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Auggy Adingo — The Artist Who Finds ‘Gold in the Dark’
Today, we step into the deeply emotional and culturally rich world of Auggy Adingo, the Ghanaian artist and songwriter based in Bolgatanga. Known formally as Augustine Ayambila, Auggy Adingo has been shaping his sound since 2009, driven by the profound belief that music can create peace where words fail.
Welcome to the Thesavannaonline Profile Series, a dedicated showcase of the stories and passionate journeys of creatives. Today, we step into the deeply emotional and culturally rich world of Auggy Adingo, the Ghanaian artist and songwriter based in Bolgatanga. Known formally as Augustine Ayambila, Auggy Adingo has been shaping his sound since 2009, driven by the profound belief that music can create peace where words fail.
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The Unfolding Journey: Following the Feeling
Auggy Adingo’s career began not with a grand master plan, but with a simple feeling. In 2009, he began crafting simple R&B melodies, letting the music unfold organically. For Auggy, music has always been his primary way of understanding the world. His inspiration comes from storytelling, particularly “stories about love in its different, hidden forms”.
Though he lacks formal music education, his training is purely hands-on, built on studying production, songwriting, and performance techniques while observing mentors in the industry10. He was deeply influenced by the intentional and spiritual craft of Michael Jackson, while also drawing inspiration from the global sounds of Westlife, Style Plus, and UB40. Locally, Northern Ghanaian artists taught him the invaluable lesson of owning one’s identity.
His breakthrough moment wasn’t a loud event, but a “quiet shift” —the day his music stopped sounding like an attempt and started sounding like a reflection of who he was becoming.
The Alchemy of Creation: Story First
Auggy Adingo’s creative process is driven by narrative and emotion. It begins with inspiration—a feeling, a story, or an idea. He then meticulously sketches melodies, rhythms, and lyrics, layering them to build the emotional core of the piece.
His process is a detailed one:
- He starts with the story or emotion.
- He develops the melody and rhythm.
- He experiments with lyrics and integrates cultural or personal elements.
- Finally, the product is recorded, mixed, and refined until it perfectly captures the intended feeling.
He uses basic production software such as FL Studio and Cubase, along with instruments including keyboards, guitars (lead, acoustic, and bass), and percussion. Auggy enjoys both working solo to dive deep into his emotional world and collaborating, which he says “brings new colours, new surprises”.
During creative blocks, Auggy Adingo doesn’t force anything; he lets moments and experiences fill the space around him, trusting that the next idea will arrive in its own time.
Impact and Resilience: Finding ‘Gold in the Dark’
Auggy Adingo focuses on creating music that celebrates cultural pride, resilience, emotional expression, and human connection. He aims to elevate Ghanaian Afrobeat by showing it can be culturally authentic, emotionally resonant, and commercially viable.
His work has led to notable collaborations, including:
- Fameye on the track “Kolikoli”.
- Atimbila on “Abontibo”.
- Soorebia on “Big Shot”.
- Nambawan on “John Rambo”.
Though he hasn’t won major awards yet, the recognition from listeners and collaborators, and the feeling that his sound is becoming recognizable, are the true milestones that matter most. The most memorable feedback he received—in the Frafra language—was that his music “isn’t noisy”, highlighting the clean, emotional nature of his sound.
Current Focus and Global Vision
Currently, Auggy Adingo is finalizing the release of his album “Gold in the Dark”, a body of work built on love, mystery, and resilience. His long-term goal is to establish himself as a recognized Afrobeat artist, build a strong international following, and create culturally rich music that connects people worldwide. In the next 5-10 years, he hopes to release multiple full-length albums, perform internationally, and mentor emerging artists.
The personal philosophy that drives his work is simple and powerful: “What breaks me don’t exist today”.
For aspiring creatives, his advice is clear: “Stay authentic, be consistent, and embrace both failure and feedback as learning tools.” He emphasizes that talent is essential, but that discipline, persistence, and a clear vision sustain a long-term career.
Connect with Auggy Adingo
You can find the artist on social media under the handle Auggy ADiNGO.
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