For one thing, the annual ChaleWote Street Art Festival is a place to showcase eccentric style. Crowned over the weekend with a colourful parade of all things art, the ACCRA[DOT]ALT event has been described by VOGUE as a “street style paradise.”
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Burgeoning style icon and showbiz head, GlennSamm attended this year’s event with a single motive: to turn heads with his Masai-influenced ensemble. But to land in VOGUE for it?
“I was so surprised to be featured on Vogue. It is a dream come true. I told myself when l was going for the ChaleWote this year that my style will trend,” he says .
Born Glenn Samuel Semakor, popularly known as GlennSamm also dabbles in modelling, blogging and Graphic Design. Ecstatic, he considers the VOGUE appearance as a significant feat — extra fuel for his long-held ambitions.
See more images of the ensemble that got him noticed by VOGUE:
Phrame Releases Debut Album “Brenya”
Ghanaian rising star Phrame has finally released his highly anticipated debut album, titled “Brenya”.
“Brenya” is a Twi phrase which literally means ‘no gain without pain’ and Phrame found it worthy to be the title for a project which he went through a lot of struggles and tussles to achieve.
The project was officially launched on Saturday, August 18, at Vanilla pub in Dansoman, Accra and saw industry people in attendance including musician cum producer Fimfim and blogger David Mawuli.
Phrame sold hard copies of the album, signed autographs with fans, sold album merch and brought the event to a successful end with a spectacular performance.
The project is a 15-track Hip-hop masterpiece featuring an array of influential new school lyricists and vocalists across the country.
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It features top artistes like Koo Ntakra, King Prinz, Renner, Fimfim, Gariba and other stars.
Fimfim and Phrame’s manager and producer Mollex did the majority work in terms of production.
Stream the full album on the various online stores listed below.
Itunes : https://itunes.apple.com/mz/album/brenya/1431366367
Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/album/3Ua14PrMNBg3SSRdtfJ7uA?si=2Pj_2FyvSXO0eq0jrRGdRg
Deezer : https://www.deezer.com/album/71072342
Aftown : https://storefront.aftown.com/view/phrame-brenya-5b7861bb1a104
Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Brenya-Phrame/dp/B07GMX77N9
Napster : https://us.napster.com/artist/phrame/album/brenya
Atom Reloaded – Dont Do Tramol (Feat Ahkan (Ruff N Smooth) & Sheddy)
Atom Reloaded bounces back with another controversial song dubbed Dont Do Tramol”
He teams up with Ahkan of Ruff N Smooth fame and Nigerian singer, Sheddy
Dont do tramol is a campaign Atom has started to reduce the usage of Tramadol in the society
Well, dont just enjoy the message in the song, move your feet to it
Production credit goes to Paris Beatz and Tom Beatz
Check Out : Eddie Khae – Do The Dance (Mixed by XLC)
Enjoy song below
Atom Reloaded – Dont Do Tramol (Feat Ahkan (Ruff N Smooth) & Sheddy) [Download]
Abban Grabs Nomination At Museafrica's "Bangerz Of The Quarter" Awards
Budding Reggae youth, Abban earns his first nomination with “Say No To Drugs” under Irie Ites Studio at the “Bangerz of the Quarter” Awards organized by Muse Africa.
The song that was released to educate and enlighten the citizen, particularly the youths on the manhandle of Tramadol, Codeine, Cocaine and different drugs is up for the “Introlude Song of the Quarter” alongside ‘Uber Driver’ by Wendy Shay, ‘Abena’ by Kayso, and ‘Seven’ by Kwesi Slay.
Check Out : Buk Bak – Mama Cry No More
In a Press release, the head of editorial for Muse Africa, George Wiredu Duah, explained the idea as a way to celebrate the biggest songs that made us dance, think and relax every quarter.
In his ending words, George Wiredu Duah, head of Muse Africa editorial stressed that voting for the awards are done on social media – i.e. @MuseAfrica and on the website MuseAfrica.com.
The social media public gets to have 60% of the votes while a team made up of DJ and TV/Radio presenters plus Muse Music Curators gets 40%.
Congratulations to Abban on earning this nomination.
Stephanie Benson Successfully Places Her Wardrobe On Auction To Aid Her Breast Cancer Foundation
As part of the prolific jazz singer Stephanie Benson’s cooperate social responsibility, she is endlessly beaming with smile for a successful auctioning at Luckie’s Place Mangos Restaurant, last Sunday, 25/8/2018. At East Legon. The drive behind the auctioning was to aid her Stephanie Benson Breast Cancer Foundation. To support women living with it.
