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Celebrated Highlife artiste, Kwabena Kwabena, has finally clarified the concept behind his hit song, ‘Tokro’, which is currently receiving massive airplay in Ghana.

According to him, the title of the song is in appreciation of the loyalty of his fans who he regards as discerning people with matured ears for quality music.

He was speaking in an interview on Empirefmonline.com.

Kwabena Kwabena is an awards-winning Ghanaian songwriter and High life artiste who started his career as a church guitarist at age 14.

He is known for producing some of Ghana’s most popular authentic highlife love songs, like Obaa, Tuamudaa, Obi Asa, Adult Music, among others.

He however released the danceable Tokro (Abodwese) produced by Kaywa, in November 2018.

The song, however generated a lot of controversies since its release due to its direct translation from Akan which means “bearded hole.”

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According to many entertainment critics, including DJ X of music promotion website, Ghxclusives.com, “The ‘hole’ or ‘tokro’ used in the song refers to the female sex organ.”

However, the ‘Adult Music’ crooner believes that beard is a sign of maturity, thus his unique wordplay can only be decrypted through matured ears.

Kwabena Kwabena, who was the headline artiste for Empire FM’s 2019 Love Night Valentine

Music Concert held at Akroma Plaza in Takoradi, serenaded a cross section of the Oil City’s elitewith back-to-back hit songs for more than an hour after thrilling performances by opening act, Bless KB and veteran highlife singer, Kofi Bentil.

Watch visuals for ‘Tokro Abodwese’ below:

Legendary Ghanaian high-life singer – Kwabena Kwabena returns with “Adult Music (Part 2)”.

On the production fronts , we have the Highly Spiritual record producer – Kaywa.

He releases a highly explicit high-life song with title “Tokro”, an Akan word which means

“Hole”.

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However, the “Hole or “Tokro” used in this context is female reproductive system or the vagina.

Stream and download song from below;

Highlife legend Kwabena Kwabena, has signed a new management deal with Loggy Entertainment.

The deal will see the new team manage the musician for the next two years.

During an unveiling ceremony at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, Prince Nana Boakye-Yiadom,

who owns Loggy Entertainment, noted that details of the deal are confidential.

“I can tell you about the duration…we are working together for the next 24 months,” he said.

Known to have worked with several musicians including Daddy Lumba, Guru and of Daasebre Dwamena, Mr Boakye-Yiadom said, “I still have a feel to work with a legendary artist like Kwabena Kwabena. I vowed not to manage any artist after the death of Daasebre Dwamena because of challenges I faced.”

Loggy Entertainment CEO revealed that prior to meeting Kwabena Kwabena, he had heard

and read a lot of negative stories about the musician.

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According to the man, who said he wants “the betterment of the industry,” all the

negative perceptions he had about the musician changed after he met him for a meeting.

Kwabena Kwabena commenting on the deal expressed his excitement about the pact

and called for support for more support for his music and career.

The highlife musician used the event to outdoor a new video, ‘Tokro’ which

Mr Boakye-Yiadom disclosed came at a cost of ?125,000.

They were, however, quick to refute comments that the video is explicit.

“There is nothing nude in the video…it is only a sensual video…it’s an adult video.”

The event was attended by Bice Osei Kuffour (Obour), Musicians Union of Ghana President, rapper Okyeame Kwame and some industry persons.

Highlife musician has portrayed the Ghanaian music industry as one that is ‘dangerous’ and ‘cold’.

According to the ‘Bue Kwan’ hitmaker, the industry is characterized by people who seek the downfall of others.

His comments come in the wake of the several prophecies that foretold the demise of the late dancehall act, Ebony.

Ebony Reigns lost her life with two others in a gory accident on Thursday 8th February. They were  returning to Accra after a short visit to her UK-based mother in the Brong Ahafo Region.

Many men of God and some industry players claim to have fortold the tragic accident that claimed the life of the ‘Maame Hw3’ hitmaker shortly after her demise.

Renowned Sound engineer Kaywa, also proclaimed to have foretold the incidence and cautioned them over it.

Kwabena, who says he’s a staunch believer of prophets and their guidance is hence of the opinion that everyone needs spiritual protection in an industry like this.

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“I am spiritual. If I say I am spiritual, I mean I believe in prophesy and I believe in the men of God to pray for you in everything that you do,” he said.

Speaking on Behind the Fame on Joy FM’s Drive Time with with Lexis Bill, he described the music industry as being ‘cold and dangerous.’

“Our industry is quite dangerous. I know what I am talking about…..I believe the industry is quite cold, there are some few bad ones in there who don’t really wish well for others,” he told Lexis.

Kwabena Kwabena passionately lamented over what he describes as “hate” in the business. He stated emphatically, he is not proud of the state in which the industry is.

“It’s not something I am so proud of. I must say. I am not proud of it. There’s so much hate, there’s no love. There’s no togetherness. People don’t give respect to whom respect is due,” he said.

In addition, the ‘Adult Music’ crooner queried why people in the industry prefer very current crop of musicians to ones who have been in the game longer.

Kwabena Kwabena, born George Kwabena Adu is currently promoting his fifth album ‘Ahyesi’.

The album is made of 10 songs and features the likes of rapper M.anifest and the legendary Kwame Yeboah.

Awards-winning Highlife musician George Adu, best known as Kwabena Kwabena, has successfully launched his fifth album.

The Album titled ‘Ahyesi’  was launched at the +233 Jazz Bar on November, 30.

Prior to the successful launch there were reports of the musicians ex wife storming the events ground in the company of police officials.

