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KORA Awards is back in a grand style
There are many events and awards ceremonies that transcend others. In Africa, it is no other than the most famous African Music Awards ceremony KORA Awards that honours most music celebs in Africa and the diaspora. Years have come and passed! Two years without KORA is a challenging situation but all the same KORA IS BACK, BIGGER AND BETTER! More »
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Joseph Ankrah popularly known as Joe or the ‘Humble Lion’ of TV3 Mentor Two fame is coming out soon with an album. More »
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Masekela, Becca video causes stir in S.A.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will soon start telecasting the latest musical video of world-acclaimed South African music star, Hugh Masekela and Ghanaian music diva Becca. More »
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Goodies Music Productions, one of Ghana’s leading record labels has declared its intention to organize a series of workshops and seminars to develop the talents of musicians in the country. More »
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Soccer overshadows entertainment shows
The Ghana 2008 Africa Cup of Nations has denied television viewers in Ghana their favourite entertainment programmes. A good number of showbiz-related shows on TV have been taken off air to make way for live soccer… More »
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Reggie Rockstone sets new record
The God father of hiplife music, Reggie Rockstone is set to make another history in the hiplife industry with the release of his new album on March 6, 2008 in Accra. More »
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One of Ghana’s veteran highlife musicians, Captain Newman is dead. He died of heart failure at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on Friday, January 25. More »
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Video: Mama Africa by Realyz feat. Bandana
Album: Mama Africa Label: Director: Distribution: More »
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For four years, the man known variously as "Driver Banza" and "Sradenam’, has been in hibernation. But it has not been four years of idling. In the laboratory of his musical brains, great works were being incubated. More »
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Steve Kelly On ‘Youth Explosion’ tour
Ghanaian/Liberian United States (US) based gospel recording artist, Steve Kelly, is set to fill the stage with worship to the Lord. `Youth Explosion,`` the kickoff concert to a three-day conference on reaching the younger generation promises to be explosive. More »
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Is A-Plus a musician or politician?
Is he a politician in disguise, or Just a bigot exercising his freedom of speech through music as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution? He is A-Plus, and could best be described as a "political satirist" in… More »
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Contrary to reports that smooth singer Ofori Amponsah would be one of the toasts of the night at last Saturday’s GO AFRICA CONCERT by MTN at the Independence Square in Accra, the contemporary highlife singer did not show up at the event. More »
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4-Sq, the new sensation, thrill in T’adi
It was a night of excitement and fun when fans of the Ivorian and Nigerian national teams thronged the Takoradi Last Hour Beach on the eve of the duel between the two countries. More »
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Bob Pinodo Joins Campaign Against HIV/AIDS
Bob Pinodo, reputed as the show master of Africa and deemed to have popularised gospel music in Ghana in the late 1970s, has composed a music package to be used as a campaign tool to educate people on the dangers of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. More »
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Frankie Tontoh commends musicians
A London-based Ghanaian freelance drummer, arranger and composer, Frankie Tontoh has stated that as far as he is concerned the Ghanaian music industry today has witnessed a lot of progress, compared to some years back. More »
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The search for replacement for the reigning Nescafe African Revelations Traffic came to an end at Kanda Kawukudi Park in Accra last Friday, and the atmosphere at the venue was that of excitement and anticipation. More »
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An old scorpion can still sting, says a Ga proverb and 85-year-old drummer, Ghanaba stung the audience at the One Touch Africa Speaks concert at the National Theatre last Friday with his typical pounding on huge drums and a shower of expletives that sent some laughing and others cringing. More »
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TV personality, Iso Paeley aka Iceman is back at post after a fairly long leave. Mocking birds are telling us the Iceman is working on something special for his fans on TV. A man whose… More »
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‘Gye W’ Ayeyi’-God’s Instruments sing
The noble idea of just establishing a reliable music wing by the Baptist Student’s Union (BSU) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), to comprise a ministering choir and matching instrumentalists that will see to the musical needs of the union alone, was only realised for a short period of time as events surged for a bigger course. More »
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All things being equal, this year will surely be another interesting and entertaining one as two giants in the Ghanaian music industry have started preparing to release new albums as soon as possible. More »
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Zigzag: New artiste on the block
Music, indeed is not solely about winning the best of awards and making headlines throughout the year. It also hinges on exercising patience and working hard to introduce some quality into the showbiz industry. More »
