One of the most formidable Hiplife group during the genre’s formative era was Akyeame.
The group was made up of Okyeame Kwame and Okyeame Quophi. They released hits after hits and succeeded in etching their name into the Hiplife record books.
They had five albums collectively before they went their separate ways in 2002. The albums were, ‘Nyansapo’ (Witty Knot – 1997), ‘Nkonsonkonson’ (Shackles – 1998), ‘Ntoaso’ (Continuity – 2000) and ‘Apam Foforo’ (New Testament – 2002).
One half of the group, Quophi Okyeame has boasted that he single-handedly wrote all the lyrics of their albums, including the rap verse of his partner.
He told Hitz FM thus:
“Originally, ‘Masan Aba’ was supposed to be a remix of ‘Serwaa Akoto’. When I started writing, and I say I because, yes, I did. Not just this one.
The five Akyeame albums; I did the writing, including Kwame’s (Okyeame Kwame) lyrics. That is the truth; I am not saying that to the detriment of my brother.
I guess the question has been asked a million times, and people have doubted it because I have not come out to say anything to anybody. Today I am saying it.
In fact Okyeame Kwame should come out quickly to confirm or deny this because I personally think being silent on this matter could be a huge dent on his reputation.
Nevertheless, Kwame, who is currently doing well as a solo artiste, is considered one of the best rappers Ghana has ever produced.
