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  1. Sunday, September 30th, 2007 30 Comments  Source:

    Sexy Tinny is not petty…Ga Rap Mantse explains speculated brawl with Scizo

    Ghana’s hiplife Ga Mantse, Sexy Tinny, has explained that he is too mature to enter into a brawl with Scizo, an upcoming hiplife musician. More »

  2. Sunday, September 30th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Power is not profane – Nana Quame

    No doubt Nana Quame's latest "Power" hit track is definitely a fresh sound that will spice your listening pleasure and possibly keep you standing on your dancing feet. As several Ghanaians could not contain falling in love with the lyrics that promises much lessons for singles, some others have been warped on the erroneous notion that "Power" is profane. More »

  3. Sunday, September 30th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Kwaadee again!

    After going missing from the action for close to one year, what fans expected from Okomfo Kwadee was yet another album of music full of stories told through his trademark powerful traditional lyrics. More »

  4. Sunday, September 30th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Nana Quame and co. thrills music fans @ Music Music

    The number one entertainment show on TV3'Music music’ rocked fans at Studio B with the new set of artistes last Saturday. More »

  5. Sunday, September 30th, 2007 50 Comments  Source:

    Video: Odwo by Ofori Amponsah feat. Batman Samini

    Album: Label: Foreez Westside Director: Abraham Ohene Djan/OM Studios Distribution: More »

  6. Sunday, September 30th, 2007 11 Comments  Source:

    Video: My Love by VIP feat. 2 Face

    Album: My Love Label: Goodies Music Production Director: Phamous People Distribution: More »

  7. Saturday, September 29th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    ‘Baboon dey chop’ in local music industry says Ambolley

    This is unfair but, it is real. Some Ghanaian composers are reaping where they have not sown. They are benefiting from the royalties of other composers simply because they are registered members of the Copyright Society of Ghana (COSGA). More »

  8. Saturday, September 29th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Video: Waye Lucky by Opane K. B. feat. Aduane Wabi

    Album: Gyae Label: Nsiah Production Director: Distribution: Lucky Sounds More »

  9. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 9 Comments  Source:

    Ofori Amponsah drops another album

    He can be described as Ghana's leading artiste currently, releasing hit after hit every year for the past eight years. He is adored by numerous fans worldwide and has established himself as an icon in the music industry in Africa. More »

  10. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 9 Comments  Source:

    Stars of ‘TV3 Mentor’ arrested

    A touted European prize for the premier finalists of TV3’s Mentor Series, Andy, Prince, Maya and Ruth, has turned into shattered dreams and tears behind bars at the Police Headquarters in Accra. More »

  11. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 6 Comments  Source:

    Narrow escape!…gospel diva’s car burnt beyond repair

    But for divine intervention, gospel songstress Evangelist Diana Asamoah would not have lived to launch her latest album come Sunday, September 30. More »

  12. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 6 Comments  Source:

    Hiplife: The good, bad and ugly

    Hiplife, the genre of music that is supposed to catapult Ghana music to the international arenas, auditoriums, garner Grammy-like awards and sell million records worldwide is stalling and the many factors stultifying the craft are innumerable…. Come with me. More »

  13. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 8 Comments  Source:

    T. Blaze returns with a bang

    Blaze started rapping at the age of 11. He was inspired by rappers like Snoop Dogg, Regie Rockstone and Jonny Blaze. He was raised by a very strict Ghanaian dad and his mom moved to the US when he was 11. His father passed away at the time that he most needed him so he chose Hip Hop as a father figure. More »

  14. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Soccer Academy stokes debate

    There are many aspects of football that qualify it as entertainment but the game itself hardly get categorised as such. The ongoing MTN Soccer Academy reality show on Metro TV stokes the debate. Is football entertainment or not? More »

  15. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 7 Comments  Source:

    Video: Ohia Bamba by Paa Boateng

    Album: Label: New Age Records Director: Paul S. Siawor Distribution: More »

  16. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Evangelist Diana Asamoah launches new album…sold 8000 copies within a week of its release

    Evangelist Diana Asamoah (the Queen of Gospel) the ace accomplished gospel musician is a name that rings a bell anywhere in the country and beyond as far as gospel music is concerned. Her soul-inspiring music had had a positive impact on gospel music lovers and Christians alike. More »

  17. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Faya, Erico and Dela collaboration in limbo

    Greater Accra’s representatives to the TV3 Mentor show, Faya, Erico and Dela’s plans to collaborate have receive a serious blow as to its reality. The trio who were united by the show have appeared on many stages to perform to their fans and made lots of assurances of such unique idea to be brought to reality. More »

  18. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Keep politics off music!!!

