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Muzic Mensah selected for Boomplay’s inaugural ‘NEXT WAVE’ Programme
August 14, 2026
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Muzic Mensah selected for Boomplay’s inaugural ‘NEXT WAVE’ Programme

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Key Points

  • Ghanaian musician Muzic Mensah has been selected for Boomplay’s inaugural NEXT WAVE programme, an initiative for emerging African artistes.
  • Boomplay, a music streaming platform, chose 18 artistes, increasing the number from an initial 15 due to the high quality of applications.
  • Muzic Mensah is one of five Ghanaian artistes selected, joining Mifa Grey, Itz Mr Roy, Goddy Wan, and Hi Priest.
  • The programme aims to provide selected artistes with significant exposure across Boomplay's platforms and connect them with audiences continent-wide.
  • This selection is a new milestone for Muzic Mensah, following recent single releases and nominations for the Ghana Music Awards USA and Europe.

Why This Matters

This initiative is significant for Ghana as it provides a major platform for five Ghanaian artistes to gain continent-wide exposure and grow their careers. Such recognition by a prominent streaming service like Boomplay can elevate the profile of Ghanaian music and talent, potentially attracting more investment and attention to the country's creative arts sector.

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