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Ama Slay Recruits Joey B And EL On New Single, ‘Asem'(VIDEO)

Ghanaians songstress based in the United States, Ama Slay, has teamed up with top Ghanaian acts Joey B and E.L on her new single.

The song, dubbed ‘Asem’, however follows the successful release of a number of singles in the past.

‘Asem’ is Ama Slay’s however first official single for the year 2019.

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In the song and video, Joey B and E.L ‘fight’ each other for the love of Ama Slay, who was torn

between who of them to choose.

In her response, she sent a word of caution to the two rappers saying that after all their ‘plenty

talks’ if they are not able to live up to expectation, they will be in trouble.

The colourful video is however directed by Ghanaian filmmaker, director, and cinematographer, Yaw Skyface.

Watch the video below:

You Can Reach Your Goals Through Reading – EL

Awards-winning musician, singer and songwriter, Elorm Adablah also popularly known as EL, has advised children on the need to read.

According to the rapper, it is good to cultivate the habit of reading as this can help them achieve their life goals.

This advice comes at a time when research shows that children’s interest in reading, including that of adults, is seen to be waning.

According to EL, “No matter what you want to do in your life, as long as you read to educate and empower yourself, the sky is your limit.”

EL has, thus advised everyone to pick a book once a while and as often as one can do so and read.

The ‘Koko’ hitmaker made these statements in a documentary produced by Ghana Book

Development Council (GBDC).

The documentary forms part of GBDC’s campaign, dubbed “Learn to read; read to learn” .

This documentary however aims to create and increase awareness of the numerous benefits

of reading, particularly to children.

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The documentary comprises prominent personalities and role

models who still make time to read in spite of their busy schedule.

These prominent personalities and role models, who are people the children readily identify

with, have been recorded reading aloud children’s books, particularly books written by

Ghanaian authors. EL read from Ghanaian Bed Time stories “Nii Kodzo Tawia & Esuon”.

The Ghana Book Development Council (GBDC) is an Agency under the Ministry of Education

mandated to oversee the development, regulation and effective planning of the Book Industry

in Ghana. One of the functions of the GBDC is to ensure the establishment of suitable

machinery for the promotion of reading among all age groups, particularly among children.

To promote reading among school children and also promote indigenous books, the GBDC

periodically organises Book Fairs and Reading Festivals as well as forms Reading and Creative-

Writing Clubs at Basic and Senior High schools.

Ask What You Can Do For Your Country – EL To Shatta Wale

Dancehall act, Shatta Wale a few days ago angered many Ghanaians when he called his

motherland a village in London during his Reign Album Tour performance.

The “My Level” hit maker took his ‘Reign’ album tour to the UK, as he performed at Indigo,

02 in London over the weekend.

Though it was a completely sold out concert, Shatta Wale sparked a bit of controversy when

he referred to Ghana as a village on stage.

Whiles performing his numerous hit songs, the artiste paused and told his fans that they

should disregard any negatives news about him on the internet which emanates from Ghana.

He went further by ordering the fans to repeat after him that “Ghana is a village”, to which

they duly obliged.

“Shatta Wale is a very nice guy, all that you read on Google from Ghana [are not true]. Ghana is village, say Ghana is a village, say village,” he said, as the fans repeated after him.

Many Ghanaians, including his colleague musicians have since taken to the various social

media platforms to express their dislike at the ‘Gringo’ man’s comment.

One of such artistes is rapper EL, born Elom Adablah.

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In a tweet, he used a quote by former American President, John F. Kennedy, to advise the dance hall artiste.

“I’ll continue to #GhanaIsAVillage until I start seeing change .., yes I craze .. Wetin better, country wey hospitals no get bed, Roads all spoil,if leader sick either dem fly out or chopper picks them during accidents ,where the ambulances Dey .. We Dey Village stop the nonsense,” he tweeted.

Meanwhile, Shatta who has explained that his reason for calling Ghana a village is premised on

the fact that Ghana is under-developed and the leaders care less about the country’s well-being.

However, EL believes instead of expecting leaders to change the ills of the country, Shatta

Wale should be proactive by taking a step in effecting a change that will benefit Ghana.

“Consider this Dear brother @shattawalegh Ask not what your country can do for you. Rather ask what you can do for your country – JFK,” he wrote.

LISTEN: EL Drops New Banger, ‘WOSA’ Feat Joey B

Award-winning rapper, Elorm Adablah, known by his stage name, EL has released new single ‘WOSA’

He however recruits hiplife artiste, Joey B on this banger.

The new single, he cited, intends to amuse music enthusiasts and entertain the Ghanaian showbiz circles.

In an interview with ghanahints, EL disclosed that the new single is produced by VO nation. It however comes with a  thorough rhythmical and technical outputs to specially suit all entertainment functions.

The song, according to him, talks about deceitful manners of some partners in relationships. WOSA, he literally explained, means “I leave it to the fan’s”.

The V.O Nation record label frontman kick started the year with a couple of bangers including “Joy”, “Ayeyi”, “Yaa Wor”, “De Plug” and “Pum Pum”.

The new single is a mid-tempo Afrobeats single mainly for parties, clubs and the streets.

“Koko” hitmaker, Pee On Da Beat, however takes credit for the production of “Wosa”.

Enjoy the full song below!

No More ‘BAR’ Series, Watch out For New Project – EL

Hip-hop artiste and producer, Elorm Adablah, best known as EL has announced the end of his releases of his annual Mixtape called ‘BAR’.