    Musicians in Ghana are always a target of exploitation by some corporate entities such as management firms, productions firms, event organizers, record labels, schools and even churches. More »

  19. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    We are creating holes in our musicians pocket

    I now know why our musicians feeds from hand to mouth when they should ripe what they have toiled in months to sow. They should be happy using their God given talent to make ends meet but rather they have they have been denied from it. More »

  20. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Pope Skinnie talks finally after Apor’s burial

    The young talented hiplifer, at the long run with much sorrow and sadness has been able to come out and tell the whole world that all is not lost after his producer’s death. He will soon be hitting the music scene with his second album “Carbu driver” which I think will be the hottest so far. More »

  21. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Printex hosts Becca B-day bash at Boom

    It was a night of excitement, funky-filled and the dress code was white and gold on Saturday at the Boomerang Nite Club when Becca celebrated her birthday and also officially unveiled her maiden album "Sugar" to the general public. More »

  22. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Bantu & his afrobeat academy band @ Du Bois Centre on 6th October

    The German-Nigerian musician and activist Adé Bantu sees himself as an “Afropean” who is constantly inspired by both continents. His music is an eclectic fusion of the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria and the sounds of the African Diaspora. He combines Afrobeat, Afrofunk, Hip Hop, Fuji Music, Dancehall and Reggae. More »

  23. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    K’Boadi resurface as music astronomer

    Hilife singer Kofi Boadi, a.k.a. K-Boadi popularly known as the Music Astronomer due to his experience as a hilife artiste in the Ghanaian music industry and other attributes he is very well remembered for is out again with another album. He was with a Kumasi based Band for four years before releasing his maiden album in1996 with “Obra ye animia”. More »

  24. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Safo Kantanka, the diverted musician

    A trip to the Brong Ahafo Region by the “Who Is on Radio” train spotted so many promising radio presenters who were really adding their quota to nation building as journalists. Some have had formal training for what they are doing but others describe theirs as a God giving talent. More »

  25. Thursday, September 27th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Akwadaa-Tin speaks on Big Papa compilation

    Many Ghanaians have thought of compilation, when and how it started and the relationship between personalities involved, among other things. Way back in the 90’s, Richie Osei Kuffuor of Black M Sounds and CEO of ROK Fm in Takoradi produced “Black M Remix”, which comprised selected songs from Daddy Lumba, A B Crentsil, the late Obibini Takyi, Theo Yaw Boakye and the likes. More »

  26. Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 9 Comments  Source:

    Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards - How to vote for Batman and Mensa

    The Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards are here and its time for Ghana to vote. More »

  27. Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 6 Comments  Source:

    Samini gets another nomination as MTV Networks Africa reveals nominees for Best African Act at the 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards

    MTV Networks Africa has revealed the five African artists nominated for Best African Act at the 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards. The event will be broadcast on DStv in November. More »

  28. Tuesday, September 25th, 2007 8 Comments  Source:

    Daily Guide is my enemy - Mzbel

    Nana Ekua Amoah, aka Mzbel, who was attacked by armed robbers last year, last Saturday pointed accusing fingers at the DAILY GUIDE, saying the paper is her enemy. More »

  29. Tuesday, September 25th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    5Five to reload with new video…more ‘Afrikan Gurlz’ wanted

    5Five is gearing up for their new video, “No. 1 fan” of the “Ur Love” album before the end of this month. More »

  30. Monday, September 24th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Video: Take Off Your Clothes by LIB Queen

    Album: Pretty Woman Label: Hush Hush Director: Daniel Adjei Distribution: More »

