Onipa - We No Be Machine (2020)

Afro futurist sensations Onipa unleash their debut album, combining Afro grooves, electronics and fierce energy for an effervescent celebration of cultural and musical encounters. ONIPA means 'human' in Akan, the ancient language of the Ashanti people of Ghana. It's a message of connection through collaboration: from Ghana to London, our ancestors to our children, Onipa brings energy, groove, electronics, Afro-futurism, dance and fire! Born out of deep collaboration between long-time friends K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana of KOG and the Zongo Brigade) and Tom Excell (MD, guitarist and writer of acclaimed jazz/ soul afrobeat pioneers Nubiyan Twist), the group features KOG on vocals, balafon and percussion, Tom Excell on guitar, percussion and electronics, Dwayne Kilvington (Wonky Logic) on synths and MPC and Finn Booth (Nubiyan Twist) on drums. The group have worked closely with Ghanaian star Wiyaala who features on three tracks, singing in the Sisaala language from the North of Ghana. The album also features collaborations with South African rapper Spoek Mathambo, Lesotho star Morena Leraba, Ghanaian percussion master Afla Sackey and Tanzanian sisters Pendo & Leah Zawose, each adding their own flavour to the project.

Tracklist:
01. Onipa - We No Be Machine (3:43)
02. Onipa - Mr Ali (0:15)
03. Onipa - Yenimno (5:11)
04. Onipa - Material Microdots (0:26)
05. Onipa - Hey No I Say (4:46)
06. Onipa - Digital Timeline (0:25)
07. Onipa - Fire (5:09)
08. Onipa; Wiyaala - Makoma (3:31)
09. Onipa - Smoke Screen (1:34)
10. Onipa - Nipa Bi (4:12)
11. Onipa; Syntax; Spoek Mathambo; Morena Leraba - Free Up (3:33)
12. Onipa; Leah Zawose; Pendo Zawose - Safari Ya Muziki (5:33)
13. Onipa; Afla Sackey - Gamashie Choice (0:27)
14. Onipa - Sohaa Gb3k3 (2:52)
15. Onipa - Waters of Congo (1:09)
16. Onipa; Wiyaala - Onipa (4:08)
17. Onipa - Kukuru (3:55)
18. Onipa; Wiyaala - Kon Kon Sa (4:04)
19. Onipa; Jally Kebba Susso - Promised Land (5:38)