Ebony Heritage

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Ebony Heritage is an African gospel acapella group that was formed on July 19, 2004 on the Buduburam Refugee Settlement, where Liberian refugees reside. The camp is located in the Central Region of Ghana. The visionaries of the group were Sam T.O. Wologbo and Leon Kofi Guehduo. The group was first called West Heritage to signify their location in West Africa, but this name was ambiguous in that the "West" (America and Europe) always came to mind. It was later changed to Ebony Heritage to reflect the group's desire to represent the culture of every Black person, regardless of location.

Even though they find ourselves in refugee camps confronting very difficult situations on a daily basis, they strongly believe God through music can heal the pains of the civil war and help us face the challenges of our lives without being negative. Their situations have in no way made them lose their sense of responsibility to our community and humanity in general but rather has built them up and given them a greater degree of self confidence. With the gift of singing, they hope to not only regain their lost dignity but to inspire their generation.

They choose acapella as their style because they believe everything they need to express their emotions and externalize their thoughts is in their voice. Acapella has a deep root in Liberia, having been brought over from the United States by the freed slaves. They combine both traditional African rhythms (which the indigenous people had before the arrival of these freed slaves) with contemporary styles to glorify God, showcase the unique musical culture of Liberia and tell their story.

Their lyrics are mainly based on God (Who is our source of energy, inspiration and life; without whom they wouldn't have reached thus far.) and Christian values; however, they also compose songs about social issues such as: HIV/AIDS, Time, Peace, Unity, etc.

Africa A tribute to the African Continent, it's their way of showing that they love their African roots and are proud to highlight the countless good qualities of the "Mother" Continent: Natural rhythms and dance. A blend of traditional African rythms with contemporary style which takes African acapella to another level. CD Price: $14.97

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