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Africa jammed at Go Africa concert
The huge floodlights of the Ohene Djan Stadium last Saturday night beamed some of their brightness across to the Independence Square, rightly spreading the prevailing soccer euphoria to the crowds streeming into the big open space for the Go Africa concert. More »
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Quabena Jay a.k.a Maphia clears the air - I was nowhere near death
On Sunday January 13, a report on Ghana Music.com by Ohene Foster (P&P) pointed out that Quabena Jay, known in showbiz circles as Maphia has been gunned down but upon our investigations, we found out that it was a cock and bull story. More »
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Hiplife singer Ex Doe was last Friday unmasked by Kwaw Kese, his comrade who describes himself as ‘the king of the street’, having performed with him at many functions with a mask. More »
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“Musicians aren’t political toys,” says Rex Omar
Rex Omar, popular Ghanaian musician, has stated politicians through empty promises cannot use musicians as political toys. More »
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Kofi Nti’s fans have been expecting his new album since last year but it turned out 4reez Westside wasn’t ready for the release. Information we gather from the grapevine is that Kofi Nti’s album was to be released immediately after Kofi B dropped ‘The return of Kofi B’ but for a strange reason, the album is yet to see the light of God’s sunshine. More »
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Sidney: no party can use my song
One of Ghana's talented hip life artistes, Sidney Berima Ofori, whose latest song "Africa Money Oga de chop am waawaa" has caused a stir in political circles, has indicated that he would not allow any political party to use the song for this year's elections. More »
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Album: The Altar Label: MyLife Studio Director: Phamous People Distribution: Big Ben Music More »
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Go Africa Concert at Indece square
Soccer and music fans will get seeped into the euphoria of the upcoming 26th MTN Cup of Africa Nations (CAN) Ghana 2008 football fiesta with the MTN-sponsored Go Africa concert at the Independence Square on Saturday night. More »
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Barefoot In The Sand, Atongo Zimba’s new album has won two awards at the 7th MokumTV Music of the World Awards ceremony held in Amsterdam, Holland on January 1. More »
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Ghana 2008 - No place for music
If the fiasco that characterised the Inter-Participating Nations Jamboree that followed the Ghana 2008 draw last October had any lessons for the Local Organising Committee, those lessons did not have any effect on the gentlemen whose job it is the activities related to the 20-day football fiesta. More »
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If talk of dazzling footwork and body swerves takes your mind to football alone, then see how the Zoblazo king, Meiway from Cote d’Ivoire, employs those elements on stage when he performs at the National Theatre tomorrow in a show dubbed the OneTouch Afrika Speaks concert. More »
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Hiplife artistes upgrade skills
A group of Ghanaian artistes whose live musical performances in the year 2007 attracted commendations from a large number of music fans have declared their intention to perform with live band to enable them develop their musical talents so they can compete with their colleagues on the international music scene. More »
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Over the years, Ghanaians, courtesy of event organizers, have had the privilege of coming face-to-face with their favorite foreign artistes through concerts. Like one of those rare occasions, MTN would on Saturday present to soccer and music fans a number of foreign artistes among which is Steel Pulse. More »
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Odiefour - The new testament of hiplife (Apam Foforo)
Hiplife is the most known genre of music in Ghana now which has spread to other countries especially the Ghanaian communities in the foreign land. More »
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Diana Araba Bandon adds her voice to Black Stars support
The excellent performance of the Black Stars of Ghana at last Word Cup and the recent on going Ghana Can 2008 has impelled Diana to add her voice to the few musicians who are showing their support for the Black Stars. More »
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Kwasi Gem to make waves in the music industry
Reginald Anderson, known in the entertainment world as Kwasi Gem is poised to make a name for himself and has therefore stepped up his skills as a singer. More »
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Album: Label: Bandex Music Production Director: Distributor: More »
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Video: Ngozi by Michael Dwamena feat. Nii Lante
Album: Owo Motsi Label: Jameena/Soul Record Director: ThiqLine Production Distributor: More »
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Ambolley thrills Coca Cola fans
If getting audiences to cheer artistes in their performances is the only way of knowing an artiste rocked his or her fans, then Beatwaves can authoritatively say the ‘Abodam’ chanter, Kwaw Kese and headliner Gyedu Blay Ambolley are the current forces to reckon with. More »
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Steel Pulse, 2 Face, Blu 3 storm Accra…venue changed to Independence Square
Jamaican Reggae group, Steel Pulse and Africa’s great musical talent, 2 Face, as well as Blu3, Freddy Meiway and many others would be storming Ghana for a musical show as part of activities marking the 26th MTN African Cup of Nations ‘Ghana 2008’ which begins Sunday, January 20. More »
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An Ashtown District Court in Kumasi has fined two persons a total of GH¢80,000 for piracy, an act which is contrary to section 42 (C) of the Copyright Law, Act 690 of 2005. More »
