In this engaging podcast episode, we dive into the vibrant world of Ghanaian dancehall with the exceptional artist Jupitar, also known as Jupitar General. Discover the roots of Ghanaian dancehall, tracing its origins from the late 1970s reggae wave, inspired by Jamaican legends like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. Learn how this genre evolved in Ghana, with local Rastafarian communities and the youth from Zongos championing the movement.Jupitar, a standout in Reggae, Dancehall, and Afrobeats, first made waves with his 2010 hit "Nah Touch Again." Since then, his career has been marked by notable achievements, including "Discovery of the Year" awards at the Reggae/Dancehall BASS Awards and the MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards in 2013. His collaboration on the track "Enemies" with Sarkodie expanded his influence beyond Ghana, earning him "Best Collaboration of the Year" at the Ghana Music Awards UK.Jupitar's partnership with Nigerian dancehall star PatoRanking on "Whine" and his recognition as Best African Artist at the Urban Music Awards U.K. in 2017 highlight his growing impact on the international stage. He also took home the title of Best Dancehall Act at the NELAs Award in 2018 and is set to perform at JA Sting 2023.
Tune in to hear Jupitar’s story, his journey from Ghanaian roots to global acclaim, and his vision for the future of dancehall. This interview is a celebration of Ghanaian talent reaching the world stage. 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐔𝐘𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒! If you enjoy this video, please like it and share it. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. This was a great interview! Ghana to THE WORLD! Subscribe now: @creativehustlepodcastshow