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  1. Saturday, June 30th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    …Fredrica thrills on Ghanaian Night

    The saying that the best is saved for the last was evidenced last Sunday when Stars of the Future finalist, Fredrica, climaxed the first ever Ghanaian Night of the competition with Akosua Agyapong’s Oko bi Nie. More »

  2. Saturday, June 30th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    50 arrested for piracy

    A combined team of Police personnel and members of the anti-piracy task force of the Ghana Association of Phonographic Industries (GAPI) and Musicians Association of Ghana (MUSIGA) has arrested 50 people suspected to be behind pirated musical works in the country. More »

  3. Saturday, June 30th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Gyedu Blay Ambolley to be crowned today

    Gyedu Blay Ambolley, the King of Simingwa, will today be honoured at a ceremony at the residence of Mr Mats Karlsson, the Resident Representative of the World Bank. More »

  4. Saturday, June 30th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Ghana Hiplife Music Awards (Italy) to announce nominees and more

    To everyone reading this article, Vinex Media Production will be officially announcing the nominees of the Ghana Hiplife Music Awards and touching on issues concerning the awards ceremony. More »

  5. Saturday, June 30th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Fisk jubilee singers perform in Ghana

    Ace U.S. choir, Fisk University Jubilee Singers would in July treat Ghanaians to a fantastic three-day choral concert. More »

  6. Saturday, June 30th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Gyedu Blay Ambolley, Ofori Amponsah, Daasebre Gyamena and more nominated for ACRAG awards

    The 20th Art Critics and Reviewers Association of Ghana (ACRAG) Awards is scheduled to come off at the National Theatre in Accra on Saturday September 1. More »

  7. Friday, June 29th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Music producers get ¢680 Million

    The Ghana Association of Phonographic Industry (GAPI) has received an amount of ¢680 million from the Business Sector Advocacy Challenge (BUSAC) Fund to undertake advocacy initiatives that would promote Ghanaian Music. More »

  8. Friday, June 29th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Ofori Amponsah shakes Liberia

    If the authenticity and coronation of a prophet is always in another town, then Ghana Music Award superstar, Ofori Amponsah has undoubtedly proved that he is a music legend worthy of all honor and adoration, be it in Ghana or another, like he recently did in Liberia. More »

  9. Thursday, June 28th, 2007 10 Comments  Source:

    I want to see my father - King Ayisoba

    Song: I want to see you my father Artiste: King Ayisoba Album: Modern Ghanaians More »

  10. Thursday, June 28th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Ghana has made it international with her music son

    Greetings to Ghanaians, those living in Ghana and those in the diaspora. More »

  11. Thursday, June 28th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    MUSIGA hunts for new officers

    The term of the incumbent governing body of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) would soon come to an end as new officers are being hunted for to steer the affairs of the organization. More »

  12. Thursday, June 28th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Sexy looking Akill bids buddy farewell

    From day one, 24 year old, Benjamin Akill, established himself as a very confident guy who knew exactly what he was about on Stars of the Future 2006. More »

  13. Thursday, June 28th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Where will you be on June 30th?

    All roads will be leading to Shakers Sports Bar (1848 Old Norcross Rd , Lawrenceville, 30044), the new international spot in ATLANTA, GEORGIA as Sahara Entertainment presents Ghana's Republic Day & July 4th Weekend JUMP OFF party this Saturday June 30th. More »

  14. Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Republic Day bash at Tesano Sports Club

    Empire Entertainment, in collaboration with Kasapreko Alomo Bitters will present the first ever Republic Day Poolside Bash at the Tesano Sports Club in Accra, on Sunday July 1. More »

  15. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 7 Comments  Source:

    5 most intriguing artistes of 2007

    They are Ghana’s 5 most intriguing artistes of 2007, and they are influential in the music industry. Here they are in no particular order: More »

  16. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 7 Comments  Source:

    Edmund Eghan launches debut gospel album

    As Rev. Robert Ampiah-Kwofie recently pronounced, we should go on because change is definitely coming to the children of God in a mega way. More »

  17. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    5Five, K. K. Fosu & Ebo’o for Dodi Princess

    New entertainment programme, Fusion, which is aired on TV3 on Thursdays would present to TV viewers exclusive scenes from Dodi Princess during the Republic holiday season. Dodi Princess is a ferry on the Volta Lake… More »

  18. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    When did musicians turn footballers…Is it possible?

