Month: October 2018

Ghanaian singer and rapper, Elom Adablah releases an epic cover art and the tracklist for his upcoming ‘BVR’ album. His showbiz name is EL.

Moreover, Elorm was the 2016 winner of the Artist of the year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. He took to his various social media handles to release this epic track list.

The ‘BVR’ album is the 5th album which forms part the annual release of EL’s Bar Album. This is the fifth year of the Bar therefore the creatively ‘BVR’. BVR is a 15 Track Album. The a majority of the songs produced and mastered by PeeOnTheBeat, at 567 music. The album is to be released under VO Nation records.

The Album contains 15 songs. The likes of Regie Roy, Jean Feier, Nana Grenade, Kev, Stargo, Bryan The Mensah, Akan, DopeNation, LJ, Gbrumot and Nigerian superstar Falz featured on it.

Kojo Antwi talks about the state of Ghanaian languages.

Legendary Ghanaian reggae and Afropop music sensation, Kojo Antwi calls on the Government and education stakeholders of the nation to prioritise Ghanaian language. Moreover, according to him, the mentality of Ghanaian languages need to change.

He made these statements in an interview with Dr Cann. Also, “Mr Music Man” asserted that,

“Progressive countries do not put their languages secondary to other countries’ languages. Our leaders should find a way to put our languages first.”

Furthermore, he added that our colonial leaders polluted and destroyed our history. Therefore, they made us feel that there will be nothing better ever to come from Africa.

“Before the diluted and polluted our history, we were progressive and civilized. Their history makes us nothing”

Veteran musician, Lord Kenya talks about his journey in Christ. When he became born-again at the height of his career, a lot of people stated that it was a 9 day wonder. However, he proved his critics wrong.

Moreover, this month is exactly eight years since he gave his life to Christ. The Evangelist stated that it’s been a very humbling experience for him.

“It hasn’t been easy, every week there is something new coming up. It has never been smooth but God has been with me and that makes it humbling.”

Furthermore, according to Lord Kenya, there are always going to be challenges. However, after all is said and done, God is very faithful.

“When you are born-again, your spirit is born-again but your soul is not born-again and that comes with its own challenges but in all of this we give thanks to God” 

To celebrate his eighth anniversary, Lord Kenya puts together a programme dubbed, “Eight Years in Eight Days”. It kicked off on Saturday, October 20 with a float through the principal streets of Kumasi in the morning.

The anniversary launched on Sunday, October 21 during church service at the Face of Grace Covenant Temple, near Ahodwo Melcom, Kumasi.

Lord Kenya encouraged everyone to be part of the celebration.

“I urge everyone to be part of this blessing-filled celebration, nobody should be left out, come and be blessed.”

Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale expresses his preparedness to perform at his arch-rival Stonebwoy’s concert in Ashaiman.

Moreover, the hitmaker made his intentions known after he allegedly declined a request by Stonebwoy and Samini to perform at his ‘Reign’ album launch on Saturday.

In 2017, Shatta caused social buzz for his surprise appearance at Stonebwoy’s ‘Ashaiman To Da World’ concert.

In an interview ‘You Sey Weytin’, a segment on ShowbizFylla with Da Don on Hitz FM, he expressed interest in attending Stonebwoy’s concert this year.

“I wish he will invite me if he likes. Let Stonebwoy just invite me because I want to go” 

However, he stated that he has a show the same night but still wished that Stonebwoy will extend an invitation to him.

“Maybe when I finish my show [then] I will go. If he [is] listening, he [should] write on Twitter and let me hashtag ‘Ashiaman To Da World’” 

Stonebwoy’s ‘Ashaiman To Da World’ concert comes off on Saturday, October 27, at the Sakasaka Park in Ashaiman.

Ghanaian actress, Tracey Boakye accuse Global Coin Community Help of duping her a whooping sum of Gh10,000.

According to the angry actress, a friend introduced her to the investment program. However, she has since not heard from any of the officials of the company or the friend who introduced her to the business. This was after she pumped Gh10,000 into it. According to her, she tried on several occasions to reach bosses of the company. However, no one picked any of her calls.

