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  1. Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Sidiku Buari speaks

    The controversy over the eligibility of Mr. Gyedu Blay Ambolley to vie for the presidency of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is continuing, with Alhaji Sidiku Buari giving a fait accompli that “the man is constitutionally disqualified." More »

  2. Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    T-Blaze bounces back

    One of Ghana’s veteran hiplife artistes, T-Blaze, whose songs made a lot of impact on the Ghanaian music scene in the early 90s has announced that all is set for the release of his latest CD album. More »

  3. Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 29 Comments  Source:

    Leave my boy alone - Tinny replies Terror of Mframa for 5Five

    Everyone might think the beef between Mframa and 5Five is over, if so then your guess might be wrong. Tinny has reignited the whole issue up again and does not want the camp of 5Five to even make a statement on the issue. More »

  4. Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Lydia Kwakye joins gospel train

    The already tall list of Ghanaian musicians has been given a new lease of life with the entrance of a female artiste silky-voiced, Lydia kwakye. More »

  5. Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Jay Q making second debut in US

    Jay Q is a sound/producer who needs no introduction to surfers of Ghana Music.com and the Ghanaian music industry. Well, your boy Jeff Quaye is about to make another trip to the USA again. More »

  6. Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Becca, Hugh Masekela set to tour the world

    Barring any last minute hitch, the latest queen on the music scene, Becca will next month officially launch her maiden album titled, “Sugar”. The work would be launched together with the latest album of the international acclaimed South African music legend, Hugh Masekela, who also features on Becca’s album. More »

  7. Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 27 Comments  Source:

    Video: Tow Mpa by Asky

    Album: Tow Mpa Label: Director: Distribution: More »

  8. Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Hugh Masekela arrives today for Becca’s album launch

    Hugh Masekela, the legendary South African musician will arrive in the country today with his band for a live musical performance on Friday, November 2, at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra. More »

  9. Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Luciano, the best ever to rock Accra

    The Jah Messenger, Luciano, has demonstrated to his numerous Ghanaian funs, on his first appearance on the land that he is truly an icon and a force to reckon with in the global brotherhood of Rastafari. More »

  10. Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Castro and Ras Kelly have done what?

    Rumors they say are born in people’s minds and consciences as a result it doesn’t last but dies away within a short period of time. But the damages that it will cause may take many… More »

  11. Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    …And we remember Terry Bonchaka

    Exactly four years ago a Hiplife mega star, who goes by the name Terry Bonechaka died in a fatal car accident after a performance at the University of Ghana, on the Legon-Accra road. Terry was the… More »

  12. Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 12 Comments  Source:

    Kwabena Kwabena sets wedding date…releases 2nd album

    All he wanted was Ms. Right, at the right time and now he’s finally set one, a date, that is Kwabena Kwabena otherwise George Adu, has confirmed that he has finally found his God–given rib… More »

  13. Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Where is Princess Cynthia?

    Hi folks, time up again for the flight you all been waiting for this week on my space jumbo, WFET-105, which travels with the speed of sounds on this high frequency above sea level. More »

  14. Monday, October 29th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Lifeline for local artistes

    Metropolitan Television (Metro TV) has launched a programme to raise funds to support local artistes, especially musicians whose works are featured on the station’s programme, Advertising Cycle (Ad Cycle). More »

  15. Sunday, October 28th, 2007 19 Comments  Source:

    Video: Odo by Dela

    Album: Girl Talk Label: Emklan Entertainment Director: Okyeame Quophi Distribution: More »

  16. Sunday, October 28th, 2007 25 Comments  Source:

    Video: Frema by Richie

    Album: All Of Me Label: Lynx Entertainment Director: OM Studios Distribution: More »

  17. Saturday, October 27th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    From Osibisa through highlife to hiplife (2)

    Last week, Professor John Collins took readers through the history of the development of Ghanaian popular music – from the odonson, adaha and osibisaba days, through the early days of highlife music and the contribution… More »

  18. Saturday, October 27th, 2007 13 Comments  Source:

    Castro goes gospel

    He came onto the Ghanaian hip-life music scene on a very high key note with his debut "Damages" in 2003, and managed to endear himself to the hearts of many music fans in a very short time. More »

  19. Saturday, October 27th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    It’s Lumba Brothers all over

    After years apart, the once-upon-a-time "highlife twins", Daddy Lumba and Nana Acheampong, are on the threshold of being born-again, as twins, a reunion that is set to take high-life music to another level. More »

  20. Saturday, October 27th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    T-Squad thrills fans

    One of Ghana’s upcoming hiplife group, T-Squad, recently staged a brilliant live musical performance at Mankessim, where it thrilled music fans with some of its hit songs. More »

