MUMBAI: Ghana-based sensational artiste Wiyaala (Noella Wiyaala) represents the modern day Africa with her music. Even as she mixes beats from West to make a mark internationally. She simply cannot keep herself away from roots.

She wears multiple hats of an artiste, designer, actress, model, natural athlete, and an ambassador of African culture. “I want to highlight social issues through my songs. I believe in spreading peace and love; that is a message I like to give to my audiences. I strongly believe the need to do something for the girls of Africa through my music.” said Wiyaala to Radioandmusic.com.

She further added that she wished the girls here were educated and could stand up for themselves. Her single ‘Rock My Body’ that was out in July this year was more on that lines, she stressed.

She has a surprise planned for her fans this Christmas. “I am working on my album that will be out by Christmas. It will contain 12 songs in English and Sissala (tribal language). It will be a mix of western beats and afro music." She added, “I believe my songs should have local content, accent and flavour, if it lacks in that then I can never associate myself in building Africa through my work.” Her western influence is driven by artistes like Madonna and Michael Jackson.

Speaking about her single Make Me Dance that will be officially released worldwide on 7 October and is now available as a pre-order on iTunes, she said, “Every artistes would like to go international. I would like to introduce to the world my music.” The song was originally produced by Genius Selection in Ghana, and now remixed in Los Angeles by Bill Delia for the international market. Make Me Dance along with an acoustic version will be distributed on the Djimba World Records label under exclusive license to JTV Digital. Make Me Dance.

When asked about the challenges on the Ghana music industry, she said, “Music industry in Ghana is ruled by group of people. But after years of struggle people recognise your talent then things start falling in place."