From Microphone to Stool: The Extraordinary Journey of Lousika, Queen Mother of Manso Nkwanta
Former Ghanaian rapper and multilingual artist Lousika — now Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III, Queen Mother of Manso Nkwanta — has transitioned from music stardom to traditional leadership, championing culture, development, and service in the Ashanti Region.
Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III, Queen Mother of Manso Nkwanta, in full traditional regalia. (Photo: @mansonkwantahemaa)
In contemporary African history, few stories reflect transformation, purpose, and destiny as powerfully as that of Lousika — the celebrated artist who answered a higher cultural calling to become Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III, Queen Mother of Manso Nkwanta in Ghana’s Ashanti Region.
Before royalty, there was rhythm.
Lousika rose to prominence in the early 2010s as one of Ghana’s most distinctive female voices in music. Performing fluently in Twi, English, French, and Spanish, she fused hip-hop, Afro-pop, R&B, and Zouk, carving a unique space in an industry dominated by convention. Her confident delivery and global sound resonated widely, earning her recognition as a bold and forward-thinking African artist.
Her catalogue includes popular releases such as Hands Up, No Be Aloo, Ded33de and Opampam, alongside notable collaborations with leading names in Ghana’s music scene. Through music, she expressed empowerment, identity, and self-belief — values that continue to define her journey today.
Yet her most defining chapter was still to come.
In a rare and profound transition, Lousika was enstooled as Queen Mother of Manso Nkwanta, assuming the revered stool name Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III. With this enstoolment, she stepped away from an active commercial music career, embracing a role rooted in service, responsibility, and cultural continuity.
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Queen Mother Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III engaging with community members in Manso Nkwanta. (Photo: @mansonkwantahemaa)
As Queen Mother, she plays a central role in traditional governance, advocacy, and development within the Ashanti Kingdom, under the authority of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene. Her responsibilities extend beyond ceremony into real impact — supporting women’s empowerment, youth development, education, and community welfare.
What makes her story remarkable is the continuity between both worlds. The voice that once commanded microphones now commands respect in leadership. The confidence that shaped her artistry now anchors her authority. Her global exposure as a musician has become an asset in representing tradition with dignity in a modern age.
Her official Instagram page, @mansonkwantahemaa, offers a powerful visual narrative of her life as a Queen Mother — documenting royal ceremonies, cultural festivals, and hands-on
Preserving culture and heritage — Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III at a traditional durbar. (Photo: @mansonkwantahemaa)
Lousika’s journey is not one of reinvention, but of elevation. She stands today as a living bridge between contemporary African creativity and ancestral leadership, reminding us that true influence lies not in fame alone, but in service to one’s people.
Voice of Africa Radio Online celebrates Nana Nyarko Aboraa Sika III not only as a former musician, but as a modern African leader whose story continues to inspire across generations.
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