  21. Saturday, October 27th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Prophet Frimpong receives an award in Toronto

    Leading Ghanaian Gospel Musician Prophet Seth Frimpong whose hit song, “Mehuri So” has hit the top music charts in Ghana over the past few years rocked the City of Toronto over this past Thanksgiving weekend. More »

  22. Friday, October 26th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Where is Wanlov The Kubolor?

    For the past three weeks a kubolor known as Wanlov from Ghana has been on the East Coast of America trying to get back home to Accra, Ghana. In case you haven't heard of this famous… More »

  23. Friday, October 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Musiga unfair treatment to Ambolley (II)

    A critical analysis of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) vetting indicates that certain demands by the committee were unlawful. The committee, which obviously had the intention of disqualifying one of the aspirants, Gyedu Blay Ambolley… More »

  24. Friday, October 26th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Please no politics here - Asaase Aban

    Last week Konkonsa-Ba had information that some unanimous person called from one of the aspirants' of the New Patriotic Party's office to warn and in fact threaten the Hiplife trio from Adabraka Assase Aban who… More »

  25. Friday, October 26th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Abeiku Santana was he ice watered?

    Much like the seismic tremor that periodically rock Asia in the name of Hurricanes, the news that the renowned and celebrated radio presenter, Gabriel Abeiku Aggrey alias Abeiku Santana was pelted with ice water when he MC this year's Ghana Music Award UK event was as shocking as anything one can think of. More »

  26. Friday, October 26th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    My best is yet to come - K. K. Fosu

    With many musicians now turning to live band music because of the cry from music lovers of getting tired with mining of songs; KK Fosu arguably one of the best young musicians of our time has promised his fans and music lovers in general to watch out for the best of him in terms of good songs and lyrics and more particularly playing with a live band. More »

  27. Friday, October 26th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Event organizing is about to change in Ghana - Nabil

    Ghanaians have had cause to complain about how concerts, shows and other gigs are organized anyhow in the country without event organizers learning from previous events. Only a few event organizers have lived up to expectation. More »

  28. Thursday, October 25th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Lumba re-union to raise ¢2bn

    After going their separate ways for several years, the Lumba Brothers, comprising Nana Acheampong and Charles Kojo Fosu, alias Daddy Lumba, have reconnected for a major musical work to be outdoored in two weeks. More »

  29. Thursday, October 25th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    MUSIGA’s unfair treatment to Ambolley (I)

    Last Monday the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) vetted all those contesting the various positions in the union’s forthcoming elections slated for November 14 at Sunyani. More »

  30. Thursday, October 25th, 2007 15 Comments  Source:

    Police after Castro

    Hip-life artiste, Castro, is being sought by the police to assist track assassins who killed a 25-year-old man in a shooting incident at the Aphrodisiac Night club a fortnight ago. More »

  31. Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Akablay performs live at Alliance Francaise

    One of Ghana’s enterprising guitarists, Anthony Akablay will perform live at Alliance Francaise during the launch of his maiden album, Life In The Pot, on Saturday October 27. More »

  32. Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 8 Comments  Source:

    Oheneba P. K. to be honoured…new video beefs up his image

    Ghana Business Alliance in United States of America has announced that front man of hip life/contemporary highlife music, Oheneba P. K. will be awarded an honorary award for his great music that he has been giving them. More »

  33. Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Ghanaian musicians for European tour

    The Ghanaian community of Italy will come alive when they learn that their dearly loved and favourite local artistes are in Italy. More »

  34. Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 57 Comments  Source:

    Terror Terry of Mframa aims shots @ Papi of 5Five…also aims at big artistes like Tinny

    Word on the block is that disaster is about to evaporate. I know that Papi and Terror T have a mutual respect for each other since am close to them. But, you don’t know what lies beneath them until I reveal it. More »

  35. Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 17 Comments  Source:

    Batman Samini pushes Channel O loss aside, preps for MTV Award

    Love it or hate the name, you can’t ignore the name ‘Samini or Batman Samini’ anytime you hear. More »

  36. Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Adjiri Odametey musician from West Africa

    Adjiri Odametey is a musician from Ghana who plays atmospherically compact and compositionally sophisticated world music. More »

  37. Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 6 Comments  Source:

    Video: Ebe So You Be Dey by L.I.B. Queen feat. Najo

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

  38. Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Country & Eastern releases 8 new albums this month, 1 from Ghana …

