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Video: Yegya Onyankopon by Junior LTJBM Live Gospel Band
Album: Akwaaba Label: Director: Distribution: Shiloh Productions More »
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Video: Time out with Ayigbe Edem
The newest foot soldier to join the Last Two camp is Ayigbe Edem. Obrafour, Tinny, Kwaw Kese and more have made it. Can he make it? Judge him by watching his freestyle of the… More »
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This is one of the first interviews of Hammer that has been posted on the internet. Hammer speaks on his new found foot soldier - Edem Ayigbe and more on the future of the Last 2 camp. More »
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Kumasi select “Soul Search” talents…Tamale is next!
Last Saturday the newly constructed Hotel Hasta in Kumasi was given its first independent production reality show when it hosted the “Soul Search”, the first ever Gospel Reality Show in the country. About a week ago the Accra version took place at the Earl Beam Hotel where 10 out of the 51 qualified for the next stage of the competition. More »
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Billy Ocean vrs Andy Dosty in Kumasi
My good friend and current mixed master of either visual audio or audio, Afrafrahene or simple put Billy Ocean is back to the Ashanti Region where he stated it all to do his Afrafra thing… More »
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Nana Henmaa is a young pretty “Pitripitri” lady of Hitz 103.7 Fm who dabble as an anchor woman of the station apart from other things she does there, where she brings to her listeners all… More »
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Twelve Tribes of Israel to thrill fans
The Twelve Tribes of Israel, a Rastafarian organization with branches worldwide will on Saturday the 31st of May 2008 continue its monthly tribe dances at the fair gardens, opposite the Trade Fair Site. More »
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Castro rock Berlin “Culture of Karnival”
The annual Berlin Culture of Karnival once again came alive in the German city of Berlin last week 11th May 2008 with special guest of honour being Theophilus Tagoe otherwise known as Castro D’ Destroyer as the only Ghanaian, sold out a first class performance to the a mammoth crowd who have turned out massively as usual to participate in the event. It is estimated that about 2million people participated in the one week event. More »
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The business aspect of the music business
What is called the music business today is not the business of producing music. At some point it became the business of selling CDs in plastic cases, and that business will soon be over. But… More »
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Charterhouse leds the way again!
Charterhouse is one stop production house which is trying hard to bring good entertainment to the people of this country with the requisite equipment to raise the standard in the sub-region. As I said somewhere this… More »
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Diva Doreen is Stars of the Future judge 3
No day spent listening to radio is complete . . . not without her. Her excellent taste when it comes to the selection of songs is unparalleled . . . is it African contemporary music? Is it the blues to spice a hot day in the capital or is it dance hall classics that put the lift in one’s steps? . . . Your girl Doreen has it covered. Doreen Andoh is truly the Queen of Brunch Time Radio. More »
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Album: Label: EZ Productions Director: Distributor: More »
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Video: Ja Rule and Tinny at Madd Haus
Finally finally, the much speculated recording that was supposed to happen between Ga rap King and New York's finest rapper, Ja Rule came true in the late hours at Madd Haus studios. More »
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Gospel diva mocks God..gives husband’s baby to another man
News that celebrated gospel musician and six-times Ghana Music Awards (GMA) winner, Esther Smith, has given out a baby fathered by her husband to another man in Germany has rocked the world of Christendom, leaving Ghanaians wondering what led the successful artiste to such scandal. More »
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Video: Moving Forward by Christiana Love
Album: Moving Forward Label: Big Ben Music Director: Stip Distribution: More »
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Many believers of the gospel music believe that it only this genre of music that can change the behavioural attitudes of the youth who have gone wayward and departed from moral rectitude. More »
