African Voices, the 30-minute magazine programme sponsored by Globacom, will shine the spotlight on two remarkable African figures in its latest edition. The episode, which began airing on DSTV Channel 401 on Saturday, features Nigerian Afrobeats and reggae-dancehall sensation Patoranking, alongside Derrick Cobbinah, a Ghanaian humanitarian dedicated to rehabilitating war veterans.
Patoranking, born on May 27, 1990, in Lagos, Nigeria, will share his inspiring rags-to-riches story, detailing his rise from humble beginnings in the Ebute Metta community to international stardom. Raised in a one-room home with his parents and five siblings, the singer’s journey to success was anything but easy. He began his career as a street performer before gaining national recognition. Over the years, Patoranking has become one of Africa’s biggest music stars, with multiple award wins, including the Headies, Vodafone Fhana Music Awards, and MTV Africa Music Award. His hit albums, such as God Over Everything (2016), Wilmer (2019), Three (2020), and World Best (2024), have solidified his place as a leading figure in the African music scene. In 2014, Patoranking was named a regional goodwill ambassador for Africa by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in recognition of his efforts to empower youth and foster innovation and enterprise development across the continent.
The second guest, Derrick Cobbinah, is the President of the Ghana-Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (GHANJACC) and the founder of Forces Help Africa, a non-governmental organization known for its support of war veterans in Ghana. Cobbinah’s organization provides crucial assistance to veterans who are sick, injured, displaced, or living in poverty, making a significant impact on the lives of many in the country.
The current edition of African Voices is airing on DSTV Channel 401, with repeats scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. and Monday at 4 a.m. This programme offers an insightful look into the lives of two influential Africans whose work continues to inspire positive change across the continent.
