From Rap Royalty to True Royalty: Inside The Inspiring Journey of Manso Nkwanta Hemaa, Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III

When conversations about traditional leadership in Ghana come up, the imagery invoked is often one of solemn antiquity, rigid customs, and a world far removed from contemporary pop culture. But what happens when a former creative with a background in music steps off the global stage and onto a sacred stool?

In an extensive, soul-baring interview with NY DJ on BTM Afrika, Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III (formerly Lousika)—the Paramount Queen Mother of the Manso Nkwanta Traditional Area in the Amansie West District—opened up about her fascinating transition from rap royalty to true royalty.

Born into nobility, Nanahemaa (as she is affectionately called) admits that stepping into the shoes of her late grandmother, who was the paramount queen mother before her, was not something she actively anticipated. Having lived abroad and immersed herself in a vastly different lifestyle—complete with cultural nuances vastly different from Ghana’s polite exchanges—the transition was seismic.

Watch the exclusive interview below.