Cojo Rae shows it with Kwesi Arthur II, featuring Quamina MP, from the Gen Z Highlife album, where a name is often a way to express respect between artists.
Kwesi Arthur is a widely known Ghanaian rapper, and the suffix in Roman numerals implies a sequel or a follow-up to a concept related to the name. Ghanaian and Nigerian fans swap playlists, and naming a song after a revered person is like a tribute across the border.
Such is a commonplace tribute. “Fans name children after heroes, and young artists name songs after people who inspired them. I can’t speak for the lyrics; therefore, I won’t try, but the title suggests appreciation and a tale of a smaller voice witnessing a bigger voice.
Quamina MP adds a second voice to the credits, and the coupling makes you wonder how the verses swap places. If a buddy asks if you have heard Kwesi Arthur II, the first inquiry will usually be if it is a tribute or a challenge.
Fans of Ghanaian rap and lovers of cross-border collaborations will find the attraction. It’s great for car drives and for chilling, where people debate who the best rapper in West Africa is.”
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