King Jappah’s back, and honestly, it’s about time. Dude’s shaking things up with this wild mashup think gospel vibes crashing headfirst into highlife and Afro beats. Forget the old days when he was Eric Jappah; the guy’s coming in hot with a new single called “Nipaa.” If you missed his last jam, “Adanko” (shoutout to Dr Ray on production), you’re probably living under a rock.
Right now, he’s holed up in the studio, cooking up something big. This comeback isn’t just a random blip; it’s a whole new chapter after years of hustle, sacrifice, and, honestly, probably a ton of late-night soul-searching. You can hear it in his latest stuff—he’s not faking it. There’s some real grit and honesty in those tracks, and both gospel fans and highlife heads are eating it up.
Quick rewind: Jappah (real name Siaw Eric, born in Aduamoa Kwahu) started off just like any other local kid—school, nicknames (“Jappah Tapentan” cracks me up), the works. He even hit up St Peter’s for some extra classes. The grind was real.
His music journey? Started early. The man was basically born for the stage, first getting noticed for his powerful gospel sets. But then plot twist a buddy (Osei Charles, if you’re keeping score) introduces him to highlife legend Ampofo Agyei’s catalog. Next thing you know, Jappah’s putting his own spin on classics, especially “Agartha” by Nana Ampadu, and audiences can’t get enough. People literally tossing gifts at him mid-performance. Not kidding.
Industry folks started circling. “Mokin introduced me to Panji to record my first track,” Jappah remembers. Then Bullet (yeah, the RuffTown Records guy, back when he was still Ras Tempo) drags him to Ato Studio in Taifa this is way back in 2001. He laid down a bunch of tracks, but, honestly, nothing really blew up at the time. He even linked up with Odikro Nsenku, but it just wasn’t the right moment.
And then life hit hard. With a family of 14 relying on him, music had to take a back seat. Breadwinner duties, you know? Dreams on pause, not by choice.
Fast forward, and the man’s back as King Jappah, not just picking up where he left off, but dropping new heat with “Adanko” and grinding with Odikro again. “Nipaa” is right around the corner, and he’s not just here to make noise he’s trying to leave a mark this time.
His story? It’s all about bouncing back, rolling with the punches, and flipping setbacks into fresh starts. King Jappah’s not just making a comeback he’s here to take over. Watch this space.