  31. Monday, September 24th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Video: Obesiesie Wo Bu by Maame Pokuaa

    Album: Label: Nanalex Production Director: AFB Mohammed Distribution: Adjei Boadi Kantamanto More »

  32. Monday, September 24th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Kwaisey Pee wakes the town

    Kwaisey Poku Ofori as he is known in his private life and known popularly as Kwaisey Pee, Ghana’s number one artiste has been out with his album called “Nyanime” which he describes as the hottest so far. More »

  33. Monday, September 24th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Okyeame Quophi shares a piece of himself

    Okyeame Quophi is one big superstar Ghana is very proud of. He is a Hiplife artist and a broadcaster. He was part of the Hiplife revolution from its inception 10 years ago with his pal, Okyeame Kwame. His group, Akyeame, did split not long after their return home from the United States of America. More »

  34. Monday, September 24th, 2007 46 Comments  Source:

    Video: E Dey Be by Mzbel feat. Castro

    Album: Kiss Me Label: OndBox Network Ltd Director: Bobby/KB Distribution: More »

  35. Monday, September 24th, 2007 28 Comments  Source:

    Video: Ogboo by Tinny

    Album: Kaa Bu Ame Label: Kankpe Records Director: Abrahama Ohene Djan/OM Studios Distribution: More »

  36. Sunday, September 23rd, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    The man Adane Best

    Indeed, Adane Best cannot readily recall when exactly he started singing. All he recollects is that as a youngman who sang as he worked, his siblings Daniel Frimpong, Ken Amoah and Victoria Amoah noticed the talent in him and vowed never to allow it go waste. More »

  37. Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 13 Comments  Source:

    Daasebre Gwamena’s friend in need

    Daasebre Gwamena’s experience in a U.K jail and his subsequent release had a positive impact on his image as an artist. More »

  38. Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Hiplife hits dead end

    A decade of hiplife has come and gone with little or no fun fair. The Ghanaian genre of music, which started out as a promising star among all the genres of music in Ghana, is now melting like butter against sun. More »

  39. Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    S.M Bratherz talks of smash song, ‘Wone Me Hemaa’

    After experiencing a few ups and down in the game, they are putting all their misfortunes behind them and moving on with their regional smash song and video, ‘Wone Me Hemaa’. More »

  40. Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Shilo set for explosion!

    Ace hip-life artiste and one of the country's best Ga rappers, Shilo a.k.a David Amankwah is in the news again. More »

  41. Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Nana Quame - Out with new album

    Nana Quami, a popular Ghanaian and a London based artiste whose decision to quit music shattered many fans and relatives is now out with his sixth album titled “Power”. The promotion is set and kicking on TV screens and radio stations. More »

  42. Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Brilliant, outstanding, loving, affable, religious and youthful - Bola Ray

    Mention the name, Nathaniel Kwabena Anokye Adisi, and people may wonder whom you are referring. But add "a.k.a Bola Ray" and their guess work will be brought to an end because the name Bola Ray has come to stay in the hearts and minds of many Ghanaians.." More »

  43. Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    We are poised for action - Youth promise patron

    A new choral group, St Francis of Assisi Youth Choir, based in Awoshie, has disclosed that it is really poised to be the number one musical group in the Catholic Church and the country as a whole. More »

  44. Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Ambolley fights back

    Nana Gyedu Blay Ambolley, whose call for probe of certain key members in the Musicians’ Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) was described as a “fruitless call” by the union’s executive arm, has hit back, accusing the MUSIGA of double standards and even labeling him a “liar”. More »

  45. Thursday, September 20th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Resurrecting the hi-life king…A royal voice singing from the grave

    Until the intervention a few years ago, by Jonathan A. Hammond, all the history and folklore of Ga music seemed to be losing out on the recording charts and in the music shops. More »

  46. Thursday, September 20th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Strategic Party for musicians and presenters

    If your wife, husband or fiancée who happens to be a musician, presenter or journalist returned home very late last Friday with the excuse of attending a board meeting or closing late, you really need to grill him or her well as he or she might be lying. More »

  47. Thursday, September 20th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Ambolley to support Liberian artistes

    The Simigwa-do singer is back in the news. This time, not about his MUSIGA presidential ambitions or his call for probe of certain key members in the music industry, but in a quest to promote African Music. More »

