E27 Kwame Yeboah

Kwame Yeboah is one of Ghana's most accomplished musicians, producers, arrangers and musical directors. From his roots in western Ghana, through studies in Denmark, to an international career working with artists including Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Craig David, Ebo Taylor, Pat Thomas, Sola Akingbola and many more, his journey spans decades of creativity across Africa, Europe and beyond.

In this episode of Afro Soul Stories , Sewor Okudzeto sits down with Kwame to discuss his remarkable career, the global rise of African music, the revival of Ghanaian highlife, and the experiences that have shaped his sound. The conversation also explores Kwame's debut solo album, In His Own Time , and Arkava —his direct-to-fan platform designed to help artists build meaningful relationships with listeners while creating alternatives to the traditional streaming model.

This is a conversation about musicianship, heritage, ownership, and why preserving African musical culture has never been more important. In this episode: Growing up in Ghana's highlife tradition Studying music in Denmark Hugh Masekela's Influence Working with Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Craig David, Pat Thomas, Ebo Taylor and more The global growth of African music Recording, touring and musical direction In His Own Time – Kwame's debut solo album Why Arkava puts artists and fans first The future of African music