“Asakaa Is Now a Genre” - Kwaku DMC

Ghanaian rapper and Asakaa frontliner Kweku DMC sat down with 3Music’s Jason for an honest and energetic conversation on BIG CONVO, opening up about life beyond the music, the evolution of Ghanaian drill, his personal wins and struggles, and his latest single, FOWAAH, featuring Lasmid and O’Kenneth.

The interview revealed the real Kweku DMC: calm, thoughtful, intentional and far from the “stubborn” image many assumed when the Asakaa wave first hit the mainstream.

Speaking on the bond within the Asakaa collective, DMC shared that while people often expect them to move as one unit in every situation, the truth is much simpler, they’re individuals who look out for one another without forcing loyalty dramas. 

“People expect that if J-Bad has an issue, Kweku must also have the same issue. But it’s never like that. We tease ourselves and move on.” 

He explained that early media misunderstandings created the perception that the Asakaa Boys were aggressive or troubled, but maturity and open communication have changed that narrative.

Despite dropping five singles this year, Kweku DMC admitted that 2024–2025 came with its challenges.

He revealed he was originally preparing to drop a full album this year, but personal issues unrelated to music forced him to slow down and prioritise himself.

Kweku DMC addressed a conversation many Ghanaian music lovers have debated: the evolution of drill and Asakaa.

For him, drill isn’t just a beat it’s a lifestyle.“Music is a lifestyle. And Asakaa is now a genre. It’s crazy that even the Grammys can now recognise Ghanaian drill as something unique.” He emphasised that authenticity remains at the centre of everything they do.

On whether he dreams of winning a Grammy, DMC gave a grounded response: “I just want people to feel my music and understand my message. But if I win a Grammy, why not? Even if I don’t cherish it personally, I’ll do it for the fans.”

DMC admitted that with each release, he considers how people will receive the music not just the story behind it.

Kweku DMC is currently pushing his new single FOWAAH, an energetic track alongside Lasmid and O’Kenneth.

He revealed that the hook came from Lasmid, who sent it back after DMC shared the track. He later added O’Kenneth to complete the story.

Jason closed the conversation by encouraging fans to go beyond cheering and actually stream, buy and share the music, emphasising that real support directly fuels an artist’s growth, opportunities, and the content fans enjoy.