  48. Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Blitz rips the stage @ Juice Jam

    If Pioneer Courthouse Square is Portland’s living room, O’Bryant Square is its dimly lit back porch—a meetup spot for street youth and home to the homeless. More »

  49. Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Kwame Tsikata’s journey from West Africa

    Every MC wants to be different from every other MC. Luckily for Kwame Tsikata, he's got plenty of things to set him apart. More »

  50. Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Mensa makes name in UK

    Mensa, Ghana revelation to the hiplife industry has been elected as one of UK’s top 40 Ghanaian artiste and a London based hip hop producer. More »

  51. Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    The mason’s breakthrough into the music industry

    I wonder why most musician have to remain underground or feature other artistes before been able to make it in the music industry but maybe they all have their reasons or maybe those in the industry can bear me out. More »

  52. Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Quick Action MTN playmaker…ready to run his own talent hunt TV show

    Quick Action is the brain behind the new MTN publicity (sound track) song performed by Samini recorded in four versions Jazz, radio version, TV and the main song. More »

  53. Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    First ever star-studded musician reality show coming up soon

    The first Ever Musician Reality Show dubbed, Faces Reality Show, is here with us and is schedule for November-December in Accra where they will be looking for a Unity Ambassador. More »

  54. Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Agya Bomofour put girlfriend saga behind to release “Zakia”

    Among the household names during the mid-Hiplife days (millennium-Hiplifers) was Agya Abomofour made up of the duo, Thunder and Fumakoshie. More »

  55. Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Fontomfrom on the verge of causing pandemonium with their debut album

    Less than a few months to end the year, the Ghanaian music industry will be experiencing the best of the best music from Uncle Myke, Stevo and Kgee. Let me cut the chase and get straight to the point. More »

  56. Tuesday, September 18th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Country loses ¢34 billion jobs to music piracy

    Piracy of recorded music costs Ghana, sound and video recording industries billions of cedis in lost revenue and profits. These losses, however, represent only a fraction of the impact of recorded music piracy on the Ghanaian economy as a whole. More »

  57. Tuesday, September 18th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    The untold story of Winneba Youth choir

    Choral music, unlike contemporary gospel music, is a type of music most youth do not appreciate. More »

  58. Monday, September 17th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Mentor who? Mentor what?

    TV3 Mentor ended a few weeks ago amidst the usual drama and confusion with a lot of text messages, which happens to be the centre of the whole show flowing in high numbers. More »

  59. Monday, September 17th, 2007 12 Comments  Source:

    Shasha Marley - Maata Fish , Maata Tish and Maata Poo

    Shasha Marley is certainly out with an album now after seven years behind the scene. More »

  60. Monday, September 17th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Kofi Nti, Kokovelli, Castro, K. K. Fosu and Barosky for mammoth concert in Italy

    If concerts are anything like the 'Screamfest', 'Up and Smoke tour' and more, there will certainly be a healthy dose of Ghanaian fans in the audience. So expect plenty of music lovers to also turn out to Kokovelli, Kofi Nti, Castro, K. K. Fosu and Barosky when they arrive in Verona. More »

  61. Monday, September 17th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Ade Bantu, six others perform in Ghana

    Ade Bantu, a German-based Nigerian musician and six other musicians from Germany, led by Nkechi Mbakwe will on October 16 present a series of programmes, focusing on the experiences of Germans of African descent and Africans, particularly Ghanaians in Germany. More »

  62. Monday, September 17th, 2007 7 Comments  Source:

    Boomerang presents birthday bash for Becca

    This Saturday, September 22, 2007, one of the leading night clubs in the country, Boomerang will come alive with fun and excitement when it hosts the latest and hottest diva, Becca of “You Lied To Me” fame. More »

  63. Monday, September 17th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Allow Apor to rest in peace…says father

    The father of ace music producer, the late Prince Dave Affotey Laryea a.k.a. Apor has discounted rumours making the rounds that his son was poisoned. More »

  64. Sunday, September 16th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    King Bruce still alive

    Leaving behind a rich legacy of timeless and great cultural works of Ghanaian music, the highlife icon, King Bruce had as at the time of his death, become an indelible and indestructible monolith in Ghanaian showbiz history. More »

