Entertainment
Okyeame Kwame Reveals How Two Dreams Led to ‘Big Up’ Collaboration With Jah Lead
Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame has disclosed that two dreams he had about singer Jah Lead played a key role in bringing them together for their musical collaboration, Big Up.
The rapper said the dreams occurred twice within the same week, an experience that caught his attention because he does not usually place much importance on dreams.
Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM, Okyeame Kwame explained that he dreamt about collaborating with Jah Lead on a Monday and had a similar dream again on Wednesday. The repeated experience prompted him to ask for the singer’s contact details.
Although he did not receive the number immediately, an unexpected meeting at a basketball event at the University of Ghana eventually created the opportunity for them to connect.
According to Okyeame Kwame, Jah Lead was among the performers at the event. Impressed by the singer’s performance, he approached him afterwards, introduced himself as a fan and commended him for his vocal abilities.
The encounter further convinced him that Jah Lead was the right person to feature on the song he had been planning.
Okyeame Kwame disclosed that he already had a track titled Big Up but wanted Jah Lead to contribute to the chorus alongside Rengen. Rather than dictate how the singer should perform, he intended to give him the freedom to bring his own ideas and creativity to that section of the song.
He explained that allowing Jah Lead to play a leading role in shaping the chorus was an important part of his vision for the collaboration.
The rapper admitted that he rarely remembers his dreams or considers them significant. However, the fact that he dreamt about working with Jah Lead twice in a few days, followed by their unexpected meeting at the university event, made the experience particularly memorable.
The series of events ultimately paved the way for the collaboration on Big Up.