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Once bitten twice shy. Once fallen victim to breast cancer, battled it out to become a survivor as well as women empowerment advocate informed her decision to establish a foundation to educate, create awareness, encourage, motivate, solicit for funds and help them financially to check their status on a regular. And take necessary measures in case the unfortunate is noticed.
Been a geek at what she does, she was able to scheme a plan to grab the attention of everyone at the venue. She walked up to everyone, from table to table to throw more light on her foundation and the objectives behind what she was doing. With an excellent communication skills, friendly and humours nature, she flabbergasted each person. It was also another means of connecting with her fans, interact with them, advice them if necessary and spearhead them to championship a positive course.
Interesting part of the function is was, while most purchased enough items, from jewelries, shoes, etc. Others decided to just support in kind without purchasing anything. Isn’t that laudable? Basically, because the awareness she created sunk into their mind like titanic shit.
The auctioning continues throughout the week at the same venue, Luckie’s Place Mangos Restaurant, East Legon.
#stephaniebensonbreastcancerfoundation
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Wendy Shay Grabs Her First Nomination Under The Rufftown
Rufftown signee Wendy Shay grabs her first ever nomination as an artiste under her record label Rufftown records at the Muse Africa with two nominations as the Introlude of the Quarter and Song of the Quarter.
The female sensation after releasing her first song Uber Driver under her label enjoyed a lot of air play and support from the media due to her content and how far they went with their promotion. Tho she was new to the Ghanaian ones but her et was able to work things out for her to get the attention and fame she needed to promote her tune which made it a nationwide banger which have finally landed her a nomination at this years Muse Bangerz of the Quarter.
INTROLUDE OF THE QUARTER
KAYSO – ABENA
WENDY SHAY – UBER DRIVER
ABBAN – SAY NO TO DRUGS
KWESI SLAY FT KWESI ARTHUR – SEVEN
SONG OF THE QUARTER
WENDY SHAY – UBER DRIVER
KING PROMISE FT SARKODIE & MUGEEZ – CCTV
KUAMI EUGENE – WISH ME WELL
KWESI ARTHUR – WOARA
King Promise, Kuami Eugene, Medikal lead this quarter’s nominations while, Wendy Shay leads the female squad.
Bangerz of the Quarter duration for the second edition is starting May to August 2018.
In talking about the Muse Africa Bangerz of the Quarter social media awards, head of editorial for Muse Africa, George Wiredu Duah, explained the idea as a way to celebrate the biggest songs that made us dance, think and relax every quarter.
“The awards started off in the first quarter from January to April and it had winners likes Kidi, Guilty Beats, Kwesi Arthur, Yaa Pono, Stonebwoy Agbeshie and StrongMan’ – he noted.
George also mentioned that this edition of Bangerz of the Quarters has added some new categories to the already existing ones such as; Hip Life, hi-life, Reggae / Dancehall, Hip hop, Afrobeats, Introlude and the biggest award – Song of the Quarter.
He lamented that new categories such as ‘TwoSome’, Artiste Hustle of the Quarter, Female Artiste, Male Artiste, Mood All Quarter, African Artiste and Producer of the Quarter have been added because of the huge desire to celebrate the music and the musician that made waves on social media.
In his ending words, George Wiredu Duah, head of Muse Africa editorial stressed that voting for the awards are done on social media – i.e. @MuseAfrica and on the website MuseAfrica.com.
After the release of bedroom commando, she did a follow up with a song titled Bedroom Commando which is now tagged as one of the most controversial songs ever to be released in the year 2018 in the Ghanaian music industry due to the content in the song and the visuals they provided for the song.
Obibini – Ahye Me (Feat Kidi) (Official Video)
Zylofon Music signed rapper, Obibini finally unleashes the long awaited music video to his trending hit single ‘Ahye Me’ with Lynxx’s Kidi
Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Medikal, Wendy Shay lead nominations at MuseAfrica’s “Bangerz of the Quarter” Awards
Muse Africa, the number one name in music, urban pop culture and Africa’s millennial engagement platform has announced nominees for its quarterly social media music awards dubbed: “Bangerz of the Quarter”.
The latter is designed to celebrate the biggest songs that made “MADD” waves on social media, on MuseAfrica.com and across the capital.
Bangerz of the Quarter duration for the second edition is starting May to August 2018.
