Agongo sings and plays the kologo, a two-stringed calabash lute which is the typical instrument of the Frafra people in the upper east of Ghana. He was born (1980) and raised in Bolgatanga, the regional capital, and started playing as a young boy. His talent was noticed when he performed at his father's funeral, and people began inviting him to play at their events. Nowadays Agongo (also known as Jacob Abagnagongo) is very popular in the Frafra community, with several albums, videos and local hit songs to his name. This is his first album backed by mainly traditional instruments instead of the electronic beats that often characterize modern kologo recordings. The idea was suggested by the internationally acclaimed kologo musician King Ayisoba, who has helped to create this project and makes a guest appearance on "Suubala". King Ayisoba is on a mission to promote kologo music worldwide, and Agongo's first release outside Ghana is another step towards its global expansion. Kologo power!