According to the ‘Kalu’ hitmaker, his decision was born out of his zeal to work on other projects for his fans.

E.L made his intentions to end “BAR” series public when speaking to GHOne TV.

He added that BAR – 4 was his all time favorite because it represents his current state as a rapper.

“Even foreign artistes start projects and put an end to it when they feel it is time to let go. So like them, I have decided to end the BAR series and work on other projects. I believe the fans will love what I’m coming up with so they should wait for what I have to offer them.” He said.

Background

EL’s released his first ‘BAR’ (Best African Rapper) Mixtape in 2014. He followed it up to the fourth one which was in 2017.

In all, the ‘BAR’ series has one common message said in dissimilar ways in each episode. However, ‘BAR 4’ simply defends EL’s title as the Best African Rapper just like the earlier episodes.

The ‘BAR’ mixtapes over the years have introduced talented rappers from Ghana and given them the platform to show the world what they have inside them. It has featured some of the best rappers we have in Ghana as well.

EL Releases Visuals For His Hit Single ‘Joy’

Rapper and Afro beat musician, Elorm Adablah, best known as EL has released video for his single hit track, dubbed ‘Joy’.

EL had revealed earlier in an interview that he’s so connected to the song. This he said is because he wrote it with his mother, Elfrida Adablah.

“My mother wrote the words of the song. I edited it and made it into a song. So it’s pretty special,” he told Citi Showbiz in an interview.

“For almost a year now she’s been telling me she had a write-up she wanted me to turn into a song. So one day I got home and she handed to me a sheet of paper with these lyrics on. I am hard guy but when I read it I got touched so I took it, worked on it,” he added.

‘Joy,’ is an inspirational song with lyrics that encourage one to work hard towards victory.

The song was produced by EL and co-produced by Kuzie.

EL is a versatile Ghanaian musician and music producer who won the Artiste of the Year at 2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

He has also masterminded such records as “Fefeefe,” “Yaa School,” “Lalafalama,” “Too Much Money,” “Body Bags,” “Do Good,” “Love God” and several others too numerous to mention.

EL releases an annual mixtape he calls “The BAR (Best African Rapper) and in 2017, he released the 4th one called BAR IV.

Meanwhile, EL is expected to release the 5th edition of “The BAR (Best African Rapper) this year.

Watch Video for ‘Joy’ below;

E.L To Launch B.A.R 4 Mixtape At Annual B.A.R Concert

Award-winning Ghanaian Afrobeat Musician, rapper and producer, EL is set to roll the fourth edition of his annual B.A.R (Best African Rapper) concert .

November 25, 6PM at Alliance Française, Accra is the scheduled date.

EL’s B.A.R 4 mix-tape will be officially launched at the event as well.

Some of Ghana’s best Hip-Hop artists are on the bill and have promised nothing but a jam till the end.

Performing hit after hit, are artistes from all genres. Those who are Hip-Hop till death and those who just do it for the culture.

The first three installments of the concert were a great success and as a result, people have grown to become fans of the concert.

More on EL

EL, born Elorm Adabla, has not been relentless at all.

After winning the Afro-Pop Song of the Year (Kaa Bu Ame) at the 2017 Ghana Music Awards, he also featured in the prestigious fashion and style magazine – Vogue (USA), which became the most read article for two weeks straight.

He also went on to win Best Album (B.A.R 3) at the 2017 Ghana Entertainment Awards – USA. The rapper continued dropping hot singles, videos and performing on some of the big stages in Ghana and beyond.

More on the B.A.R 4 concert

The B.A.R 4 concert is the perfect event to cap a good year and extend his gratitude to all his EL’iens for showing him love and support every inch of his musical journey.

The B.A.R 4 mixtape is availble for pre-order on Aftown.com.

Tickets for the event are also available at Airport Shell, Cupcake Boutique, Chicks and Ribs, Blossom and Wednesday and all Photo-stores at Malls in Accra. They are going for a cool Ghc 30

 

E.L Thrills Fans At New York Fashion Week

Rapper Elorm Adablah, best known by the stage name EL who is currently on tour in the states to promote his upcoming album ‘WAVs’ (West African Vibes) due for release later this year has thrilled some supermodels in New York at the City’s Fashion Week event celebrations.

The ‘Koko’ hitmaker, who is currently working on his new album surely set the event ground ablaze with his unbeatable Afrobeat songs after hitting the first show off his E.L Live Tour in Minnesota.  The attendees were surprised with a full-blown concert by Studio 189, which got everybody dancing to the rhythm of E.L’s Afrobeat music.

The models then featured the line by standing in groups, while talking and dancing with one another. Just as renowned fashion designer, Abrima Erwiah had said at the beginning of the event that “It’s all about inclusiveness”, participants indeed included people of all ages, ethnicities, and colors.

Dawson began the show by asking for a moment of silence to remember those affected by the attacks on 9/11. She followed it with a video about Studio 189’s social justice work and the impact it’s having in Africa. The clothing  complimented an African aesthetic with bright colors, light fabrics, and native prints.

The invitees found that there were no traditional seats but instead, stones replaced seats! upon stepping feet at the event ground at Metropolitan West as staff members roamed around sampling pieces from the collection.  The event saw Actress Rosario Dawson also debuting her latest Studio 189 collection at the Fashion Week with a special touch.