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The Rhythms of African Music Foundation (RAMF), a non-governmental organization made up of musicians has organized a day’s seminar for Ghanaian musicians at Agona Swedru in the Central Region. More »
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The Great 2 begins European tour
The most wanted gospel musicians of our time Evangelist Diana Asamoah of Madanse die fame and Kwadwo Ampong know as great Ampong of Hossana fame they were gathering in Bethel Prayer Ministry of Udine (Italy). More »
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Steel Pulse in Ghana for MTN GO Africa concert
Courtesy MTN, Ghana will roar today at the forecourt of the State when the nation hosts Steel Pulse and many others at the official MTN 2008 Jam. More »
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Appietus Idolz finals in February
The grand finale of the first time in the history of talent hunt reality shows in Ghana, Appietus Idolz, has been slated for February this year at the Accra International Conference Centre. More »
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One of Ghana’s highlife musicians, Philip Opoku, who went on break two years ago to study the trend in the music industry is back and currently working on his new album. More »
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Album: Label: Director: Distribution: More »
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In response to the confusion and concerns regarding the subject of payola made at the Ghana Music Seminar 2007 (sponsored by Kafina Management) , held on Dec. 20, 2007 at the British Council; I feel… More »
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Quabena Jay, a.k.a. Maphia, a top Ghanaian musician shot in Canada
A Ghanaian hiplife artiste, Quabena Jay, a.k.a. Maphia, leader of Dollars Entertainment and K. G. Music as well as “Adwenekesie” fame has reportedly been gunned down in Toronto, Canada. More »
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Video: Chemphe’s Domestic Violence message
Watch Chemphe's Domestic Violence message as he gears up for his ‘Make U No Treat Am Bad’ tour this year. The tour is heavily supported by the Ministry of Women Affairs. More »
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Video: Wo Se Mbaa Pewo by Kwaw Kese
Album: Odiem Label: Mad Time Entertainment Director: Stip Distribution: More »
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Elle gears up for album release
She is a black beauty, her hair has a little flick-back 1970s fringe like a black Farrah and her eyes are lined in the style of the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra. I guess I got a lot of people thinking who she is. Well, am talking of the Ghanaian female musician by named Elle who is gracing the 1 on 1 section this week. More »
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Carlos Sakyi returns Sidiku’s fire
Carlos Sakyi, star keyboardist and one of the notable agitators of change in the music industry, has stated that players in the industry are not scaring investors away as claimed by Alhaji Sidiku Buari. More »
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Ghana 2008 - Batman Samini leads pack of Ghanaian musicians
With just seven days to the kick-off of the Ghana 2008, the fun and fever that started building up a few months ago will soon be heightened when the Local Organising Committee starts hoisting the national flags of the 16 participating countries. More »
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Diana Araba Banson joins gospel hall of fame
Diana has joined the music scene with a sophomore project that fully embraces her Christian faith with well thought of lyrical content throughout the album, including the lead radio single “Gye Woadie”. More »
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8 for Nescafe Africa Revelation finals
After several weeks of touring Ghana and searching for music talents the NESCAFE African Revelation (NAR) is set for the grand finale to select the NAR 2008 Ghana national champion. More »
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Kofi Sey Jnr, the new gospel genuis
Until recently the most favourite gospel album of many people now is “Ofir Nyame”, a very well-produced album by Kofi Sey Jnr. His radical gospel release last year is on the mouth of person in the Ghana community in the US and Ghana here especially Accra and Takoradi. More »
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Up and close with Chemphe ‘Make U No Treat Am Bad’ tour
Flava Records lead artiste, Chemphe, plans to heat things on his upcoming tour this year with co-headliner, 2 Ga. More »
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A.B. Crentsil, Obour storm USA, UK
Ghanaian residents in America and Britain celebrated the Christmas and New Year in a nostalgic and exciting manner when Ghanaian musicians A.B. Crentsil, Obour and others gave spectacular performances in some cities as part of the second phase of the “Best of Ghana Muisc World Tour” from December 24 to 31. More »
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Channel O “Sprite Emcee Africa” - Who reps Ghana?
Channel O’s new, continental flagship show, Sprite Emcee Africa, is a reality based talent search show that travels to Accra - Ghana, Lagos - Nigeria, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania, Nairobi - Kenya, Luanda - Angola, and Johannesburg, South Africa with one key mission: To crown the King or Queen of Africa’s lyrical freestyle arena! Sprite Emcee Africa will visit these 6 countries to host the battle for national lyrical supremacy and the opportunity is open to anybody who can make similes kiss metaphors. More »
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And the winner is…Ofori Amponsah
Happy New Year to all entertainment or showbiz enthusiasts. I hope 2008 would witness many hit songs, many hit albums, more recognition for Ghanaian music and exciting entertainment. More »
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Did Ofori Amponsah and Friends on 24th?
