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Kwashibu Area Band
Founded in Accra, Ghana in 2014, Kwashibu Area Band is a dynamic musical collective led by Kwame Yeboah and Ben Abarbanel-Wolff. Dedicated to preserving and innovating Ghanaian Highlife music, the band has emerged as a pivotal force in contemporary African music. Kwashibu Area Band has gained international recognition through extensive touring, performing over 250 shows at prestigious festivals including Glastonbury, Roskilde, WOMAD, Sines, Down the Rabbit Hole and Mimo among others. Their collaborative approach has seen them work with legendary singers like Pat Thomas and a rotating collective of world-class musicians. Under the moniker “Pat Thomas and Kwashibu Area Band,” they released two acclaimed albums on Strut Records demonstrating their deep understanding of the heart and soul of the Ghanaian music experience. Their latest project 'Love Warrior's Anthem' comes out April 11th 2025.
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Albums
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Obiaa! 2019
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Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band 2015
Singles & EPs
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Onfa Nkosi Hwee Single2019
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Yamona (Dam Swindle Remix) Single2019
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Mewo Akoma (Clap! Clap! Absolut Remix) Single2015
Live performances
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Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band We are coming home AFH850 Kwashibu Area Band39 views
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Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band Live in New Morning 2015 Kwashibu Area Band331 views
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