Ghanaian Afro folk singer Wiyaala has joined forces with Slovenian fusion quartet The Yaga Yagas to
release Segerege, a bold ten-track album that bridges the ancestral pulse of northern Ghana with the
experimental spirit of Europe.
Recorded live between Studio Metro in Ljubljana and Wiyaala’s hometown of Funsi, Ghana,
Segerege (translated as “The Elephant’s Ears Are on Fire”) is a journey into the
storytelling traditions of the Sissala, Waale, and Dagaare peoples first referenced in
her 2014 track Siiko, which drew inspiration from Wiyaala’s childhood memories of storytelling
and “jassi” nights (drumming and dancing) under the moonlight before electricity and the
digital age. The album reflects Wiyaala’s core vision: to preserve the past and ignite the future.
“You are lost if you don’t know where you have come from,” says Wiyaala.
Segerege unfolds as a celebration of African youth, identity, and courage,
calling out to young Africans: “We are ready to face the wilderness, we will confront the
unknown like an elephant charging across the savannah with its ears on fire.” It challenges
stereotypes and affirms a generation determined to shape its own future.
Watch Wiyaala & The Yaga Yagas perform Segerige at the Ljubljana Opera House:
https://youtu.be/7emZgVkbUdI?si=DeST5rtFs0wUC2WO (please embed)
Strengthened by their 2024 visit to Ghana and performances in Funsi and Accra, The Yaga Yagas —
Miha Petric, Jošt Lampret, Nejc Škofic, and Žiga Kožar — bring their signature Afro-Euro fusion to the
collaboration. The album was produced and mixed by Janez Križaj, captured with analogue warmth, and
visually brought to life by Slovenian artist Prof. Milan Erin, MSc.
The first single, “Scorpion,” will be released on 21 November 2025, followed by the full
album on 5 December 2025. Together, Wiyaala and The Yaga Yagas invite listeners into a
shared space where tradition meets experimentation, and where the stories of the past
speak clearly to the present. Segerege is more than a collaboration; it’s a reminder that
music remains one of the most powerful ways to listen, understand, and connect across
worlds.
Release Details
Lead Single: Scorpion – 21 November 2025
Album: Segerege – 5 December 2025
Formats: Digital, CD, Vinyl (Special Edition in 2026)
Availability: Streaming platforms, physical copies, and vinyl editions.
Promotional Highlights
Music video for Scorpion launching with the single
Special vinyl artwork by Prof. Milan Erin
No guest features — pure collaboration between Wiyaala & The Yaga Yagas
Artist Background
Wiyaala, meaning “the doer” in her native Sissala, is a multiple award-winning artist from
Funsi, Ghana. Named one of BBC’s 100 Inspiring and Influential Women (2024), she’s
known for her electrifying performances and fierce advocacy against child marriage. At
home, she has built The Lioness Kingdom — an arts centre, radio station, guest house,
and restaurant — to empower local youth and preserve cultural heritage.
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