About me

Accra, Ghana

Nicknamed “Daughter of Black”, Shanti Ba is a Ghanaian singer passionate about change in Africa. She is the lead singer of Aware Music, a contemporary folk music group inspiring change through music events in Ghana. With few singles out on stores, her debut album “Land of Gold” is set for release in May 2024.

Cultural background

  • Ghana

Values

  • Adventure
  • Faith
  • Love
  • Power
  • Service

Band/Ensemble

Aware Music

Project Music

Banthu Bamoo

Banthu Bamoo (We are One) is a melodic poetic piece depicting how we can achieve a better world by promoting balance. Black and white, male and female, hot and cold, and all opposite forms have a unique and equally significant role is keeping a healthy and better world. When we come together to celebrate our differences, we harness the strength of unity and achieve balance. The diverse tongues and styles used in the song perfectly depict harmony in diversity.

  • African
  • Traditional / Folk
  • Electric organ
  • Synthesizer
  • Bass guitar
  • Marimbao
  • Conga
  • Drum set
  • Percussion
  • Trumpet
  • Cameroon
  • Ghana
  • Zambia
We are Peace

In these times of world conflict and wars, peace is the only message to preach. "We are Peace" brings voices from different cultures together to sound the alarm of unity and world peace.

  • Funk
  • Background vocals
  • Rapping
  • Singer
  • Singer-songwriter
  • Electric piano
  • Piano
  • Bass guitar
  • Cello
  • Violin
  • Clapped hands
  • Drum set
  • Trumpet
  • Congo
  • Ghana
  • Zambia
Unity in Diversity

"Unity in Diversity" is a powerful anthem celebrating the beauty of diversity and the strength found in unity. The verses reflect the harmonious blend of voices from various backgrounds, echoing the sentiment of togetherness despite differences. The chorus, with its universal language, represents a movement of solidarity transcending cultural boundaries. It embodies the spirit of social change, inspiring collaboration and collective action towards creating a brighter future for all.

  • African
  • Traditional / Folk
  • Background vocals
  • Singer
  • Singer-songwriter
  • Piano
  • Synthesizer
  • Bass drum
  • Bongo drum
  • Conga
  • Cowbell
  • Djembe
  • Percussion
  • Flute
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Cameroon
  • Ghana
Bold and Beautiful

Bold and Beautiful inspires the African woman to be proud of her color and marks, as her beauty within will find better expression in the struggle. The African woman is stereotypically 'marked' in society. Marking can be physical (body marking) or mental (sex objectification, childcare and home burden bearers etc). Women have often been subjected to these forms of identification to the point that breaks their confidence and person. The soul-deep melodies and lyrics drive woman power at the core.

  • African
  • Background vocals
  • Singer
  • Electric piano
  • Cello
  • Guitar
  • Violin
  • Bongo drum
  • Conga
  • Cowbell
  • Percussion
  • Shekere
  • Triangle
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Cameroon
  • Ghana
Educate Me
Play
  • Award Winner
  • Album Track

"Educate me" tells the story of the rural African young woman who instead of being given formal education, is subjected to traditional norms and practices like early marriage, exchange marriage, trade etc. Most of these women, in hope of seeking better life, run to the cities and often become victims of several forms of abuse. The song is a pure poetic narrative of this cultural predicament, and highlights some key effects, in so doing, advocates for change for the young African woman.

  • Funk
  • Background vocals
  • Rapping
  • Singer
  • Singer-songwriter
  • Synthesizer
  • Guitar
  • Contra-alto flute
  • Trombone
  • Cameroon
  • Congo
  • Ghana

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