Month: June 2018

Upcoming musician, Kurl Songx disclosed that he does not regret leaving the teaching field to pursue music. Furthermore, this was because it is his passion.

He made these statements in an interview with NEWS-ONE. Moreover, he stated that he was a professional teacher at the Brainy World International School at Kokomlemle in Accra for about two years.

However, he had to move on because he was struggling to survive at the time.

Kurl Songx about leaving teaching to pursue music

“It all started in 2016 when I was a teacher. I woke up one morning and decided to search for a different job. I was struggling here in Accra and that time I was teaching.

My salary was GH¢90 so I went to Takoradi to search for a different job. On my way back home, I met this young man on the bus who watched me years ago on Vodafone Icons reality show. He asked me what happened to my music career. I was like I am focusing on how to survive and he said no I have great talent and should continue pushing. 

He convinced me and told me about MTN Hitmaker. Coincidentally, they were having an audition for MTN Hitmaker that day. So we quickly went to the venue and I auditioned and by God’s grace I qualified.” 

Currently, he is on Kaywa’s Highly Spiritual Music label.

“Back in the days I had to struggle to get into studio to record but now we have a studio at our disposal because I am signed to Highly Spiritual and we don’t have to hustle anymore.” 

Kurl Songs discovered his drive for singing at age 16 and used to follow his friends who do music. However, he never knew he could become a musician since becoming a pilot was his major dream.

According to Kurl Songx, “I never abandoned teaching. It was just that I was passionate about music. I love the kids; that was why I was teaching.”

Sarkodie talks about Freddy Meiway.

Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie says that he will personally call Ivorian music legend, Freddy Meiway to render an apology to him.

Furthermore, last year, Freddy Meiway stated that Sarkodie had disrespected him.

Also, hesaid he sent Sarkodie a record which they were both expected to work on. However, weeks turned to months and Sarkodie never replied him on the collaboration.

Therefore, he indicated that he lost his love for Sarkodie for what he did to him.

Furthermore, Sarkodie says he was moved by the comments of the hitmaker. Therefore, in series of tweets he rendered an unqualified apology to the music legend.

Sarkodie’s reply for Freddy Meiway about the snub

“I’m sorry daddy … Really sorry. Hope I can still make it up to you … I respect you a lot !!!! Sometimes it happens but my wrong was not keeping him updated and always wanting the perfect time to get what I needed for the record”.

Also, the rapper doubled down on his sentiments. He stated this in a Livestream Facebook chat with his followers. He reminded them that he will personally call the Ivorian musician to apologize for what transpired between them.

Stonebwoy gets candid about past relationships.

Ghanaian dancehall artist, Stonebwoy speaks about rumors of jilted lovers. Furthermore, before his marriage, reports were rife about an ex. Moreover, this ex wanted to scatter the whole event to teach Stonebwoy a lesson.

Stonebwoy about jilting an ex

However, he has been tight-lipped on the issue until now. Furthermore, according to him, he never jilted any woman for his wife.

Also, after his marriage, there were reports that he jilted a lady who he promised marriage.

There were reports that he hired security guards to prevent her from coming to the wedding.

He made these statements in an interview on ‘Delay’s Show’. Furthermore, he stated that he never jilted any woman for his wife.

He said if he knew the lady in question, he would have invited her to the wedding.

Moreover, the artiste was grateful his fans have supported him all this while adding that he has greater dreams to make his music global.

Pastor Love talks about the current state of Gospel music.

Gospel song writer and producer, Pastor Hammond Love expressed his worry, and disappointment in today’s current gospel music. Moreover, he described it as a waste.

Pastor Love expressed his sentiments during an interview on Zylofon FM’s ‘Soul Winners Show’.

“I don’t watch nor listen to today’s gospel music/videos, I prefer Shatta Wale or Stonebwoy’s songs because they make more sense lyrically to me than some gospel musicians today”

Furthermore, he hinted on how some gospel musicians rush in producing “shallow and disposable” music. Also, he described the lyrics as weak and they don’t influence and promote Christianity.

“Their dressing and choice of words are even disgraceful to say the least”

Veteran musician, Rex Omar says nobody is not preventing the new generation from making strides in the music industry. This is because there is enough room to accommodate both new and old artistes.

He made these statements to Natalia Andoh on Touch of Class on Class 91.3FM. Furthermore, he advised young artistes to stop asking the older ones to quit for them to take over.

