh.

Opanka also revealed that most of the featured artistes on "Akwaaba" album and some industry players will be present to grace the occasion.

The album features Gospel star Gifty Osei, Hiplife group 4x4, missing Castro, Highlife legend Ben Brako, singer KK Fosu, rapper Flowking Stone, Okyeame Kwame, Edem, and other top stars.

The producers working on the album include Kaywa, Ephraim, Masta Garzy, King of Accra, Seshie, Jerry Beats, among others. “Akwaaba” consists of some of his old and yet-to-be-released singles.