The just ended Akwambo Muzik Festival organised by Perfect Promotion saw billed artistes thrilled about thousand patrons on the night.
The Swedru Stadium witnessed Patoranking, Medikal, Eno, Opanka and other great musicians as they thrilled fans.
Award winning artiste Medikal known in real life as Samuel Frimpong, also gave his best as he mounted the stage with his energetic performance. He thrilled his patrons with hit songs including Too Risky, Trouble, Ghost among other great songs.
Patoranking entertained the crowd with his back-to-back hit songs as many yearned for more on the night.
Patoranking gave an opportunity to a fan as the fan sung the rap verse of Sarkodie featured song dubbed ‘No Kissing’.
I grew up listening to Reggae Music and it has played a major role in my up bringing. In 2006 I Published and Exectively produced a Reggae song titled “African Girls” by Akesifour which was nominated for Best Reggae song of the year at the Ghana Music Awards which Samini strangely took with his Odo song.
Fast forward to 2015 and I got nominations for “Its so Crazy” by De Voice for both the VGMAs and Base Awards. This preamble is just to let you know where I stand when it comes to Reggae Music. I am for Reggae and will never disrespect it but that doesn’t mean it should be prioritised over what we have as a Nation as in Highlife.
Now the issue here is Dancehall Music and a Culture which is taking over our system gradually as if we don’t have an identity as a Nation and the way Gatekeepers have become Unlookers because of the benefits they are getting from it and not caring about what becomes of the future generation.
Fact is we can’t replace our intestine with cotton wool and expect to survive and that’s the issue Fatau Keita raised which I agree with him totally.
Music has great influence on a society so if Jamaicans are speaking against their own genre called Dancehall why have we embraced it with both hands as a Nation.
The Prime Minister of Jamaica have spoken against Dancehall and recently Luciano and many Jamaican Artists have spoken against Dancehall and it’s culture.
So if the frog comes from underneath the water to tell me that the crocodile is dead who am I to challenge him.
Their biggest dancehall artist as in the Jamaican Dancehall king Vybz Kartel is in jail right now serving a sentence for life imprisonment for killing another human being and is this what you want us to adopt as a Nation. A culture that promotes Violence and Drugs is that what you want this Great Nation to turn into.
We have a lot of great Highlife rhythms yet we are chasing madness and the Nigerians have rather come for our Highlife and have fused it with Afro-beats and are touring around the world whiles we travel there to go and play what they already have and do better than us. What is more annoying is that we can’t even speak the patois well according to Luciano.
I am more concerned about the way we put others above ours for example using Gramps Morgan from Jamaica as the Face of Ghana Panafest whiles we have our own great Artist like Amandzeba and co in fact someone should tell me what benefit that decision brought to us during the panafest festivities. How many people even heard Gramps was in town that is if he even came.
It’s time we realised that nobody will come and fix our country for us but it will take that conscious effort from you and I to put Ghana First.
Once again like Fatau Keita said let us minimise the playing of their Dancehall and maximise our Highlife.
Kelvyn Boy is signed under the management of BHIMNATION which is led by Sidi Mohammed (Blakk Cedi) the manager for two time Bet Nominee and 1 time Bet award winning artiste Stonebwoy. This piece is tittled #NoWar and it promises to be one of the best reggae songs you can ever listen to.
Multiple award winning musician, Bisa Kdei drops the visuals for his latest banger titled Sister Girl.
The song which was released few days ago, is currently cooking hot on the airwaves and to double the fun, Bisa Kdei makes the video available to us.
The video, which was directed by Prince Dovlo takes us back to our indigenous way of life.
Bisa Kdei as we all know, knows how to entertain Ghana, Africa and the world at large and we can boldly say, the video for Sister Girl will give you a million reason to party all day.
The song is off his yet to be released third album dubbed “Konnect”.
Gallaxy – My Prayer (Feat. Kofi Kinaata) (Prod. by Shottoh Blinqx)
Ghanaian music group,Gallaxy is back with a new Highlife song,’My prayer’ featuring Fante rapper, Kofi Kinaata. The inspirational song carefully woven by Shottoh Blinqx was released under the management of LYF Entertainment jointly with Gallaxy music.
According the group who recently broke away from Tema-based Harbour City Recordz,the Highlife song is an answer to fans who has been on their nerves for a while now for more classics. They also added that, over the period,they have been releasing more of Afropop songs and Dancehall-influenced songs but they are back and will give everybody in Ghana and beyond what they truly deserve.
The group made up of Bra Chiky and Kwesi Dav is known for their mastery and the new single is just one of such great compositions.