  65. Sunday, September 16th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Nigerian ‘Strangers’ hit Ghana

    Strangers as they are called first hit Ghana at the Accra International conference centre where they rocked the stage during the Miss African Queen Pageant. More »

  66. Sunday, September 16th, 2007 5 Comments  Source:

    The Ghana Music Awards Europe - a glittering night to remember

    The Ghana Music Awards Europe ceremony is geared up to fulfil all expectations and more at the prestigious Ocean Music Arena on Sat 29th Sept 2007. More »

  67. Sunday, September 16th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Dela Jackson: Ghana music industry is not bad but not very encouraging

    A critic of the Ghana music industry, Dela Jackson, has called for a close collaboration between Government and the private sector to help sustain the falling trend of the industry. More »

  68. Sunday, September 16th, 2007 17 Comments  Source:

    Video: Smallest Time by Wanlov The Kubolor feat. Anjolee

    Album: Green Card Label: Pidgen Music Director: Daniel Damah Distribution: More »

  69. Saturday, September 15th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Video: Fatwi Meto Mu by B. Brown feat. Screwface & Buddoza

    Album: Wante A Obi Bete Label: Director: Distribution: More »

  70. Saturday, September 15th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Video: Gyeme by King David

    Album: Nyame Gyeme Label: New Chapter Production Director: John Dee Distribution: More »

  71. Friday, September 14th, 2007 5 Comments  Source:

    Oheneba P. K. finally releases Full Stop

    Hiplife artistes are reaching as far as China, India, Singapore, Malaysia and Middle Eastern countries nowadays, one of the youngest yet most influential musical icon, continues to break new ground, carving out a niche recently. More »

  72. Friday, September 14th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Fan club for Tinny

    Arts Crusade has gathered that a fan club meant to celebrate Tinny, Ghana’s hiplife Ga Mantse, would be outdoored by the end of this year. More »

  73. Friday, September 14th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Let’s be Ghanaian in our music

    Reggae Monk Shasha Marley, has complained that the type of music being produced by Ghanaian musicians is not being recognized internationally. More »

  74. Friday, September 14th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Bro. K. Darkwa launches album in Switzerland

    It is very true that inspirational gospel music is well loved and cherished by a large number of Ghanaians who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. More »

  75. Friday, September 14th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    As Reggae-monk goes full flight…and Cape Coast went gay

    Reggae-monk Shasha Marley last Saturday turned Cape Coast, a town in the Central Region of Ghana, upside down with the launch of his “Lost and Found” album which has become a very controversial one. More »

  76. Friday, September 14th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Stacy to manage Dela of Mentor II

    Stacy of ‘music music’ fame has offered to manage Dela of TV3 Mentor II. Dela and Stacy have known each other before the former entered the TV3 Mentor competition. Delalie Fiah, an evictee in the just ended TV reality show on TV3, has accepted Stacy’s offer and is preparing to hit the scene with a debut album. More »

  77. Friday, September 14th, 2007 9 Comments  Source:

    Kweku kisses Bertha in Big Brother Africa house

    While most of his fellow housemates were fast asleep, Kweku, the Ghanaian housemate in the Big Brother Africa (BBA) house was busy kissing the 28-year-old Zimbabwean housemate, Bertha. More »

  78. Thursday, September 13th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    MUSIGA commends Kufuor for his interest in music industry

    The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), has commended President John Agyekum Kufuor, for his inestimable interest in the Ghanaian music industry. More »

  79. Thursday, September 13th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Rebirth of Ga music - One man keeps an old tradition

    Until the intervention a few years ago, by Jonathan A. Hammond, all the history and folklore of Ga music seemed to be losing out on the recording charts and in the music shops. More »

  80. Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Local music videos

    I'm one of those people who love music and dancing. So watching music videos is something I enjoy. More »

  81. Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 9 Comments  Source:

    Mentor IV coming on soon

    If you ever thought you have had enough or better still you long for the return of some of the Mentor contestants to grace your screen once again, compete with each other and put you through another round of Sundays filled with tension and the needed excitement to help you start a new week in a refreshing manner then your prayers have been answered. More »

