British-Ghanaian singer-songwriter and producer ginius has released her latest project, Here’s Where We Once Were, a deeply personal body of work that explores love, heartbreak, memory and the complicated emotions that remain when a relationship comes to an end.
Blending Afro R&B, Amapiano and her signature “afro blend” sound, ginius brings together elements of Ghanaian Highlife, modern Afropop and contemporary R&B to create a project that feels both culturally grounded and sonically contemporary.
Unlike some of her earlier songwriting, Here’s Where We Once Were is built almost entirely from experiences ginius has lived herself. The project reflects on relationships at different stages, moving from the excitement of falling in love to uncertainty, emotional distance, and the realization that some things cannot last forever.
“This is probably the realest tape I ever wrote,” ginius says. “Some of the songs I have written prior to this I had not lived, but this is a tape that every part has once been my reality. It’s the beginning of the end; simply put.”
That honesty gives the project its emotional centre. Across the tape, ginius does not attempt to present love as either entirely beautiful or entirely painful. Instead, she explores the full experience, including the moments of joy, confusion, grief and reflection that can exist within the same relationship.
The production is equally varied. Insvne Auggie contributes to “Love Me Softly,” “Woman,” “Different (Remix)” and “So You Do,” while Joker produces “Test Drive.” “Lost & Numb” is produced by Okukuseku the Bang Machine, while KFM Dadaba handles “Time & Attention,” a track that originated as a freestyle. Van Boied provides the mix and master for the song.
The result is a project that moves comfortably between melodic R&B, rhythmic Afro-inspired production, and Amapiano influences without losing its emotional focus.
For ginius, the project also continues a journey of establishing an identity that sits comfortably between artist and producer. Her approach to music is rooted in her Ghanaian heritage while remaining open to the sounds and ideas shaping contemporary African music.
That combination has helped her build a dedicated audience known as the Copilots, who have followed her evolution as she continues to create music designed to soundtrack real experiences.
With Here’s Where We Once Were, ginius opens another chapter in that journey. The project is ultimately about remembering what love was, accepting what it became, and finding meaning in everything that happened along the way.