Popsyder1

Kumasi

Hailing from the vibrant streets of Kumasi, Ghana, Franklin Kusi, known professionally as **Pop Syder**, is a dynamic force reshaping Africa’s urban soundscape. Blending the rhythmic pulse of Afrobeat with the gritty, raw energy of Afrodrill, Pop Syder crafts anthems that echo the heartbeat of his city—where tradition collides with modernity. Born and raised in Bohyen , Kumasi’s bustling cultural epicenter, his music is steeped in the soul of Ashanti heritage. Inspired by the hypnotic cadence of talking drums at Kejetia Market and the candid storytelling of local griots, Pop Syder began penning lyrics at 12, freestyling over beats crafted from sampled highlife records. His breakout single, *"Ashawo line”*(2025), is a street anthem, merging Twi proverbs with drill’s menacing basslines, earning nods from Ghana’s underground scene.