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  1. Monday, June 30th, 2008 9 Comments  Source:

    Samini turns down Maddhaus; gets set for new album

    The record has been set straight about singer Samini’s involvement with Madhaus Inc., a newly established record company in Accra. Samini’s manager, Tony Pundaning told Showghana.com that there hasn’t been any agreement whatsoever between his artist and Madhaus. More »

  2. Monday, June 30th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Max Joe goes out

    The ‘Star of the Future’ has become a little more competitive with the series witnessing its first eviction. More »

  3. Monday, June 30th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Nana Bee brings melodies from God

    Nana Kweisi Bediako who prefers to be called Nana Bee has one of the latest inspirational gospel music album which is loaded with powerful sound and lyrics that touch the heart of the listeners. The worship songs are good to start a new day and very good when going to bed. More »

  4. Sunday, June 29th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Video: 2Ga and Chemphe speak during Musicians vrs Black Stars match

    During the second half of the musicians verses the Black Stars. Our cameras caught up with 2Ga and Chemphe to share what they thought of the game. More »

  5. Sunday, June 29th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Stars engage Stars in football

    A large number of spectators, consisting mainly of beautiful women, thronged the El-Wak stadium in Accra last Sunday to catch a glimpse of music and football stars as they engaged each other in a football match. More »

  6. Sunday, June 29th, 2008 7 Comments  Source:

    Video: President Obour by Obour

    Album: Youth For Presidency Campaign Label: Family Tree Entertainment/Youth Icons Director: GYO/Phamois People Distribution: More »

  7. Saturday, June 28th, 2008 No Comments  Source: Ghana Music.com

    4 Square urges everyone to come and dance

      4 Square have been able to grab instant popularity thanks to their title song, “Bra Yen Sa”.  The members of 4 Square met as childhood friends.  All the members were under the age of twenty when… More »

  8. Friday, June 27th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Video: Mama by New Max

    Album: Label: Big Brain Multimedia Director: Seth O. Akoto (Chizaar) Distribution: More »

  9. Friday, June 27th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Video: Snake by New Max

    Album: Label: Big Brain Multimedia Director: Seth O. Akoto (Chizaar) Distribution: More »

  10. Friday, June 27th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Video: Saturday Night by New Max feat Faya

    Album: Label: Brain Multimedia Director: Seth O. Akoto (Chizaar) Distribution: More »

  11. Friday, June 27th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Video: Mete Ne Bi (Sore) by Mike Awuah

    Album: Label: Dess Production Director: Ahenfo Distribution: Watch Video: Mete Ne Bi (Sore) by Mike Awuah

  12. Friday, June 27th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Musicians to grace Oman FM Anniversary jam

    As part of activities marking its one year anniversary, Oman Fm will on Tuesday July 1 organise a music bash at the forecourt of the station located at Madina in Accra. More »

  13. Thursday, June 26th, 2008 2 Comments  Source:

    Kwaw Kese & Co to create the waves at Labadi beach

    Annually, July 1st has been a date to highlight on our calendars as we look forward to getting some very much needed R&R. Most people though, have also marked this date as the traditional Meet Me There day, where they bask in the golden Ghanaian sun all day on the Labadi beach. It is almost traditional and culturally essential. More »

  14. Thursday, June 26th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Kamikaze, Phinga off to Africa concert tour

    Jackson natives and hip hop artists Kamikaze and DJ Phingaprint are again globe-trotters with a week-long trip to Ghana in West Africa to perform for the country's Republic Day activities. More »

  15. Thursday, June 26th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    There were rumours that I’d broken many hearts - Kwabena Kwabena

    Kwabena Kwabena is one of the most popular high life artistes in the country today whose songs are enjoyed by many Ghanaians especially, women. Many people will attest to the fact that he has a… More »

  16. Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Ghetto Fantasy - Gee Kay

    Song: Ghetto Fantasy Artiste: Gee Kay Album: Collection for Connection More »

  17. Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 3 Comments  Source:

    Video: I Don’t Know by Nanciouse

    Album: Agya Bata Label: Director: Benvick Media Distributor: More »