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The Esther Smith marital saga deepens
News in the media says gospel music star, Rev. Esther Smith has separated from her husband of four years, a Kumasi based pastor, Rev. Ahinkan Bonsu. More »
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COSGA Board of Directors sued ‘concerned members’ of COSGA
Five members of the Board of Directors of the Copyright Society of Ghana, COSGA, have filed a suit at the Accra High Court over allegations of libel by a group that describes itself as the concerned members of COSGA. The five who are suing comprise, Alhaji Sidiku Buari, Acting Board Chairman, Dr. Kweku Mensah Ganu, Publisher, Alhaji Gado Mohammed film producer, John Mensah Sarpong, Music Producer and Oscar Provencal, Actor. More »
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It all begun with the discovery of twelve bands, their mission was to play live band music, ranging from pop music through soul music and right down to our high-life and hip-life music, when the… More »
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Madd Haus rescues Ghanaian music
Madd Haus incorporated, Ghana’s most prestigious record label, has stated that it is committed to discovering, harnessing, developing and promoting Ghanaian music talents. More »
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Veeda to roll out new music video
If you thought Veeda was being controversial with her album titled Sunshine with the lead single, “Bribi Yaaye me” wait until you hear some of the song titles she has for the project. More »
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The crew of Fusion, one of Ghana’s fastest growing entertainment TV magazine programmes, last Saturday gathered a number of showbiz stars at the Koreana Hotel in Tema in recognition of their contributions toward entertainment in Ghana. More »
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Young Meredith musician to embark on international tour to Ghana
Mark Farah, 15, of Meredith will be heading to Ghana, Africa, during the last two weeks of June to perform what will be the first in a string of international music concerts for an audience expected to number thousands. More »
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Araz releases single dubbed “Hiplife (Oseyie)”
Araz’s most recent single, “Hiplife (Oseyie)” produced by Cyrus is a testament to Araz's commitment to the preservation and transference of hiplife from one generation to another. More »
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Gospel star (Esther Smith) divorces husband
Information reaching BEATWAVES indicates that popular Gospel singer, Rev. Esther Smith has parted ways with her husband of four years, Rev. Ahinkan Bonsu, a pastor at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. More »
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He is being touted as hiplife’s latest sensation and the opportunity is available at the Boomerang Nite Club this Saturday from 8.00pm for all to assess whether Nana Wiafe Asante Mensah, also known as ASEM, deserves all the attention he is beginning to get. More »
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A street carnival has marked the launch of a National Brass Band competition at Agona Swedru in the Central Region of Ghana. More »
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I love women but I don’t like them — Okyeame Kwame
It may be difficult for some people to figure out how they can love a person and at the same time not like the fellow. That is, however, no problem at all for Okyeame Kwame and he boldly states it on the tracks Medo Mmaa Nanso Mempe Mmaa, which appears on his new collection of songs called M’awensem, which translates as ‘My Poetry’ in English. More »
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AU Day bash at DuBois memorial centre
A Pan-African Bands Festival and Competition will form part of a five-day Pan-African cultural celebration to mark this year’s Africa Unity (AU) Day at the W.E.B DuBois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in Accra. More »
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Many music lovers still have fond memories of the Ozimzim Band, which has become synonymous with Amarh Pino whose personality weighed heavily on the band. More »
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As part of efforts to develop talents in the Ghanaian music industry, MaddHaus Incorporated, Ghana’s most prestigious record label, will organize a talent hunt dubbed, ‘MaddHaus Talent Hunt 2008’. More »
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Who needs a Ghana Music Award?
