Kwame A. Tsikata (M.anifest)

Born in Accra, Ghana, M.anifest is an award-winning artist known for lyricism and intriguing sonic hybrids of African popular music and HipHop. For over a decade, his standout projects such as Madina to the Universe, Nowhere Cool (2016), The Gamble (2019), and Apae (2013), have exemplified his unrivaled lyricism, nuanced storytelling, effortless musicality, and an ability to center and humanize African and black stories.

New Road and Guava Trees, released on March 13th, 2025, is M.anifest’s latest release and his first project under global Hip Hop powerhouse, Mass Appeal. On it, he effortlessly blends his signature lyrical style with refreshing sounds, marking a bold new chapter for him.

Over the years, M.anifest has worked with an impressive list of global collaborators such as Burna Boy, Ezra Collective, Erykah Badu, Damon Albarn (Gorillaz), Tony Allen, Kojey Radical, Tiggs Da Author, Fatoumata Diawara, Flea, and more