‘My prayer’ is a song which also highlights human beings,wishes and heart desire but because of lack of money,they become dreams that never comes through.
Songstress Becca and record label, Zylofon Media are putting in much effort to promote the musician’s latest album, Unveiling.
The two after taking over the streets of Ghana with billboards of the just released album flew to Nigeria and other African countries to promulgate the it. Just when many thought that was the end, something new is up – Becca has taken over buses in London with her third studio album, Unveiling.
Videos and pictures found on many social media platforms capture adverts of the album on moving buses in U.K’s capital. From the pictures and videos, the artist real name Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong is beautifully decorated on the red buses with details of the album release and her 10 years anniversary.
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Becca and Zylofon Media released the ‘Unveiling’ album on August 18 this year. The 13 track album features top artists like Stonebwoy, Mr. Eazi, Kofi Kinaata, Joyce Blessing, Ice Prince and many others. It can be purchased at all Zylofon Media offices, iTunes, Spotify and other online music stores.
After garnering over 10,000 patrons at his 3rd studio album launch, Maccasio has finally released “Ninsala” on online stores for streaming and purchase.
“Ninsala”, a Dagbani word which translates as ‘Human being’, had a record-breaking launch and concert at the Tamale Sports Stadium on Saturday, August 19.
The successful album launch was supported by some top Tamale and Accra based artistes including Medikal, Don Sigli, Choggu Boys, One9ra, Mama Rams, Gaffachi, Arisky, Flower Gaskia, IsRahim, 2s, Wizchild and Kawastone.
Speaking in an interview, Maccasio noted that, “I feel so good and proud. I never thought I would drop an album but now this is the third. I’m so amazed at this feat.”
Explaining what makes this album unique, the “Too Big” hitmaker said, “What makes this (album) so unique from the others is that I put in a lot of efforts and all my heart in this project. I worked so hard and managed to get some of Ghana’s finest on this album.”
“I want to thank my fans for such a wonderful support and love always. And they should expect more fireworks from the king soon,” Maccasio told his fans.
“Ninsala” is an 18-track classic album which features top artistes including Shatta Wale, FaReed and Kofi Kinaata.
Producers on the album include Possigee, Kin Dee, DJ Breezy, Stone B, Shatta Wale, Tizzle and Blue Beat.
Ghanaian music group,Gallaxy has released a new set of stunning photos ahead of their new song expected in few days. The Ashaiman-based music group who is known for their beautiful African wears has redefined it in their new brand photos. Looking more urban,unlike their previous shots,they have upgraded it with a slight touch of awesome traditional patterns made right here in Ghana,west Africa. A way of promoting the local textile industry.
The stunning photos captured by the eye and lenses of Keyys will be the images the group will be using for all commercial purposes from now onwards.
Gallaxy
Brief Biography
Gallaxy is a phenomenal Ghanaian music group formed in 2005 from Ashaiman, a suburb of Accra. The group, composed of Ransford Nana Yaw Ohene and David Kwesi Adjewoda,who uses stage names,Bra chiky and Kwesi Dav respectively and they also double as song writers and record producers with massive support from their day-one producer, Michael Tetteh better known as Shottoh Blinqx. The group had many hit songs to their credit including,’Wodo Nti’,’Bokoboko’,’Holla at me’,’Papa Bi’,’Gborgborvor’,’Dab’ and ‘Qualities’
The group was trading their career independently before signing their first management deal with Tema-based Harbour city records own by Gideon Narh. After the released of their debut,’Chop money’ which features Guru,the group rebranded as a Highlife and Afrobeat music group that has churned out many chart-topping indigenous Highlife and Afrobeat classics.
Gallaxy
In 2013,they landed their first awards nomination with ‘Bokoboko’ at the 4syte Music Video Awards in the category of ‘Group of the year’. Grabbed another nomination the following year and has since landed multiple awards nominations at the prestigious Vodafone Ghana music awards,Ghana Dance Awards,Ghana Entertainment Awards,Jigwe Awards in 2016 of which they won “Group of the year” with their widely accepted Contemporary Highlife song,’Papa Bi’.
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DISCOGRAPHY.
Their discography includes many ground-breaking singles,features with Guru,Dobble,Stonebwoy and contributed to production of ‘Kpordawoe’ by Edem,’Louisa’ by Stonebwoy.
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The much anticipated music video,’Gankivi’, performed by Ghanaian Hiphop and Hiplife musician,Keeny Ice is available now. The visuals directed by Director Dindu was shot in Nigeria,the home of Mo’shes Musik,the record label behind the musician.