Mzbel without a doubt is the biggest female Hiplife artist in Ghana; and there is no denying that her success is largely due to her ability to push the envelope and stir up controversies. From… More »
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Video: Castro Live in Berlin, Germany
Castro da Destroyer makes his debut appearance in Berlin a few weeks ago. Fatima of Fragoda gets a chance to interview Castro after his splendid performance he staged at the Ghana Carnival Group. More »
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Album: Label: Magic Records Director: Luu Vision Distribution: More »
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In an era when the Ghanaian music scene has been crying out for a flamboyant artiste with the talent and personality to keep tongues wagging and scores of crowds entertained; enter A.S.E.M. Nana Wiafe Asante Mensah – otherwise known as A.S.E.M. – is a star in the making whose music is catching on fast in the urban section of the country. More »
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Album: Green Card Label: Pidgen Music Director: Panji Distribution: More »
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Video: Teva (Bougez) by Edem feat. Kwaw Kese, Ruth & Sakodie
Album: The Order of the Volta Label: New Money Inc. Director: Stip Distribution: More »
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Organisers surprised at criticism over MTN Ghana Music Awards
The organisers of the annual MTN Ghana Music Awards Festival, Charter House, have expressed surprise at the criticism and allegation by the public that it influenced the results of this year’s awards. More »
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Album: Sugar Label: EKB Records Director: Ato Brown Distribution: More »
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Video: I Love You by Becca feat. Hugh Masekela
Album: Sugar Label: EKB Records Director: Ato Brown Distribution: More »
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Nana B about to take center stage… with his inspiring debut album
Nana Kweisi Bediako aka Nana B is the newest Gospel star whose name will be ringing all over the air waves and the internet on June 7th 2008. Growing up in Accra, Ghana (West Africa) as the second oldest of four children, Nana Kweisi lived in a house filled with music. His mother was a choir member at their local church. More »
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Ministry to promote brass band music
Mr Sampson Kwaku Boafo, Minister for Chieftaincy and Culture, on Thursday launched a programme to promote Brass Band music in the country at Agona Swedru. Under the programme the country has been divided into three zones, Northern, Middle and Southern where brass band music competition would be organised to select the best. More »
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Video: Disastrous gives an insight to his album
Edem better known as Disastrous the African King gives a preview of his latest album, Ghana Made, American Influenced. The album is for the streets and distribution will be done on the streets… More »
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Martyrs of Christ, Noble Nketsiah & Fred Agyeman Manu storm UK for Gospel Music Splash
Never has it happened in UK. The reason why Ghana Music.com is saying that is, the biggest event promoters; Alordia Music Production and D Visions operators of Akwaaba UK are merging for the Gospel Music Splash 2008. It will be a holy fabulous show! Gospel lovers are so curious about the show can’t stop talking about it! It is expected to be a great turnout. More »
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Meet Vibrators of the Earth Dance Ensemble
People have taken pleasure in this kind of retreating and heartwarming entertainment anytime Vibrators of the Earth Dance Ensemble make a cultural appearance in villages, art centers, social gatherings or concerts. More »
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Jude: My work revolves around my children
Jude Lomotey is a gospel artiste, national treasurer for the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) and a social worker who greatly enjoys doing something else: taking care of her three children- Rhoda Naa Adoley Lomotey, nine, Jethro Nii Addokwei Lomotey, six and six months old Lois Naa Shidaa Adorkor Lomotey. More »
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Ghanaian rapper Nasty Tay spent the first 13years of his life in Takoradi and has since lived in Sweden and England but it seems he has not been able to shake off the ‘hard and sleek guy’ image usually adopted by young men from the famous port city. More »
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In recognition of her fight against child molestation and her desire to assist the less privileged in society, hiplifer Mzbel has earned a new feather in her cap. More »
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Ohemaa: All children need their mothers
If you have been wondering where leading gospel artiste Ohemaa Mercy got the encouragement to be where she is now, the answer is clear: from her mother. More »
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US festival welcomes Adane Best
Adane Best counts himself one of the happiest musicians around at the moment because soon after winning the Highlife Album of the Year honour at the 9th MTN Ghana Music Awards (GMA) held last month, he has shifted into top gear with the Bukom Ensemble in preparation for next month’s Kuumba Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee in the United States. More »
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E. & T. Productions - the youngest producers in the game