  18. Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 2 Comments  Source:

    Video: Love Letter by Gee Kay

    Album: Connection 4 Collection Label: Kings Multimedia Director: Fiagbenu Distributor: More »

  19. Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Video: Ghetto Fantasy by Gee Kay

    Album: Connection 4 Collection Label: Kings Production Director: Oray Distributor: More »

  20. Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 4 Comments  Source:

    Madd Haus fires staff

    Head of newly formed Maddhaus Incorporation, Mr. Aik Livingston Abani, has told showghana.com that the company is undertaking an en masse dismissal of staff for new recruits with immediate effect. Leakage of company secrets to the media, lackadaisical attitude to work and use of company cars for personal engagements were among the reasons given for this move. More »

  21. Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Rev. Possible shows sensitivity for needy students

    Touched by the plight of needy children in the country, a renowned gospel musician, Ernest Yaw Osei, a.k.a Rev. Possible, has stated his mission to use his wealth and influence in supporting needy but brilliant students. More »

  22. Saturday, June 21st, 2008 No Comments  Source: Scholastica Nyarko, The Statesman

    Chemphe set to release latest Single

    For the first time in his music career, soulful R&B Henry Agyekum won the Best Lyrists of the Year Award at the just-ended Ghana Music Awards, just after releasing his second album this year. Henry, who… More »

  23. Friday, June 20th, 2008 5 Comments  Source:

    Video: Daben Da by Asaase Aban feat. Babylon

    Album: Nana Yaa Label: Hot Boys Entertainment Director: Gabby Ackom Distributor: Lucky Sounds/Pat Thomas More »

  24. Friday, June 20th, 2008 5 Comments  Source:

    Fat Joe, Sean Kingston perform in Ghana

    Fat Joe and Sean Kingston, two of America’s crowd-pulling star singers will storm Accra in July for what is expected to be the biggest show in the country this year. Kingston and Fat Joe will be… More »

  25. Friday, June 20th, 2008 6 Comments  Source:

    Veeda searching for dancers for her music journey…new date set

    Attention dancers of any nationality. Ghana’s upcoming beloved female icon is offering the chance of a lifetime to three rising talents in dancing. More »

  26. Thursday, June 19th, 2008 12 Comments  Source:

    Video: Susana by Kwasi Bonny feat. Kwabena Kwabena

    Album: Odo Mu Nsem Label: M. A. B. Productions Director: Seth O. Akoto (Chizarr ) Distributor: More »

  27. Thursday, June 19th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Gospel musicians called for respect and dignity

    One of Ghana’s promising gospel musicians and students of University of Ghana, Legon, Willie and Mike are set to stun the gospel scene after their sterling performance in their debut album-Me Mpene a compilation of 8-track album composed by Williams Asamoah and Michael Adomako. The duo has called on the media both print and electronic to stop taking hard stand on Gospel musicians but rather accord them the necessary respect and dignity. More »

  28. Thursday, June 19th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Highlife classics from London

    They have collaborated for other artistes and featured on each other’s works over the years and now London-based guitarist Kari Bannerman and singer Paulina Oduro have teamed up for a joint production they refer to as the Highlife Classics Project. More »

  29. Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Video: Sidney Live in concert

    Check out Sidney in full flight with his hit song, "Africa Money". More »

  30. Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Empire Hosts Pool Party with hiplife artistes on July 5

    As part of activities marking this year’s Republic Day celebrations, Ghana’s leading event organizer, Empire Entertainment, is putting together a pool party scheduled to take place at the Tesano Sports Club in Accra on Saturday July 5 at noon. More »

  31. Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 2 Comments  Source:

    Kwaw Kese turns model

    Kwaw Kesse, 2008 Ghana Music Award artist of the year, has signed up as a model at Ghana’s leading modelling agency, Exopa. This really isn’t much of a surprise as the ‘crazy’ hiplife artist has proven time and again that he is capable of doing almost anything. More »

  32. Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Amakye Dede performs

    Come Friday June 27, 2008, patrons of Highlife Rendezvous will have the singular pleasure of being treated to the pulsating sounds of the multiple awards winning highlife generalissimo, Amakye Dede and his Apollo High Kings Band. More »

