FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 5, 2025 | Accra, GhanaGhanaian Artist Tee Tonie Unleashes Reggae-Infused Anthem “Carry Africa Upon My Head”

Accra, Ghana – Ghanaian musician and activist Tee Tonie ignites a call for unity and self-reliance with his new single “Carry Africa Upon My Head,” releasing June 5, 2025. Rooted in the pulsating rhythms of reggae and blended with Ghanaian melodic flair, the track marries a laid-back groove with urgent lyrical demands for accountability, justice, and Pan-African solidarity.

A Reggae Rhythm with a Revolutionary MessageThe song’s reggae backbone—reminiscent of Jamaican legends like Bob Marley and infused with Ghanaian soul—serves as the perfect vessel for Tee Tonie’s potent message. He opens by celebrating Africa’s untapped wealth: “Africa… we have everything they need in this world… money, diamonds, oil!” Yet he sharply contrasts this abundance with systemic failure: “But we are still begging as if we gat nothing.”

Lyrics like “It’s not good for only one person to take all the nation’s money into his pocket…” channel reggae’s tradition of protest, directly critiquing corruption. The chorus, “Carry Africa Upon My Head—I will not let it fall!,” evolves into a rallying chant, urging citizens and leaders alike to shoulder responsibility for the continent’s future.

Artist Statement“Reggae is the heartbeat of resistance and unity,” says Tee Tonie. “This rhythm connects Ghana to Jamaica, Lagos to Kingston—it’s a universal language for liberation. Africa’s riches are stolen while our people struggle. With this song, I’m saying: Enough. Let’s rise together, with the same fire that fuels reggae’s spirit.”

A Ghanaian Take on a Global SoundWhile rooted in reggae, the track incorporates Ghanaian percussion and call-and-response vocal traditions, creating a bridge between the diasporic struggle and local resilience. The bridge crescendos with a vision of a “United States of Africa”—a nod to Pan-African pioneers like Kwame Nkrumah and Marcus Garvey—while the outro emphasizes intergenerational hope: “What we couldn’t achieve, our children will… with freedom, justice, and our own technology.”

Release & Social ImpactDropping weeks after Africa Day (May 25), the song amplifies calls for continental unity. Tee Tonie collaborates with Ghanaian reggae collectives and youth activists to launch a #CarryAfrica campaign, pairing the release with community dialogues on resource equity. A portion of proceeds will fund grassroots tech hubs in Accra and Kumasi.

Availability“Carry Africa Upon My Head” will be available on all streaming platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Audiomack) on June 5, 2025.

About Tee TonieTee Tonie is a Ghanaian artist whose work fuses reggae, highlife, and contemporary Afrofusion. Hailing from Accra, his music channels the protest energy of Jamaican reggae while celebrating Ghana’s cultural legacy. A vocal advocate for social justice, he has been dubbed “the voice of the African youth” by fans.

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