Black Stars sing ahead of Guinea clash
Ghanasoccernet, Oct 15, 2014
Black Stars sing in Tamale a day before their clash against
Guinea in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6cddxRea7E&list=PLjxvVZ83fB07XLdils3zaHq0cHQznCswG
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Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part II of a four part pancocojams series on Ghanaian (West African) "jama" (also known as "morale") .
"Jama" are motivational songs and chants that are sung prior to, during, and after sports events and/or on during community events and other occasions such as competitions between university resident halls, performances by professional groups, and performances by non-professional community groups.
This post showcases five YouTube videos of jama (morale) performed by Black Star, Ghana's professional football (soccer) team or their supporters.
Click the links below each of these videos to read their discussion thread.
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Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2026/06/information-about-ghana-west-africas.html for Part I of this pancocojams series. That post presents information about the history of jama (morale) and presents some descriptions about these musical events.
That 2026 post is a complete reprint of my October 24, 2015 pancocojams post entitled "Ghanaian Jama (Gyama) - Definitions, Examples, & Comments. That post also includes all of the comments from the discussion thread of that 2015 post [which consist of three comments that I wrote.]. In addition, that 2026 post includes two AI Overview write-ups from June 2026 about jama (morale).
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2026/06/examples-of-ghanaian-jama-morale-from.html for Part III of this 2026. pancocojams series. That post showcases examples of jama (morale) performed by university students.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2026/06/five-examples-of-ghanas-gospel-jama.html for Part IV of this pancocojams series. That post showcases examples of jama (morale) performed by Ghana's Gospel jama group Serious Morale.
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The content of this post is presented for historical, cultural, and recreational purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to all those who created this Ghanaian musical tradition and all those who participated in and still participate in this tradition.
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Additional YouTube videos of jama (morale) are showcased in the three part 2015 pancocojams series on that subject.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/10/video-examples-of-ghanaian-black-stars.html for one of those post. Each of these posts include links to the other posts in that series.
All of the posts in that 2015 series are still available in this blog and additional comments to that post's discussion thread are still welcome.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - This Heart Fans Jama Will Melt Your Heart..Hearts Are
Officially Ghana Premier League Champion ..
Television CK, Jul 11, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl_t2h87Giw
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #3 - Chapter O Jama Session
VINCE GROVE GH, Oct 16, 2022
ACCRA
SPORTS STADIUM
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 - ASAMOAH GYAN LED JAMA SESSION AFTER BLACK STARS LAST TRAINING AT THE ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ZY7atkFQs
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #5- Black star players ambu.shed Asamoah Gyan 4 an energetic
jama to face Panama,Prez Mahama called dem
SammyKay Media and Ga Headquarters, Jun 17, 2026
Asamoah Gyan is the ultimate icon of Ghana's national
football team, the Black Stars, serving as both their all-time top goalscorer
and most capped player. Currently, he serves as the official Brand Ambassador
for Ghana's National Teams and Colts Football, using his legendary status to
rally nationwide unity and psych up the squad at their base in Toronto,
Canada.Historical Legacy with the Black StarsAcross a legendary 16-year
international career spanning from 2003 to 2019, "Baby Jet" established
records that still stand today:Total Goals: 51 goals in 109 appearances.World
Cup Record: 6 goals across three tournaments (2006, 2010, 2014), making him the
highest African goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history.Milestone: Scored Ghana's
first-ever World Cup goal against the Czech Republic in 2006, just 68 seconds
into the match.Captaincy: Appointed permanent captain in 2012, leading the
generation that reached the historic quarter-finals in South Africa
2010.Current RoleHaving officially retired from active football in June 2023,
Gyan remains deeply embedded with the national team setup:
AI-generated video summary:
SammyKay Media captures the Black Stars team sharing an
energetic and spirited moment together. During this gathering, the President of
Ghana connects with the players and technical staff via a video call to offer
encouragement, express national support, and share words of inspiration ahead
of their upcoming tournament match against Panama.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGXMCqdr_ZI
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