Following her groundbreaking Coachella debut—where she made history as the first Ghanaian artist to perform a solo billed set—Amaarae continues to amplify Ghanaian music on the global stage.
During her set, she paid tribute to her roots by weaving Ghanaian songs into her performance. But her celebration of home didn’t stop there.
In a recent interview with DJ Chvmeleon for R29Unbothered, where she discussed her Coachella experience and upcoming album Blackstar, Amaarae was asked to spotlight underrated Ghanaian artists. Among those she named was rising AfroSoul and R&B talent, Darkua.
Darkua recently dropped her debut EP Never Too Late—a six-track journey through love, heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery. With lush vocals and a signature genre-fusing style, she’s carving a distinct path in Ghana’s ever-evolving music scene.
Responding to the unexpected but powerful shout-out, Darkua said:
“It’s incredibly inspiring to see how far Amaarae has come. Watching her Coachella debut was history in the making; I was tweeting through the whole thing because I felt so proud. She represented Ghana beautifully and made women in the music industry feel seen. To hear her mention my name as one to watch on such a huge platform like R29Unbothered was the icing on the cake. I truly appreciate the love and support.”
Since its release, Never Too Late has amassed over 250,000 streams across platforms and gained editorial support from Apple Music, Spotify, Audiomack, and Pandora. The EP’s rich soundscape—ranging from tender ballads to upbeat soulful rhythms—highlights Darkua’s versatility and creative depth. A seamless blend of contemporary R&B and AfroSoul, it offers listeners an intimate and resonant musical experience.
With strong endorsements and a powerful debut to her name, Darkua is emerging as one of Ghana’s brightest new voices to watch.