Kirani AYAT

About me

Accra, Ghana

'Daring' and 'different' are two words that describe ayat's music and stagecraft. Aside from being one of the few artists to consistently perform in his native Hausa, Ayat has carved a niche for himself in the alt-Ghanaian music scene with his genre-bending style – one which can best be described as a fusion of Afro-trap, Afrobeats and Afro-house.

Combined with an energetic performance style and unique visual aesthetic inspired by greats like Rex Omar and Fela Kuti, it’s perhaps unsurprising that mainstream audiences and music heavy weights alike have started paying rapt attention.

Still independent and 'underground', Ayat nonetheless boasts an enviable list of collaborators. He’s worked with artists such as Sarkodie, Manifest, E.L, Edem, Medikal and Suli Breaks. Production credits have come from the likes of KaySo, Nova, and Kuvie among others.

In 2017, Ayat released his debut ‘The Zamani EP’ to rave reviews, and has currently release

Cultural background

  • Ghana

Project Music

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Reza (Pray)

This song has the most primary pulse, that of life and mother nature. It is an invitation to work from the personal in trying to generate from the energy those vibrations so necessary for the harmony of our life in communion with the universe. It is the invitation to that prayer so necessary in these times, prayer beyond religions.

  • African
  • Fusion
  • Hip Hop / Rap
  • Latino
  • Minimal
  • Traditional / Folk
  • Vocal
  • World
  • Background vocals
  • Onomatopoeia
  • Rapping
  • Singer
  • Singer-songwriter
  • Vocal percussion
  • Electric piano
  • Synthesizer
  • Clapped hands
  • Drum set
  • Marimbaphone
  • Percussion
  • Snare drum
  • Talking drum
  • Argentina
  • Cameroon
  • Ghana

No submissions for Beyond Music Project Volume 1.