Joshua Nii Adotei Moffatt—known to fans simply as Moffy, isn’t just another name in Ghana’s growing music scene.
He is a genre-blender, a cultural ambassador, and a style icon in the making.
When he walks in, draped in layered chains and bold silhouettes, you instantly sense that fashion and music share equal space in his creative universe.
“Fashion is my second language,” he tells me early in our conversation. And as the day unfolds, it becomes clear that for Moffy, everything is about storytelling—whether through lyrics or the clothes he wears.
But before the music, there was a name. “I got the name Moffy back in high school from my surname Moffatt,” he says, laughing.
“Everyone had a nickname for the basketball court, and I wanted something catchy. It stuck. So when I started making music, it just made sense.”
That sense of identity—rooted but fluid—runs through his entire artistry.
While many Ghanaian acts lean into the mainstream Afrobeat wave, Moffy is carving his own lane by tapping into his Ga heritage.
“Adding Ga to my music was necessary,” he explains.
“I started out making music in English and Pidgin, but the switch to include Ga helped me express myself better. Seeing people sing along—even when they don’t fully understand—means a lot.”
His latest single, “Mariana,” is a testament to that vision: a vibrant fusion of Ga Kpanlogo rhythms, traditional Highlife, and sultry Salsa flourishes. And then there’s “Dancefloor,” an EDM-inspired banger featuring Cozy Pols, his fellow member from the collective 99 PHACES.
How does he pull off these sonic pivots without losing himself? “The ‘Moffy Voice’ is just me being me,” he shrugs. “My foundations are anchored in the sounds I grew up with, so whether it’s Highlife or EDM, that essence never leaves.”
Interestingly, Moffy didn’t start here. “I began with trap and rap,” he reveals with a grin. “And I still do Hiplife, which has rap at its core. So yeah, you’ll hear it all over my songs. I’ve got a few tracks in the vault, maybe some features coming. A full rap album? Who knows—never say never.”
If collaborations are the future, Moffy already knows who’s on his dream list: “Cina Soul and Kojo Black,” he says without hesitation. “That would be insane—Ga champions linking up. It’d be a masterpiece.”
Then there’s the other side of Moffy’s brand: fashion. For this GQ shoot, he was styled by an elite roster of Ghanaian designers—Mau Miller (MADCAZIN), Koffi Maako, Kethem, and Adjeley—who perfectly captured his eclectic vibe.
“I love working with local designers because they just get it,” he explains. “I share a vision, and we make magic. It’s seamless. For me, fashion is about bringing the music to life visually.”
Moffy’s vision extends far beyond individual singles. Rumors of a new EP are true—and he’s not shy about teasing it. “Yeah, we’re working on an EP for 2026. No name or date yet, but trust me, it’ll be worth the wait. Expect amazing sounds and collaborations.”
As our conversation winds down, Moffy leaves a message for his fans—the people who keep the dream alive. “Thank you. You guys have been the most supportive ever. Nyɛ yiwala dɔɔ! (Thank you very much!) Keep streaming, keep sharing—we’ve got an incredible journey ahead.”
In a world of short-lived trends, Moffy’s approach feels refreshing rooted in heritage, fearless in experimentation, and stylish enough to turn heads from Accra to Paris. If Afro-fusion needed a new face, it just found one.
