Afote Humble Lion
Music is one of the most powerful tools for social change as evident in the works of musicians like Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and James Brown among others.
Here in Ghana, musicians like Nana Kwame Ampadu I, E.T. Mensah, Lucky Mensah, and many others have toed this line by using their music as a tool for social change. Following in this line is Afote Laryea, aka Afote Humble Lion.
Afote Humble Lion is out with two anthems that draw attention to social issues affecting us. Both songs, which are on his current album, draw attention to the plight of Africa.
The songs are available on amazon.com, spotify.com, applemusic.com, Anghami, Boomplay, Tidal and other online stores.
Born to a rock and roll dance champion who was also a policeman, Humble Lion grew up around Nima, Maamobi, Odorkor and Teshie during which time he attended Suhum Secondary Technical School after which he joined reggae group, the Black Empire Band as the lead singer.
The group performed alongside reggae bands like S.O.Z Squad Band, Kente Band, Truth, and Rights Band, Vibration Kings, Norman Grant of Twinkle Brothers and the legendary sound system operator, Jah Shaka.
He also toured various parts of the country with Consular Hayes, K.K. Kabobo, Snr. Eddie Donkor, Nana Tuffuor, and A.B. Crenstil among others.
Although Humble Lion’s first group, Black Empire was a reggae band, he’s versatile and has produced songs in various genres over the years.
He’s also a fine artist who does landscapes, murals, and interior decorations as well. Afotey Humble Lion is also a fashion designer.
In 2006, Afote Humble Lion and Okyeame Kwame Bediako organised the Sunshine Arts and Music Awards at the National Theatre where they honoured a host of top Ghanaian musicians.
Some of the recipients were Amandzeba, Paapa Yankson, Mac Tonto, Obaapa Christie, and many others.
He’s also played at various festivals in Canada and the US, including the Baobao Festival, Colorado.
Humble Lion currently has ten albums to his credit.