A lot of people after the show “Ghana Rocks with Ofori Amponsah and Friends” have shared different opinions and notions about the show and has described it in various ways and this helps event organizers to go back to the drawing board and correct all the rough edges before they start thinking about what next to offer to the public. More »
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Kofi finally reign… as the best of the best
To many followers and fans of Kofi, his fourth position placing during Mentor 2 was not a true reflection of the young and talented man who can give you back any song you give him in the same tone and language in which it was originally made. More »
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“Etri Mu De” is killing Samini Batman
Well folks, the latest konkonsa in town is about the dancehall and don dada mega blaster Emmanuel Samini formerly Batman, obviously one of the biggest and finest artist this millennium has produced. The brother is sweet… More »
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One of the frequents criticism of Hiplife music, the Highlife fused with Western rhythm, hybrid of music that came to salvage the local music scene in the last decade is their inability to play live… More »
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I don’t know but I think the management of the nation number one entertainment Television station TV3, has not been fair to its clients whose videos clips they show on their network. It is interesting, folks… More »
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Of musicians and event organisers
The New Year is here again and will not stop coming to us and Weekly Fylla will like to extend the warmest of the season’s greetings, wishes and resolution to our numerous patrons and our… More »
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Old Sodja goes to engineering school…where is Akasanoma
The consistent excellence mind–boggling microphone techniques, the ability to adapt to wide ranging conditions in the local music industry and the capacity to hold oneself together under the microscope of current intensive lyrics–beef trade, Akatanoma , born Mohammed Kabiru, seems to have been missing on the radar for sometime now, especial after the release of his maiden album SANBRA . More »
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Simply fantastic “The mother of all show”…Lumba and Nana show class…Hiplifers proved a point
It was classic, stupendous, sententious, gargantuan, magnificent and super duper show to end the yearlong Ghana@50 celebration and Christmas at the International Conference Center Accra where the much taunted and hyped second re-union of Daddy Lumba and Nana Acheampong took place. More »
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Wanlov rounds up his stay in Ghana
Last year, Wanlov the Kubolor landed in Ghana after living in the states for over seven years. Some people were skeptic of his reception because his music is fresh, but Wanlov has allayed all their fears. More »
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MP donates musical instruments to two communities
The Twifo-Heman-Lower Denkyira District Assembly has instituted a scholarship Scheme for students who perform well in the BECE. More »
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The Accra International Conference Centre was the place to be last Friday when the maiden edition of the ‘Decemba 2 Rememba’ Concert earned it a place in the year-end entertainment rankings. It was all excitement at… More »
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Tic Tac is one musician who needs no introduction, having been on the music scene for a long while now. More »
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The Role of Ghanaian musical artistes
It is indisputable fact that music is life and it is the food for the soul, for that matter. Music can therefore positively transform a society for progress and development; or on the other hand… More »
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Volta Regional MUSIGA elects eew executives
The president of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Diana Hopson, has urged the government to institute the legal framework on the passage of the Copyright Bill to ensure strict adherence to the law. More »
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Album: Label: Elivava Productions Director: Phamous People Distribution: More »
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Entertainment - Review of Year 2007
It is said that in life history will always repeat itself in whatever we do, that is why it has become expedient for your exciting Chronicle's entertainment train driver to take you down the memory… More »
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Nana Quame begs fans…fails to outshine Ofori Amponsah
Nana Quame's resolve to outshine Ofori Amponsah in live-band performance is certainly pushing him to go to any length to prove his competence. More »
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Oheneba P. K. gives performance of a lifetime…amongst African musicians
If you needed a reason to read and watch The New Years Eve concert at Waverly Oaks, I have two words for you: Oheneba P. K.""is that two words. More »
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Stacy throws a party for five years on TV
“It feels like just yesterday when I made my first appearance on T. V. It’s been five years and it’s by your support, prayers and love that I’ve come this far”, she said. More »
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Last Friday the Accra International Conference Center witnessed a spectacular musical performance by the kings of highlife music, Nana Ernest Acheampong and Charles Fosu, aka Daddy Lumba. More »
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The Great 2 for European tour - Isaiah Ampong and Evangelist Diana Asamoah
Frimprince Music Production has teamed up Isaiah Ampong and Evangelist Diana Asamoah better known as the “Great 2” for a tour dubbed “Gospel Explosion tour”. More »
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Mzbel is Ghana’s Diva of the year 2007
The year 2007 left us with great memories in the showbiz industry of Ghana. It may have been a good year for others but the year was a horrible one for Ghanaian female sensation, Mzbel who was attacked and reportedly raped by a gang of armed robbers. More »
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Did you miss the Decemba 2 Rememba? Gosh you have yourself to blame for inflicting such punishment on yourself. Let me start from the set design; one word best describes it phenomenal. More »
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Rastas perform in honour of slain Lucky
The world is still mourning the death of two reggae legends, Lucky Dube and Culture, known in real life as Joseph Hill. More »
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