In 2022, the world was moving toward Amapiano and Afrobeat fusion, but deep in the underground (and the cloud), a specific artifact brought the diaspora to a standstill: .
A 30-second snippet from the mix—specifically the transition between Tic Tac’s "Fefe N’efe" and Ex-Doe’s "Ododoe" —went viral on TikTok. Gen Z users created slow-motion transitions of themselves changing from school uniforms to traditional Kente cloth, using the audio. The hashtag #GHOldSkoolMix garnered over 2 million views. DJ Mensah Old Skool Ghana Hiplife Mix 2022
If you are tired of autotune and desire raw, lyrical, percussive storytelling, find this mix. Turn the volume to max. Roll down the car windows. And remember: Obrafour ne Lord Kenya, w’aka abotre. In 2022, the world was moving toward Amapiano
For the Ghanaian diaspora, this mix is a lifeline back to Saturday mornings spent sweeping the compound while Dad blared Adane Best on Vibe FM. For the international listener, it is an entry-level course into how Ghana invented its own brand of hip-hop—distinct from Nigeria, distinct from the US. The hashtag #GHOldSkoolMix garnered over 2 million views
For the uninitiated, DJ Mensah is not just a disc jockey; he is a sonic archivist. His 2022 mix became an instant cultural reset, reminding Millennials and Gen Z exactly why Hiplife remains the backbone of modern Ghanaian music. Released via digital streaming platforms (Mixcloud, Audiomack, and YouTube) in mid-2022, this mix is a 60-minute continuous journey through the golden era of Ghanaian Hiplife—roughly 1998 to 2008. Unlike modern mixes that rely on auto-sync and digital effects, DJ Mensah employs a raw, vinyl/DVS (Digital Vinyl System) approach. He scratches, chops, and blends old-school instrumentals with an energy that mirrors the chaotic joy of an Azonto street jam.