    Don’t ever think the above headline is just to attract readers or make mockery of the fact that once you are a doctor, farmer, musician, footballer, nurse or a lawyer you can’t have the skills of any other professional. More »

  19. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Why not Delay but Mufty…as foul play engulfs Presenters’ Guide contest

    Presenters’ Guide started initially as a personality profile program targeted at radio presenters and what they go through in their everyday lives was aired on TV3 every Monday at 12:30 p.m. The program saw a lot of presenters passing through and the host was Emmanuel Markay who interviews them with footage showing how their daily activities are carried out. More »

  20. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    VIP and Goodies Music Production makes another remark

    Vision In Progress (VIP) as they are widely known has really made good remarks ever since they started their music carrier some ten years ago. They have really done a lot for themselves and Ghana music. More »

  21. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Peace FM to commemorate the late Mufty Dabre on 1st July

    Mufty Dabre will be missed by all and sundry but his crew at Peace FM will miss him most especially the jokes and his funny laugher. In view of this, their annual fun games have been dedicated to him to show their love for their perished broher.The match will be between the presenters and news casters of the station. More »

  22. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Najo begins to climb higher

    Ever since the hiplife group FBS of Oluman Boogie fame went solo and NAJO released “Me Suro”, the song has caught much attention by fans in Africa and is now flying abroad. More »

  23. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Leave Mufty’s soul alone - Kid brother cries… Ofori Amponsah to lead new management

    Ever since the death of the celebrated entertainer, radio DJ and a CEO, Muftawa Abubakar Dabre, many schools of thought have come out to associate his death to several meaning and interpretations. More »

  24. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Remix help shake ma silence - K. K. Fosu

    The ever controversial hiplife artiste Kwame Kaakyire Fosu, who is known in showbiz as K. K. Fosu, has said all the three albums he has to his credit with two re-mix ones, came in two years interval and that has been the reason for his remix songs recently. More »

  25. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Erico emerges the favourite - As he bounces back to the Mentor house

    After groping his way through the dark tunnel of eviction for sometime, humorous Erico has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel…he has been voted back into the Mentor House. More »

  26. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Stars of the Future: Down to 9

    When Ernest was given the boot on the ‘Stars of the Future’ reality show, it left most of the contestants wondering when they will be axed. You see, Ernest was one of those highly tipped to win the contest so his eviction came as a surprise to many. More »

  27. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Gyedu Blay Ambolley: Back in ‘Simigwa’ force

    Back with a spanking new 14-track album, after a seven-year absence from the local music scene, is the man with the ‘Simigwa’ formula, the inimitable Gyedu Blay Ambolley! More »

  28. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Tom Bright Davies to release ‘Love, love, love’

    The Rev. Tom Bright Davies is no stranger to the Ghanaian gospel music scene. For over two decades, he’s been playing at live concerts across the country and in other parts of the world. More »

  29. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    From the grave, Mufty wins ‘Presenter’s Guide’

    Fans of ‘Presenters Guide’ on TV3 were left in utter awe over the weekend when the five finalists (Turbo B, Andy Dusty, Delay, Black Rasta and Wofa K) decided to share the prize money and declare the late Mufty Dabre winner of the show. More »

  30. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Rockstone’s off the hook

    Close to one year Reggie Rockstone was charged with car theft, the self-acclaimed ‘Godfather of hiplife’, has been acquitted and all the charges dropped. Funny enough, the lady who brought the charges against Reggie, hardly turned up in court. More »

  31. Monday, June 25th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Round 3 of the new “Music Music”

    TV3 ‘Music music’ the consummate entertainment thriller, on Saturday evening was big and hot with artistes exciting the audience with hip-life music and gospel renditions at Studio B. More »

  32. Monday, June 25th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Mentor goes ‘oldies’ …..As Erico returns

    TV3 Mentor III went for African oldies last Sunday with amazing performances from all six contestants who all proved they were in a class of their own. More »

  33. Monday, June 25th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Ghanaian DJs in USA to be honoured

    Over the years, there have been many memorable Ghanaian events which have occurred in America, and most of the time, one person becomes the entertainer who makes the occasion a success. More »

  34. Monday, June 25th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    ICBC launches album

    Apostle Noah Badu Amoah will launch his second album "Yeni Begye" at the International Christian Bible Church, Mallam Branch, Accra, on Sunday, July 8. More »

