Ghana Music Awards 2011 Hip-Hop Song of the Year award winner at the just ended Ghana Music Awards, D Black would kick start his long anticipated “Yes Boss Tour” this Easter Friday from Kwahu with partner in crime "Dr. Cryme" who put up a spectacular performance at the 12th Annual GMAs, alongside Dee Moneey, Sarkodie, Stay Jay, Ayigbe Edem, Efya,Yaa Pono,Bra Kevin, J Town and a host of Ghana’s most sought after artistes.
The details of the tour have been clearly outlined by the Black Avenue Muzik C.E.O to follow this order. The first stop would be in Kwahu on Friday, the 22nd April at Wags Hotel at 8 p.m and would also feature Amakye Dede Live in Concert on that ..read more
MBABANE — Swaziland's largest music festival has sparked a war of words between organisers and opponents of King Mswati III's regime amid calls for a cultural boycott against the last absolute monarchy in Africa.
The Bushfire Festival, an annual music and arts showcase set for May 27-29, typically draws thousands of music lovers from around southern Africa to the tiny kingdom.
But dissidents are calling for a boycott this year ...read more
Gyedu Blay Ambolley Eyes Presidency
GHANA MUSIC- THE FUTURE!
Ghana’s afro-pop rap music icon, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, has declared his intention to contest the presidency of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA). The election is slated for August this year.
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, who is popularly referred to as Ghana's first rap artiste due to his fast-paced style of highlife that started in the 1970's, has several albums and hits songs including ‘Onam Daadzie’ and ‘Simigwado’, to his credit.
The celebrated music icon told BEATWAVES that the current state of the music industry in Ghana needed the services of competent people to ...readmore
In a recent publication of an article titled "Ghana Music: The dissapointing Progress", many commended me for the issues that I raised. Many also trivialised the issues and insulted me for disregarding the current crop of musicians who sing in English. ...read more
"Money can't kill my dream"
With barely a month to hit the road running with his 'Okyeame Kwame in Your Zone' nationwide tour, the 2009 Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year has revealed to Hi ...read more
Timaya, a musician, came to the spotlight about three years ago, but has since been greeted with many controversies.
He talks about some of the scandals and why he is supporting Goodluck Jonathan in the 2011 presidential election in this interview with ’NONYE BEN-NWANKWO Somebody seeing you for the first time may not be able to reconcile the controversial Timaya and you as a person.
This is just me. I don‘t have a dual personality like most people think. Most people see me from different perspectives. A lot of people say Timaya is arrogant and they go ahead to say a lot of things. Entertainment is make-belief. We are all acting. Some people can go on stage and act as if they...read more
Steve Bedi is the ace saxophonist on the music scene in Ghana and one of the finest this country has ever produced. A subtle blend of soul, swing, traditional Ghanaian and African sounds fused with the jazz style of Steve Bedi's saxophone playing, is a welcome and refreshing contribution to the Ghanaian music.
ONE 8 hit song to fund School in Ghana Africa’s music super group, ONE 8 comprising 2Face (Nigeria), Alikiba (Tanzania), Amani (Kenya), Fally Ipupa (DRC), 4X4 (Ghana), JK (Zambia), Navio (Uganda) and MovaizhaleneGabon) are making waves across the globe with their hit song, ‘Hand Across the World’, featuring R. Kelly. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Airtel, ...read more
WHILE Zimbabwe's ancient musical traditions serve as the foundation of Chiwoniso's music, she is the child of a globalized world and her songs reflect her diverse, multicultural influences. Her late father, Dumisani Maraire was a respected scholar and musician, who moved the family to the United States ...read more
Due to unforeseen circumstances (the cancellation of a Polish Festival & the opportunity of a performance in the US for ex President Clinton in aid of her Batonga Foundation) Angelique Kidjo has had to cancel her tour and her appearance at Musicport at short notice...read more
Ghana’s premier entertainment centre, Citizen Kofi is set to launch their much anticipated comedy show dubbed ‘The Comedy Show’ on Thursday, November 4. The show is under the tag line ..read more
Top 10 most talented actresses in Nollywood
Nollywood has produced scores of talented actresses who have kept the industry on fire for the past two decades. These actresses, through their magnetic screen performances have brought many to the point of worship across all races and creed...read more
Munya's Lobola movie premieres
A CLASH of cultures, a love story and traditional family politics all come together in a highly-anticipated comedy, Lobola [Bride Price], which premieres in Harare on Thursday...read more
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WHILE Zimbabwe's ancient musical traditions serve as the foundation of Chiwoniso's music, she is the child of a globalized world and her songs reflect her diverse, multicultural influences. Her late father, Dumisani Maraire was a respected scholar and musician, who moved the family to the United States ...
