Awura-Ama Agyapong, professionally known as Rama Blak, is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and emerging ethnomusicologist making waves in both academic and performance circles. She began her musical journey with the University of Ghana’s Highlife Ensemble under the Department of Music, where her talent quickly stood out.
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Rama Blak is steadily crafting a legacy at the intersection of music, scholarship, and cultural preservation
From 2018 to 2019, Rama expanded her musical reach, performing with several bands across Accra and releasing her debut single, “Anansesem.” Since then, she has continued to shape a unique sonic identity by fusing traditional Ghanaian sounds with contemporary styles. Currently, she leads her own ensemble, the Vibe Tribe, performing on various platforms and events.
Rama Blak is pursuing a PhD in Ethnomusicology at the University of Ghana, deepening her research into indigenous musical forms and their modern expressions. She previously earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music and Theatre Arts from the same university, after completing high school at Aggrey Memorial SHS in Cape Coast. Most recently, she completed her Master’s degree in Ethnomusicology and serves as a Graduate Assistant at the university.
Rama Blak, is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter and ethnomusicologist
Rama has collaborated with several respected musicians and groups including Agya Osei Korankye, the Legon Palmwine Band, Atongo Zimba, Nkyinkyim Band, and the Playing for Change Foundation. These partnerships, along with her own compositions, have shaped her evolving artistry.
In August 2024, she released “Becoming Rama Blak (The Discography)”, a curated compilation of her music from 2017 to date. She is currently working on an EP, scheduled for release in early 2025.
A natural creative, Rama has been writing songs, poems, and short stories since her youth. Her literary works include Gone Are the Days, The Farmer, My Brown Shoes, and Tales of My Mind. Whether performing solo, with her band, or as part of cover groups, Rama brings cultural depth and global musical influences to every performance.
She has featured in various television and radio shows and performed with notable musicians. Notable collaborations include her appearance with Atongo Zimba on the song “Dokono Ni Meko” and with Osei Korankye on “Ghana Montie.” These collaborations continue to shape her creative direction and refine her musical process.
Inspired by her environment and rooted in culture, Rama Blak is steadily crafting a legacy at the intersection of music, scholarship, and cultural preservation.