  35. Monday, June 25th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Biography of Mac Tontoh

    Most people, who know him well, know him as the man on the trumpet. Mac Tontoh (name in showbiz) was introduced to the trumpet at a very young age by his late father Michael Tontoh, a goldsmith cum father, who played the instrument in the church. More »

  36. Monday, June 25th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    It is better to have a hit in Ghana, Reggie Zippy says so

    Fame came early for young dancehall / raglife artiste, Reggie Zippy, who scored a smash hit with his debut album, Virgin. More »

  37. Sunday, June 24th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Between Bola Ray and Dorcas: Love conquers all

    Time changes everything. Many years ago, it would have been unthinkable to see a respectable and magnificent smooth presenter like Bola Ray standing in this celebrity pose manner with any woman. More »

  38. Sunday, June 24th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Remembering Mufty Dabre

    How time flies. It’s already a week and some days since the death of one of Accra’s finest presenters, Mufty Dabere. More »

  39. Sunday, June 24th, 2007 7 Comments  Source:

    Sally and Confidence: The hottest babes in Accra

    I did promise to tell you the hottest people, places and events in Ghana. This is the time for me to go by my words. If you step into Accra and want to know who is hot in town, just talk to moi. More »

  40. Sunday, June 24th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Who will settle Ofori Amponsah and Barosky’s cold war?

    For many years, the two popular Ghanaian musicians were the best of friends. They were so close that Barosky is part of Ofori’s success. More »

  41. Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    BUSAC support for Ghana’s music industry

    The Business Sector Advocacy Challenge (BUSAC) Fund has released about 680 million cedis to the Ghana Association of Phonographic Industry (GAPI) to undertake advocacy initiatives to ensure Ghanaian Music Industry benefited from long term national, international and multi-lateral financing. More »

  42. Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Oheneba P. K. announces his presence with “Full Stop” album

    In just a month more, get ready for Connecticut’s Ghanaian based hiplife / highlife artiste to drop his newest album, “Full Stop”. More »

  43. Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Musicians attend ‘family meeting’

    The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), has held what it termed a "family meeting in Accra aimed at thrashing out petty differences among its members. More »

  44. Friday, June 22nd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Stars Of The Future II: Ernest shown the exit

    At the third eviction show of stars of the future, there was a playback of the performances of all contestants at last week's show. This enabled the contestants to further access their own performance of the night. More »

  45. Thursday, June 21st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Ghana Hiplife Music Awards Italy

    Vinex Media Production has announced their zeal to host the Ghana Hiplife Music Awards in Italy come this year on the 28th July, 2007. More »

  46. Thursday, June 21st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Reggie Rockstone freed of ‘car theft’ charges

    Hiplife Grandpapa, Reggie Rockstone had the last laugh in court on Tuesday when he was freed of car theft charges levelled against him in 2005. More »

  47. Thursday, June 21st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Queen Of Peace Choir are champs

    The Queen of Peace Catholic Church Choir put up one of their best performances in recent years to beat stiff opposition from five other choirs to be crowned the 2007 Choral Champions in a competition held at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church at Madina near Accra. More »

  48. Thursday, June 21st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Amandzeba, Rex Omar, Kojo Aquai rejoin MUSIGA

    History was made yesterday at the headquarters of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) when the likes of Amandzeba, Rex Omar, Kojo Aquai and Gyedu Blay Ambulley got together with Alhaji Sidiku Buari and officials of MUSIGA in a reunion. More »

  49. Thursday, June 21st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Masekela plays for Darfur

    The world-acclaimed South African music legend and cultural activist, Hugh Masekela, will be at the National Theatre for the second time in two months when he tops the bill at a solidarity programme on Darfur on Wednesday, June 27. More »

  50. Thursday, June 21st, 2007 17 Comments  Source:

    Ohemaa Mercy once again

    A year ago when Ohemaa Mercy was asked if she could combine teaching with singing, she very confidently said she could do both. More »

  51. Thursday, June 21st, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Wutah & Praye meet in Kumasi

    The Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi would on Republic Day, July 1, 2007 host two of Ghana’s finest hiplife performers, Wutah and Praye in a concert to mark Republic Day. More »