The video projects Keeny Ice’ s identity and also portrays the indigenous Ghanaian culture. ‘Gankivi’ is means “a fighter or hustler” a street jargon used by the of Aflao where Keeny Ice hails from.
This is the artiste’s second music video this year placing him on another pedestal as one of the promise nature from Ghana.
Few weeks ago several websites reported about 20-year-old singer, Dancehall songstresses, Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng also known as Ebony Reigns parting ways with current management Rufftown records.
In the early hours of Tuesday , CEO of Rufftown Records in the name of Ricky Nana Agyeman also known in the showbiz circle as Bullet took to his social media handles to clarify the rumor stating that mamagement is in good terms with their artiste and currently working together.
ASB Music working the magic on crazy music and Stay Jay is up for this on. “Roll Up” is a warm up the next pack of songs to be unleashed from the African StarBoy. Enjoy this one here which was produced by JefriKing.
Award-winning songwriter, Martin King Arthur, known in the music scene as Kofi Kinaata, has disclosed that he is hoping for the opportunity to have collaboration with renowned Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy.
He disclosed that he sees Stonebwoy as a dancehall artiste with a vision and a good track record, hence his decision to do feature him in one of his upcoming songs.
Speaking on Hitz FM in Accra, Kofi Kinaata stated that he is currently looking up to Stonebwoy to give him the green light.
The ‘Susuka’ hitmaker mentioned that collaborating with Stonebwoy would definitely push further his musical career to another level.
“I have not worked with a lot of people. I would want to work with Stonebwoy. He was my senior in high grade. He went to the same school with me so I think it’s best to feature him,” he said.
Since his entry into the Ghanaian music industry a couple of years back, Kofi Kinaata has won the hearts of a myriad of music lovers, especially in Takoradi, where he started his music career from with his style of music.
He has worked and performed on a number of local platforms alongside a number of celebrated Ghanaian artistes.
Kofi Kinaata released his first song titled ‘Made In Taadi’ in 2015, which was a massive hit on the music scene.
In 2016, he released yet another hit song titled ‘Confession’ in December.
He won the songwriter of the year and best new artiste of the year awards at the 2016 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
Kofi Kinaata is being managed by the High Grade Family.
Take it or leave it, your talent will definitely gain recognition when you do music. This is the case of Jah Phinga who is an independent artiste in the Reggae and Dancehall Genre of Ghanaian music. A wonderful surprise popped up on 18th of August when known as Jonathan Segbefia from birth, bagged a nomiation at the All African Music Awards.
The 2017 edition of AFRIMA got Jah Phinga in the Best Artiste/Groupe In African Reggae, Ragga & Dancehall category. Competiting with him are 2Baba,Bebe cool,Henok and Mehari Brothers,Juliana Kanyomozi,Qritiqal,Shan’l X Magasco,Shatta Wale,Sinishaw Legesse and Timaya. His song, One World One People which featured Henry was what got him the nomination.
Jah Phinga started music about a decade ago,participated in reality shows,performed on many stages and has countless singles and features to his credit as a musician. Fast forward to 2017, the ‘Missing you’ hitmaker released ‘Boo bae’,’One world,one people’, the most popular and Afrima nominated song among others.
In few days,he will also release the official video for his song,’Hold me’ directed by Dela Finn.
Mingle Music has Article Wan making us dance again on “Kululu”. You will love the flavour on this record here which was self produced by him. Download it here and share.
Ajeezay drops ‘problem child 2’ today ( 19/08/2017) a short comedy skit which depicts the life of a young guy who seems to give his Girlfriend problems every seconds of his life on earth. Trouble seems to be his middle name as he carries it wherever he goes.
It reveals the everyday life of a clumsy individual who gets into trouble even when he breathes. From the streets of Mile 7, Ajeezay brings to light the humorous side of a true life story.
The skit which was directed by SwidSam will get you laughing at the very good side of your mouth. Need I say more ?? Enjoy this hilarious comedy film.
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2017 has released the nominations for this year’s edition. Ruff Town Records / Midas Touch Inc signed act Ebony Reigns has been nominated for the African Fans’ Favorite category. Her song “Poison’ which featured label mate Gatdoe was the song which won her the nomination.
Competiting with her for this award is Darassa from Tanzania, Donald from South African. Kandia Kora from Guinea, Nonso Amadi from Nigeria, Nyashinki from Kenya, Olamide from Nigeria, The Dogg from Namibia and Young Paris from DRC.
Ebony Reigns
The African continent is going to hear much more from her soon and this nomination is the beginning of bigger things to come. Checkout the video for “Poison” down here below and see that of her new banger “Sponsor”.
