Dancehall artiste Popcaan has been honoured in Ghana with a standard chieftaincy title, being topped a sub‑chief and bestowed with the title “Nana Okofo Akro Kese.”
The accolade was conferred throughout his current go to to the West African nation, the place he participated in a ceremonial enstoolment celebrating his contributions and cultural affect.
The title Nana Okofo Akro Kese is known to translate roughly as “nice/mighty warrior chief,” symbolizing respect and excessive standing inside the neighborhood.
Popcaan commemorated the second on social media, sharing pictures and movies from the ceremony and expressing gratitude to his supporters with the caption, “Nana is Grateful!!! Love and respect to my individuals. Collectively we push #KESE.”
This isn’t Popcaan’s first important engagement with Ghana. Throughout a earlier go to tied to the nation’s “12 months of the Return” initiative, he visited Cape Coast Fortress and paid tribute to his ancestors who have been enslaved throughout the transatlantic slave commerce, reinforcing his deep cultural connection to the nation and its historical past.
The honour highlights the rising cultural bridge between Caribbean artists and African communities, with Popcaan’s recognition reflecting each his creative affect and symbolic position in strengthening Afro‑diaspora ties.
