Edem "Volta Vi" Ft. Enam Lyrics (English Translation)

Ghanaian rap pioneer Edem, alongside vocalist Enam, released "Volta Vi" as a bold celebration of Ewe identity and Volta region heritage. The song is performed largely in the Ewe language. See the full English translation of the lyrics below.

 

[Verse 1 – Edem]

Sons and Daughters of Volta 

Do not be ashamed of your land identity

As a son of the Eweland 

Never allow yourself to be bullied 

We are the warriors 

When we roar, the clouds go dark and we take down the enemy 

We are knowledgeable 

We escaped from Agorkoli — Who are these kids?

[Chorus]

I am a son of Volta 

I am not ashamed of my identity 

I am an Ewe 

I am not ashamed of my identity 

I am a son of Volta 

I am not ashamed of my identity 

I am an Ewe 

I am not ashamed of my identity

[Verse 2 – Enam]

Anlo, great city of the waves, where a single piece of firewood can cook a meal 

Who is here boasting of tricks and games? 

Come forward, let us meet and prove it 

We have faced betrayal and tribulations, yet do not lose ourselves — we stand together 

Listen — do not provoke us, or you will be left confused 

We are here, moving boldly, crossing realms without fear 

We are here, doing powerful works without fear, in the spirit of Hadzivodushi

Read our full report on Edem and Enam's 'Volta Vi' release HERE.

[Chorus]

I am a son of Volta 

I am not ashamed of my identity 

I am an Ewe 

I am not ashamed of my identity 

I am a son of Volta 

I am not ashamed of my identity 

I am an Ewe 

I am not ashamed of my identity

[Verse 3 – Edem]

You come to the city 

And pretend you don't know where you are from 

Aren't you ashamed? 

You come to the city 

And pretend you can't speak 

Ewe Aren't you ashamed?

Don't be ashamed of your origin 

Be proud of your exploits 

Everywhere you go, represent VRMG 

The 9 is for life, is for life 

Best believe that

[Chorus]

I am a son of Volta 

I am not ashamed of my identity 

I am an Ewe 

I am not ashamed of my identity 

I am a son of Volta 

I am not ashamed of my identity 

I am an Ewe 

I am not ashamed of my identity

About "Volta Vi"

"Volta Vi" is produced by Phredxter, with the music video directed by Fahd Mahama. The song is part of Edem's ongoing "Child of Volta" movement and features Enam, full name Angela Enam Keteku, an Afro-spiritual vocalist. The track is a rallying call to Ewe communities across Ghana, Togo, and Benin to embrace their cultural roots with pride.

Stream "Volta Vi" on all major digital platforms.