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Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Slay marks a defining moment in his journey with “Yolo,” his second release of the year and a confident declaration of rebirth, clarity, and renewed artistic resolve. The track signals a refreshed chapter for the Ashiaman-bred artist, grounded in experience, growth, and hard-earned perspective.
Kwesi Slay first captured national attention in 2018 with “Seven,” the viral hip-hop anthem featuring Kwesi Arthur that introduced Bernard Kwesi Appiah as a bold new voice of the streets. Over the years, he built momentum through high-impact collaborations with Medikal (“Frass”), Quamina MP (“Pussy Cat”), and Kuami Eugene (“Follow Me”), firmly positioning himself among Ghana’s rap elite. Then came an unexpected silence.
That pause ended with the Afro-soul release “Tuutu Doo,” but as Kwesi Slay explains, the quiet years were intentional. “I needed to disconnect to realign,” he shares. “My break was a period of recalibration and creative rebirth. I needed time to gather strength and come back stronger.”
“Yolo” emerges from that process as an upbeat Afrobeats anthem built around a simple but piercing truth: you only live once. Delivered with infectious energy, the song balances celebration with introspection. Beneath its joyful rhythm lies a sobering message about life, urgency, and self-determination. “How you dey live today? Nobody dey care. If you die today? Nobody dey care,” Kwesi Slay states bluntly, urging listeners to live fully and unapologetically.
For the rapper, “Yolo” is not about reclaiming attention, but reclaiming truth. “It’s about representing my truth and that of every dreamer who had to pause at some point to gather strength to keep going,” he explains. The single officially seals his comeback and sets the tone for what’s ahead, including confirmed collaborations with Ghanaian and international artists, a potential headline tour, and a multi-track project slated for release later this year.
With strong production, honest reflection, and a universally relatable message, “Yolo” signals Kwesi Slay’s renewed ambition and a powerful return driven by purpose rather than noise.