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Meet Ata Kak, the Ghanaian artist whose Obaa Sima project reshaped electronic Afrobeat since the mid-1990s. Self-released in 1994 and later reissued by Awesome Tapes From Africa in 2015, Obaa Sima helped introduce a raw, hypnotic groove to listeners worldwide. After a long hiatus, Ata Kak returned with Batakari in 2025, delivering new material that expands his iconic sound while honoring his roots. The lead single “Yasi Town” arrived in August 2025, followed by the title track “Batakari.” These releases mark Ata Kak’s first new material since the 1990s and signal a bold revival within the RBMA/ATFA ecosystem, alongside festival appearances and renewed international attention.