Ghanaian music sensation Kofi Kinaata has always been known for his profound songwriting and ability to tackle real world issues. With the official video for “Behind The Scenes,” he takes a poignant look at the untold struggles, silent battles, and sheer perseverance that fuel the journey to success.

Favorite parts

The part where he says

‘me de ma sam nyinaa ama Onyame, Nyame na wɔ yɛ nsɛnkyrɛrɛni..’ that part is excellent Also I didn’t really here this part that says that even if it’s easy then soldiers would be guarding it. I think it’s the strong Fante; I had to be told the meaning from someone who speaks Fante.

Sɛ oda fom’ mpo aa nka soldier fo na wɔle guard no oo

More Than Just a Song

“Behind The Scenes” is a masterclass in musical storytelling. Kinaata uses his signature Highlife infused sound to deliver a message that resonates with anyone who has ever had to work tirelessly to make ends meet. The song sheds light on the reality that what people see on the outside, the smiles, the achievements, and the success, is often built on a foundation of tears, loneliness, and grueling hard work.

A Powerful Visual Narrative

The music video brilliantly captures the essence of the track. It showcases the gritty, unglamorous side of chasing dreams. Through compelling visuals, viewers are taken on a journey that highlights the everyday hustle of individuals working in challenging environments to support themselves and their families back home. The imagery perfectly complements Kinaata’s lyrics, stripping away the illusion of overnight success and exposing the raw reality of the daily grind.

A Deeper Social Purpose

What makes this release even more impactful is its underlying message. The video highlights Kofi Kinaata’s important role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Ghana. By tying the theme of the song to the real life experiences of migrants and everyday hustlers, “Behind The Scenes” serves as a powerful advocacy tool. It encourages empathy, raises awareness about the realities of migration, and ultimately honors the incredible resilience of those trying to make a living against all odds.

Lyrics:

Me didi Nti Na meleyɛ ma meleyɛ yi na nka Moove!! Abaadi mpo!! Bars!! Call me Kofi Kinaata Yɛ hustle anopa, ɔne ewiaber dze kɔ enumber Aha dze yɛnnda, mber nnyi ha ma bibini Fi sɛ nsa, ma ɔnnyɛ edwuma no onndidi Nti meleyɛ ma meleyɛ yi na nka medidi Naaso me kɔ pɛ biribi ab3di no Ɛyaa na ɔne me bɛyɛɛ dɛn na ɛnam Amane aa me hu nyi aa darki akwantu mu nsɛm Naaso sesei kɔ hwɛ me krom Wɔ keka dɛ menya bi na m’ennkai hɔn oo Nso w’onnyim d3 ɔnnda fom Sɛ oda fom’ mpo aa nka soldier fo na wɔle guard no oo Sesei kɔ hw3 me krom Wɔ kekã d m’enya bi na m’ennkai hɔn oo W’onnyim dɛ ɔnnda fom’Sɛ oda fom’ mpo Aa nka soldier fo na wɔle guard no oo Hwɛ ade ma me hu na mele kã nnyɛ wo dze mele kã Akwantu mu nsem nnyɛ ne nyinaa na yɛ kã Ntsi, me de m’asem nyinaa ama Onyame Nyame nara ɔnyɛ nsenkyerɛne Hustler me nnyi beebi da Sɛ me yare mpo aa kyedɛ Nyame na w’aasa me yare Aww Jehovah Nyame aa ɛbɔ Wo whistle aa Ma ɔnnhyɛ Jersey mpo bɔ Hat-trick no Jehovah Nyame aa ɛbɔ Wo whistle ma Ma)tse bench mpo gye Goal King Mɛ mma atanfo nnya nserew hɛn Mɛ mma ma yesuro no mmba hɛn do M3 mma wɔnnka dɛ Nyame aa yɛ som no no ɔwɔ hen oo Ɔko yi dze ɔnnyɛ hɛn ko Ma m’ehu na mele ka nnyɛ wo dze mele ka Akwantu mu nsem nnyɛ ne nyinaa na w) ka- Naaso sesei kɔ hwɛ me krom Wɔ kekã dɛ menya bi na m’ennkai hɔn oo Nso w’onnyim dɛ ɔnnda fom’ S3 oda fom’ mpo aa nka soldier fo na wɔle guard no oo Sesei kɔ hwɛ me krom Wɔ kekã dɛ m’enya bi na m’ennkai hɔn oo W’onnyim dɛ ɔnnda fom’ S3 oda fom’ mpo aa nka soldier fo na wɔle guard no oo Yaayyy!! Awɔw ooooo Obi man so ooo aw)w oooo Yaaayyy!! Yɛɛbrɛ ooo Yaayy!! Yɛɛbrɛ ooo Ntsi Mɛ mma atanfo nnya nserew hɛn Mɛ mma ma yesuro no mmba hɛn do Mɛ mma wɔnnka dɛ Nyame aa yɛ som no no ɔwɔ hen oo Ɔko yi dze ɔnnyɛ hɛn ko Ma ɛhwehwɛ abɛyɛ wɔ ha biaa nka m’aayɛ no long time Mese mɛ hwehwɛ abɛ fa wɔ ha biaa nka m’aafa no long time Brɛda mp hwehwɛ abɛ yɛ wɔ ha no wɔyɛ aaa nanka m’aayɛ dadaw Mese mɛ hwehwɛ abɛ fa wɔ ha no ɔgow aa na nka m’aafa dadaw Naaso sesei kɔ hwɛ me krom hɔ Wɔ kekã dɛ menya bi na m’ennkai hɔn oo W’onnyim dɛ ɔnnda fom’ oo ɔhen eii Travel and See oo!!! Naaso sesei kɔ hwɛ me krom Wɔ keka dɛ menya bi na m’ennkai hɔn oo Nso w’onnyim d3 ɔnnda fom Sɛ oda fom’ mpo aa nka soldier fo na wɔle guard no oo Sesei kɔ hw3 me krom Wɔ kekã d m’enya bi na m’ennkai hɔn oo W’onnyim dɛ ɔnnda fom’Sɛ oda fom’ mpo Aa nka soldier fo na wɔle guard no oo Sɛ oda fom’ mpo Aa nka soldier fo na wɔle guard no oo Source: [LyricFind] (https://lyrics.lyricfind.com/)