Ghanaian Police officer, Hajia Sa-ada Muhammed known in Showbiz circles
as Hajia Police has touted her ingenuity as the founder of the emerging
music genre dubbed Afro-Islamic.
Speaking about what the genre means, she touted the elements of teaching, spiritual healing and entertainment.
According
to her, Afro-Islamic exhibits very unique features that gives it a
better position to rival other existing genres as the genre is also
designed to convey strong emotions and typically has deep, meaningful
lyrics created for this purpose. Its roots are from Qur'anic verse's in
Islamic teachings.
As a genre emerging from Ghana, Afro-Islamic
will create and provide positive life changing experiences for all in
the country and beyond.
Also speaking on how her Islamic
religion has influenced and shaped her musical taste, Hajia Police noted
that, the values of liturgical music and religious songs are to
encourage participation and build community while giving praise and
thanks to a higher power, Allah.
Some of Hajia Police’s works
include, Laila, Corona, Eilaika Aktub and she also recently scored a
collaboration with Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene
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