    Eclectic Swedish label Country & Eastern has released three CDs this month: Ammasu Akapoma Group: The Music of Ammasu - Brong-Ahafu, Ghana 1976, Jonas Knutsson & Horn Please: Horn Please!, and Bitter Funeral Beer Band w Don Cherry and K. Sridhar: Live in Frankfurt 82, plus five mp3 albums: Ammasu Akapoma Group: Ammasu - More Drumming, Ammasu Akapoma Group: Ammasu - More Singing, Ammasu Akapoma Group: Ammasu - Analytical Drumming, Bitter Funeral Beer Band: Live in Nürnberg 84, and Jonas Knutsson & Horn Please: Extra Tracks. More »

  39. Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Hiplife artistes for Slam Jam party

    Icon Multimedia would present the first-ever Slam Poolside Jam at the Yegoala Hotel in Accra, on Saturday November 2, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Ghana’s independence. More »

  40. Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Shock at Ambolley vetting

    Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) presidential hopeful, Nana Gyedu Blay Ambolley was nearly disqualified from contesting when he went through an over one hour vetting at the MUSIGA offices in Accra yesterday. More »

  41. Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    I’m single - says Kwaku T

    Ghana’s representative at Big Brother Africa (BBA) 2, Kweku Tutu, popularly known as Kwaku T has denied allegations that he was hurting some feelings back at home while in the BBA house. More »

  42. Monday, October 22nd, 2007 6 Comments  Source:

    Mzbel’s attacker arrested after breaking jail

    One of the four suspected armed robbers who attacked hiplife artiste Nana Ama Amoah, alias Mzbel, at her residence at Gbawe and later escaped from the Odorkor Police Station cells has been recaptured. More »

  43. Sunday, October 21st, 2007 7 Comments  Source:

    Video: Medono by Dogo feat. David

    Album: The Return of Dogo Label: Wu-Dons Records Director: OM Studios Distribution: More »

  44. Sunday, October 21st, 2007 15 Comments  Source:

    Video: Nothing But Love by Ofori Amponsah feat. Flexibone

    Album: Oju Label: Foreez Music Director: Abraham Ohene Djan Distribution: Foreez Music More »

  45. Sunday, October 21st, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    From Osibisa to highlife…through “burger” to hiplife (1)

    Ghana began its celebration of 50th years of Independence with a burst of initial musical activities that included a panorama of all the varieties of Ghana’s highlife music. More »

  46. Sunday, October 21st, 2007 9 Comments  Source:

    Manager of Lucky Dube speaks of his death from Ghana

    The music fraternity is reeling with shock at the violent death of SA reggae legend Lucky Dube on Thursday night. More »

  47. Sunday, October 21st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Nescafe Africa Revelations picks two in Kumasi..next stop Tamale

    We know Praye, we also know Wutah, we might not have heard too much about Traffic probably because…well…we don’t really care right now. More »

  48. Saturday, October 20th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Rev. Possible makes music dream possible

    Believing in the future is a difficult thing especially when your present status is nothing good to write home about but for new gospel entrant Ernest Yaw Osei, a.k.a Rev. Possible, hardships are just a means to achieve the impossible and one evidence is the successful release of his maiden album, Nyame Ni Yen Woho Vol. 1. More »

  49. Saturday, October 20th, 2007 19 Comments  Source:

    Video: Full Stop by Oheneba P. K.

    Album: Full Stop Label: Priddae Production Director: Oheneba P. K. Distribution: Big Ben More »

  50. Saturday, October 20th, 2007 5 Comments  Source:

    Gemann releases a CD from prison

    What looked like a promising career of a young, handsome and trendy music star suffered a serious upset when Akwasi Agyeman, a.k.a. Gemann, then 31, was found guilty for the murder of a taxi driver, Akwasi Adjei in January 1995. More »

  51. Saturday, October 20th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Mammoth concert besieges Osu for Black Stars…Lucky Mensah, Maa Fia, 2 Tee & more give good account of themselves

    Last Sunday, the much-hyped musical jamboree for the Black Stars, tagged “Ghana 2008”, organized by Dream Team Consult made a stop over in Osu, Oxford Street, the rock or chilling city of Accra. More »

  52. Saturday, October 20th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    John Legend, Soul of Africa concert

    American R & B Singer, John Legend, five times Grammy Award winner and one of the most influential figures in contemporary music, is coming to Ghana to headline the event dubbed Soul of Africa concert next Saturday, October 27. More »

  53. Saturday, October 20th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    ‘Reach Out Ghana’ launched

    A relief programme themed “REACH OUT GHANA” has been launched by Concerned Artistes for Disaster Relief (CADRE) in Accra on Tuesday, to raise funds to support relief efforts for the Northern flood victims. More »