  82. Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 14 Comments  Source:

    “I don’t know why Kofi Nti wants my babe”, says Bomofuor…Ofori Amponsah is mad at his boy

    The music industry is full of surprises, acrimony, pettiness, lyrical beefing, backbiting and uncertainties. The kind of rivalry that is permeating the defense wall of some of the artistes leaves much to be desired. The most common rival is snatching of colleague’s girlfriends. More »

  83. Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Presbytarian hymns to be remixed

    Music in recent era is dominating everywhere be it in the church, party, funeral or any other gathering one can think of. In our churches today the worship and praise session is mostly patronized by the entire congregation. The traditional churches that use the hymn books are losing its congregation to the newly springing up Charismatic churches. More »

  84. Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Jay Q, New vision, new ideas

    The ace music producer Jeff Tennyson Quaye Jnr also known as JQ was born on December 24th 1977 in Osu. More »

  85. Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Faya prepares for SSSCE but fights manager over prize money

    Liberia’s sensational talent Timothy Fayah aka FAYA of Mentor III has been on the quite side since his return from the Mentor show took him to stardom among Liberians, Non Ghanaian and Ghanaians. The 22 years old Liberian is currently getting ready to go back to school to finish his senior secondary education and simultaneously study music. More »

  86. Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Ekwow Mikah still with heights

    He is a father of seven strong boys under the sun as he mentioned to this reporter in Accra. The name; Ekwow Mikah; is well known in the Ghanaian music industry and started music at the beginning of creation with his first album in 1990, titled “Ashanti Reggae”, carrying reggae and local songs. More »

  87. Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Adolf Tagoe caught in open kiss

    Music is a food for the soul, music is part of life, music is a cure for so many diseases, music inspires, music makes some cry whiles others laugh, and music is one of the best psycho-therapies in the world. More »

  88. Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Bepo to shake the industry with Ga rap

    So far one can say the hiplife music is really making strides in Ghana and every day a new talent is discovered. More »

  89. Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Rev. Evangelist Diana Asamoah testifies

    I have now know why it has become an annual ritual for the ubiquitous Rev. Evangelist Diana Asamoah has made it a habit to release her albums around by this time of the year, (Christmas)… More »

  90. Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 6 Comments  Source:

    Tic Tac takes his rhythm to the MNET Big Brother Africa stage this sunday

    Last week, DStv audiences watching M-Net's BIG BROTHER AFRICA were kept well entertained when Botswana’s energetic Scar and Namibia’s dynamic Lady May took to the stage outside the Big Brother house to show their performing skills . More »

  91. Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Musician showcases opportunity to learn Ghanaian Gyil

    Out on Parrish beach on the afternoon of Tuesday September 11, a group of interested students gathered around a woman playing a unique instrument. More »

  92. Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Invest In music industry – Kufuor

    President John Agyekum Kufuor has invited both local and foreign investors to turn their attention to Ghana’s music and tourism industries, which are relatively virgin sectors of the nation’s economy. More »

  93. Monday, September 10th, 2007 5 Comments  Source:

    Obour, A. B. Crentsil, Lord Kenya, Kokovelli live show rescheduled

    The much-hyped “Ghanaian Best of Summer” tour has been rescheduled. The show in Worcester, MA was cancelled at the eleventh hour due to unforeseen circumstances. More »

  94. Sunday, September 9th, 2007 7 Comments  Source:

    Irene, Jane Live in South Africa

    Irene and Jane, the vivacious duo discovered during the maiden edition of Stars of the Future competition in 2006, last Tuesday, appeared in the studios of Oboma, Channel O on DSTV in South Africa. More »

  95. Sunday, September 9th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Pozo Hayes returns

    Music-loving Ghanaians who wondered if his latest album, ‘Bye-Bye’, meant the end of his music career should brace themselves for the good news because his is coming back. More »

  96. Sunday, September 9th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Wulomei - Live in Accra

    Intermittent rain during the day did not deter music fans at Osu in Accra last Friday night for a cheery evening with leading folkloric group Wulomei, ace trumpeter Mac Tontoh and Simigwa King Gyedu Blay Ambolley. More »

