Lokko House https://lokkohouse.com Accra's First & No.1 Urban Concept Store Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:51:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://lokkohouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-site-icon-lokkohouse-32x32.png Lokko House https://lokkohouse.com 32 32 Lokkolicious 2023 https://lokkohouse.com/lokkolicious-2023/ https://lokkohouse.com/lokkolicious-2023/#respond Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:34:09 +0000 https://lokkohouse.com/?p=16301 Lokko House Unveils “LOKKOLICIOUS”: A Spectacular Celebration Marking 15 Years of Creative Excellence

🎉 Accra, mark your calendars for the event of the year! 🗓 On the 23rd of December 2023, Lokko House is unleashing the ultimate celebration to commemorate 15 years of pure awesomeness! 🥳 Get ready to dive into a night of endless joy, fueled by fantastic music, exhilarating games, rich culture, and an excitement level that’s off the charts. 💃🕺

We’re curating an experience that blends the best of the past decade and a half into a single night of sheer delight. And guess what? We want YOU to be part of this epic celebration! 🌟

Picture this: a night filled with laughter, dancing, and unforgettable moments that will set the tone for the entire holiday season. 🎶 Lokko House has been a beacon of fun for 15 years, and now it’s time to turn up the volume and share the joy with each and every one of you.

So, gather your friends, bring your festive spirit, and let’s make memories that will echo through the years. 🎊 This is a celebration like no other – a night to remember, a night to cherish. Don’t miss out on the party of a lifetime at Lokko House! 🎉

#Lokkolicious2023 #LokkoHouse15 #UltimateCelebration #AccraPartyTime

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Rocky Dawuni & Kyekyeku “Africa Till I Die” Video Launches on Pan African Music! https://lokkohouse.com/rocky-dawuni-kyekyeku-africa-till-i-die-video-launches-on-pan-african-music/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:50:43 +0000 https://lokkohouse.com/?p=16215 Rocky Dawuni & Kyekyeku
“AFRICA TILL I DIE”


Friendship between musicians often materializes in collaborations. This is clearly evident on one of the most beautiful pairings from Ghana in the last year, “Africa Till I Die” which grew out of the friendship between multiple GRAMMY nominee Rocky Dawuni and Ghanaian musician Kyekyeku. The brand new video for the track premieres today on Pan African Music.

According to Kyekyeku; ‘’I first heard Rocky in 1997 when his monster hit “In Ghana” was on constant rotation on the radio. It wasn’t until 2007 at the Labadi Beach Hotel on the occasion of the 40th Independence Celebration of Ghana where Rocky held his annual “Rocky Dawuni’s Independence Splash” concert that the two met for the first time.” Moving forward to 2022, at a concert at +233 Jazz Club, Kyekyeku invited Rocky on stage for an impromptu jam on one of his songs. After the concert, it was clear that they had finally found a groove and inspiration for a song to work together on.

After the chaos of the last few years, it became even more evident that a good place to visit and spend time was within Africa. The video was filmed in France and Ghana focusing on the dreams of Kyekyeku in conversation with Rocky on an old phone toy that you still see children playing with in the streets of Accra. It is evident that in those cold empty French streets Kyekyeku dreams to go over the Atlantic and join Rocky in Ghana as he performs with his band and enjoys the sunny weather, bustle and energy of Accra. The music video for “Africa Till I Die” was shot by Slingshot who has worked with Rocky on a number of videos including his most recent GRAMMY Nominated song “Neva Bow Down.” Slingshot states “this video seeks to depict Africa and its beautiful people in its own light, its own words and its very own story and not one portrayed by the skewed perception of the mainstream media of the west.”

Kyekyeku like Rocky who both call Ghana and “the west” their homes could tell first-hand the joys of living in Africa; the immense beauty, the energy and resilience of her people, success and positivity that abounds. “We need to talk about that side of Africa a lot more, sing more, paint more.” Kyekyeku states. This then became the theme of “Africa Till I Die” a song that takes one into a deep and profound ballad Highlife groove. In the song, Africa stands unperturbed by the frequent negative images.

“Even when they paint you a picture of starving and hunger Nobody go fit put asunderWe keep on growing stronger.”

Plus the line “no where cool’’ which refers to the wars in Europe, Middle East as well as the general dissatisfaction with daily living in many nations. As a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment for Africa, Rocky Dawuni has traveled to many nations and attests first hand from his encounters that indeed all life begins in Africa. ‘“People wey I dey meet, places wey I dey go, na ibi you be the mother, Mama Africa” which he sings in Pidgin English on the track. African music has finally taken its place as a force; gaining the deserved recognition it commands. Rocky’s line ‘’Now my people dey stand like giant’’ speaks concisely of the achievements of many Africans across the globe.