This, according to eyewitnesses reports was for the woman to subpoena his ex husband after fruitless efforts previously.

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Notwithstanding,the ‘Asor’ crooner and his team weathered the storm and pulled an impressive launch.

Budding star Asantewaa, Manifest, Ofori Amponsah took turns to thrill patrons at the event.

The event was spearheaded by Radio presenter Abeiku Aggrey Santana and actress Nana Ama McBrown

Kennedy Katey, a representative from the United Nation Youth Television also conferred an ambassadorial role on Kwabena Kwabena on behalf of  the organisation.

Watch the video below for more:

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Ghanaian Highlife Musician, George Kwabena Adu, aka Kwabena Kwabena, has added his voice to Shatta Wale’s behaviors.

Many have come out to condemn the SM4LIFE Movement King on his recent behavior, described by many critics as a misconduct.

Shatta Wale slapped Biggie Sparta, his bodyguard while he was performing at the S Concert stage on 1st December, 2017. The slap generated loads of discussions with people calling for an apology for the bodyguard from Shatta Wale.

Shatta Wale was already making headlines with a controversy between him and fans of Nigerian artiste Wizkid. This was weeks before the following incidents.

A video that went viral saw him firing gunshots into the skies.

Many Ghanaians came out airing their views on the subject as usual.

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Kwabena Kwabena, was speaking with Sammy Kumah (Sammy Kay) on Peace FM’s “Anigye3Kase3bo.”

According to the “Adult Music’ hitmaker, Shatta’s  persistent obstinate misbehavior is as a result of what Ghanaians have allowed him to exhibit in the eyes of the media. Accumulatively over the years without him being punished.

“Shatta Wale’s continues misbehavior is as a result of what we all natured five years ago. And everybody who follows my submissions will understand exactly what am saying”, he said.

“This whole Shatta Wale thing started when he kicked chairs and composed diss songs to insult everybody in the industry. Because he proclaimed they robbed him of the VGMA Dancehall artist of the year to a female Dancehall artist Kaakie in 2013.”  Charter House never took an action on that so that Shatta Wale would be used as a scapegoat to serve as a deterrent to others even though I advised George Quaye.

“Rather, Shatta Wale was crowned the artist of the year for 2014 VGMA awards even though he did not attend the award. And it was because Charter House was just thinking of how to make their money”

He further added that, “although Shatta Wale is a creative artist, his behavior is nothing good to talk about. We live in a global village now. As a result, all what he’s doing goes out there painting a bad image for the country and people living outside Ghana will be facing the consequences. That is why the Nigerian musicians teamed up together and treated Sarkodie the way they did at the just ended One Africa Music festival in Dubai”.

Ghanaian highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena says musicians are not producing albums but ‘singles’.

According to him, the current crop of artistes depends solely on ‘singles’ rather than albums hence their short concentration span in the industry.

The ‘Adult Music’ crooner added that artistes in the country are not producing and promoting ‘genuine’ Ghanaian music.

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“We are not growing authentic Ghanaian music. That is the hard truth. If we will be truthful, we can’t depend on the one time singles and all that. The musicians now don’t do albums, reason more artistes are packed on bills. It’s good for the event organizer. If they were all doing albums they will have more time to perform and that will be an advantage to the artiste…” he said on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM with Andy Dosty.

He mentioned songs such as Patapaa’s ‘One Corner’ and Captain Planet’s latest single ‘Obi Agye Obi Girl’ as examples.

Kwabena Kwabena outlined the need for the musicians to produce works that will keep the industry on its toes and put the Ghanaian music on the map.

Kwabena Advises Musicians

The ‘Adult Music’ crooner advised music producers to produce albums that will create a solid connection with their fans for longer performances during shows.

“Albums give you the privilege to perform more songs to your fans. Where is ‘One Corner’? Now it’s ‘Obi Agye Obi girl’. We need to put songs that will make us last as artistes to keep the industry going. We need to work harder…” he said.

Born George Adu, he is currently promoting his new album, ‘Ahyesi’. The album also happens to be his fourth.

Kwabena owns a foundation called KBKB which helps patient with heart disorders and thus organizes a yearly concert on 14 February to help raise funds for that.

Celebrated Contemporary Highlife musician, Kwabena Kwabena, born George Kwabena Adu is set to launch his 5th album titled “Ahyesi”on 30th November, 2017.

Kwabena Kwabena’s ten-track album titled “Ahyesi” (The Beginning) which will be launched at the Plus 233 Pub and Grill in Accra will witness live performances from the multiple award winning artiste and from supporting artistes like legendary contemporary Highlife Musician Ofori Amponsah and Asantewaa.

The event is said to be graced by popular Kumawood actress, Nana Ama Mcbrown, Musician Ofori Amponsah and other celebrities.

His first album titled ‘Kwabena Kwabena’ took him seven years to come out with his encouraging and soul touching music.

Kwabena Kwabena’s biggest breakthrough was in 2004 when he recorded is debut album ‘Aso’ which features Kontihene. Three of the songs were used in the soundtrack of Sparrow Productions’s ‘The Perfect Picture’. Some of his hits include Ka kyere me, Trodom, Adea waye me, Fakye me, Me ne woa, etc.

He released his second album ‘Dabi’ which was also a massive success and hailed by many musicians.

His third album, ‘Daakye’, came out in 2013 which also had hit songs like Bue Kwan, Adult Music, Bye Bye etc. Kwabena Kwabena has collaborated with musicians like Daddy Lumba, Samini, Sarkodie,Okyeame Kwame, Efya, Becca,and many others.