Terry (a.k.a. Hot Sauce) and Eric (a.k.a. Scrappy) have formed the youngest Ghanaian based record label in the United States of America. More »
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Peter Ley is a young Ghanaian rapper based in Kumasi who goes by the name Peter. He is a veteran of TV3‘s music reality show Mentor which boosted his image. More »
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Video: Time Out With Wanlov the Kulobor
Wanlov was born in Romania but has stayed most of his life in the United States of America. He is back after a long five years stay. This time round he means business, with his record label, Pidgen Music paving the way for him. He is not looking back. More »
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Rev. Prophet Agyeman Prempeh returns again to shake NY
New York is getting ready for the return of the man of God who held a historical 12 hour-marathon service of annointing and prophetic service on a Sunday with a packed congregation. Those who attended the service had commented that it was unprecedented to stay at such a long service on a Sunday. More »
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Singer Becca was overcome with emotion and could not hold back the tears when she attempted to say a few words after being presented with the Record of the Year award at the 9th MTN Ghana Music Awards 2008 main event at the National Theatre on April 25. More »
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Video: Obaa Yi - Ike KAA feat. Naa Agyeman & Sir Ching
Album: Title 3 Point Label: Director: Nanasei Distribution: Pat Thomas Music Prod., Aggie's Entertainment Field, Kantamanto Cassette Lane, Little Abeiku More »
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Video: Odo Letter - Ike KAA feat. Naa Agyeman & Sir Ching
Album: Title 3 Point Label: Director: Nanasei Distribution: Pat Thomas Music Prod., Aggie's Entertainment Field, Kantamanto Cassette Lane, Little Abeiku More »
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Video: Bandana signs to Madd Haus
Madd Haus Inc. is new in town and has been recruiting the best artistes in Ghana. First we heard of Tinny, Kwabena Kwabena and now its our own Bandana. Bandana tells us of his signing deal and his new name - Mr. Capable. More »
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Album: Kaa Bu Ame Label: Kankpe Records Director: Nii Addo Quaynor/B. A. R. D Media Distribution: More »
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Musicians dream of one-stop music centre
Ghanaian musicians have appealed to the government to assist the music industry to establish the first-ever one-stop music centre to cater for the entertainment needs of the large number of visitors into the country. More »
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UW music students rally for Ghana-trip leaders
University of Washington enthnomusicology students spoke out today in defense of Ter Ellingson and Linda Iltis, the professor and lecturer who managed a controversial study-abroad program in Ghana last summer. More »
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Ahenfia Nkwadaa taking over soon
We all know hip-hop is a history of the American culture. Well, new kids on the block, I mean our own Ahenfia Nkwadaa has joined the hiphop game but has flipped their verses into Twi language but still maintain the hiphop flavor. More »
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Tomorrow marks the 27th anniversary of the death of the world acclaimed reggae legend, Robert Nester Marley, popularly known as Bob Marley who died at the age of 36. More »
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Video: Maame Nyarkoa by Nnomaa feat. Ray Kelly
Album: Maame Nyarkoa Label: 121 Records Director: Distribution: More »
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Video: Yenko Da by US Man feat. Tic Tac & Kofi B
Album: Label: Director: Albert Anokye Distribution: Big Ben Music More »
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Video: Odo Bra by Yaw Dompeh feat. Kofi Nti & Castro
Album: Odo Bra Label: Director: Dart Gh Ltd Distribution: More »
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Richard Bona Would be in Concert in Accra on May 17
Richard Bona has been recognized as one of the planet's five revelations of the past decade. A complete artist, an absolute master of his art, and a melodist of rare elegance and sensuality, he's also a poignant singer, and a member of that exclusive club, "the world's best bassists." - Verve Records. More »
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Attendance was fair and the music seemed to grab everyone when Lord Wumpini launched 2nd Chance, his second collection of songs, with a concert at the Picorna Gardens in Tamale recently. More »
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For a musician whose consistency in the production of quality music has been taken for granted by Ghanaians, the silence that has hung over him for some time now has set many a music lover wondering. More »
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Campaign songs must enrich political process - Veep
The Vice President, Alhaji Aliu Mahama, has called on musicians in the country to endeavour to compose songs and jingles that will enrich the political process during the campaigns for the forthcoming election. More »
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Soul Search to unearth gospel music talent in Ghana
The biggest and more rewarding prizes ever in a talent hunt in the Ghana are set to be given out to winners when the new TV reality show, "SOUL SEARCH" hits the screens. The launch of "SOUL SEARCH" took place last Tuesday at the International Press Centre. More »
