Month: July 2018

The Harmonious Chorale emerged the best choir at the 2018 World Choir Games in Pretoria, South Africa.

Furthermore, the choir won the newly created category C28 during the second awards ceremony. It was at the Moreleta Park Church. This is an Open Repertoire at the championship level of the World Choir Games.

Harmonious Chorale winning awards at the World Choir Games

At the first awards ceremony held at the Sun Arena, Harmonious Chorale Ghana picked up three gold diplomas. Moreover, they emerged as the overall winner in one of the categories from the open competition.

This accolade by Harmonious Chorale at the championship level made Ghana proud. This is because after they won the National Anthem was played in honour of the achievement.

Under the directorship of James Varrick Armaah, Harmonious Chorale presented a 52 man team made up of 44 singers, 4 keyboardists, 2 trumpeters and a Sound Engineer, Dominic Ansa-Asare of MiDo Productions.

The World Choir Games organized by Interkultur is the largest choral event in the world. Furthermore, the idea based on the Olympic Games ideals. It aims to peacefully unify people and nations connected by songs in a fair competition.

The 10th edition of the competition took place in Tshwane, South Africa. This is the very first time the event has been held in Africa. A total of 300 choirs from over 60 countries participated the World Choir Games 2018.

Harmonious Chorale Ghana is the resident choir of Salt and light Music Ministry headed by Rev. Dr. Joyce R. Aryee.

Olamide shares excitement over new song with Shatta.

Nigerian artist, Olamide a while back applauded Shatta Wale over “Gringo” song.

Furthermore, it seems from then till now their relationship grew. Moreover, this is because it seems the pair have a new song together. This is because from the past days, the Nigerian artiste can’t hide his happiness on social media.

However, people wonder why the excitement.

From all indications, “Wonders” is the title of the song. Also, it will be available for consumption by music enthusiasts anytime soon taking into consideration the posts by both artists.

See Olamide’s reaction on social media via screenshot below:

Guru speaks about the music industry.

Ghanaian rapper and fashion designer, Maradona Yeboah Adjei known in the showbiz industry as Guru says that he doesn’t understand the music system in Ghana.

Furthermore, he made these statements while speaking in an interview with Grandmaster Nii Ayi Tagoe on the Morning Zoo. Moreover, he said he does not understand the whole system within the music industry.

According to him, he does not see himself as a big boy in the industry. This is because he is still learning the ropes.

Guru on the system in the music industry

“I am still an underground artist, I don’t understand the system, you shouldn’t blame me.” 

Also, in the interview, the rapper advised musicians not to ignore prophecies about their lives. He added that they should pray to prophets to intercede for them to save their career.

Patapaa talks about his music.

Swedru-based and “One corner” hitmaker, Patapeezy reveals the type of music genre he does.

Furthermore, after his song, Ghanaians wondered on the kind of music genre he falls under. Moreover, this is after he said that he is a highlife artiste. However, the kind of music he does are all not high life.

He clarified his music genre in an interview with Angel TV. Furthermore, he revealed that his songs are all high life asorkpor. According to him, before he became a household name, he had recorded several songs but all couldn’t get him into the limelight until he dropped “One Corner”.

Pataapa on doing asorkpor-highlife

“One Corner was an experiment of fusing Hiplife with traditional dance music. I showed the song to a few people and they encouraged me to continue on that path rather than the highlife and surprisingly it worked out.”

Gifty Anti reiterates her stance.

Celebrated broadcaster, Gifty Anti states that she would gladly kneel before her husband any day and anywhere.

Furthermore, last year, a picture surfaced on social media. In the picture, it showed the popular broadcaster seemingly kneeling at the feet of her husband, Nana Ansah Kwao while warmly hugging the legs of the husband. Moreover, this picture caused a lot of controversy on the internet.

However, she reacted to the picture again. Oheneyere revealed she would gladly do again and it could happen anywhere.

According to her, if she offends her husband, or even wants to say thank you for a kind gesture shown to her by her husband she would kneel to do that since doing that doesn’t and wouldn’t change anything about her.

Gifty Anti on kneeling before husband

“I will kneel down before my husband any day and anytime if I have offended him or if I want to just say thank you for something. It doesn’t demean me as Gifty Anti, It doesn’t take anything away from me”.

Veteran gospel artiste, Professor Kofi Abraham spoke about modern gospel music. Furthermore, he disclosed this in an interview. Moreover, he stated that most of the current gospel songs are of no value. This is because they are characterized by a lot of noise.

According to him, gospel songs must carry spiritual power to be able to transform lives and make positive impacts in society.

He made these statements in an interview on Hitz FM.

Professor Abraham lament on the trend of modern gospel

Furthermore, he said that some of the gospel artists do music and consider the business aspect of it. However, they do not consider to win souls for God.

Also, he fumed at how some of the modern gospel artistes wail and shout in their songs in a bid to get people’s attention rather than listen to advice given them by people like him; the reason for making one-time hits at best.

He further noted that it is important for gospel artiste to be guided and rooted in the word of God and back their music with the spirit of God.

Vicky Hammah talks about relationships.

Former Deputy Minister of Communications, Victoria Hammah says she is single. Furthermore, she served under John Mahama’s administration.

She made these statements in an interview with Mikki Osei Berko on TV3’s ‘After Hours’ show. Moreover, she disclosed that she has been single and lonely for long. However, now she is ready for a relationship. She stated

“I’m not married, I’m single not searching, I’m just available.” 

Moreover, a lot of Ghanaians wondered where she was after he dismissal from her position. Also, she used to be the host for ‘Chocolate Factory.’ This was a show on Joy Prime.

Watch Victoria Hammah talk about her relationship status

https://youtu.be/ZTDiqE76A2g

The rumour is at it again.

According to the gossip mill, Wendy Shay takes over from Ebony. Furthermore, allegedly she is dating OGee the MC. He is a hype man for all RuffTown record signees.

Moreover, according to them, OGee and Shay have been spotted out a couple times.

Their positions sparked numerous rumours of Shay succeeding Ebony in more ways than one.

Wendy Shay responds to dating rumours

However, the ‘Uber Driver’ hitmaker responded to the rumours. Furthermore, she made it clear she is not dating anybody, much less O Gee.

She made this clarification in an interview on Happy Fm. Moreover, she said the claims are nothing but rumours. Also, at this time she literally has no time to date. This is because she is concentrating 100% on her career.

Ghanaian rapper, Pope Skinny states that he is richer than Tic.

Furthermore, according to Pope Skinny, his colleague Tic has called him a snitch in one of their group chat.

Moreover, He revealed that he respected the “Philomena” hitmaker for years. However, to watch Tic to insult and disgrace him to that level, there was nothing he could do than to respond.

Also, he stated that Tic must understand that his days of being celebrated by Ghanaians died many years ago.

Pope Skinny about being better than Tic

“When the fans love you, even when you fool, they still follow you. But in Ghana when you’re no more relevant, just try featuring Jay-Z, you’ll still remain irrelevant.

“Tic called me a snitch. He’s not even my friend. Tic tac doesn’t have money than me and he doesn’t have a better car than me. I drive Benz and none of them drive one. The fact is they can’t afford it.

“Shatta Wale is my bosom friend but that doesn’t mean if you and Shatta have problems so you’ll see me as an enemy. Even Prodigal is now our friend. We’re not fighting this battle with weapons. It’s a lyrical battle so if you and Shatta Wale have issues and because of that you call me a snitch then I have to hit back at you,”