Furthermore, she stated that someone informed her that the office of the company at Nsawam was closed.

“A friend asked me to invest with the company. She told me that I’ll earn 2,700 if I invest Gh10,000 so I tried with that amount but I’ve heard nothing from any of the workers. Its been over a month now but they are not picking my calls.

I asked someone to check up on them at their Nsawam office but I was told that their office has been locked”

The actress took to Instagram to warn the public to desist from dealing with Global Coin Community Help. This is because she believes it is a sam.

Ghanaian filmmaker, Leila Djansi adds her voice to the discussion about the movie industry. According to her, she agrees with the words of Gabby Otchere Darko. She took to Facebook to justify her stance and defend Gabby.

Leila Djansi on Ghanaian filmmakers and Gabby Otchere Darko

My dear filmmakers in Ghana. Leave this politician guy alone! What he said about the industry is the truth. I don’t see why there’s so much deflection and insult for him. He pretty much said Ghanaian films have no soul and he is RIGHT. Watching Ghanaian films is like talking to a lover who has dark glasses over his eyes. No connection. The first arguments you all made was that there is no government support. Which government supported any film industry?

Industries that have government support got it because of the impact they made on the countries economy. How much impact have Ghanaian films made on the economy? How honest are the players? There is so much rancor and treachery within the ranks. Nothing government can do about that! Whenever you ask a middle-aged Ghanaian for his favorite Ghanaian film, they usually mention “I told you So”. So, I traced the film and watched it and I asked myself, really? Why? Because it’s funny? YES. Because it’s funny. Right, we can’t be serious in any aspect, huh? Everything must be fun.

More on her post

Step back. Have comedies ever, ever been nominated for Oscars? Let’s use the Oscars as a yardstick. Action films? No. Because these genres are not necessarily “real”. They don’t tell of the HUMAN CONDITION. THE HUMAN HEART. THE HERO’S JOURNEY. You fell in love with old Nollywood because of the CHARACTERS it created. The evil in-law, the blood money guy. It fed your superstition. You looked out for people like that in your day to day life.

Grace Omaboe got her name, Maame Dokuno from a character she played. Kweku Ananse is famous because of his character. This is all Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko is trying to say. He watched 10 Ghanaian films and he had no reason to root for any person. His core wasn’t stirred. Instead of being so defensive and making up arguments, how about you listen? My favorite films from Ghana are two. Kukurantuni, The road to Accra and Love Brewed In an African Pot.

I didn’t laugh, I didn’t care for picture quality and I wasn’t saying it to please the filmmakers. I like these films because I can’t and have never forgotten the soul, decisions, and actions of the characters that led the story to where it went! Character driven plots. A man returns from work and discovers his daughter was raped. He picks up a machete and steps out of the house into the rain. —Here is our hero. Now, let his actions and choices direct the course of the story HONESTLY. Don’t write what you like. Write his actions and the effect of his actions, remembering that every character in your plot has free will and makes decisions too. Conflict. Who wins? Resolution.

More of her words

That’s all Gabby is trying to say. The films need human conditions and characters we can root for. So, now that we’ve settled that, name one Ghanaian film that exposed the human condition and had a character(s) you cannot forget? Finally, the media space also needs discipline. Bloggers and journalists. You need integrity and ethics. Don’t receive payment from folks in order to write articles that favor them. Write the truth. Is it good? Say it. Is it bad? Say it. Don’t be tied to anyone’s apron strings because you took money from them to say what they want. It breeds complacency. Our beautiful actresses. Enough makeup. It is enough. Your eyebrow doesn’t need to be on fleek all the time. Our actors, your choices as actors make or break a film.

When you get a script, forget the clothes, forget the premiere, forget how the audience will clap for you and search for a connection to the character you’re being asked to play. Research, practice, watch great actors. Many films have failed because viewers could not connect with the actors. Directors, including myself. Prepare. Find the soul of the story you’re telling before you get on set. You, the actors and the camera need to tell a seamless story. Surround yourself with GOOD PEOPLE. Crew, we know it’s a red camera. You don’t have to abandon your job to take pictures beside it.

