Emerging Ghanaian artist iTS TREY returns with a powerful second single of the year titled SANKOFA — a heartfelt sonic journey that calls listeners to reconnect with their roots, values, and inner strength. The song draws from the rich Akan concept of Sankofa, which means “to go back and retrieve it” — a reminder that sometimes the answers we seek are found in the past we’ve left behind.
Known for crafting sonic landscapes that carry weight and emotion, Mad Tunez creates the perfect backdrop for iTS TREY’s message, a sound that is raw, classic, and resonant.
In a time when many face personal struggles, uncertainty, and the pressure to constantly evolve, SANKOFA is a deeply personal and spiritual anthem. iTS TREY reflects, “This message was important to me because I, myself, needed earlier versions of me the values, ideas, and decisions that once gave me clarity to guide me through today’s challenges.”
Through a blend of emotive vocals, layered Afro-soul instrumentation, and lyrical introspection, SANKOFA speaks to anyone who has ever felt lost or disconnected. It’s more than just a song — it’s a call to return to our truest selves.
“I’m confident by experience,” iTS TREY shares, “that if we return to our old better ways, not only will things improve, but we’ll also realize the depth of what we’ve lost in time.”
The track resonates with the rallying cry: “Sankofa yenkyi, Sankofa san wakyi” meaning “It is not wrong to go back for what you have forgotten.” This refrain anchors the single with a message of hope, resilience, and cultural pride.
Following the success of his earlier release this year, SANKOFA cements iTS TREY’s growing influence in the Afro-fusion and conscious music space, setting the stage for even deeper, more meaningful creations to come.
