Kwan Pa brings the musical drama “Sweet Palm Wine” to the cinema

Award-winning Ghanaian band Kwan Pa will release their latest project, a musical drama titled Sweet Palm Wine, in cinemas across Accra, Ghana on October 26th. The film follows a family of three who return to their village home due to the economic hardship in the city. It features Kwan Pa’s signature palm wine music, a genre that combines highlife, jazz and traditional Ghanaian rhythms.

Kwan Pa, known for popularizing palm wine music, has produced an exciting new soundtrack for the film. The “Sweet Palm Wine” soundtrack also features her popular EP “Palm Wine Music” and will be released on October 25th ahead of the film’s premiere. The soundtrack features nine songs in the palm wine style Kwan Pa is known for, with lyrics in English, Twi, Ewe and Ga. It also includes a track by Kwan Pa leader Asah Nkansah and her producer Kojosteve.

“We wanted to create a musical experience that showcases the rich culture and heritage of Ghana,” said Kwan Pa bandleader Asah. “Sweet Palm Wine combines drama, humor and our style of palm wine music to tell the story of a family overcoming adversity and finding love.”

Kwan Pa was founded in 2016 and has since gained popularity throughout Ghana and West Africa for their energetic and melodic interpretation of palm wine music. They have performed on major stages in Dubai, Moscow and Qatar and have won several awards for Best Traditional Band in Ghana. The band is known for songs such as “5 Days of Christmas, The Kontomire Song” and “Felix Cannot Dance”.

Sweet Palm Wine is produced by Wahala Entertainment, her record label, and directed by Wael H. Hakim. Also starring are Fred Amugi, Pascaline Edwards, Aaron Adatsi, Willie Chambers, Ricky Kofi Adelayitar and Rosa KO Mensah, to name a few. The film’s music includes Kwan Pa’s signature sound and new songs composed specifically for the film.

“We are excited to share this musical experience on the big screen,” said Wael, the film’s director. “Kwan Pa’s music is the heart and soul of this film. Her palm wine style brings so much joy and life to the story.”

Sweet Palm Wine will premiere on October 26th at the Silver Bird Cinemas in Accra. Kwan Pa’s eponymous soundtrack will be released digitally worldwide on October 25th.