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When it comes to the cusp of seismic musical movements, few signs are as promising as the emergence of a bold new talent. Enter Prinz Xtra, an artist on the brink of an audial explosion, embodying the fresh face of Afrobeat, Hip-Hop, and Dancehall fusion. Born and bred in the vibrant neighbourhood of Nuaso Newtown in the Eastern Region, this prodigious young talent has armed himself...