  52. Thursday, June 21st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    More Cheers, less votes kick out Erico

    Shock and grief could best describe the expressions of TV3 Mentor 3 fans who watched the eviction of Greater Accra housemate, Erico in last Sunday’s show. More »

  53. Thursday, June 21st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    The Mufty Dabre I knew

    There were people from every segment of society: radio presenters, actors, Muslims, Christians, students, journalists, parliamentarians, ministers of state, CEOs of companies, women, men, children and all manner of persons. It was, to say the least, a jam-packed affair. More »

  54. Thursday, June 21st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Did Mufty see his death?

    When the first announcement of the death of 41-year old Peace FM radio presenter, Mufty Dabre was made on the popular Kokrokoo morning show last week Thursday, most listeners had least expected it. More »

  55. Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Where are my friends? Ramzy asks with so much bitterness

    “This is the first time three strong visitors have come to visit me aside my family members”. This is what Prince William Amui aka Ramzy said to the Peace Fm crew including this reporter when this team paid him a surprise visit at his present place of existence at the Nsawam Medium Prisons last Saturday. More »

  56. Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Come clean, Reggie

    From May 28-June 15, the largest hiphop festival in the world took place at the monumental Imagin Asian Theatre in New York City, USA, which afforded music lovers all over the world the opportunity to view premieres that included the screening: Hiplife; Hiphop in Ghana. More »

  57. Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Is there any future for young artistes?

    Worried about this, I went round trying to get the views of some of the young and upcoming artistes who are gnashing their teeth. More »

  58. Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Daasebre Gwamena parties

    Barely a year after he was arrested in London on June 29 last year over alleged importation of 100kg of cocaine into the United Kingdom. More »

  59. Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 108 Comments  Source:

    Video: HotGirls.com by 4×4 feat. Fresh Prince

    Album: HotGirls.com Label: Director: Jerry/LXG Studios Distribution: More »

  60. Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Who killed Mufti?

    Who’s gonna be bold enough to tell us the cause of Mufti’s death. What disease killed our radio star? All we know is that he died after an ailment but what exactly does the post-mortem say about the cause of death. Is it true that there was no post-mortem? More »

  61. Monday, June 18th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Ogee speaks about his success & haters

    As a visionary, Ogee is known for blissfully bringing to light Ghana’s true light music videos into the world of music videos. More »

  62. Sunday, June 17th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Ishmael voted out of ‘Stars of the Future’

    With two contestants down and ten to go, the Stars of the Future reality show continues to draw a large following, while breaking the hearts- but hopefully not the spirits- of those asked to leave the house through a lack of voter interest or below par performance. More »

  63. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    King Ayisoba’s sensational album

    ‘I want to see my father’ may be King Ayisoba’s most known song from his Modern Ghanaians album but there are other songs that deserve attention. After listening to King Ayisoba’s album, one will be convinced of the international potential inherent in his style of music. More »

  64. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 12 Comments  Source:

    5Five is the new kids on the block

    The freshest and most sensational duo making waves everywhere presently, in Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Senegal, South Africa and London is 5FIVE with their very popular hit song “African Girls” has a lot to offer anybody who rightfully get a copy of this musical menu. More »

  65. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Best of two ‘lifes’

    When two notable names in highlife and hiplife decide to collaborate on an album, one can expect nothing but an impressive outcome. More »

  66. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Praye and ‘Tha Bomb’

    The Kora award winning group, Praye, following the controversy of their split has dropped a bomb. More »

  67. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 7 Comments  Source:

    Figga explains long-delayed album

    Swiss based hiplife rapper, Inspector Figga has set a November release for his MOC Production debut, “Agya Kutre," which was originally expected before the end of May and then this month. More »

  68. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    ‘2 Bomb’ performs in UK

    The organizers of hiplife festival slated for London on August 26, 2007, have invited hiplife rap duo, 2 Bomb who will perform alongside certain selected international artistes from United States of America. More »

  69. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Mary Mary debuts Adekesee!