Moreover, he stated that it surprises him anytime he hears that Ghanaian musicians above 40 years should sit back. Also, they should leave the industry to the younger ones.

Rex Omar on co-existing with younger musicians

“Something is happening in this country and I’m surprised. It’s like the new generation thinks that they own something, as soon as you grow, forty years, they say leave it for us. That kind of mentality must stop. Because of that most of them are not ready to learn, they are not ready to listen to anything”.

Also, he said that most of the young artistes say: “This is our time, this is our generation”.

However, he believes people and musicians should always have a reference point.This is because elsewhere, musicians perform up to 80 years.

“Currently, our own legend Ebo Taylor, 80 years, is still touring around the globe selling Ghanaian music, highlife, but we’ve some current 25-, 26-year-old musicians in this country thinking this is their time, so, everybody should stop for them to continue.”

Moreover, in his opinion, music is an artistic work which has nothing to do with age,

“it’s not like a competition, like football or boxing, artistic work is an idea of creativity. If you’re powerful enough, let your creativity show, but don’t say: ‘It’s our time, why don’t you stop and give opportunity to the new generation,’ nobody is stopping any new generation, the doors are open for the new generation to walk in, so your power to walk in and to succeed depends on the power of your creativity”.

Rex Omar believes

“creativity comes in a raw form but you have to continue to learn, you have to continue to nurture your own creativity to make it mature. With artistic work, the more you grow in it, the more it becomes mature.”

Kumawood actor, Akwasi Boadi, known as Akrobeto speaks about the Kumawood industry.

Furthermore, he stated that that no amount of prayers from‘Angel’ Bishop Daniel Obinim can save the dying Kumawood movie industry.

Moreover, he said the Creative Arts Ministry and industry players have to adapt to the modern day advances in technology. Otherwise, the movie industry will continue to fall behind time.

Also, his statements stem from the fact that some movie producers visited Bishop Obinim in Kumasi. Their aim was to seek help to revive the decline in the patronage of local movies.

He insisted that reviving the movie industry is about emulating the western culture and not seeking favors from pastors.

Meanwhile, Akrobeto made these statements on Adom FM’s Entertainment Hall.

“If the work has declined, we have to be creative and adapt to the new trend. CDs are dead now pen drives are on top. The system is changing so we have to change. Spirits can’t affect the movie industry. Prayers can’t save us. You can go to Obinim it doesn’t matter.

We have to plan something to move our industry forward. We don’t have the same mind. We have to make sure to move things in its better form. It’s not about prayers.” 

Gospel Musician, Patience Nyarko talks about Brother Sammy. Furthermore, she states that she has made it. Therefore, she does not need Brother Sammy to make her or her songs popular.

Patience Nyarko made these statements about Bro Sammy in an interview on Abusua FM.

“Patience Nyarko is not an artiste who needs somebody to push my song. My first album was a hit, it got me three nominations at the VGMA, and the second album also did well, therefore I’m not a new artiste who needs somebody”.

Also, she noted that collaborating with an artiste surrounded with controversies does not guarantee her music will be a success.

“That thing doesn’t work for me, because I know somebody who did a song with Shatta Wale and was never a hit”.

However, she stated that at least there is some kind of good relationship among gospel musicians in Ghana and nothing else.

“This will let the world know there is some kind of brotherliness among gospel musicians. Therefore, he can freely invite me when he needs me so as I can do the same. But not that he is coming to promote my song.” 

Furthermore, she said her new single is very popular. Also, it is the toast of many including prominent individuals including former President Kufuor and CEO of Despite Group of Companies.

Sherifa Gunu appoints Reagan Mends as her new manager. Moreover, this is according to a statement she released.

Furthermore, her new manager is a journalist at Hot 93.9 FM and editor of Razzonline.com. Also, he is one of the best brains when it comes to artiste management.

About Sherifa’s new manager, Regan Mends

In 2012, Regan Mends worked with Sherifa Gunu on her hit song titled ‘Mbrantie’. This song made an impact on the world music scene.

Moreover, Reagan is a product of Adisadel College. He became the first and youngest Ghanaian artiste manager in 2007 to manage a traditional artiste (King Ayisoba) to win the overall top award at the Ghana Music Awards.

He was also the manager of Okuraseni Samuel and the late Terry Bonchaka.