  33. Saturday, June 14th, 2008 6 Comments  Source:

    Video: Barack Obama by Blakk Rasta feat Nii Lante (Crunk version)

    Album: The Naked Wire Label: Director: Distribution: Despite Music More »

  34. Friday, June 13th, 2008 6 Comments  Source:

    Godson Flexy repping it big for Ghana in Canada

    I was very impressed to see Flexy making headlines in Canada because as a childhood friend of mine, he always pursued that dream that he will always become a musician someday. Flexy is now major force in the Canada when it comes to Ghanaian music in Canada even though there are other soldiers like Big O. J., Odiefour, Shaolin and others, but he has shown he is a true general indeed. More »

  35. Thursday, June 12th, 2008 4 Comments  Source:

    Video: Barack Obama by Blakk Rasta feat Nii Lante

    Album: The Naked Wire Label: Director: Distribution: Despite Music More »

  36. Thursday, June 12th, 2008 2 Comments  Source:

    Video: Baby Girl by Godson Flexy

    Album: Odeshie Label: 1 Mic Mission/U-Flex Ent. Director: Big O. J. / Dizzie Bone Distribution: More »

  37. Thursday, June 12th, 2008 5 Comments  Source:

    Video: Adepa remix by Kcasty Luu feat. Okyeame Quame & Lazy Dogg

    Album: Adepa Label: Director: Ahenfo Distribution: More »

  38. Thursday, June 12th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Black Prophet’s prophecy

    Ghana’s finest reggae star Black Prophet, whose music and stagecraft has caught on well with music fans in Europe and America, is out with his latest musical album, ‘Prophecy’. More »

  39. Thursday, June 12th, 2008 4 Comments  Source:

    ‘Abodam’ returns from US

    Multiple-award winner, Kwaw ‘Abodam’ Kesse, has returned from the United States saying, the one month away from home had been restful and useful for him. More »

  40. Thursday, June 12th, 2008 3 Comments  Source: Graphic Showbiz

    Esther Freeman joins gospel train

    More and more artistes keep joining the gospel music band wagon and one of the latest to get on board is Esther Freeman who has released her debut Emmere Pa Mu. Speaking to Showbiz about her… More »

  41. Thursday, June 12th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Becca and TV3 make peace

    A courtesy call by Becca and her manager on the TV3 Management at Adesa We in Accra, was all it took to smoothen out a two-year ‘cold war’ between the sultry singer and the television station. More »

  42. Thursday, June 12th, 2008 3 Comments  Source:

    OJ back with ‘Ete Sen’

    Perhaps it is only big guns like Kojo Antwi, Daddy Lumba and Ofori Amponsah who can afford to take a five-year hiatus without worrying too much about how it would affect their standing on the local scene and not a relatively new artiste with just one album to his name but Michael Oware Sakyi, aka OJ, did just that. More »

  43. Thursday, June 12th, 2008 3 Comments  Source:

    Blakk Rasta films new video in Jamaica

    Reggae artiste and radio presenter, Blakk Rasta, is due to leave Accra on June 19 for Kingston, Jamaica where he will film a segment of a new video he is doing for his Barack Obama song. More »

  44. Thursday, June 12th, 2008 2 Comments  Source:

    Pastor Joe Beecham, Getty & Friends, Lady Adarkwah and more for Youngafest ‘08 in New York

    When one hears "YoungaFest", what rings a bell is the song; "Holla back" by Hiphop artiste; Fabolous and its catchy chorus; "Holla back Young'n (Hoooo Hoooo!), Holla back (Hoooo Hoooo!). Actually "YoungaFest" is not about "Holla back", it is about a whole new movement to take the New York by storm. One could "Holla" by attending "YoungaFest",(Hoooo Hoooo!). More »

  45. Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 9 Comments  Source:

    V. I. C., the unknown Ghanaian artiste that has worked with Soulja Boy, Jermaine Dupri and more

    Anything worth having demands hard work and sacrifice. Just ask Atlanta's newest superstar-in-the-making V.I.C. as he readies for his debut album, due in Spring 2008. More »