Check Out : Eddie Khae – Do The Dance (Mixed by XLC)
In talking about the Muse Africa Bangerz of the Quarter social media awards, head of editorial for Muse Africa, George Wiredu Duah, explained the idea as a way to celebrate the biggest songs that made us dance, think and relax every quarter.
“The awards started off in the first quarter from January to April and it had winners likes Kidi, Guilty Beats, Kwesi Arthur, Yaa Pono, Stonebwoy Agbeshie and StrongMan’ – he noted.
George also mentioned that this edition of Bangerz of the Quarters has added some new categories to the already existing ones such as; Hip Life, hi-life, Reggae / Dancehall, Hip hop, Afrobeats, Introlude and the biggest award – Song of the Quarter.
He lamented that new categories such as ‘TwoSome’, Artiste Hustle of the Quarter, Female Artiste, Male Artiste, Mood All Quarter, African Artiste and Producer of the Quarter have been added because of the huge desire to celebrate the music and the musician that made waves on social media.
In his ending words, George Wiredu Duah, head of Muse Africa editorial stressed that voting for the awards are done on social media – i.e. @MuseAfrica and on the website MuseAfrica.com.
The social media public gets to have 60% of the votes while a team made up of DJ and TV/Radio presenters plus Muse Music Curators gets 40%.
So, King Promise, Kuami Eugene, Medikal lead this quarter’s nominations while, Wendy Shay leads the female squad.
Here are list of all the nominees.
INTROLUDE OF THE QUARTER
KAYSO – ABENA
WENDY SHAY – UBER DRIVER
ABBAN – SAY NO TO DRUGS
KWESI SLAY FT KWESI ARTHUR – SEVEN
HIPLIFE
SARKORDIE FT KING PROMISE – CAN’T LET YOU GO
CAPTAIN PLANET – GENGING & BENGING
FLOWKING STONE FT ADINA THEMBI – ONE LOVE
QUAMINA MP FT KWESI ARTHUR & YUNG C – WIASE Y3 D3
HIGHLIFE
KWESI ARTHUR – WOARA
KING PROMISE – ABENA
Joey B – Nsa
KURL SONGX – TRUMPET
HIPHOP
VISION DJ FT DICE AILES, MEDIKAL, KWESI ARTHUR – OTEDOLA REMIX
MEDIKAL FT AHTITUDE & KWESI ARTHUR – HOW MUCH REMIX
DJ MIC SMITH FT KWESI ARTHUR – YENKOR
KWESI SLAY FT KWESI ARTHUR – SEVEN
REGGAE DANCEHALL
SAMINI – OBAA
SHATTA WALE FT THE MILITANTS – THUNDER FIRE
EPIXODE – TRUTH
BLAKK RASTA – DEDE
AFROBEATS
KUAMI EUGENE – WISH ME WELL
DJ VYRUSKY FT KUAMI EUGENE & MAYORKUN – NEVER CARRY LAST
KO-JO CUE & SHAKER – MAMA YIE
WENDY SHAY – UBER DRIVER
AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE QUARTER
WIZKID
DAVIDO
MR EAZI
NASTY C
SONG OF THE QUARTER
WENDY SHAY – UBER DRIVER
KING PROMISE FT SARKODIE & MUGEEZ – CCTV
KUAMI EUGENE – WISH ME WELL
KWESI ARTHUR – WOARA
MALE ARTIST OF THE QUARTER
KUAMI EUGENE – WISH ME WELL
KING PROMISE – CCTV
SARKODIE – CAN’T LET YOU GO
MEDIKAL – HOW MUCH
FEMALE ARTISTE OF THE QUARTER
EFYA
BECCA
NANAYAA
MZVEE
ARTISTE OF THE QUARTER
KING PROMISE
KUAMI EUGENE
KWESI ARTHUR
STONEBWOY
ARTISTE HUSTLE OF THE QUARTER
YAA PONO
STONEBWOY
KINAATA
KING PROMISE
TWOSOME
SARKODIE & TRACY
BECCA & TOBI DANIEL
MEDIKAL & DEBORAH VANESSAH
OKYEAME KWAME & ANNICA
MOOD ALL QUARTER
MEDIKAL – HOW MUCH
SHATTA WALE – AMOUNT
KUAMI EUGENE – WISH ME WELL
EDEM – FOKOLOYOR
I Have Apologized To Shatta Wale But I’ll Still Defend My Album – Epixode
Epixode has cleared the air following his recent outrage on comments he made related to Shatta Wale posting a ‘trinity’ concept about his upcoming (Reign) album.
