In an exciting moment for the Ghanaian music scene and environmental activism, hip-life icon Edem has released his latest track, “Mother Land”, which made its debut on the popular Citi Breakfast Show. The reggae-infused anthem takes a stand against illegal mining, also known as galamsey, in Ghana.
Listeners were caught off guard as the song premiered just before the show’s Newspaper Review segment, causing a buzz on social media and the nation’s airwaves. The hosts of the show, Caleb Kudah, Richard Sky, and Nathan Quao, were visibly moved and excited by the powerful message of “Mother Land”.
The track seamlessly combines Edem’s hip-life style with reggae rhythms, delivering a poignant message about the environmental destruction caused by galamsey in Ghana. Through his lyrics in English and Ewe, Edem paints a vivid picture of the country’s environmental crisis set to an infectious reggae beat.
The release of “Mother Land” comes at a critical time, coinciding with the revival of the #StopGalamseyNow campaign by Citi FM and Citi TV. Edem’s decision to premiere the song on the Citi Breakfast Show, known for its stance against galamsey, was a strategic move that has paid off.
As the song gains traction on airwaves and streaming platforms, it has the potential to become the anthem of Ghana’s environmental movement. The enthusiastic response from listeners and social media users shows that “Mother Land” has struck a chord and may inspire meaningful action against illegal mining in the country.
