
07/10/2025
KooKusi's EP This Ability Merges Art & Science to Fight Disability Stigma
Ghanaian rapper and dedicated researcher, powerful 4-track EP, This Ability, is a crucial move to challenge disability stigma in our communities, blending his signature artistic storytelling with his background in science. Following past EPs that tackled mental health topics like inferiority complex ("5foot3," 2022) and fear and addiction, KooKusi continues his annual tradition of using music as a vehicle for scientific communication on crucial mental health subjects.
This Ability is an artistic biography inspired by the life of Ghanaian basketball champion and entrepreneur, Emmanuel "Clock" Amoako, who lives with anisomelia (a limb length difference). The four tracks weave together a complete narrative of resilience and triumph. It opens with an emotional choral version of his first encounter with Clock's story, transitions to a spoken-word tribute that addresses the battles beneath the victories, and includes an authentic excerpt from a "Full Circl" interview where "Clock" shares his journey in his own voice. The project then closes with a triumphant hip-hop version of the opening track, bringing the journey full circle.
The entire EP is a powerful call to action: it reframes disability as a narrative of power, celebrating the strength of people facing limitations. KooKusi’s mission is to dismantle stereotypes and encourage listeners to see challenges not as defining traits, but as opportunities for growth.
Take a listen and share your thoughts on it.