    For a country like Ghana, gospel music is a well cherished and revered music genre among the chunk of the population who belief in Jesus Christ. More »

  70. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    MFY out with explosive tracks

    Although many a music lover would call them debutants because they are just about launching their first recording, the Ministers From Yahweh, MFY, are set to take music, especially gospel music in Ghana to dizzy heights. More »

  71. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Wanlov The Kubolor - Peacedriven Award 2007 runner-up

    Kubolor Music is on the rise! Wanlov the Kubolor's song "Human Being", produced by Kweku Ananse of Reverb Radio/Pidgen Music, just placed 2nd in the 2007 Peacedriven Songwriting Award contest out of 400 songs from all over the world. More »

  72. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Not yet free - Ramzy still behind bars

    Having placed a close second in last year’s Stars of the Future song talent competition, fine singer Ramzy, should have been around to meet the new crop of talented wannabe music stars who are in this year’s edition; but he cannot. More »

  73. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    K. K. Fosu to headline domestic violence tour

    Brace yourself, girls, women and fans: Pretty soon you'll be able to see K. K. Fosu and his league of musicians up close and personal. More »

  74. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Stephen wins LOC song competition

    The Mentor Reality Show has been one gold mine for producers these days and it's not surprising that almost all the participants are achieving some of their childhood dreams of becoming musicians or entertainers. More »

  75. Saturday, June 16th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Mentor 2 contestant goes international

    The Mentor Reality Show has been one gold mine for producers these days and it's not surprising that almost all the participants are achieving some of their childhood dreams of becoming musicians or entertainers. More »

  76. Friday, June 15th, 2007 72 Comments  Source:

    Video: U Lied To Me by Becca feat Kwabena Kwabena

    Album: Sugar Label: E. K. B. Records Director: Gerald Ogee Gyimah/Phamous People Distribution: More »

  77. Thursday, June 14th, 2007 13 Comments  Source:

    Video: I Want To See My Father by King Ayisoba

    Album: I Want To See My Father Label: Pidgen Music Director: Panji/King Luu Distributor: More »

  78. Thursday, June 14th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Hiplife does not fly

    Despite the substantial patronage that hiplife seems to enjoy on the local scene, that style of music does not sell as much as gospel music does and some executive producers are in despair over the huge amounts they have invested in producing hiplife albums. More »

  79. Wednesday, June 13th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    I’ ve never dated Omotola - Nana King

    Rapper, singer and recording engineer, Nana King aka William Konadu took his trade to neighbouring Nigeria in search of fame and fortune. More »

  80. Wednesday, June 13th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    T Squad here to impress

    It’s been some years since T Squad from Ghana first exploded on the national music scene with some songs some months back. More »

  81. Wednesday, June 13th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Asuma Banda’s son grabbed

    The Police have arrested Halim Banda, 28, son of local multi-billionaire, Alhaji Asuma Banda, following his appearance yesterday morning at an Accra Circuit Court. More »

  82. Wednesday, June 13th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    From mason to ‘Mentor’ star

    To state that Isaac Assan aka Show Boy is the most popular singer to emerge from the TV3 “Mentor” music talent hunt may be an unexciting fact. But to reveal that he made it to the competition only after he was given a second chance is quite interesting. More »

  83. Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Kwabena Asante celebrate success

    A seasoned Gospel musician, Emmanuel Kwabena Asante, popularly known in the showbiz business as "KWABENA ASANTE, whose music has won the hearts of many music lovers in the country is about to thank God for his success and not just a success but to give back to the entire society,what they have given him. More »

  84. Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Sammi B joins Hitz FM

    What does Sammi B and Nana Kwame (Nokus) have in common? They’ve both been on international reality TV shows. Sammi was on ‘Big Brother Africa’ and Nokus did ‘Survivor Africa. More »

  85. Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Kwaku Gyasi: I still can’t believe it

    May be for artistes like Kwaku Gyasi at this year’s Ghana Music Awards (GMA) it had to be the Most Popular Song Award at the Ghana Music Awards or nothing else. More »

  86. Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Daniel leads Stars of the Future

    Stars of the Future Contestant, Daniel Adobaw, made a quick start off that blocks when the first eviction votes were released during the eviction show on GTV last Wednesday. More »

  87. Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Michael Dwamena bounces back

    After causing a major stir on the Ghanaian music scene with his hit track “TIBIDI” which became the toast of music lovers a few years ago, Michael Dwamena has been on the quiet for sometime now. More »

  88. Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Shout a holy ghost crazy noise

    After appearing on the Popular TV Programs and Media publications in Ghana , such as TV Africa's popular show " Rundown", More »

  89. Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    MUSIGA President suggests special levies