Africa Till I Die is a musical success. It blends the native sound of Ghana, itself the product of a melting pot, with reggae born in Jamaica and claiming its African roots. The highlife rhythm has been slowed down and, by letting the bass flourish, the organ and the horns place their punctuations, offers a perfect backdrop for the reggae vocals, without even a skank guitar. This is the finest demonstration of a successful encounter, and it could only take place in Africa.”PanAfrican Music

Purchase link: https://linktr.ee/kyekyeku
​Video Link:
https://youtu.be/NgLIpBfiFeI
For more information on Rocky Dawuni & contact:http://www.rockydawuni.com
For more information about Kyekyeku: https://www.delicioustunes.com/kyekyeku

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Great Luggage at Lokko House https://lokkohouse.com/great-luggage-at-lokko-house/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 22:36:39 +0000 https://lokkohouse.com/?p=16159 We’re excited to invite you to an unforgettable event this Sunday, February 26th at Lokko House! Join us for an evening of conversation, music, and exploration as we host @greatluggage.

@greatluggage has been travelling from Germany since September 2020 in his personally modified Mercedes Benz GL. If you’re passionate about travel, adventure, and love tinkering around with cars, this event is a must-attend!

As an added bonus, @asafowear will be joining us for those who are looking to shop urban warrior style.

Don’t miss out on the fun! Join us at 5pm this Sunday 26th February at @lokkohouse.

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August Sales! https://lokkohouse.com/august-sales/ Sun, 01 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://lokkohouse.com/?p=15912 Our annual LOKKO AUGUST SALES are here again. All month long we’ll be carrying out sales on some of your favourite Ghanaian and African brands! Come through so you can also see what’s in from the new collections.

Adolwine 20% Off


African Proverb 25% Off


Agambii 45% Off


Ahmed Partey 35% Off


Blck Attitude 30% Off


Cheza Toys 10% Off


Common Sense 40% Off


Craft by Ese 10% Off


ID Revolution 50% Off


Kayobi 30% Off


Keexs 25% Off


Plan B1 25% Off


The Afropole 20% Off


The Queenz Closet 30% Off

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EP Listening: Ybb Ceejay – Rainbow Colors https://lokkohouse.com/ybb-ceejay-ep-listening-session/ Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:32:06 +0000 https://lokkohouse.com/?p=15700 24th July 2021, 7pm at Lokko House

Ybb Ceejay comes back after a year of releasing his debut EP Symbols & Icons. The rapper, singer and songwriter who is usually known for his bars and lyricism changes things up a bit by introducing a much softer side to his music. According to the rapper, this extended play is to express his thoughts about love, heartbreak, romance, growth, and the ups and downs of every relationship or union.

From the title “Rainbow Colours” which gives away the idea of how different the songs are from each other as they talk about different issues just as the rainbow colours in the rainbow stands for different things and different elements.

He says this project is something he has always wanted to do but was scared of how people would perceive him, thinking he’s turning soft.

Rainbow Colors

Tracklist
1. Sun Down
2. In Love
3. Miss You ft. McDayveed
4. Infatuation
5. Don’t Lie
6. Scars And Bandages
7. Missing Angel ft. Slim Cheese
8. Mandy’s Heart
9. Blindfold

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Lokko Decks with Temple https://lokkohouse.com/lokko-decks-house-edition-with-temple/ Sat, 27 Mar 2021 14:01:00 +0000 http://lokkohouse.com/?p=15643 The Second Edition of Lokko Decks this year was with our good friend and rapper and DJ Temple!

The session took on alife of its own at some point and extending much longer into the night than we had anticipated. The house music vibes spilled over into amapiano, jungle, dmb and the night just went on.

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New Partnership: Lokko House, Mastercard Foundation & Ghana Enterprises Agency https://lokkohouse.com/entrepreneurship-accelerator-with-the-mastercard-foundation/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:11:00 +0000 http://lokkohouse.com/?p=14922 Retail and Online marketplace to benefit thousands of women-owned enterprises in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana, 25th March, 2021 – Today, the Ghana Enterprise Agency (GEA), formerly NBSSI, and the Mastercard Foundation announced a partnership with Lokko House Limited, to create a retail shop and an online marketplace.  The platform will enable women-owned and led enterprises to promote their products and connect with customers globally.

Lokko House Limited, a Ghanaian enterprise that promotes urban art, fashion, and creative culture, will lead the initiative which falls under GEA and the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works in Ghana MSME Business Acceleration (MBA) program. The goal is to support women entrepreneurs with brand building, business promotion, and access to new markets.

