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Regarded as a pioneer in the contemporary music scene of the Northern Region of Ghana, Tuba Zaks has teamed up with Maccasio to electrify the feet of fans. On a song titled “Di’Gbaama”, the singer partnered with his Zola mate Maccasio to prove he still has it.
The Early years
Tuba Zaks, born Basit Zakaria, is a Ghanaian musician and painter from the Northern Region of Ghana. Born in the 1980s in Tamale, Tuba Zaks attended elementary and primary school at Bagabaga Primary School in 1989 and junior secondary school at Ridge Junior Secondary School between 1995 and 1998. Upon completion, he pursued Business Accounting at the Northern School of Business(Nobisco) between 1998 and 2002.
Tuba Zaks – the rise to prominence
Tuba Zak released his first debut album “ATEMUDA” featuring Batman, now known as Samini. The album also featured Nana King. However, despite making inroads onto the music scene, he briefly focused on his talent as a painter(Artist) due to a conflict in the Northern Region. These paintings became a source of revenue as he honed his talent amidst the conflict. When the conflict was eventually resolved, Tuba Zaks returned to the music industry with the group Tuba Clan, with three other artists. They released the album “BONDITO”, which connotes “Hard to find money”. Back then, it was easy to track music sales; the album reportedly sold over 25000 copies on Cassette Tapes and CDs.
2005 the same Tuba Clan returned with their second album, “DAKOLI”, meaning ‘Bachelor’, on their record label. This album sold over 20,000 tapes and CDs in Ghana. A year later, in 2006, they released a video CD compilation of both Tuba Zaks and Tuba Clan music. This compilation sold over 35,000 copies across Ghana.
Going Solo
Tuba Zaks decided to go solo after a year and started recording his singles. His first single, “IT SHALL BE WELL,” featured Blakk Rasta and Mugees of R2Bees.
The musician then released another hit single, “DON’T TRUST WOMEN,” featuring Mugees of R2Bees and D-Flexx, which received impressive rotation. He was eventually signed to the Last Two Music Group and set to be unleashed after Ayigbe Edem’s (Edem) “Volta Regime” album. Unfortunately, as of the time of writing this article, very little is known about the aftermath of that signing. In March 2011, Tuba Zaks travelled to London and performed at the 54th Ghana Independence celebrations in the UK, which Akwaaba UK Jam Promotions organised.
A Legend still thriving.
Tuba Zaks has been recognised for his contributions to the music industry, receiving the Artist of the Decade award at the Northern Entertainment Awards.
In 2020, Tuba Zaks released the single “Only You,” featuring Zeal of VVIP and LXG from Sierra Leone. The song received significant attention and was promoted by artists like Maccasio and Fancy Gadam. He also has another collaboration with Zeal titled “Tabaaya”.
Tuba Zak is currently based in the United States of America. He also leads Zola Music & Cultural Group, a collective that promotes Northern Ghanaian culture through music. The group has collaborated with notable artists such as Rocky Dawuni, Sarkodie, and Stonebwoy. In 2023, they launched the Northern Ghana Cultural Festival (NorGhaFest), a world tour using art and entertainment to promote peace and unity.