  54. Saturday, October 20th, 2007 6 Comments  Source:

    Samini pleads for votes

    Up against stiff competition from four great African artistes, he emerged as the people’s choice at the 11th Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards held in the United Kingdom last year when he picked the Best African Act award. More »

  55. Saturday, October 20th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    The Much-awaited entertainment magazine has been born

    It is finally here. The long-awaited entertainment magazine, Style Magazine was out-doored today October 20, 2007 at the Kama Conference in Labone at 3pm. More »

  56. Friday, October 19th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Ghanaian singer nominated for Best African CD of the Year

    On Tuesday 16 October 2007, MokumTV of Amsterdam announced that the brand new Atongo Zimba CD 'Barefoot in the Sand' has been nominated for the title African CD of the year. More »

  57. Friday, October 19th, 2007 5 Comments  Source:

    “Be there for flood victims” - Tinny

    Ga hiplife icon, Tinny is one of Ghana’s charitable musicians chosen to perform together with international music icons John Legend and Luciano at a concert dubbed “Soul of Africa”, in aid of flood victims in the three northern regions. More »

  58. Friday, October 19th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Essien and Drogba set for music release on 22nd October

    Premiership stars, Didier Drogba and Michael Essien are aiming to top the music chart in aid of racial awareness. More »

  59. Friday, October 19th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    GAPI to establish bank

    The Ghana Association of Phonographic Industries (GAPI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Add Pages, an Internet Service Provider in Norway to establish a bank in Ghana to support the music industry. More »

  60. Friday, October 19th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    MTV & Shell partnership to uplift regional music industry

    MTV Networks Africa and Shell earlier this week announced that they are partnering in Africa for the first time in a campaign designed to boost Africa's contemporary music industry. More »

  61. Friday, October 19th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    NAFTI holds regional music workshop

    The National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) in collaboration with the French Embassy in Ghana is organizing a two-week regional workshop for African music writers, composers and performers to produce appropriate sound tracks to back African films. More »

  62. Friday, October 19th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    A master guitarist’s debut

    A delightful surprise from a brilliant and enterprising guitarist. That is the compelling verdict for any fan of guitar-dominated music and even those not so much disposed towards that style after listening to Anthony Akablay’s debut collection of songs, Life In The Pot. More »

  63. Thursday, October 18th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Iso gives back to society

    If you are the type of person who judges people by what you see, then you are in for a real surprise. He started with TV3 ten (10) years ago, he has gone through both smooth and rough moments to make his mark on the entertainment scene and project the stations image in a good light. More »

  64. Thursday, October 18th, 2007 5 Comments  Source:

    Mad rush for Becca

    Four international music producers who witnessed Becca’s live performanc at the National Theatre recently have expressed interest in the artiste and are ready to sign a good contract with her management to be her managers and producers. More »

  65. Thursday, October 18th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Kweku T returns

    Available data has revealed that Africa has the highest prevalence rate in HIV/AIDS cases and the highest rate of infection. On the average 39.5 million people were infected world wide with an average of 4.3 million adults and children newly infected in 2006 alone. More »

  66. Thursday, October 18th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Kojo Antwi to raise ¢10b for flood victims

    The wind of presidential elections, currently blowing through Ghanaian political parties, has reached the doorstep of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) the umbrella body for musicians in the country. More »

  67. Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Ghanaian musicians sign MOU to establish bank

    The Ghana Association of Phonographic Industries (GAPI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Add Pages, an Internet Service provider in Norway, to establish a bank in Ghana to support the music industry. More »

  68. Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Artistes to raise funds to support flood victims

    Concerned Artistes for Disaster Relief (CADRE), a charitable organization, on Tuesday launched a national appeal to raise funds in support of the four regions recently hit by floods. More »

  69. Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Presenters turn promoters

    There is a disease which is gradually eating into our societal fiber and if not checked could cause disaffection between Producers and Managers. More »

  70. Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 5 Comments  Source:

    VIP tell 2 Face to come and stay here?

