Amaarae Names Darkua as One to Watch in Ghana’s Music Scene
Following her groundbreaking and history-making Coachella debut as the first Ghanaian artist to perform her own solo billed set, Amaarae continues to shine a global spotlight on Ghanaian music. During her performance, she paid homage to her roots by incorporating Ghanaian songs into her set. But she didn’t stop there. In a recent interview with […] The post Amaarae Names Darkua as One to Watch in Ghana’s Music Scene appeared first on Ghana Plug.
After making history with her Coachella debut as the first Ghanaian solo act to headline her own set, Amaarae keeps putting Ghanaian music in the international spotlight. She honored her heritage by weaving Ghanaian tracks into her performance, and she went beyond that.
During a recent R29Unbothered interview with DJ Chvmeleon, where she talked about her Coachella set and forthcoming album Blackstar, Amaarae was prompted to mention overlooked Ghanaian musicians. She singled out AfroSoul and R&B vocalist Darkua.
Darkua has just launched her debut EP Never Too Late, a six‑song collection that delves deeply into love, heartbreak, healing, and self‑discovery. Her soulful voice and genre‑mixing style are carving a distinctive niche in Ghana’s growing music landscape.
Reacting to the unexpected yet powerful co‑sign, Darkua shared: “It’s incredibly inspiring to see how far Amaarae has come. Watching her Coachella debut was history in the making; I was tweeting through the whole thing because I felt so proud. She represented Ghana beautifully and made women in the music industry feel seen. To hear her mention my name as one to watch on such a huge platform like R29Unbothered was the icing on the cake. I truly appreciate the love and support.”
Since its launch, Never Too Late has accumulated more than 250,000 streams on various platforms and received editorial placement and support from Apple Music, Spotify, Audiomack, and Pandora.
The EP’s varied sonic palette, spanning heartfelt ballads to lively, soulful grooves, highlights Darkua’s versatility and artistry. It fuses contemporary R&B with AfroSoul elements, giving listeners an immersive, deeply personal experience. With endorsements from industry icons and a strong debut, Darkua stands out as one of Ghana’s most promising emerging voices. Listen to Never Too Late: https://rainlabs.lnk.to/NeverTooLate
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