Kirani Ayat
Bio
'Daring' and 'different' are two words that describe Ayats music and stagecraft. Aside from being one of the few artists to consistently perform in his native Hausa, Ayat has carved a niche for himself in the alt-Ghanaian music scene with his genre-bending style – one which can best be described as a fusion of trap, afrobeats, and HipHop.
Combined with an energetic performance style and unique visual aesthetic. inspired by greats like Salif Keita and Fela Kuti, it’s perhaps unsurprising that mainstream audiences and music heavyweights alike have tipped Ayat up next.
Ayat boasts an enviable list of collaborators. He’s worked with artists such as Sarkodie, Manifest, E.L, Edem, Medikal, and Suli Breaks. Production credits have come from the likes of KaySo, Altranova, and Kuvie among others.
In 2017, Ayat released his debut ‘The Zamani EP’ to rave reviews, He followed up with another EP "Her Vibe Is Right" in 2019. Ayat released his debut studio album Aisha's Sun on 16th September 2022. The single, 'GUDA’, off the album was accompanied by a music video that trended online for three consecutive days upon its premiere and has won Overall Best Video at the 4Syte MVA. Ayat has also been nominated at the VGMA, and 3 Music Awards.