    Vision In Progress (VIP) is the name of 5- young noble men from da ghetto around the Public Enemy area to see what life holds for them through music. More »

  71. Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Konkonsa-ba want to know

    Ladies and gentlemen the vaporous weather condition has compared us to do some bad piloting, but no cause for alarm, don’t shiver, stay cool and your pilot is going to explain the situation to you. But looking through the Radar, a few of our regular ones are nowhere to found. More »

  72. Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Bandana reaction…

    Hello, you are once again welcome, aboard WFET-105 flight, another beautiful week is here with us and our flight time is up so don’t hesitate to join me for the smooth piloting time to the entertainment world on my supersonic jumbo. More »

  73. Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Kweku T fails to hold on

    He’s Out! Kwaku Tutu from Ghana became the seventh housemate to be evicted from Net’s Big Brother Africa on Sunday October 14. More »

  74. Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    “Kla-la” set for victory after NAR

    The hip life trio, Kla–La, product of Nescafe African Revelation (N.A.R) has said Kla-La, in Ga language means victory and that is what they are set for in the music industry with their new and maiden album. The group comprises two Ga’s and one Ewe. More »

  75. Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    John Legend, Luciano storm Ghana to raise funds

    John Legend, 5 times Grammy award winner and one of the most influential figures in the contemporary music travels to Ghana to headline SOUL OF AFRICA CONCERT presented by Creative Storm on Saturday 27 October, 2007. More »

  76. Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Agyingo, the sounds engineer x’tra o

    The journey of becoming one of the top hutch producers, in what we popularly refer to us sound engineer in the country has not has been an easy one. The name Agyingo may not sound familiar to you but the musician cum producer is one of the key players in the industry who is developing and recording our artists. More »

  77. Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 6 Comments  Source:

    Video: Mede Ahokeka Bosom Nyankopon by Maame Lucy Crentsil

    Album: Adom No Nti Label: Director: CGN Studios Distribution: More »

  78. Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    LIB Queen, the prettiest woman in the Ghanaian music industry

    LIB Queen’s career blossomed after debuting on the Ghanaian music industry with the 2006 breakout hit “A New Day,” off her album. Her soft tongue, sassy style, sexiness and voluptuous curves are factors that have made her an instant star now in Liberia, Ghana and other countries. More »

  79. Tuesday, October 16th, 2007 9 Comments  Source:

    John Legend performs in Ghana

    Ghana is set to host one of the world’s fainest music superstars for a historic concert dubbed “Souls of Africa Concert”. More »

  80. Tuesday, October 16th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Ola Williams is dead

    Brother of Archbishop Duncan Williams and one of the pioneers of gospel music in Ghana, Ola Williams has passed away. More »

  81. Tuesday, October 16th, 2007 No Comments  Source: Nii Atakora Mensah, Ghana Music.com

    Sohu Cultural Troupe all the way

    Sohu Cultural Troupe is a traditional music group that was founded in 2000 in Ghana which has embarked on a task to prop up cultural music and dance among people. The group is made up of… More »

  82. Tuesday, October 16th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Ex hiplife musician, Thoni Rock Peters dedicates album to God for healing him

    He was once known as Black Image who stormed stages with Tinny, Lord Kenya, Reggie Rockstone and more any time there was a hiplife event but now hopes to strike a chord with the human spirit. More »

  83. Monday, October 15th, 2007 7 Comments  Source:

    Samini & Mensa loses out at Channel O Spirit of Africa Music Video Awards

    Channel O cemented its standing as Africa's premier music channel at a glittering awards ceremony that crowned many new stars. More »

  84. Monday, October 15th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Video: Endaadami by Mframa feat. K. K. Fosu & PV of Wutah

    Album: Filli Gadochi Label: Mutiple Codes Director: Distribution: Big Ben More »

  85. Monday, October 15th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    K-Bee Productions & musicians to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS on World AIDS Day

    Using music as a tool to create awareness about HIV/AIDS is a good channel K-Bee Productions, an event management and Consultancy company is using. K-Bee Productions has announced on Saturday that it’s much talked about AIDS Awareness Float & Beach Jam will come on November 30 and December 1. More »

  86. Sunday, October 14th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Ofori Amponsah donate to flood victims

    A renowned Ghanaian musician, Nana Ofori Amponsah, in collaboration with Andrews Adjei Digital Company who deals in electronic gadgets, at the weekend presented 22 bags of maize to the Upper East Regional Coordinating Council to be distributed to the flood victims in the region. More »

  87. Saturday, October 13th, 2007 14 Comments  Source:

    Video: Hye Me Bo by Agya Kwame Obomofour feat. Okra

    Album: Zakia Label: Frimprince Music Production Director: McWillies Distribution: Frimprince Music More »

  88. Saturday, October 13th, 2007 26 Comments  Source:

    Video: Sugar by Becca

    Album: Sugar Label: EKB Records Director: Abraham Ohene Djan/OM Studios Distribution: More »

  89. Saturday, October 13th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    The new face of Mzbel

    Though she is touted to be growing a big belly, Mzbel also known as Nana shocked fans last Saturday when she mounted the stage with what she terms a "new outfit that depict an African culture". More »

  90. Saturday, October 13th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Getty & Friends release a brand new album - “Seek Ye The Kingdom”

