Ghanaian musician AratheJay has explained why he now shows his face in his music productions after initially choosing to remain anonymous.
While he maintained that music should not be overly focused on image, he acknowledged that visuals can help reinforce the message of a song.
“It’s like a masked thing. Initially, I didn’t want to show my face, but now I’m showing it. I still believe music is not so much about image, but there has to be an image to buttress the songs. I didn’t want anybody to see me, but as time went on, after talking with my team and finding an image, I had to show my face a little.”
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AratheJay also said his original decision was to ensure that listeners focused more on his lyrics than his appearance.
Despite occasionally revealing his face, he noted that his signature look still helps him maintain a level of anonymity. “I do take it off sometimes, but if I don’t have it on, you may not make me out in public,” he said.
Meanwhile, after taking fans through moments of reflection and solemnity, AratheJay comes through with a refreshing shift in tone on his new single, “ALAJI POPPING”.
The melodic Ghanaian artist known for blending emotion with lyricism now opens a more expressive chapter driven by desire, softness, and confidence.
On this Afrobeats record, AratheJay embraces the role of “ALAJI POPPING,” a charismatic, well-off lover ready to spoil his dream woman.
Though the record leans into fantasy, it stays personal, and AratheJay delivers with a calm but deliberate voice, balancing playful lyrics with smooth melodies.
“ALAJI POPPING” comes as the musician prepares to release his next full-length project later this year. While the upcoming album remains under wraps, this single hints at a more colourful and confident direction.
It’s a moment of release, not just for him but for listeners who have followed his evolution.
Whether you’re new to his sound or already tapped in, “ALAJI POPPING” offers a feel-good experience grounded in emotion and groove. This is just AratheJay at ease but still turning up, vibing out, and letting the music lead.
AratheJay on Stonebwoy’s Surprise Visit
The Ghanaian musician shared a touching story about a surprise visit from Stonebwoy during a period when he was unwell, revealing that the award-winning artiste showed up without any prior notice.
AratheJay said the visit happened shortly before Stonebwoy’s headline concert in London earlier this year.
The show, held on March 8, 2025, at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, featured a lineup of guest artists, including Arathejay and Fameye, who performed alongside the Bhim Nation President.
Recounting the moment, the musician said Stonebwoy came to his home after hearing he was sick, particularly with a leg injury.
“I didn’t even know about it. He didn’t tell me, so I was excited because I was sick. I had this issue with my leg some time ago. And the next moment, Stonebwoy called that he was coming to where I was. The next moment, he was outside—and he was alone.”
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The Ghanaian musician noted that Stonebwoy didn’t mention anything about the London show during the visit, even though he had already planned to include him.
“That’s just him. That is how he is. That’s the kind of person he is. He said he just wanted to know how I was doing. He wanted to see my leg.”
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He said it came as a surprise when he later discovered he had been added to the list of performers for the London concert.
Stonebwoy’s London concert formed part of his UP & RUNNIN6 tour. AratheJay’s inclusion in the show was seen as a major opportunity, and the behind-the-scenes gesture highlighted the genuine relationship between the two artists.
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