ankonam rebel

A few days ago, I made a post about @ChicagoNorez, an emerging Ghanaian female musician whose unique sound, “Hu Mpaare”, caught my attention. The post went viral on X, introducing her to a wider audience and sparking conversations about her talent. But beyond the viral attention, there is a young artiste with a dream, a growing musical identity and a determination to make a mark in Ghana’s music industry. Saint Chicago proudly represents the Upper East Region of Ghana. She is passionate about Amapiano and Afro music and is working hard to build her catalogue and establish her brand. Her latest release, “Hu Mpaare,” featuring Soroobia, is another step in that journey. I have listened to her story, engaged with her and taken time to understand what she needs at this stage of her career. She is looking for more than social media attention. She needs exposure, financial support, sponsorships, media promotion, production support, performance opportunities, collaborations, mentorship and connections with established industry players. This is where the industry must come in. To music executives, record labels, producers, bloggers, influencers, event organisers, corporate brands, DJs, promoters, established artistes and well-meaning individuals: here is an opportunity to invest in an emerging talent. If you can sponsor her next project, book her for an event, connect her to a producer, offer her a performance opportunity, support her promotion or provide mentorship, please do. This is her email: [email protected] This is her WhatsApp: +233557095052 Going viral is one thing. Building a sustainable music career is another. Let us help her turn this attention into real opportunities. Saint Chicago deserves a fair opportunity to be heard, supported and developed. The next big name in African music could come from anywhere, including Ghana in the Upper East Region.

19-year-old Ghanaian rapper Chicago is making waves online with her unique music genre, which she calls “Frafrapiano.”