    Gertrude Oduro a. k. a Getty& Friends, a name well known and synonymous with gospel music lovers in the country of Ghana and beyond, began ministering the Word of God with some of the renowned gospel artists in Ghana and the African continent. More »

  91. Friday, October 12th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Rocky Dawuni & others make some noise to raise awareness of the crisis in Darfur

    Amnesty International has released new tracks from its triumphant Make Some Noise project to raise awareness of the ongoing crisis in Darfur, Sudan. More »

  92. Friday, October 12th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Video: Blessing Me by Thoni Rock Peters

    Album: Blessing Me Label: Director: Seth O. Akoto (Chizarr) Distribution: More »

  93. Friday, October 12th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Dream Team Consult supports Ghana 2008 with Praye, Lucky Mensah, Kofi B, Daasebre Dwamena, Shee, Maa Fia, 2 Tee & more

    Dream Team Consult on Thursday announced its entertainment lineup for the forthcoming CAN 2008. Praye, Lucky Mensah and 2 Tee will headline a musical concert that has been set aside to create awareness for the upcoming African Cup of Nations also dubbed CAN 2008. More »

  94. Friday, October 12th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Samini, VIP, others to grace Eid-ul Fitr

    It is quite uncommon to see all the hot artistes in the country performing on the same platform. More »

  95. Friday, October 12th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Musical jamboree to rock Accra after CAF Draw

    A special music jamboree would precede the draw of the Ghana 2008 African Cup of Nations scheduled for the International Conference Center in Accra on Friday, October 19. More »

  96. Friday, October 12th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    All Elementary school music students sing to raise funds for hospital in Ghana

    Several of the students in the GCHS music department are offering music lessons to elementary school students, in both 4th and 5th grades. More »

  97. Friday, October 12th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Obuor, A. B. Crentsil tour USA

    All is set for Ghana’s music legends, Obuor and A.B Crentsil to stage a live musical concert in the United States of America to raise funds for the establishment of the Ghana music archive. More »

  98. Thursday, October 11th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    A. B. Crentsil, Obour honoured in France

    Hi-life and hip-life collaborators A.B. Crenstil and Obour have been honoured in France with the title of ambassadors of the Ghanaian Community in France Association (GHACIF) after a successful performance in Europe recently. More »

  99. Thursday, October 11th, 2007 7 Comments  Source:

    Mzbel sings of passion & kisses

    The third collection of songs by Mzbel demonstrates the young lady's resolve to pop up and glow no matter the circumstances that seek to dim her shine. More »

  100. Thursday, October 11th, 2007 5 Comments  Source:

    We’re taken for ‘free’ - Dancers accuse video producers

    Dancing, in its professional form, is said to be the only trade where the practitioner’s only tool is his or her body. And it is the use to which the body is put in harmony with the rhythm at play which determines the quality of dance. More »

  101. Thursday, October 11th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Ghana native brings African music to the classroom

    In Ford Hall last Thursday, Ghana native Sulley Imoro moved in perfect rhythm, aligning with the beat his students played out on African drums. He was strong, yet graceful. When he hit a kalabash, a large hollowed-out gourd, his hands drummed at varying speeds, but he made each movement look smooth and effortless. More »

  102. Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Mzbel changes style…opts for African style of dressing

    Music diva, Mzbel, otherwise known as Nana Akua Amoah seems to be having more surprises for her admirers after reports that she would be tying the knot with one Leke, a British-born Nigerian and proprietor of a cable television network in London, in December this year. More »

  103. Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    LIB Queen, the new liberian sensation gears up for an american award and her new album

    Of late African music has taken a new dimension with the women taken their rightful place in the industry, featuring a new generation of talented, romantic, sexy lady singers. They romantically combine interesting lyrics to draw their listeners closer to them than before. One such bubbling purely magic African queen is the Liberian sensation who goes by, the name L I B Queen. More »

  104. Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Who manages our artistes…who is your manager?

    Is it that guy you met at a gig who gave you a computer printed business card, or is it that person you scheduled a meeting with who drove up in a 1980 Ford fiesta vehicle, or is it your child hold friend who still lives with his parents, or maybe it's your over-the-hill uncle who is still trying to live his music industry dreams through your musical talents. Do our musicians know that, a manager is the most important person in their music career? More »

  105. Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Africa newest reggae artiste hits Australia

    On the 11th of October, Shasha Marley of Ghana, Africa’s Newest Reggae Star and an 8-piece Band Jaslyn Hall and Earth Central Production will perform live in concert in Australia. Currently Shasha Marley is the most exciting and taunted dynamic reggae artiste in the World. More »

  106. Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Gossips…Asem Sebe!!!

