Aklerh's musical inclination began at 17 when she performed as a highlife reggae singer in Nigeria. Encouraged by her father ...

“I play roots, culture, old 90s dancehall, reggae, and even the younger generation like Shenseaa, ’cause she sings the radio version and the raw version. I know what the song is ...

He added the smooth vocal edge to the raw toasting (rapping) of dancehall star Shabba Ranks ... it was thanks to radio airplay and the reggae sound systems that the music of Cocoa Tea transcended ...