  97. Sunday, September 9th, 2007 12 Comments  Source:

    City Wide Praise & Wave Gospel Superfest,’07 in NY

    In celebration of International Gospel Music in the U.S ; dubbed "City Wide Praise & Wave Annual Gospel concert organized by Gospel Music Group LLC, a U.S Independent Gospel recording company, the event will feature top African Artistes from the United States, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and South Africa. More »

  98. Sunday, September 9th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    The man Josh Laryea…Jama leader turned gospel star

    The official name of Josh Laryea is Joshua Alphonso Tetteh Cheataa-Laryea. He is a Ghanaian, born on 15th June in Accra. He hails from Gbese a suburb in Accra. More »

  99. Sunday, September 9th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Jah Kings’ Washington finds `true home’…trip to Ghana inspires new album, new life plan

    It all started at a potluck in winter 2006 at the Leaf and Bean Too coffee shop in Holland, where Alexander Washington, head of the oft-locally appearing reggae group Jah Kings, was performing and at which he met a young man from Ghana. More »

  100. Friday, September 7th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Anancy moves on with new videos

    Anancy has been a big part of our catalogue for Ghanaian musicians on the internet even though he has not yet shot himself into the limelight. More »

  101. Thursday, September 6th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    2nd annual Hiplife Festival held in London

    Hiplife continues to live large and those in the industry are redefining it by keeping it funky as well as real. Ghana's version of Hip-hop which busted on the scene a decade ago thanks to a one time Hip-hop maestro and now Hiplife Legend, Reggie Rockstone is an industry where the numbers of talents are growing immensely. More »

  102. Thursday, September 6th, 2007 9 Comments  Source:

    DJ Ras of Sika Radio

    Emmanuel Osei Darko also known as Dj Ras Nana Yaw keeps captivating his listeners with specially selected tunes and mixes whenever he is on air. He is currently a presenter on SIKA RADIO, (www.sikaradio.com) a popular internet radio station based in Washington DC in the United States. More »

  103. Thursday, September 6th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Ebo’o to begin nationwide tour

    Ebo'o has disclosed his first tour date in an exclusive interview with Showghana.com. The nationwide tour dubbed ‘Ebo nny tour’ will run between September 21 and December 15 this year . The tour starts from Tarkwa… More »

  104. Thursday, September 6th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Dela Botri out with Tabeyiriba

    Atenteben supremo Dela Botri and Hewale Sounds will on Thursday September 13 launch "Tabeyiriba", a ten track album at the W.E.B Dubois Centre in Accra with a magnificent concert. More »

  105. Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 20 Comments  Source:

    Video: Maata Family by Shasha Marley

    Album: Lost And Found Label: Holy Triniy Records Director: Kuna Distribution: Roots Music More »

  106. Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 13 Comments  Source:

    Ofori Amponsah drops new album

    Ofori Amponsah dropped tracks from his new album on Fiifi Banson’s radio show Tuesday. The rush hour programme on Peace FM, a show Mufty Dabre, Ofori’s late manager, used to produce became a platform for releasing all the hit songs on the album. Mr All For Real hinted the album would be officially released in two weeks. More »

  107. Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Shasha Marley rocks Cape Coast

    The Reggae-monk, Shasha Marley, is in the news again but this time around not with controversy rather a performance and launching of his album in Cape Coast. More »

  108. Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Meet Seidu Shaibu -The Shai Guy

    Seidu Shaibu, popular known as "Shai Guy" is one Ghanaian artiste and drummer making waves in Germany, Spain, USA and Switzerland. More »

  109. Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    This is showbiz

    It is emerging beyond doubts that some phony characters who call themselves stars in the music industry and showbiz in general shoot themselves in the foot without due regards its effects on their career or the image of the personality they claim they are. You wonder if they genuinely know the demands of showbiz or what it takes to be a star. How can one wish to be a public figure without being in the public view? More »

  110. Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    The death of Apor and record labels

    Anyone reading the recent gloomy press about the music industry would conclude that labels are closing up right and left, but the question is do we have real record labels in Ghana? Should the death of one producer be a source of grave concern to artists on that label? How can the music industry be rest assured that the demise of Apor will not be the end of PRINCE DAV RECORDS? More »