  46. Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Bermah latest out soon

    After going on a short break, one of Ghana’s finest artistes, Berimah Osei Appiah-Kubi has found his way back to the music scene again with a bouncy album title, ‘Mia Na Ma Ye’. More »

  47. Monday, June 9th, 2008 10 Comments  Source:

    Irene & Jane part ways

    Award winning duo Irene and Jane have parted ways and are pursuing separate carriers. Having been together after winning the maiden edition of “Stars of the future”, they no longer think they belong together. Irene, 1st prize winner of the reality show, has signed up with a new record label Lynx Entertainment and has already recorded a single, featuring Nigerian International, Faze. More »

  48. Monday, June 9th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    FIM fights piracy

    Members of the International Federation of Musicians (FIM) have expressed regret over the manufacturing of sophisticated piracy-friendly machines. More »

  49. Monday, June 9th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Hiplife!!!

    Hiplife as a genre of music has travelled a decade of shine and glory but what’s beneath the shine leaves much to be desired. The undertone of great Hiplife artists dropping out of the scene… More »

  50. Monday, June 9th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Erica enters the music scene

    Erica, the latest evictee on Ghana’s Most Beautiful, is to enter the music scene with the release of an album. For most of her fans, she was an intelligent contestant in Ghana’s Most Beautiful who represented the Brong Ahafo Region and did her best to stay in the contest but she proved to Ghanaians on TV3’s Spotlight that there is more to her than that. More »

  51. Sunday, June 8th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Obour pushes for slash in minimum age for presidency

    Hiplife musician, Bice Osei-Kuffuor, aka Obuor, has veered off the showbiz arena where he has laid his claim into the unfamiliar territory of politics to launch a vigorous campaign for a constitutional amendment to reduce the minimum age for qualification to contest the high office of President of Ghana. More »

  52. Sunday, June 8th, 2008 2 Comments  Source:

    Video: Onim Dabi by Nana Acheampong feat. Sherifa & OD4

    Album: Label: Owoahene Music Prod. Director: Okyeame Quophi Distribution: Owoahene Music Prod. More »

  53. Saturday, June 7th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Obuor weeps

    One of Ghana’s finest all-time best musical acts, Bice Osei-Kuffour has expressed his heart-felt pain for the youth of Ghana, saying they have been alienated for far too long. More »

  54. Friday, June 6th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Potential Stars Of The Future introduced

    This year’s edition of ‘Stars of the Future’ reality show has officially been launched at the National Theatre in Accra. The colourful ceremony was organized to introduce the 12 contestants of the competition to the public. More »

  55. Friday, June 6th, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Music is more than just entertainmnet

    Hiplife artiste Bice Osei-Kuffour aka Obour has urged all Ghanaians to stop viewing musicians as mere entertainers, but rather as social activists who can incite serious change in the development of the country. More »

  56. Thursday, June 5th, 2008 5 Comments  Source:

    Becca denies report

    Music star Rebecca Acheampong aka Becca has denied media reports that she was married to Samuel Eto’o, Cameroonian international footballer. More »

  57. Thursday, June 5th, 2008 2 Comments  Source:

    No pay, no gig…musicians take a stand on rates

    The days when people engaged the services of musicians and paid them according to their own consideration are drawing to a close because the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has come up with a minimum wage package for its members which it intends to see enforced throughout the country. More »

  58. Thursday, June 5th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Meet the lady on the trumpet

    As soon as the Master of Ceremony for the Bands Alive programme on TV3 announced that the Amen Band had won the contest, a young man in the audience said quite audibly that it was because of the lady trumpeter in the band since all the judges seemed to like her so much. More »

  59. Thursday, June 5th, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Obuor stands up for the youth

    Hiplife artiste, Obour has never been scared of stoking up controversy and he is now questioning why the Constitution prevents young people from becoming President of this country. More »

  60. Thursday, June 5th, 2008 17 Comments  Source:

    Rap Doctor now known as Attractive hits town soon

    Since bursting onto the scene some years back, Rap Doctor who is now known as Attractive has continued to defy observers who monitored his good music on the airwaves late February that he can prove them all wrong. Wait and see the new rejuvenated Attractive when he steps into the game soon. More »

