Rama Blak tackles domestic abuse via Kwame Macho

SHE may be young but singer and songwriter, Rama Blak is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring music of Ghanaian roots get maximum attention.

For years, she has been a promoter of Highlife music and the story even gets better with her new song, Kwame Macho, taking listeners back to the days of authentic Ghanaian Palmwine music pioneered by the likes of Agya Koo Nimo. 

Recorded live, Kwame Macho, sheds light on the harsh realities of emotional, physical, and psychological abuse in relationships, drawing from her personal and observed experiences. 

The song tells a story about tough issues, using traditional palmwine music. By doing this, Rama Blak takes us back to a space that was mostly for men, quietly challenging the lack of women's voices on important issues such as domestic abuse.

“The song is inspired by real experiences, my own and those shared with me. It is not about exposing individuals, but about giving voice to the realities many women silently endure,” she told Graphic Showbiz on Monday, January 19.

Rama Blak, real name, Awura-Ama Agyapong, has been making waves in the Ghanaian music industry with her soulful voice and passion for Highlife music.

As a PhD student at the University of Ghana, Legon, Department of Music, she has been studying ethnomusicology, which has influenced her music style.

On September 6, 2025, Rama Blak hosted a concert to officially unveil her new album, Ɔdoyɛwu.

She has been performing with the University of Ghana Highlife Ensemble and leads her own band, Vibe Tribe, which has played at several events, including the Nsadwaase Music Festival.

Her debut single, Anansesem, released in 2018, gave her a taste of success, and she has since featured on Highlife legend Kwame Brenya's project, Brenya Ne Barima.

She has collaborated with respected artistes and bands, including Agya Osei Korankye, Legon Palmwine band, Atongo Zimba, Nkyinkyim Band, and Playing for Change Foundation.