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Whether you're a fan of world music or electronic beats, *Onipa*'s captivating sound will leave you wanting more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"we-no-be-machine","title":"We No Be Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfro futurist sensations Onipa unleash their new album, combining Afro grooves, electronics and fierce energy for an effervescent celebration of cultural and musical encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eONIPA means ‘human’ in Akan, the ancient language of the Ashanti people of Ghana. It’s a message of connection through collaboration: from Ghana to London, our ancestors to our children, Onipa brings energy, groove, electronics, Afro-futurism, dance and fire! Born out of deep collaboration between long-time friends K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana of KOG and the Zongo Brigade) and Tom Excell (MD, guitarist and writer of acclaimed jazz\/ soul afrobeat pioneers Nubiyan Twist), the group features KOG on vocals, balafon and percussion, Tom Excell on guitar, percussion and electronics, Dwayne Kilvington (Wonky Logic) on synths and MPC and Finn Booth (Nubiyan Twist) on drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe group have worked closely with Ghanaian star Wiyaala who features on three tracks, singing in the Sisaala language from the North of Ghana. 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