Ghanaian singer Twicy has released a new video for “Hope,” a song he originally made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Released in 2020, “Hope” was created as an encouraging record during a period when the pandemic had disrupted everyday life around the world. Twicy described the song as something positive for listeners during the uncertainty of that period.
The new video gives the song another visual release, several years after its original connection to the pandemic.
Twicy, born Ernest Bright Acquah, is from Agona Swedru in Ghana’s Central Region. He has released songs including “Lotto”, “Live It Up”, “Monalisa” and “All Over Me”, and released his debut album Far Away in 2023. His career has also included two wins at the 2024 Central Music Awards, where he was named Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year.
Ghanaian singer Twicy is building momentum with his blend of Afrobeats, highlife and contemporary sounds.
Fresh off winning Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, he recently released his take on Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You,” putting an Afro-inspired spin on the timeless classic. In this interview with Afrobeats Head, Twicy reflects on his growing audience across Africa, the responsibility that comes with recognition, and what’s next in his journey.
1. You’ve built a growing fanbase across Ghana and Nigeria. When did you first realize your music was reaching people beyond your hometown?
I think it really hit me when I started getting messages from people in Nigeria who genuinely connected with my music. Seeing blogs, DJs and listeners from another country sharing my songs made me realize the music was travelling much further than I imagined. That’s when I understood that good music doesn’t recognize borders. It gave me the confidence to keep creating without limiting myself.
2. You recently won Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. Did those wins change how you see yourself as an artist?
The awards were a huge honour, but they didn’t change who I am. They reminded me that consistency and hard work don’t go unnoticed. More than anything, they challenged me to raise my own standards because once people believe in you, you have a responsibility to keep growing and delivering your best.
3. Your sound blends Afrobeats, highlife and contemporary influences. How do you stay true to your Ghanaian roots while appealing to a wider audience?
I don’t think you have to choose one over the other. My Ghanaian identity naturally comes through in my music through the melodies, rhythms and storytelling. Then I build on that with modern production and influences that people anywhere in the world can relate to. I want someone in Accra, Lagos, London or New York to connect with the music while still hearing where I’m from.
4. Ghana and Nigeria have one of Africa’s biggest musical rivalries. What’s one thing each scene could learn from the other?
I see it more as healthy competition than a rivalry. Ghana has incredible originality and rich musical traditions, while Nigeria has built an amazing system for exporting its music globally. Ghana can continue learning how to scale its music internationally, while Nigeria can keep embracing the authenticity and musical heritage that Ghana consistently brings. At the end of the day, when African music wins, we all win.
5. Your latest release is a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You.” Why did you choose that song, and were you nervous about reimagining such a beloved classic?
Michael Jackson is one of the greatest entertainers of all time, and “Rock With You” is one of those timeless records that still feels fresh decades later. I wanted to celebrate that legacy while adding my own personality and Afro-inspired flavour. Of course there was pressure because people love the original, but I focused on honouring the song instead of trying to compete with it.
6. What was the biggest challenge in making “Rock With You” sound like Twicy while still honouring the original?
The biggest challenge was finding the right balance. I didn’t want listeners to feel like I was simply copying the original, but I also didn’t want to lose what made the song so special. So I kept its emotion and essence while introducing my own vocal style, arrangements and Afrobeats influences. The goal was for people to feel Michael Jackson’s spirit while still recognising Twicy’s identity.
7. If someone is discovering Twicy today, which three songs should they start with and why?
I’d say “Rock With You,” “MonaLisa” and “All Over Me.”
“Rock With You” shows how I can reinterpret a classic while making it feel fresh.
“MonaLisa” captures my melodic side and my love for creating feel-good records.
“All Over Me” reflects my growth as a songwriter and artist, combining emotion with contemporary Afrobeats.
Together, they give a good picture of who I am musically.
8. Beyond streams and awards, what does success look like for you?
Success is creating music that lasts and being in a position to support my fans and humanity through my talent. It’s hearing that one of my songs helped someone through a difficult time or became part of an important memory in their life. It’s also about representing Ghana proudly on the global stage and inspiring young artists to believe their dreams are possible.
9. What’s one thing fans still don’t know about Twicy that you’d love them to understand?
People often see the finished product, but they don’t see how much thought and emotion goes into every record. I’m very intentional about my music, and I think that’s why some of the people I work with describe me as a perfectionist. I don’t make songs just to follow trends. I want every release to have meaning and reflect where I am in my life, both as an artist and as a person.
10. What’s next for Twicy? What should fans be excited about for the rest of the year?
There’s a lot coming. I’m working on new music and a project with producers from London that’s going to show another side of me creatively. There are also collaborations, exciting visuals and more live performances on the way. My goal is to keep pushing my sound forward and connect with even more listeners across Africa and beyond. I want this to be the year people truly understand what the name Twicy represents.
Ghanaian Afrobeats artist Twicy is putting his own spin on a classic with the release of his new single, “Rock With You”, a cover of Michael Jackson’s iconic 1979 hit of the same name.
Rather than attempting to recreate the original record, Twicy leans into contemporary Afrobeats influences, blending smooth melodies, rhythmic percussion and laid-back production to give the song a fresh feel. The result is a version that pays tribute to the original while introducing it to a younger audience more familiar with today’s African pop sound.
Originally written by Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson’s Rock With You remains one of the defining records from the legendary Off The Wall album and continues to influence generations of artists across different genres.
For Twicy, the song, released on March 3rd, adds another familiar title to a growing catalogue that has seen him experiment with different sounds while maintaining an Afrobeats foundation. The Ghanaian singer has steadily built a name for himself through songs such as Live It Up, Lotto and Monalisa, earning recognition in Ghana and beyond.
