If you asked many Ghanaian rappers why they rap, they would probably answer, “Because of M3NSA” ( born Bondzie Mensa Ansah ).

As much as he dislikes being called a “conscious rapper,” his vision expands beyond the music, whether he talks about the need for better representation for African artists ( “Pull Your Strings” ) or the responsibility to use his platform to uplift his community.

His career spans two decades with a MOBO nomination debut album, production for the most prominent West African Artists, 3 Demon Albarn’s African Express Tours, playing music festivals and a dozen albums with his bands F.O.K.N BOIS and RedRed.

After receiving the PRS Open Fund for Music Creators and successfully funding a Kickstarter in 2020, he has finally released his new solo album, “Bondzie” ( his first name, meaning ‘speak up’ ), available now on all streaming platforms songwhip.com/m3nsa/bondzie