The retail and online shop themed “Made in Ghana Concept Shop” will host and market products from targeted MSMEs within the following categories:

  • Ghanaian-owned/led businesses
  • Women-owned/led businesses
  • Businesses with a minimum of five (5) employees (both permanent and casual)
  • Startups owned by women
  • Unique product offerings

Qualifying business owners can visit www.nbssi.gov.gh/youngafricaworks to complete the MBA component application form and apply for the program.

“There is an increasing need to develop initiatives that allow women entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and to access new markets. We are aware that the empowerment of women and their businesses tend to have a strong multiplier effect on the wider community. That is why we are launching this initiative to help open new market opportunities and increase revenues for MSMEs that are owned and led by women. This opportunity couldn’t have come at a better time, as we commemorate Women’s month.”

Kosi Yankey-Ayeh, Chief Executive Officer of GEA.

In addition to  opening access to both local and international markets, qualified business owners will benefit from capacity building in branding and digital marketing to increase their revenue earnings while unlocking sustainable job opportunities for Ghanaian youth.

“With the right support, digitization, and access to new markets, women-owned and led MSMEs have the potential to lead the economic recovery effort in Ghana and create better futures for their families and communities.”

Nathalie Akon Gabala, MasterCard Foundation’s Regional Director for West, Central and Northern Africa

About the Project

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA)/Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works Project is an entrepreneurship development and employment program targeted at young people, particularly young women, in Ghana. The Project therefore falls under the Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment Program (YEEP) of GEA.

The Project is being implemented in Ghana by GEA and will create employment and income-generation opportunities for 39,000 young men and women in Ghana.

70% of the 39,000 beneficiaries will be women. The Project leverages on existing GEA flagship Programs such as the Apprenticeship to Entrepreneurship (A2E), Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Hubs, and the Kaizen Program. These programs are delivered through the 183 Business Advisory Centres/Business Resource Centres across the country and in collaboration with other Young Africa Works partners in Ghana including CAMFED.

About Ghana Enterprises Agency

The GEA, formerly NBSSI, is the main governmental body under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, mandated to strengthen, grow, and develop Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)in Ghana. GEA has the largest footprint of any agency or organisation in Ghana in its work with entrepreneurs and women-led MSME development. It has presence in the 16 Regions and operates in 183 Districts across Ghana.

For more information about NBSSI please visit our website and other media pages. http://www.nbssi.gov.gh. Follow the Board on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Lokko House

Since its inception in 2008, Lokko House, a Ghanaian establishment, is dedicated to cultivating and promoting Accra’s urban art, fashion, and creative culture. Its mission is to be the meeting point and intersecting platform where shoppers, students, professionals, creatives and public or private institutions connect to exchange thoughts, products and experiences, all powered by a healthy dose of creativity. This partnership is another important milestone that perfectly aligns with their quest to support and help develop businesses and brands operating in the Ghanaian creative sector.

For more information on Lokko House visit www.lokkohouse.com or @lokkohouse on all platforms.

About the Mastercard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous Communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. It is one of the largest, private foundations in the world with a mission to advance learning and promote financial inclusion to create an inclusive and equitable world. The Foundation was created by Mastercard in 2006 as an independent organization with its own Board of Directors and management.

For more information on the Foundation, please visit: www.mastercardfdn.org

About Young Africa Works

The Young Africa Works strategy sets out an ambitious goal of enabling 30 million young people in Africa, especially young women, to secure work they see as dignified and fulfilling. Using youth employment as a key measure of socio-economic progress, we aim to support millions of young people to find a pathway out of poverty.

Media contacts:

Ghana Enterprises Agency
Keskine Owusu-Poku
0209404486

Mastercard Foundation
Kweku Ahiagble
rkahiagble@mastercardfdn.org

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New Music: Reggie – Life in Minutes EP https://lokkohouse.com/new-music-reggie-life-in-minutes-ep/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:01:17 +0000 http://lokkohouse.com/?p=15553 “Reggie! a.k.a Sabi Boy is a fast-rising rapper who grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. His first interactions with the music scene started at the age of 16 when he would frequently write punch lines and record at a neighbour’s home studio.

“Life in minutes” is his third body of work, on this 5-Track Afro-Fusion EP he colours outside the lines and defies sonic boundaries, and draws inspiration from unavailable women.