Epixode who felt displeased and thought Shatta Wale was copying him admitted the Senior Artiste called him to explain things and he (Epixode) apologized to him for taking things too quickly on social media. He spoke to King Lagazee on Hitz 103.9fm on Sunday, August 25, 2018 during his #3NiTY Album Media Tour.
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Epixode is currently on a media tour to promote his latest album #3NiTY. Album has 21 songs with at least 10 features. Songs cut across Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeats. He was on King Lagazee’s show #YaadSettingz on Hitz 103.9fm
Full interview on YouTube:
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LM03Q50j8I]
DJ Vyrusky Assembles Top GH Stars For “Vac With Vyrusky” Concert This Friday
Award-winning Ghana DJ/Entertainer DJ Vyrusky is assembling almost all the top GH Music stars for the first edition of “Vac with Vyrusky”
Scheduled to take place on Friday 31st August 2018 at his alma mater, St Thomas Aquinas Senior High School, the event will see performances from Shatta Wale, Kidi, Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Kurl Songx, Mzvee, Edem, Koje Cue, Lil Shaker, among others.
The event will also give young and upcoming artists the opportunity to showcase to the world their God-given talents.
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According to the organisers, Papcity the event will attract about 20,000 students from the various Senior, Technical and Vocational School.
“We are expecting close to 20000 students at the Aquinas School Park on Friday for the first edition of what is said to be the biggest gathering of high school students in Ghana – Vac with Vyrusky ”
“DJ Vyrusky has built a reputation for himself over the years so we are excited to be partnering him for this concert… we hope to give the Patrons a top-notch concert ” DNA CEO of Papcity said.
DJ Vyrusky (born Kofi Amoako) has, since getting into the industry, excelled on career-defining stages as Ghana Meets Naija Concert, the Hennessey Artistry Concert, Tidal Rave, and at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. A Masters Degree holder, he has also been adjudged among other things, Best Events DJ and Best Club DJ of the Year at the prestigious Ghana DJ Awards. He’s also head of Nitro Live, a subsidiary of Echo House Ghana Limited.
He was recently named Overall Best DJ of the Year at the 2018 Ghana DJ Award for the second year running.
A.I Readies 'Headstrong' EP
For the many fans who have been keen on hearing a full body of work from talented Ghanaian rapper/singer A.I., there is good news from him and his management team, 2Ligit Records.
The rapper/singer/songwriter has announced that, his EP titled “Headstrong” will be released on the 15th of September, 2018. The release of the nine track EP is highly anticipated and expected to receive a lot of positive reviews.
A.I. courted huge clout on the music scene following his standout features on songs like ‘Making Tasha Proud’ with Jayso, ‘Grind’ with Vision DJ and ‘Motromodwo’ with Trigmatic. In-between these collaborations, A.I. also released singles off the EP titled ‘Burn Fat’, ‘Paper’ and ‘Moving On’ to critical acclaim.
‘Headstrong’, according to A.I. is ‘about daring to be different’ and also ‘fits his theme of being persistent with his creative direction in relation to the times in which songs on the EP were recorded’.
Production work on the EP was handled by seasoned producers such as Kuvie, Jayso, Willis Beats, PSBeats and Dreamlife beats.
When asked why it took so long for the release of this EP, A.I. explained by saying “somethings take time to manifest into the physical. It was always ready, though there were quite a number of changes to the selection of the songs. You plan but God’s purpose prevails’’.
Headstrong will be officially released on September 15th but is available for pre-order beginning August 29th. Kindly visit 2Ligit Records official website (www.2LigitRecords.com) for the pre-order links across all online music streaming services: iTunes, Google Play and Aftown
Okortor – Tramor Dance (Feat Bobby Gentle)
Okortor1 hits the streets with a smashing hit single, introducing a new trend to the dance floor dubbed “Tramor Dance”
The creative masterpiece was produced by Bobby Gentle, who also featured on the track.
Tramor Dance (feat Bobby Gentle) (GhanaNdwom.com [DOWNLOAD]
DJ Hitman – Come And See My Moda (Refix)
DJ Hitman creates his own creative rendition to Mz’Vee’s trending hit single ‘Come And See My Moda’ which features Nigerian songstress, Yemi Alade.
