Tema Senior High School captivated audiences at Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration with a stirring performance of Ayɛ Hu, a song composed by Yaw Owusu Asiamah.
The performance, which highlighted pressing national issues, resonated deeply with Ghanaians, sparking widespread reactions on social media.
The song’s lyrics paint a sombre picture of the country’s current state, lamenting the challenges in key sectors such as infrastructure, water supply, education, and healthcare.
A translated portion of the song, originally sung in Twi, reads: “Our roads, our water, our education, and our health are all not good. The country has become scary for the future generation. Everyone must rise up to save the country.”
Following the performance, many Ghanaians took to social media to express their sentiments, acknowledging the song’s powerful message and reflecting on the struggles facing the nation.
The Independence Day event, traditionally a moment of national pride, became a platform for critical reflection on the country’s development and future.
Yaw Owusu Asiamah’s Ayɛ Hu has since sparked discussions on the role of music and the arts in shaping public discourse and advocating for change.
Listen to the song below:
Tema Senior High School performs “Ayɛ Hu” composed by Yaw Owusu Asiamah at Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration pic.twitter.com/97pYk23HDa
— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) March 6, 2025
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