    Alhaji Sidiku Buari, President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has suggested that special levies be imposed on manufacturers of digital and computerised recording facilities like ipod and mp3 to pacify owners of intellectual property rights such as musicians and book publishers whose works these equipment are used to pirate. More »

  90. Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Radio Gold’s KOD tells of his close shave with death

    Kofi Okyere Darko, (KOD), a music presenter on Accra-based Radio Gold, has told of how he narrowly escaped death at the weekend as a gun-totting youngster pinned him to the floor and fired ‘warning shots’. More »

  91. Monday, June 11th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Castro’s manager responds to Showghana article

    DJ Amess, Castro’s manager has sent showghana.com a written response to an article we posted on Wednesday 6th June, 2007. Read the letter in full below. More »

  92. Monday, June 11th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    18-year-old wins Ghana 2008 song competition

    Eighteen year-old Stephen Osei Poku, emerged the winner of the Ghana 2008 song competition held at the precincts of the CAN 2008 Local Organising Committee on Saturday. More »

  93. Monday, June 11th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    KOD, Kiki Banson & Asuma Banda’s son in shoot-out

    Halim, son of the Alhaji Asuma Banda, multi-billionaire and owner of Antrak Air, caused a stir when he reportedly fire shots at an Accra nightclub on Saturday evening. More »

  94. Monday, June 11th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Michael Dwamena dedicates album to the blind

    As promised, Michael Dwamena who glittered the page of The Spectator a fortnight ago with a yearning heart to give to charity is leaving no stone unturned to fulfil a dream so dear to his heart by supporting a cause of charity with the proceeds of his album sales. More »

  95. Sunday, June 10th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    The Ghana Music Video Awards confusion

    Naturally any attempt to recognise, appreciate and reward hard work, talent and creativity in any form should be embraced and accepted by all right thinking people. More »

  96. Sunday, June 10th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Most popular song of the year remix dropped

    Pidgen Music has released a remix of Ghana Music Awards’ most popular song of the year. The original kologo acoustic version of King Ayisoba’s ‘I want to see my father’ caught on across the country dominating charts amidst rave reviews in the press. More »

  97. Saturday, June 9th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Kojo Antwi, Koo Nimo perform at MASA

    Two Seasoned highlife musicians, Kojo Antwi and Koo Nimo have been invited to participate in this year’s edition of Market for African Performing Arts (MASA) slated for July 27, in Cote d’lvoire. More »

  98. Saturday, June 9th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Benjamin Akill - Stars Of The Future

    Benjamin Akill might appear very playful and non-serious about many things but he says that is how he achieves the goals he sets for himself. More »

  99. Saturday, June 9th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    K. K. Fosu, Samini and Castro fail to show up @ Miss S-Poly

    The organisers, Solid Events Agency, narrowly escaped being attacked by patrons, mainly students, who thronged the Sunyani Centre for National Culture to watch the “One Touch Miss S-Poly” held last week. More »

  100. Saturday, June 9th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Amandzeba, Rex Omar, Philippa Baafi and Slim Busterr share stage on Saturday

    Ghana's highlife music stars Amandzeba, Rex Omar, Slim Buster and Gospel Singer Philippa Baafi will on Saturday 9th June, thrill an august audience at the final competition for the CAN 2008 tournament best songs. More »

  101. Saturday, June 9th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Pastor Kayode thrills fans

    Pastor Peter Kayode, a gospel music star, indeed knows how to thrill his audience. More »

  102. Saturday, June 9th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Mframa breezes through with “Filli Gadochi”

    When you're a music writer, who deals with many artists covered in this section particularly, you have to stay on point when you get hit by a good song. Mframa, the latest sensation has made their presence known with just a song. More »

  103. Friday, June 8th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Isaac Nortey evicted from Stars of the Future

    Few minutes into the first eviction of this year’s Stars of the Future competition, as seen on TV last Wednesday, captured a stage so tensed; one could have probably cut through with a knife. More »

  104. Friday, June 8th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Kofi Okyere Darko

    KODBorn in Winneba in the Central Region, Kofi Okyere Darko had a thing for being in the spotlight, and it showed in his dress sense and sometimes outrageous… More »

  105. Friday, June 8th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Adam reigns with ‘Fame Ke Ke’

    For all of you lovers of Ghanaian music who are waiting in anticipation for a saviour to the industry, worry not anymore because Ghana Music.com is over confident to announce the delivery of Adam. More »