His version of Rock With You focuses on the song’s timeless themes of connection and enjoyment, while introducing a more relaxed Afro-fusion groove. While some listeners may prefer the nostalgia and disco energy of the original, Twicy’s take offers a different perspective that fits comfortably within today’s Afrobeats landscape.
As more African artists continue to revisit and reinterpret global classics, Rock With You serves as another example of how familiar records can find new life through modern sounds and different cultural influences.
”Rock With You “ by Twicy is out now on all streaming platforms.
Ghanaian Afrobeats singer-songwriter Twicy hosted an exclusive event in Accra to celebrate the release of the video for his new single “All Over Me” produced by Sweet Poison.
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) July 26, 2025
The premiere for “All Over Me” which is one of the songs on his debut album Far Away was attended by Kojo Myles, who directed the video and other rising stars in the Ghanaian music scene including Billz, Obibini Takyi Jr., R. Kay, and Mo Jigger.
Twicy has been making waves in the Ghanaian and Nigerian music industry especially since the release of his singles “Living It Up” and Lotto which he preformed on Glitch Africa during his trip to Nigeria.
“All Over Me” is his second single this year after “Monalisa”
With songs like Lotto and Live it Up, Ghanaian artist Twicy is making a name for himself in the Afrobeats scene.
I recently caught up with him over Zoom shortly after his return from an Easter vacation to the Sao Tome and Principe, part of his prize for winning Artist of the Year at the 2024 Central Music Awards.
Born Ernest Bright Acquah in Agona Swedru located in the central region of Ghana, Twicy’s knew early on that he wanted to sing and perform around the world, largely influenced by his father who regularly played records by Fela Anikulakpo-Kuti and Bob Marley among others.
“Those songs shaped me, I would always imagine what it would be like to have people all over the world singing my songs,” he recalls.
After graduating from the Edinam an High School 2013, he was determined to pursue his dream full, recording early mixtapes and covers in studios around his hometown. “It was an exciting but challenging time, going from one studio to the other and trying to get money for the studio sessions,” Twicy says.
In 2016 he won first place in a Song Remix Competition organized by The Media Blast PR and Dailey’s Entertainment which earned him a record deal with Dailey’s Entertainment.
“I’m grateful to Big Moe and Dailey’s Entertainment. They really changed my life”
His win at the 2024 Central Music Awards capped up an eventful year which saw him embark on a media tour in Nigeria when I first met him. We connected early that year after his manager Moses Dailey hired me to join Twicy’s media and communications team.
“2024 was a busy but exciting year for me. I went to Nigeria and the UK for the first time in my life,” he says.
While in he Lagos, I took Twicy to the New Afrika Shrine and Ojuelgeba, Wizkid’s former hood which also inspired one of the biggest Afrobeats songs of the same name.
“I love Lagos and it was an honour to visit Fela’s shrine,” he tells me. “And Wizkid has always been such an inspiration to me so it was so inspiring to see his old hood. It felt good to be experience such iconic places in Afrobeats history.”
“One of my favourite things about Lagos was the food, especially the steaming bowl of cat fish pepper soup we had at the Afrika Shrine”
He tells me that he thought was actual cat meat pepper soup when he heard me making the order.
It reminded me of an old joke by comedian Basketmouth about a Nigerian who orders cat fish in a Ghanaian restaurant but is surprised when the waiter brings him a bowl of normal fish cut in into tiny pieces. So of course he was confused and wanted to know why to which the waiter in his Ghanaian accent replied that the fish had been “cut”
“I love the energy of Lagos, it’s similar to Accra in some ways. Something is always happening. “I loved the vibe at Obi’s House and the yellow Danfo buses. We have them in Ghana too. We call them Trotro,” he says.
“I also think about the CMS Church. It’s so beautiful and I plan to to shoot the video for my forthcoming single “All Over Me”
“It’s a beautiful song. I can’t wait to share it with my fans and that would be the perfect place to shoot the video”
“I love Lagos and I’m grateful for all the friends I made there, my friends in the media, Amos Ikwuje and Latino Perrico.
As we close, I ask Twicy about his dream collaborations and he lists Olamide, Ayra Starr, Crayon, Mqgixx and Shallipoppi who’s song “Laho” is currently doing ‘madness’ in Ghana.
Released just in time for both Valentine’s Day and Women’s Month, the track combines sweet melodies, hypnotic percussions and Twicy’s soulful vocals to create an electrifying energy that is perfect for the dance floor.
A multiple award-winning artist, Twicy is popular for making music that transcends borders and contributing to the world domination of the Afrobeats genre.
Ghanaian Afrobeats artist Twicy won two awards at the 2024 Central Music Awards, topping off an impressive year.
The “Live it Up” singer was named Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at the ceremony which was held Friday, November 29th in the Ghanaian city of Cape Coast.
Twicy was nominated in an impressive eight categories including Songwriter of the Year, Video of the Year.
This caps an impressive year which saw the rising star take over the airwaves in Nigeria, Ghana and the UK with two hit songs “Lotto” and “Live it Up”
Shortly after the release of his debut album Far Away, the singer went on a media tour in Lagos, the entertainment capital of Africa where he had a growing fanbase.
He opened up about his life and career during interviews with some of the country’s most popular media personalities including Osi Suave at the Beat FM, and Melissa at Vybz FM.
He also appeared on Silverbird TV, Soundcity Radio and ESplash on TVC.
The award-winning singer has also been praised for his performance of “Live it Up” on the Glitch Africa stage.
With such an impressive outing in 2024, the singer is no doubt poised to extend his lead as one of the most talented emerging artists in the Afrobeats scene.
