Out now on vinyl via Sdban Ultra, ECHOES OF PRAYER marks the debut album from Ghanaian-Dutch musician Bnnyhunna. Featuring standout singles like Communicate, Calm Waters and Silent Chaos, the record cements Bnnyhunna’s place as a rising artist in jazz and afro music.
Originally released digitally in October 2024, Echoes of Prayer stands as a deeply personal and spiritual work that reflects Bnnyhunna’s faith, his early experiences growing up in church, and his West African heritage. Every track on the album serves as a form of prayer, a conversation with God. The album showcases his ability to weave poetic lyrics, vivid visuals, and captivating melodies, creating an immersive experience that resonates on a spiritual and emotional level.
Bnnyhunna’s signature fusion of jazz, hip-hop, gospel, and Afro rhythms highlights his versatility and musical integrity. Next to the warm jazz textures of Calm Waters, the vibrant Afrobeat pulse of Communicate, and the soulful, piano-driven Silent Chaos, ECHOES OF PRAYER also blends elements of ‘70s P-Funk grooves, gospel harmonies, and modern hip-hop rhythms. Each song represents a different facet of Bnnyhunna’s artistic vision. Tracks like SHOULD’VE BEEN YOU carry nostalgic R&B undertones, while Sum Love brings gospel-infused choir arrangements that recall sacred spaces. Interludes such as Avanti add moments of intimacy and reflection through gentle guitar lines.
The album’s diverse sound is elevated by collaborations with The Cavemen., who lend their signature highlife revival, and Jembaa Groove, who contribute with West African-inspired rhythms.
With the vinyl release of ECHOES OF PRAYER, Bnnyhunna offers a tangible, collectible edition of his powerful debut.
Bnnyhunna (Benjamin Ankomah) is an award winning Dutch/Ghanaian emerging artist who grew up in the South East part of Amsterdam. As his young life came with challenges he found his remedy by discovering the ultimate way to express himself through music. In church he learns to play piano, drums & guitar. Since then emerging, Bnny has cultivated a distinctive sound influenced by a diverse musical upbringing and legends like Fela Kuti, Yusef Dayes, Kendrick Lamar & Pharrell Williams. Following his departure from high school, Bnnyhunna embarked on a music career, collaborating with notable artists such as Rimon, José James, Asake, Nnleg, Blue Lab Beats & Akwasi.
He takes on roles in writing, producing, and playing nearly all the instruments. His fusion of jazz, hip hop, R&B, and afro, influenced by his West-African background, coupled with a commitment to authenticity, has captured attention, establishing him as a rising star.
Bnnyhunna kicked off his solo career by sharing his unorthodox debut project ‘SINTHA’ (2021). With the fourtracker things developed fast; selling out his first headline show with Kokoroko as surprise act, worldwide support from platforms like Highsnobiety, VICE and Complex, playing at prestigious festivals like North Sea Jazz, Montreux Jazz Festival, Down The Rabbit Hole & Dekmantel and is touring Europe with his band.
In October 2024, Bnnyhunna released his highly anticipated debut album ‘ECHOES OF PRAYER’. The album was well received internationally with support by platforms such as 3voor12, Rolling Stone Africa and Afromixx. Moreover, it caught the attention on radio and streaming services: It aired on radio stations such as BBC 1, J-Wave, 3FM Netherlands and got added to playlists such as ‘BUTTER’, ‘Morning Rhythm’ and ‘Vanguard’.
In 2025, Bnnyhunna won the prestigious Edison Pop Award in the category Soul/R&B/Funk with ‘ECHOES OF PRAYER’.
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