Shatta Wale x StoneBwoy – Penalty People Dey (Hosted by Dj Quaana)
Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has described his fellow artiste, Stonebwoy, as an amateur when it comes to Dancehall music.
Asked by Bola Ray on Starr Chat on Wednesday, August 16, if Ghanaians should expect a ‘collabo’ between himself, Samini and Stonebwoy, the controversial musician said the Bhim Nation figure head is out of the equation.
“Well when you say Stonebwoy you are going to the children’s side, talk about the adults – it’s Shatta Wale and Samini”.
The ‘Taking Over’ hit maker admitted although Stonebwoy is doing great, he is nowhere compared to Samini.
“It’s Shatta Wale and Samini. We are businessmen and we know what we are doing. Stonebwoy is doing well though but when you talk about student –lecturer, Samini and I are lecturers and he is a student,” Shatta Wale boasted.
African music has seen a rebirth in the last decade that has opened it up on the world stage like never before. Exploring that growth even further is the China-based duo, Blackbusters comprising MC Rhymes-Apple and DJ St3v3.
Rhymes-Apple originally hails from Ghana while DJ St3v3, also known as Estifanos comes from Ethiopia. Blackbusters first gained popularity in the middle of 2015, after founding and hosting a night party at Playhouse Night Club, one of Asia’s most famous nightclubs. During late 2016, they released a number of successful club mixes, which charted on Pyro, ITunes and other websites such as Beatport.
Their first promo videos such as ‘We are the Blackbusters’ also became viral sensations, each gaining over ten thousands of views on Youku. Around that time, BlackBusters performed at many events, clubs and festivals, such as Harbin Beer Festival, BeatFloor Music Festival and Lantern Music Festival among others. The group also performed at “Lexis court and Friends” on Radio 1 in 2016.
In 2016, BlackBusters signed on to their own record label, Hero Family, and on December 20, they released their first international single. They went ahead to announce on their social network their first tour titled “Energy Tour”, with a record of 60 shows in 42 cities in Asia within a period of two months 15th- 19 June 2017.
Rhymes-Apple Ofori-Atta better known by his stage name as MC Rhymes-Apple holds a Bachelors degree in Arts and double masters degrees in Entertainment Management and International Trade. He started recording his own music in 2003 during his high school days then released a mix tape in 2010 titled ”Fruity Juicy”.
Rhymes, used to be a party mc before he later settled to be residence MC in Beijing Circle Club. He has participated in several Music festivals, which includes the Annual Qingdao Beer Festival, Budweiser Festival, Harbin Music Festival and among others.
He has shared the same stage and collaborated with various top 100 DJs around the world which includes names like Marlo, Paul Van Dyk, Galantis, Diplo, BORGEOUS, Andy Moore, He has so far performed in several countries, toured around Asia most especially Mainland China. Rhymes through tours and various events have meet different people from all walks of life.
Rhymes has taken part in and won various competitions and awards including: MMG Awards 2016, GETV TOP 10+ MCs 2016, HK Rap Competition HK 2014, Laowai Nightlife Award 2014, Expats Personality Entertainment Awards (EPEA) 2013.
DJ St3v3 is a well-spoken and articulate professional Disc Jockey. He has the experience in working on Radio, clubs and music festivals. He started to have a passion for music a early as age 13. Steve has established himself as one of the fastest growing young DJs and producers for electronic dance music.
He also has an experience of sharing the same stage with top 100 DJs like DJ-BLEND、MAKJ、MARTIN GARRIX, VINAI, DVBBS, Allan Walker as well as sharing his experience with top DJs across Asia names as Zhang, Calvin Z and among others.
Steve’s style of music and selection of playlist has the ability to move the crowd. He has been invited to tour a number of well-known brands and music festivals around the world. He has consistently remained in the electronic music industry largely because of his originality and collaborations with other DJs around the world.
In 2016 he became more famous on music download websites, especially on ”PYRO” music website, getting over 2million plays for his mixes within less than a year.
Ekuis Entertainment unleashes the first single off its signed act, King Tei Tei’s just released 30-track ‘Time Up’ album.
The song dubbed ‘Kporpioto’, occupying the 29th spot on the album is a smashing Dancehall joint was produced by Standec.
King Tei Tei’s Time Up album which features ‘Kporpioto’ is currently for purchase on all digital stores including itunes, amazon, ebay, among others.
According to his management team, Ghana’s Dancehall fraternity is expected to experience some form on revolution with the introduction of King Tei Tei.
The well talented act, with much to offer is expected to release more singles from his debut album before the year ends.