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Sophia Nelson was born in Ghana, where the local music — high-life — is directly related to Caribbean calypso and Cuban rhythms. This could explain Sophia’s preference for Cuban and Latin rhythms as a jazz singer. Woman in love (Harmonie Production) is her second album, a joyful and colorful celebration which produces an irresistible urge to dance. More »
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Hiplife star; Oheneba P K escapes death
We have heard recently the sad news about the sudden death of Actor and Radio Personality; Kwame Owusu Ansah through a car accident and also Kwaw Kesse who also had a car accident in Ghana. Also heading to the US another serious incident occurred involving East Hartford, Connecticut based Hiplife maestro; OHENEBA PK (The Hiplife Sec.Gen). Luckily "The Secretary General" escaped unhurt. More »
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Ghana’s self proclaimed King of the Streets has described Ja Rule as a spent force with no relevance in today’s hip-hop world. “Ja Rule isn’t hot any more”, Kwaw Kesse said recently in a TV interview… More »
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Album: Label: Director: Ahenfo Distribution: More »
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The ghost of MTN Ghana Music Awards
The opening performance at the Ninth-MTN-Ghana Music Awards night by Kwaw Kesse and his group was, to say the least, so poor that some of my friends and I were put off; the group was… More »
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Video: Pletu by Ahunabobrim Starr feat Akatakyie, Tinny & Lazzy Diazy
Album: Pletu Label: Star Records Director: Jaguar X Distribution: Big Ben More »
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Video: 4×4 performs Hot Girls.com
4x4 got the hall fired up with Hot Girls.com after 5Five's performance. It was a short performance but they also stood out tall that evening. More »
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Video: 5Five wins Pop Song of the Year
5five brought the streets to the stage when they swept the Pop Song of the Year. Look at them on stage. More »
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Ja Rule finally made the trip to Ghana. He was well received by Ghanaian music fans at the MTN Ghana Music Awards. Even though his performance was short, he gave a good account of himself. More »
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The President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Mrs Diana Hopson last week Friday could no longer conceal her outrage and boldly voiced out her total abhorrence of profanity and obscenity, during the MTN Music Awards. More »
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MTN Ghana Music Awards - The jeers and applause
Finally, it is all over, and the results of the lucky winners of this year's MTN Ghana Music Awards, were released at the National Theatre, amidst a yellow carpet of celebrities who graced the occasion. As… More »
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Mama (My number 1 girl) receives massive airplay in NY and Europe
Songs come and go. Some are able to touch hearts and others aren't able to. Some songs touch on thanksgiving to God, others centre on love relationships and life struggle whilst a few are about extending our appreciations to our mothers. More »
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Hail Kwaw Kesse, King Of The Street
The ‘King of the Street’ turned King of the 9th MTN Ghana Music Awards 2008 last Friday night and said he was not surprised to have picked the highest number of awards at the event because he has worked very hard since the beginning of last year. More »
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Music awards ‘boycott’ I wish I were there…says Ohemaa Mercy
Gospel songbird, Ohemaa Mercy, who missed out on last Friday’s prestigious 9th MTN Ghana Music Awards has expressed her regret that she could not be present to personally receive the three trophies and the GH¢1000 that comprised her awards. More »
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After considerable public attention since the release of its maiden The Altar-Aforemukyia album around July last year, the No Tribe gospel group has resolved to preach peace in the run-up to the December general election. More »
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Mzbel again…for very different reasons
A few years ago when female hiplifer Mzbel released her absolutely fabulous 16 Years, the song was warmly received by most Ghanaian music enthusiasts for its bouncy rhythm and blunt message against child sexual molestation. More »
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Seth Frimpong, popularly known as the ‘Dancing Prophet’ is dancing his way to the top not only in Ghana, but across the world. More »
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Admirers of the music of the Pan African Orchestra (PAO) must be smiling now because they have had to wait for almost five years for an opportunity to see the innovative group in action once more. More »
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Video: Nacy wins Best Sound engineer
Nacy the newest beat maker, has his songs flooding the Ghanaian music industry also grabs an award at the GMA. More »
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Video: Kwaw Kese performs at GMA ‘08
Kwaw Kese was the first to open the stage with songs from Nonsense and Na Yatal. His hype men, Jagoo and Ex Doe had the audience eyes glued to the stage. More »
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Album: Kotodwe Label: Humble Cliff Records Director: 4 Stye TV Distribution: More »
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