  111. Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Simple Man Kante still lives and tell it all

    Jeffrey Kwame Kante, popularly known in ages past as Simple Man Cantey, a 42 year old musician born in Accra still lives and is out with another album focusing on social issues as has ever been his style of singing. More »

  112. Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Romantic cruise on the MV Dodi Princess with 5Five, K. K. Fosu, Kofi B & more

    5FiveAlthough quiet young in the entertainment scene; Strategic Communication; has eventually taken over the industry by storm with their numerous organized events. To add to their records once… More »

  113. Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Rivalry in radio must stop

    The radio business in Ghana has eventually become one of the enviable jobs. Most young ones now look up to some radio personalities as their role models and mentors some due to the ways they carry themselves on radio and others just like their personal life styles behind the scenes. More »

  114. Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Ghanaians hate Ghana - Araz

    The hiplife artiste Peter Aryee, aka Araz of “Laimomo” fame boldly explains why his new song on the airwaves carries the caption “Ghanaians Hate Ghana”. More »

  115. Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 47 Comments  Source:

    Mzbel and co. in trouble as Diamond arrives

    If her style doesn’t melt your heart then you are a living ghost. If her soothing voice doesn’t captivate your emotions then you need not to exist and if her beauty doesn’t bewilder you then you need to be incarnated. More »

  116. Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Chemphe tops international chart

    The music industry in Ghana is gradually becoming one of the biggest and highly recognized industries. More »

  117. Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 7 Comments  Source:

    4×4 strikes with Hot Girls in town

    Jeffery Sylvanus Dodzi, a.k.a Captain Planet and Russell Edem Avornyo a.k.a Abortion who squad up the 4x4 crew and started with their masters Buk Bak and was handed over the responsibility to structure a branch on their own in 2002 after they have featured and served Buk Bak in the ‘Sika Korkor’ album to show off their God-given talent to the whole world has come out with their latest and hottest album, ‘Hot Girls.Com.’ More »

  118. Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Music Music rocks Cape Coast

    TV3's unmatched triller, Music Music’ rocked fans at Cape Coast, Chapel Square with lots of hip life and gospel renditions last Saturday. More »

  119. Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards 2007 frequently asked questions

    Q: What criteria is used for selecting final music videos in the Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards? More »

  120. Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Let’s face it: We are far behind - Shasha Marley

    In 2001, Libya was privileged not only to host the African Union Summit for African political leaders but also to enjoy the warmth of African music by great stars whose performance helped to grace the occasion and also give an opportunity of great exposure to some of the rising stars. More »

  121. Monday, September 3rd, 2007 75 Comments  Source:

    Sexy Diamond set to rub shoulders with international acts

    Beautiful, sassy, sexy, charming, talented, hold on because am short of words. Can you help me out? These are what you can find in the elegant and pretty Diamond Appiah popularly known in showbiz circles as Sexy D. Some say she'll be the next big thing to happen after Da Brat in terms of writing and composing. More »

  122. Monday, September 3rd, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Bola Ray receives top award in London

    The introduction of hiplife in the 1990s has undoubtedly contributed in no small way to the growth and development of the Ghanaian music industry. More »

  123. Saturday, September 1st, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Institutionalise Professor Nketia, Dr Amu and the others

    The recent celebration of the musical compositions of four Ghanaian musicians of genius, namely, Dr Ephraim Amu, Professor J H Kwabena Nketia, Dr Gyima Labi and Rev. Robert Gaddiel Acquaah as part of the country's half-century of independence festivities, while encouraging, did not go far enough. More »

  124. Saturday, September 1st, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Former church moderator welcomes Ghanaian choir to St Andrews

    The Very Rev Alan McDonald, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, will welcome the unique Ghanaian Ayeyi Kuo Choir to St Andrews this Sunday. More »

  125. Saturday, September 1st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Ramblers International to show class at SWAG awards night

    When the 32nd Sports Writers Association of Ghana Awards Night takes place tonight at the Banquet Hall in Accra, the classy Ramblers International Band are expected to show why they remain a crowd-puller. More »

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