As the curtain closes on 2024, Ghanaian rapper Bashir Annan, popularly known as
Gambo, can finally recline and reflect on the year with a smile. From releasing his highly
successful musical project ‘1 More Bullet’ to touring several states in North America,
Gambo exceeded expectations, firmly establishing 2024 as his year of musical triumphs
and cultural diplomacy. He capped the year with a series of remarkable achievements
worth applauding.
The biggest highlight of these was the release of ‘1 More Bullet,’ an ode to Hip-Hop. The
exciting extended play featured an impressive lineup of collaborations, including some
of Ghana’s hottest acts, E.L. and Kofi Jamar, each gracing the mic on ‘Enjoyment’ and
‘Conversation,’ respectively. The much-anticipated remix of ‘Drip,’ featuring veteran
American rapper Jim Jones and Ghana’s Edem, was another standout track.
You can watch the official video for ‘Drip’ here:
Promoting Ghanaian Culture
Gambo’s musical releases of 2024 went beyond mere hit-making and entertainment;
they aimed to promote Ghanaian culture internationally. As a believer in music’s ability
to shape the country;s tourism industry, the rapper crafted each track to be a musical
export. Now embracing his self-assigned role as the brand ambassador of Ghana to the
World, Gambo is more than committed to using his music journey to celebrate and
share Ghanaian culture with audiences worldwide.
North America Tours
In addition to his musical milestones, Gambo also toured several states in North
America in 2024, performing alongside Nigerian Afrobeats singer Young Jonn. This
grand tour took them to some of the region’s historic cities, including Montreal,
Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Providence, Chicago, and
Oakland.
High-profile Meetings
One of the most notable moments from Gambo’s year was meeting with legendary
American rapper Snoop Dogg. Interestingly, this was not his first meeting with a rap
icon; he had previously met American rapper and producer Jermaine Dupri. The
meeting with Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, was a
fruitful networking session–a significant step in cultural diplomacy, likely to result in
some exceptional collaborations.
As Gambo looks to 2025, it’s clear he will continue to be a prominent force in the local
music industry and beyond its power of influence. With his unique blend of Hip-Hop and
Ghanaian culture, the serial hitmaker is prepared to take his craft to new heights and
inspire a new generation of artists.
