Kirani Ayat

In 2011, as "Billy Banger" he recorded and released "aint easy", a hip-hop/RnB song which had an honorable mention in the Hip-hop category at the 2011 International Songwriting Competition out of over 17,000 entries.

This project received average reviews but gave him a lot of blog coverage and presence in the Ghana hip hop scene.

[5] In 2016, Kirani Ayat disclosed that he sold 85% of his belongings to make the inaugural edition of his MADFEST – an acronym for Music of African Descent Festival happen.

[6] MADFEST had an extensive list of budding and established hip-hop acts in the country gracing the show, including Akan, Worlasi, M.anifest, AJ Nelson, and Medikal.

[10] The EP generally received positive reviews from most music critics for its notable tracks "HONEY" which featured Ghanaian musician and producer, Magnom.

The album generally received positive reviews from most music critics for its rich cultural influences, lyrical depth, and Kirani Ayat's versatile vocal performances.

[18] On 27 September 2022, Kirani Ayat became embroiled in a controversy regarding the unauthorized use of his music video 'Guda' for promotional purposes by the Ghanaian government's tourism industry.

In response, the Ghana Tourism Authority issued a statement, shifting the blame to SAMSAL Company Limited, an advertising firm, for the copyright infringement.

[22] Support and encouragement for Kirani Ayat poured in from Ghanaians and celebrities alike, urging him to pursue legal action against the government for copyright infringement.

[23] Ghana has previously undertaken successful tourism initiatives, such as the "Year of Return" launched in 2019, aimed at promoting the country to visitors from around the world.