Reggie – Life in minutes EP

On Life in Minutes, he oscillates between the authoritative but playful cadence, pondering unfulfilled love on “Indiana Jonze”, willing to pay it like a stipend on “Price”  which was previously released as lead singles.
He bends his reality into music with Skillz 8figure, regular collaborator Chika Blaze, & Kris Hans for the ride.

“This project gives a nostalgic feeling that reminds me of simpler times which is clearly expressed by the artwork”.

Reggie

Life in Minutes EP is available on all digital platforms. Check out & listen below

Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/ng/album/life-in-minutes-ep/1548367302
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKn04Cr4MIVtzCzRgUXVbRt4H0Vg5qCWa
Audio Mack
https://audiomack.com/only1sabiboy/album/life-in-minutes-ep
Deezer
https://www.deezer.com/en/album/199154392

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Video Premiere: Rocky Dawuni – Beautiful People https://lokkohouse.com/rocky-dawuni-beautiful-people-video-premiere/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:01:02 +0000 http://lokkohouse.com/?p=15509 Rocky Dawuni Ghana’s GRAMMY-nominated musician, songwriter, producer and activist just released a brand-new video for his track “Beautiful People” from his new EP  “Voice of Bunbon, Vol. 1” (pronounced “boon-bon”) which explores the diversity of Rocky’s signature “Afro Roots” sound fusing modern and traditional musical trends in Ghana and across the continent. The EP is a diverse sonic experience with songs ranging from acoustic to beat-driven anthems to cultural explorations utilizing aspects of Afrobeats, Highlife, Reggae, Soul, Pop and traditional African music. 

Rocky Dawuni

The inspirational words to the songs focus on love, resilience, faith, joy and hope. Running through the EP is a theme of empowerment, urging the listeners to think critically on current issues.  In line with the album’s theme of highlighting indigenous culture, Rocky launched the EP with Uborr Wumbe Dawuni, Chief of Bunbon, Northern Ghana in December 2020 in conjunction with their annual Linujil (harvest) festival.

Rocky utilized this opportunity to shoot a new video with director/cinematographer Slingshot with co-producing help from Elorm Beenie and producer/photographer Cary Sullivan for the super upbeat track “Beautiful People” during the launch celebration to showcase the beauty of the North and its people. “The video is intended to showcase indigenous ways and traditional culture in a time when our world needs reconnection with an identity that anchors us in our real nature. This is also a statement to focus on solutions that are nature-based and magnifies the opportunity for life to keep thriving on our planet.” Slingshot also shot Rocky’s super vibey “Wickedest Sound” video featuring Ghanaian dancehall star, Stonebwoy.

The video is intended to showcase indigenous ways and traditional culture in a time when our world needs reconnection with an identity that anchors us in our real nature.

Rocky Dawuni

Please watch Rocky Dawuni’s brand new “Beautiful People” video here: https://tinyurl.com/yy7xo2nf & share the love through your platforms!! We so appreciate all of your support! 1love.

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Debut Album Release: BadmanWade – Hughwademan Vol.1 https://lokkohouse.com/badmanwade-releases-debut-album-hughwademan-vol-1/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:25:35 +0000 http://lokkohouse.com/?p=15384 Afro-fusion and Dancehall reggae artist BadmanWade releases his debut project which he describes as Hughwademan Volume One (1) with the title as “Vibesss pon stereo” which is basically a core introduction to Wade’s sound as an artist. The Playlist consists of tracks with BadmanWade’s instinctive flow and melodies as he takes us on a cruise in his mind, which is the centre of the thoughts that power his creative genius and alter ego “HUGHWADEMAN” which quite expresses his art.

BadmanWade, Originally born Boluwade BoluwadePaul is a Musician and Creative artist whose music style takes root in an Afro-fusion genre of sounds.
    

Popularly known as Bolu Wade amongst fans, friends and folk of the creative artistry industry in Nigeria, he is the creative director of a Nigerian and black culture influenced fashion and lifestyle art brand named the Hughwademan Corp. He was a performing artist under this same alias HUGHWADEMAN until January 2020 when he changed his stage name to BadmanWade. He retains this identity as an organization and creative brand whose influence is not limited to just music.
   

After a few singles released as HUGHWADEMAN in 2018 & 2019, with a very strong impression on fans who found his music to be a unique experience. He recently took a short break from music to rebrand and redefine his music and is ready to make his presence on the mainstream now. He would be releasing a debut playlist in collaboration with Black Gypsy Unit in the first half of 2021.  After a few successfully released singles off the project in 2020, with songs like Rastaman luvin’s reception from fans after its release in August 2020, this project is definitely a very anticipated offering from BadmanWade.

You stream Hughwademan Vol.1 via this link https://streamlink.to/VPSVOL1

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