    What has happened in the music industry since December is not any thing to write home about. So is it true that KK Fosu is peeved because Ofori Amponsah did not pay tribute to him in his recent interview with another entertainment news paper in Accra? More »

  107. Wednesday, October 10th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Entertainment tyme with DJ Amess

    Hello buddies, wada up and what dey happen? Nothing dey happen so, so yeah! yeah!!. You are welcome aboard flight WFET -105 (Weekly Fylla Entertainment Tyme) with your flight Capt. DJ Amess. Fasten all seat belts as we fly above 30,000 feet above sea level. No smoking and switch off all gadgets as we take off. More »

  108. Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Video: Obibini Baa by SM Bratherz feat. Dada

    Album: Ohemaa Label: Foxy Brown Records Director: Jedicks Distribution: Lucky Sounds/Abeiku Container More »

  109. Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 14 Comments  Source:

    Video: Wonmma Me Nka Bi by Oheneba P. K.

    Album: Full Stop Label: Trust Productions Director: E Dogg Distribution: More »

  110. Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Senegalese Kora player at Alliance Francaise

    The acclaimed Senegalese Kora player, Kimitang Mahamadou Cissoko (aka Ablaye) will on Wednesday October 10, 2007 perform at the Alliance Francaise in Accra. More »

  111. Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Kusun study tour underway

    The 12th edition of the annual Kusun Study Tour, which aims at exposing elements of Ghanaian culture through music and dance to foreigners, is currently underway at the Kusun Centre in Accra. More »

  112. Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Nana Addo out with “Maranatha”

    For sometime now the music industry in Ghana has been considered as a failure due to the pitiable status of some musicians, especially the veterans, who are living in abject poverty. More »

  113. Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 8 Comments  Source:

    Mzbel finds love…wedding bells in Dec.

    After two bouts of assault from two groups of social misfits who went lunatic at her sexuality, hiplife sensation, Mzbel has not run out of love. More »

  114. Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Boli raises tempo of Soccer Academy House

    Contrary to belief that hiplife star, Boli has lost touch with fans due to his long absence, the artiste drew stand at the MTN Soccer Academy House into wild jubilation when he performed during the eviction night on Sunday 23. More »

  115. Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Bernard Amankwah releases “Presence” album

    Gospel music has over the last decade stood out as one of the best genre music in the country today. Indeed not a single days passes without a known or hitherto unknown artiste bursting unto the music scene with a release. More »

  116. Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 21 Comments  Source:

    Video: Nana Yaa by Asaase Aban

    Album: Nana Yaa Label: Hot Boys Entertainment Director: McWillies Distribution: More »

  117. Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 14 Comments  Source:

    Video: Asew Konofo by Nana Quame feat. Nanaba Tee & Nana Antwi

    Album: Power Label: Universal Entertainment Director: OM Studios Distribution: More »

  118. Saturday, October 6th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Korean troupe thrills audience with popular Ghanaian folklore

    An audience at the Korean cultural display at the Accra International Conference Centre on Friday were thrilled with a Korean version of the Ghanaian popular folkloric song "Kyekye kule". More »

  119. Saturday, October 6th, 2007 6 Comments  Source:

    Video: Erema (Queen) by Kyikin

    Album: Story Of My Life Label: Pentium Productions Director: Claus+Fox Distribution: More »

  120. Thursday, October 4th, 2007 5 Comments  Source:

    Asaase Aban plan to burn the competition with 2nd album…well loaded with Castro, Screwface, King Ayisoba and more surprises

    It's been four years since the last Asaase Aban album was heard of, but the GH. hiplife boys are amazed with the outcome of the “Nana Yaa” album which is poised to take them places beyond their imagination. More »

  121. Thursday, October 4th, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Ghanaians carry on Coltrane

    Two musicians from Accra, Ghana, are performing in UNM music classes this week. More »

  122. Thursday, October 4th, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    “Ofori is not my enemy,”says Barosky

    Isaac Obeng Mensah popularly known as Barosky in the entertainment industry has disclosed that Ofori Amponsah, one of Ghana’s most popular musicians is not his enemy but rather his colleague and big brother. More »

  123. Thursday, October 4th, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Video: Oga, U Go Pay by LIB Queen feat. Shegee

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

  124. Thursday, October 4th, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Akablay introduces ‘Life In The Pot’

    Typical Ghanaian music is produced basically using the guitar, and this indeed has helped to give our songs good and wonderful rhythms. More »

  125. Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Osibisa to release album soon - Mac Tontoh