  61. Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Meet Merqury: The anchor of Soundcity Top 10 Ghana

    It took seeing this eye ball to eye ball to believe that his show was produced in Ghana. When I finally caught up with him for this story, I thanked God because our meeting had been scheduled and rescheduled. He had a phone call almost every 3 minutes in the course of our conversation. He is a hot chap. More »

  62. Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Dan Aboagye bounces back

    In a dynamic music industry like Ghana’s, the trend of music keeps changing with new artistes surfacing with creative ideas now and then. More »

  63. Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Ghana’s search for contemporary urban artists returns with season 3

    Stars of the Future, Ghana’s answer to American Idol, continues to be one of the most relevant and well followed talent hunts in the country. After a triumphant first season, Charter House the producers of TV reality series realised the huge demand for urban music in Ghana and therefore returned with relative success in season two. More »

  64. Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    NT 1 Multimedia - the best that is now and the best that will forever be

    When Nana Nti decided to give up a secured job in the UK to enter the music field full-time, he knew it wouldn't be easy. But it was a choice he had to make and contribute his quota to Ghana. More »

  65. Monday, June 2nd, 2008 31 Comments  Source:

    Sarkodie devotes his whole time on rap music

    Ask people in Ghana who their favorite rapper is now, and chances are you'll be surprised to find their answer isn't Okyeame Quame, Okra, Tinny or Captain Planet, but Sarkodie. Automically he is lyrically good, he… More »

  66. Monday, June 2nd, 2008 7 Comments  Source:

    Lower age for Presidency – Obuor

    Hiplife musician, Bice Osei-Kuffuor, aka Obuor, has veered off the showbiz arena where he has laid his claim into the unfamiliar territory of politics to launch a vigorous campaign for a constitutional amendment to reduce the minimum age for qualification to contest the high office of President of Ghana. More »

  67. Monday, June 2nd, 2008 2 Comments  Source:

    Hail Soundcity: Ghana’s First Music Channel

    On February 2006 Ghana witnessed the birth of the most daring and formidable all musical cum entertainment channel called Soundcity. A never before seen musical channel in Ghana, Soundcity delivers the very best of Ghanaian culture, music, entertainment and lifestyle to a worldwide audience with exclusive coverage of the Ghanaian music scene showcasing the growth of individual artist and the industry. More »

  68. Monday, June 2nd, 2008 6 Comments  Source:

    Castro steals show in Berlin

    Ghana’s Hiplife sensation, Castro D’ Destroyer last weekend had his name imprinted on the minds of most Berliners as he stole a road show in the German capital. More »

  69. Sunday, June 1st, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    A day with Sway

    Yesterday saw the MTV Base team travel up to Sheffield for 'Street 2 Elite' for Adidas’ all star summer tournament. The annual 'Street 2 Elite' basketball event showcased some of Sheffield's hottest talents both on… More »

  70. Sunday, June 1st, 2008 1 Comment  Source:

    Amen wins Bands Alive

    TV3’s trailblazing reality show, Bands Alive, has come to an end with the winning band taking away a set of musical instruments and two thousand Ghana cedis. M1, Liberty, Bib and Amen were the four bands that made it through to the finals out of twelve that entered the competition. The show was meant to bring live band music back to life by supporting the players of instruments and singers. More »

  71. Sunday, June 1st, 2008 No Comments  Source:

    Angry “Bulldog” charges on judiciary

    The executive producer of the duo, 5five, the Discovery of the Year artist at the just ended Ghana Music Awards, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson a.k.a Bulldog is asking that pirates should be hanged to death. More »

  72. Sunday, June 1st, 2008 5 Comments  Source:

    Video: Time Bomb by Black Prophet

    Album: Prophecy Label: Killa 1 West Music Production Director: D. Quarshigah Distributor: More »

  73. Sunday, June 1st, 2008 36 Comments  Source:

    Video: Wone Hwan by Mobile Boyz

    Album: Label: Director: NT 1 Concepts Distributor: More »

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