DJ Hitman – Come And See My Moda (Refix) [DOWNLOAD]
M3NSA – God Is Good
Perhaps the umpteen time I’ve had to describe M3NSA as an unsung Ghanaian hero.
Yes, a great force in the revolution of popular music genre from Ghana, Hiplife, M3nsah Ansah as he is known is out with a well composed witty single Good Is Good.
This comes after head pastor of International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensah Otabil, in addressing his church after his alleged involvement in the collapse of Capital Bank explained his only response was that “God is good.”
M3NSA, who has often served as a watch dog on Christian activities in this creatively written piece details some of the actions of Christian leaders and pastors.
Just like the weavers at Bonwire in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, M3NSA puts out a beautifully woven worth keeping by kings.
Check Out : Kwesi Arthur – Anthem (Mixed By JayFyn)
M3NSA – God Is Good [Download]
Sarkodie Reacts To Instagram 'Attack' For Promoting Nigerian Music
Ghanaian rapper, Michael Owusu Addo who is popularly known as Sarkodie has finally responded to the backlash for promoting Nigerian music.
The ‘baby’ hitmaker recently posted on his Instagram handle the new video of Peter of Psquare and that incurred the wrath of Ghanaians for promoting the work of a Nigerian artiste following the Nigerian snub of Ghanaian top artistes at the just ended Menzgold-Zylofon Naija Invasion Concert.
Check Out : BandyBwoy – Go Down (Feat. Nii Funny) (Prod. by Jusino Play)
Social media users could not fathom why Sarkodie is promoting an already established Nigerian instead of a Ghanaian artiste.
Hence, he was criticized severely on social media.
Sarkodie, however, has subtly responded to the backlash that followed his posting of the new video by Peter of Psquare on Instagram via a tweet.
According to Sarkodie, he loves Ghanaians and not even the criticisms can stop him from loving his own people.
In a tweet, he wrote: ” I love my people ”
I love my people ???
— HIGHES➕ (@sarkodie) August 27, 2018
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Wiyaala, Grrrl and King Ayisoba Rock Shambala Festival in UK
It rained and it was cold, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of thousands of fans at the three day Shambala Festival who rapturously applauded thrilling performances by Wiyaala and King Ayisoba from Ghana.
Check Out : Eddie Khae – Do The Dance (Mixed by XLC)
King Ayisoba performed on the Main Stage and at the Barrio Afrika Stage on Friday whilst Wiyaala featured in four performances with international all female band GRRRL, on the Main, Rebel Soul and Sankofa stages as well as a solo performance on Rebel Soul over the weekend.
There was also a panel presentation about how GRRRL was formed and the respective journeys of all its female members.
It seems nothing can stop Wiyaala in her push for international fame.
Watch this video of GRRRL below!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KhGRXeEJEc]
Kay Smooth x Dr Cryme – Baby You Fine (Prod. by 10 Minitz)
Kay Smooth teams up with Dr Cyme to give to us “Baby You Fine”. It’s just that song which will keep you entertained over and over again. 10 Minitz on deck for the production. Download it here and share.
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Kay Smooth x Dr Cryme – Baby You Fine (Prod. by 10 Minitz) [Download]
Edem – Fokoloyor (Prod by B2)
Edem brings the wave he is known for,with a witty twist.
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Edem – Fokoloyor (Prod by B2) [Download]
Ko-Jo Cue x Shaker – Unity (Vibes Video)
Continuing in the tradition of their recent releases, the BBnZ artistes team up for another Hip-Hop banger. Over thumping drums and deafening bass supplied by producer Juicxxx, Ko-Jo Cue & Shaker profess their love and admiration for various Ghanaian female celebrities. The video was directed by Akwadaa Nyame (the youngest video director in Ghana).
Ko-Jo Cue x Shaker – Unity [Download]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ6sZwuGHIA]
Sarkodie – Black Excellence (Ebibi Man) (Prod By Nova)
Our responsibility is to charter a path which is about how we can develop our Nations our selves – By @NAkufoAddo ?
Sometimes we need the uncomfortable therapy sessions to recover or wake up.Might not have all the answers but I will have to spark the conversation Sometimes we might have to take the harsh route … we all trapped and I’m no exception.Sometimes we might have to take the harsh route … we all trapped and I’m no exception.It’s definitely not gonna be easy but at least let’s try …
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The battle has never been physical but mental
Sarkodie – Black Excellence (Ebibi Man) (Prod By Nova) [Download]