  106. Friday, June 8th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Mac Tontoh not happy with “Stars Of The Future”

    Organisers of “Stars of the Future”, a talent hunt reality show, have been advised to use it to promote Ghanaian music instead of foreign songs. More »

  107. Thursday, June 7th, 2007 20 Comments  Source:

    Video: Onyame Ye by Francis Asumadu

    Album: Onyame Ye Label: Stars of the Future Director: Paul S. Saiwor Distribution: Agyei Boadi More »

  108. Thursday, June 7th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Mentor girl now a radio presenter

    TV3’s ever popular and perhaps the nation’s most watched TV reality show – Mentor has produced and is still producing products who are fast establishing themselves in every department of the local entertainment industry. More »

  109. Thursday, June 7th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Promote choral music - CYC boss cries

    The Vice Chairman of the Accra West Deanery Youth Council of the Catholic Church, Edward Ayem, has said there is the need for Christians to promote choral music and the use of hymns. More »

  110. Wednesday, June 6th, 2007 5 Comments  Source:

    12 hot minutes with Obrafour the executioner - he finds love with ‘Heavy’ album

    The way Obrafour blew in from nowhere last year with his hit songs, “Heavy” fueled by a Hammer produced song, “Ako” is amazing. The song has carried Obrafour to the top of the rap charts and helped prove that he is still the Rap General when it comes to hiplife music. More »

  111. Wednesday, June 6th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Wutah outdoors second album

    The hiplife rap duo, Wutah, last Saturday organised a party to outdoor their latest musical album at the Oceans Nite Club, North Kaneshie, Accra. More »

  112. Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    3 Jamaican international reggae artistes storming Ghana – Elephant Man, Shaggy and Mr. Vegas

    Greetings in the name of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie, I go out to all of the loyal fans who have been burning the ‘fiyah’. More »

  113. Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Shasha Marley adds flavour to Mentor III

    The third edition of Mentor from the beginning looked a bit boring but gradually it’s gaining weight. This weekends’ show was the reggae night and the nine remaining artists took turns to perform their chosen songs. More »

  114. Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Nana Quame set to explode

    The Ghana music industry has witnessed a significant growth since the introduction of Hiplife by the Oseikrom, Reggie Rockstone more than a decade ago. More »

  115. Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Reggaefest 2007 slated for August

    Elephant Man, Shaggy and Vegas are set to perform on this year's first ever biggest Reggae festival dubbed “REGGAEFEST 2007” scheduled for 11th and 12th of August in Accra, this year. More »

  116. Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Kokovelli resurfaces with the Trinity Boys

    The Trinity Boys consisting of Kokoveli, K.K. Fosu and Batman now Samini are back together again after their split up years back. Many were those who thought these guys could never get together again. More »

  117. Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 6 Comments  Source:

    Samini says thank u

    Emmanuel Andrew Samini Ghana’s current hottest urban musician has expressed his gratitude to any living soul who has contributed in one way or the other to his success so far. More »

  118. Monday, June 4th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Lucky Dube to rock Ghana

    South African Reggae legend, Lucky Dube is expected to perform live and direct in Ghana on July 1, 2007. More »

  119. Monday, June 4th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Tsotso out with maiden album

    In a dynamic music industry like ours, things keep on changing, new stars keep surfacing and new talents will always be discovered. More »

  120. Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Give Praise album launched

    "The JEAP Choir" of the Rev. J. E. Allotey-Pappoe Memorial Methodist Church, last Sunday launched its maiden musical album dubbed "JEAP’S PRAISE Volume 1" at the church premises at Accra New Town. More »

  121. Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Stars of the Future 2007

    Same time last year, 12 outstand-ing wannabe stars were introduced to Ghanaians as finalists of the maiden Stars of the Future Music competition. More »

  122. Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Bob Marley reigns

    We just ended the month of May and musically men have compared Bob Marley’s timeless music with others who have been knocked out by the intensity of his reasoning power, making him a genius extraordinaire. More »

  123. Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    VOA launches African Music Mix

    The Voice of America (VOA) has launched , a continuous stream of African music favorites, available to African listeners, every day of the week. More »

  124. Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    A night with parliamentarians

    Big D Group, a Canada-based musical group and Eselase’s group, on Africa Union Day set to blaze new trails when they performed to the admiration of some ministers and parliamentarians at the British Council Hall. More »

