A significant challenge for the Ghanaian music industry is the lack of well-developed record labels. These labels traditionally play a vital role in artiste development, including distribution and marketing. Artistes who lack support must navigate the technical, financial, and promotional aspects of the business alone, making success an acclivitous battle. This burden is evident in […] The post Guru’s
Afro-Dancehall superstar Stonebwoy stunned the crowd at Washington DC’s Rolling Cocoa Festival with a noteworthy performance on Saturday night, at The Anthem. At the weekend, the acclaimed afrobeat, dancehall and reggae singer and songwriter delivered an epic performance of songs, mix of medleys and classics, backed by a band, at his headlining set for the […] The post Stonebwoy
Celebrated Ghanaian actress, model, and film producer Yvonne Nelson has raised concerns about the ongoing power outages in Ghana. Taking to her social media platform, the renowned actress expressed her frustration regarding the frequent blackouts in the country, using the local term “Dumsor” to describe the situation. She directly addressed President Nana Akufo-Addo, emphasizing that […] The post Fix
Hiplife legend Okyeame Kwame and his wife Annica have achieved a major academic milestone by graduating together from IPSL with a professional master’s in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Okyeame Kwame shared the news on his social media platforms: “We graduated together from IPLS with a professional master’s in Alternative Dispute Resolution…The course was informative and practical, […] The post Okyeame
One of Ghana’s finest musicians, Empress Gifty has finally unveiled this year’s edition of The Resurrection Effect Concert, (TREC24). This edition under the theme, “ He has Risen” is scheduled for Easter Monday, April 1, 2024, at the Living Faith Ministries International Church (LFMIC), Ashaley Botwe, Old Town Down at 4 pm.” Performing alongside Empress […] The post Empress
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian rapper Michael Owusu Addo better known as Sarkodie has spoken out about the problems with the country’s music royalty system. He believes a well-organized system is key to ensuring artists get paid what they deserve. Sarkodie made this proclamation during the panel discussion at the 3i Africa Summit Partners and Stakeholders Mixer […] The post It’s
Acclaimed American rapper, Meek Mill, has announced his interest in obtaining Ghanaian citizenship. Meek Mill’s last visit to Ghana was in December 2022 where he performed at the Afro Nation music festival. During his stay in Ghana, he visited the Jubilee House and held a meeting with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Despite courting public […] The post I need Ghanaian citizenship
Iconic Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale is set to perform at the 13th All Africa Games opening ceremony, which will be held at the Legon Stadium in Accra on Friday, March 8, 2024. The event, which starts at 3 pm will see the ”Ayoo” hitmaker jumping onto the stage at 8:30 pm to perform. Shatta […] The post 13th Africa Games: Shatta Wale to perform
A new Christian nightclub called The Cove has opened up in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. The nightclub is the brainchild of seven young Black men who wanted to combat the decline in church attendance, especially among Black Protestant congregations. The club’s goal is to help young adults experience a Christian community outside of the church walls. […] The post The
Multifaceted celebrity John Dumelo has encouraged Ghanaians to venture into Agriculture. In a video on Ghana’s 67th Independence Day shared on X, the actor, Politician and farmer described agriculture as a realm of possibilities for a greater Ghana. Despite the challenges and hardships faced by many, he urged Ghanaians to remain hopeful and make the […] The post 67th
A devastating fire has engulfed the luxurious residence of Highlife legend Kojo Antwi, located in Hong Kong near Kwashieman in the Ablekuma North Constituency of the Greater Accra Region. The origin of the fire, which commenced on a Sunday evening, remains unknown but it is reported to have started in a corridor close to the […] The post Fire guts Kojo Antwi’s ‘luxurious’
News of a fire engulfing legendary Highlife musician Kojo Antwi’s Kwashieman studio has sent shockwaves through the Ghanaian entertainment industry A shoemaker living near Kojo Antwi’s house, Oneday Oneday, spoke to GhanaWeekend about the fire that ravaged the building on Sunday, March 3, 2024. While clarifying that the building was primarily used as a recording […] The post Shoemaker
Ghanaian-based label owned by Lawrence Asiamah Hanson popularly known as Bullgod, Bullhaus Entertainment has released its much-awaited album dubbed ‘Horns Up’ Bullgod took to his social media pages to announce the release of the project with a trailer a few days ago. In the post, he captioned the trailer with anticipation which led to much […] The post Bullhaus
Sammy Flex, the manager of dancehall artist Shatta Wale, has disclosed that he hopes to manage the self-acclaimed dancehall king for many years. Known for frequently changing management, Shatta Wale has left some past partnerships on less than amicable terms. The ace entertainment journalist sees managing the iconic Dancehall artiste as a valuable learning experience, […] The post I
Ghanaian media personality and fashion icon Kofi Okyere Darko, popularly known as KOD, has paid tribute to late Jamaican reggae legend Peter Anthony Morgan. Peter Anthony Morgan, who was the lead singer of legendary Jamaican band Morgan Heritage died on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The news of the demise of the 46-year-old Grammy award-winner was […] The post He’ll
Multiple award-winning Hiplife music duo Keche has ignited heated debate with their bold claim that “secular musicians are rather the ones doing Gospel music.” Keche believes that their music, though not explicitly religious, promotes positive messages that resonate with listeners and can uplift them spiritually. “ I believe gospel songs are the ones we are […] The post Secular
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed the commitment of his government to support the production of standard content and films for the global market. The president, in his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, said that as part of measures to support the movie industry, a 20 percent tax […] The post We’re
Peter Anthony Morgan, the lead singer of the Jamaican reggae band Morgan Heritage, a Grammy Award-winning group, has died. He was 46, The Associated Press reported. Mr. Morgan’s family confirmed his death in a statement on the band’s social media platforms. It did not give a cause of death and information about his survivors was […] The post Morgan Heritage lead singer
The Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of entertainment company Hustle Hard, Mr Kweku Bawuah Bonsafo popularly known as Bouticrow is ready to shake up the Ghanaian entertainment industry with a significant investment of over $10 million. Bonsafo, a US-based entrepreneur with years of experience in the music industry, aims to provide “end-to-end solutions” and elevate Ghana’s […] The post I’m
The Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of entertainment company Hustle Hard, Mr Kweku Bawuah Bonsafo popularly known as Bouticrow is ready to shake up the Ghanaian entertainment industry with a significant investment of over $10 million. Bonsafo, a US-based entrepreneur with years of experience in the music industry, aims to provide “end-to-end solutions” and elevate Ghana’s […] The post I’m
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