Final words from Leila

If quiet on set is called, be quiet and give the actors and directors room to be inspired. Stop chit chatting on set! Do your work! Break down the script, be prepared for everything. Think outside the box. Let your department shine because your department is playing a key role in how the film comes out. The government, tax incentives? There’s vat. Use it! You’ll see a turn in the economy. We need to stop being so defensive and put our films on the litmus test! Remember, the story is KING! So, now that we’ve settled that, name one Ghanaian film that exposed the human condition and had a character you cannot forget?

Ghanaian musician, Mzbel has a new show on the way. The musician premieres the first ever celebrity health talk show called ‘Etisen’.

The health talk show program has top Ghanaian entertainers. These entertainers will come onto the show and display their health knowledge many people didn’t know they had in a very great and lovely way. Moreover, the celebs appear on the show to educate the general public about their health needs.

Some of the popular figures on the show include are Afia Schwarzenegger, Mzvee, Sister Afia, Kumi guitar, Adjetey Annan, Tornado and many other top celebrities.

‘Etisen’ with Mzbel will soon be premiered on Atinka TV very soon. Mzbel and Zoom Studios Ghana are the producers of the health talk show.

Reunited music trio, Praye talk about past achievements. According to them, they were cheated at the 2013 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

They spoke about this in an interview with AJ Sarpong on Citi FM’s Brunch in the Citi. The hitmakers stated that it was obvious that they deserved the ultimate award after having more nominations.

“You said we have the Most Popular Song of the Year, you said we had the Album of the Year, we had the Afropop song of the Year. How can you have the Most Popular Song of the Year and not be the artiste who is everywhere. If you have the Most Popular Song it means everybody will bill you to perform. And you know what we do in stage, we dance, we sing. We were all over playing shows, then you deny us of the award.” 

However, they noted that they understand it is not easy to put together awards and that voting patterns could also be the reason some awards elude ‘obvious winners.’

They said what gives them more satisfaction is the fact that their fans cherish what they do.

Also, they hinted of a comeback concert.

Ghanaian musician, A Plus joins the debate on poor standards of local movies. This is after Gabby Otchere-Darko, a senior government official criticized the movie industry.

Furthermore, he suggested to Gabby to encourage the NPP to pay the deserved royalties to musicians anytime they play songs at campaign rallies. .

Moreover, he wondered why Mr Otchere-Darko would demand quality from a sector which does not get any support from governments including the ruling Akufo-Addo administration.

A Plus’ response to Gabby Otchere Darko

“Somebody should tell Gabby Otchere Darko that the only way creative arts will be part of Ghana beyond aid is when government seeks permission from copyright owners like the owner of this song and pay her before using it to promote a political agenda. You don’t support creative arts in any way yet you wonder why it’s below your expectation. You just take people’s song and use it.

“If government is doing this why won’t individuals do same? They will go and find her and give her some two thousand to say “Kwame A Plus is lying. They paid me before.” hahahahahahahahahahaha. Gospel artiste (Patience Nyarko) hoping to go to heaven can’t lie. ”

Ghanaian rapper, Okyeame Kwame staged a stellar performance at a Ghana-South African cultural exchange programme.

The week-long programme dubbed ‘Africa Cultural Seasons’ opened at the Marriott Hotel in Accra on Monday, October 15, 2018.

The rapper was in typical Ghanaian cloth, white trousers, with a pair of sneakers to match. Moreover, he dazzled the audience with rap music woven over indigenous Ghanaian highlife rhythm.

He performed some of his classic compositions to palm wine highlife rhythm provided by the Kwan Pa band.

He first did a rendition of the Ghana National Anthem, took them back to some of his old hits and finally got them into the yet to be released album ‘Made In Ghana.’

In the course of the performance, Okyeame also told the history of highlife music, Ghana’s music heritage.

He gave a chronological account of how highlife has evolved over time.

The highlight of the event was when he performed his latest song ‘Made in Ghana.’

Okyeame Kwame ended his performance with the popular Marian Makeeba song ‘Pata Pata.’