    Legendary Afro pop musical group Osibisa needs no introduction in the world of music. The group has in the past and recent times shaken music platforms, hosting the biggest crowd of all time as well as sweeping significant awards. More »

  126. Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 8 Comments  Source:

    I have no problem with Barosky - Ofori Amponsah

    Reigning highlife king, Ofori Amponsah has denied rumours that he is not on good terms with Barosky, a raglife artiste and former member of his team. More »

  127. Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 10 Comments  Source:

    Blitz (Bazaar) make name in USA

    Rap Artist Bazaar now Blitz is making a serious name for himself in USA. The former Ghanaian of “Deba” fame somewhere in 1998 went into hibernation and is now a household name in the States. He… More »

  128. Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 4 Comments  Source:

    Castro nominated for Black Music Awards

    The aim of making it into the international music terrain has remained a headache for many of our young generationof hiplifers. Though many have pushed and pushed they arenot making or giving the recognition they want or desire. More »

  129. Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 8 Comments  Source:

    Chelsea stars record anti-racism single…Essien and Drogba rap

    Didier Drogba and Michael Essien are starring on a soon to be released anti-racism single. And footage of them recording the song is featured in the new 'soccumentary' film about Chelsea Football Club, Blue Revolution that is released next week. The song "Skin" by 'Wills and the Willing' will be out in October to coincide with Kick Racism Out of Football week. More »

  130. Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Paul of Mentor III in search of a producer

    Paul Odei, the second runner-up in the just ended entertaining TV reality show, TV3 Mentor, has disclosed his search for a producer in an interview with Showghana.com. He revealed he has quite a number of songs he has been working on and will need a producer to bring him to the limelight. More »

  131. Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Kwaw Kese crowned by Maame Dokono as “King of the Streets”

    A brief ceremony which brought together such two unique stars in our showbiz industry Ace actress, presenter, politician and ‘children's mother’ Madam Grace Omaboe known everywhere in Ghana as "Maame Dokono" and rap wizard Emmanuel Kofi Botwe Abronpa aka Kwaw Kese, took place at "PEACE AND LOVE ORPHANAGE" in Adenta a suburb of Accra last Thursday. More »

  132. Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 3 Comments  Source:

    Producers threaten radio stations - stop using our music or else

    Some executive producers have threatened that Ghanaians will wake up one morning to hear that radio stations all over the country have been banned from using music until they start paying royalties for using their property. This was disclosed by Mr. John Agbenu C.E.O of Precise Music Production in his office at Dansoman last Tuesday. More »

  133. Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Nescafe African Revelation 2008 launch

    The third edition of the Nescafe Africa revelation (NAR) was launched at the Trade fair, Golden Lily Hall last Friday. More »

  134. Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 2 Comments  Source:

    Okyeame Quophi and Okyeame Quame to come back again

    Okyeame Quophi is the sort of guy a lady can take home or anywhere for a platonic bliss and has that infectious smile that goes with it. He also happened to be a modest person who appreciates good things: clean shaves, neat dressing and very romantic. More »

  135. Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    “The next president” - What’up for musicians…and Mr. Presenter askes them what they will do for the industry when they get power

    “There is natural mystic blowing through the air, if you listen carefully now you will hear? This could be the first trumpet might as well be the last. Many more we will have to suffer…. THINGS ARE NOT THEY WAY THEY SHOULD BE…one and all have to face reality now this could be the first trumpet might this one be the last…these are the big fish they always trying to eat up the small fish” More »

  136. Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    “Kaysamba”, a patriotic Ghanaian in Germany

    The name “Kaysamba” may be unfamiliar among Ghanaians in Ghana but very popular in Germany and the other surrounding European countries. He is a Ghanaian based in Germany and a music teacher, a performer and a social worker who extends his services to kindergarten and nursery on invitation. More »

  137. Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Evangelist Diana Asamoah launches new album despite motor accident

    Diana Asamoah the renowned gospel niftier over the weekend put aside the traumatic experience she went through last week as a result of the car accident involving her Fiat and a motor bike on the newly constructed round-about on the Ejisu-Accra road and successfully launched her latest album, Madanse Diee. More »

  138. Monday, October 1st, 2007 1 Comment  Source:

    Ofori Amponsah to write a book for real

    The title is still being worked on, but the content will fill volumes. It would not come across as a typical autobiography; it would seek to say it like it is-for real: the good, the bad and the ugly in realistic detail. For, he is all for real. Usually, most realists are also pragmatists who believe in the reality of the world around them. More »

  139. Monday, October 1st, 2007 No Comments  Source:

    Samini gears up for MTV Europe Music Awards for Best African Act

    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 »

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