  125. Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Rex Omar - Ghana’s most exciting musical export

    Born on the same day as the legendary Bob Marley (6th February), Rex Omar’s career ap-pears destined to chart a path to worldwide star-dom, such as the late reggae star attained. More »

  126. Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Psalmpong thrills with a new album release

    He is seen as gospel music current sensation and he really knows how to thrill his audience doing that with an awesome love for God. More »

  127. Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Ghana reggae music reasoning with Black Santino

    Black Santino is about the most celebrated reggae music presenter on radio any day. After eleven years of pushing reggae music, he might not be able to say it’s the most commercially viable genre for local acts but what is evident is that he has been able to create a large following for the genre that is constantly growing. More »

  128. Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Iso Paelay - Head man in charge

    Iso PaelayIso Paelay’s fans have missed him on screen and his Hitz Video’s slot. The programme has been off air for about six months now and… More »

  129. Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Agiecoat talks about Ghana music industry

    One of the most seasoned Ghanaian music producers, Nana Asa Mensah, aka Agiecoat, has said that since he became a music producer some years back, he had so far spent not less than ¢2 billion on producing Ghanaian music. More »

  130. Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Irene and Jane ready to release debut album

    Like many young songstresses, Irene and Jane have always looked for an opportunity to show the world what they have. After competing and placing first (Irene) and third (Jane) in Charter House’s ‘Stars of the Future music contest the two are living their dreams. More »

  131. Friday, June 1st, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    K. K. Fosu for University…He wants to retire @ 40 years

    Contemporary highlife singer and guitarist, K. K. Fosu will be going back to school. This time round not to study science, administration or law but to upgrade his music career in Music and Education. More »

  132. Friday, June 1st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Idols finalists join children’s campaign

    M-Net and UNICEF have come together to inform the general public on the impact of HIV-AIDS on children. More »

  133. Friday, June 1st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    On drums… Paa Kow!

    Paa Kow’s attitude, when he sits behind a drum set, is to coax out everything the set can offer. He exhibits flexibility and finesse in his playing and those are the qualities that have made him the first choice drummer for Kojo Antwi, Amandzeba, George Darko and Amakye Dede. More »

  134. Friday, June 1st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Stars on a higher note

    If only the stage design did not look so wide and empty; and if only the two presenters, Chris and Jessica, did not appear so unprepared, perhaps the launch of the Stars of the Future music talent reality show would have passed as flawless as the singing that went on. More »

  135. Friday, June 1st, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Daughters of Glorious Jesus at Music Music

    TV3’s unmatched entertainment thriller, music music was alive on Saturday, with artistes exciting the audience with hip-life music and gospel renditions. More »

  136. Friday, June 1st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Bandex eyes talents on TV3 Mentor

    One record company which has been eyeing housemates of TV3 Mentor and taking on one or two of the contestants from each edition of the reality show to work with is Bandex Music Production. Any good… More »

  137. Friday, June 1st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    A-Plus leads journalists on ‘sete’ assignment

    Young musician A-Plus may have been singing songs about the need for correctness from politicians and people in political office but he did not anticipate that he himself would be a victim of his own incorrectness. More »

  138. Friday, June 1st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Award-winning music video director, GYO says more paramore hits is on the way

    Young award-winning music video director, GYO, has been booking new music video shoot age back to back just after the just ended Ghana Music Awards. More »

  139. Friday, June 1st, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Video: Nsroma Bi Apue by Afia Sarpong

    Album: Nsroma Bi Apue Label: Osfot Director: Nana Sei/Kwasi Oduro Jr. Distribution: Big Ben/Pat Thomas/Abeiku Container More »

  140. Friday, June 1st, 2007 41 Comments  Source:

    Video: Fame Ke Ke by Adam feat. X-Doe

    Album: Abedua Label: Cool Ent./G Squad Director: X-Jaguar Distribution: Big Ben Music Production More »

  141. Friday, June 1st, 2007 23 Comments  Source:

    Video: African Lady by Batman Samini

    Album: Samini Label: Lexyfri Productions Director: Albert K Distribution: More »

  142. Friday, June 1st, 2007 11 Comments  Source:

    Video: San Bra by Mad Fish feat. K. K. Fosu

    Album: Abodam Label: Mad Max Records Director: Gerald Ogee Gyimah/Phamous People Distribution: Big Ben Music Production More »

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