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  • Think about your artists’ well-being – George Britton to talent managers

    Think about your artists’ well-being – George Britton to talent managers

    Prominent Ghanaian music industry figure George Britton recently underlined how important it is for talent managers to put their artists’ health and wellbeing first.

    George, who also serves as an artiste manager, stated that his top priority has always been his artist’s health in an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z.

    The demanding nature of the entertainment industry, with its strict schedules, continual scrutiny, and pressure to perform, can have a negative impact on artists’ mental and physical health, according to the manager of Ghanaian singer Camidoh. However, talent managers have obligations that go beyond contract negotiations and business dealings because they are the protectors of their artists’ careers.

    “No matter what circumstances you find yourself in, it is your responsibility as a manager to look out for the artist. It is your responsibility as a manager to ensure that every aspect of the product you are selling is in top condition, from performance to health to everything else.

    Thus, I have to be mindful of the food we consume. I do not need to explain because Camidoh was already drinking water when I met him, so I just need to keep giving him water. The level keeps growing. Yesterday, we performed at Anyinam, today we are performing at New York. Thus, how do we grow and why is it necessary? We must be in good physical, mental, and spiritual health,” he stated.

    George, who also disclosed that his artist Camidoh had experienced depression, talked about how committed he was to ensuring that he received professional care. He said that, in general, talent managers have not done a good job of looking out for the health of their clients when speaking on the topic of “Creative and their Health.”

    “I think we (talent managers) are not doing a good job, listening to what Okyeame Kwame and the doctors have said,” he stated.

  • KK Fosu declares support for Cheddar’s The New Force

    KK Fosu declares support for Cheddar’s The New Force

    Ghanaian highlife legendary Kaakyire Kwame Fosu, better known by his stage name KK Fosu, has declared his support for Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, and his initiative called “The New Force.”

    “I belong to the New Force Movement. “I want to express this clearly while revealing my face,” KK Fosu declared.

    This statement follows the release of a new song by KK Fosu called “Back to Sender,” which takes aim at Cheddar’s critics after a run-in with the authorities over the cancellation of his rally at Black Stars Square.

    “Sudwe” crooner stated, “Members of the New Force Movement are freedom fighters whereas those in the traditional political parties are driven by personal interests rather than the welfare of the nation,” in explaining the distinction between the NFP and NDC and the New Force Movement.

    He’s out with a new single titled “Back To Sender”.

    KK Fosu clarified, “I am sending fire to any negativity against him, us, or anybody who is our enemy,” in response to a question about what inspired his song.

  • I want to win AFCON and the World Cup for Ghana – Kurt Okraku

    I want to win AFCON and the World Cup for Ghana – Kurt Okraku

    The Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has revealed that his administration wants to bring home trophies for the nation.

    He expressed his hope that Ghana will be able to win both the World Cup and the African Cup of Nations before he steps down from office.

    Speaking to the media earlier yesterday in Kumasi, Mr. Okraku discussed the Black Stars’ dismal showing in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition.

    The senior national team, which had hoped to win their fifth continental championship, was eliminated in the group stage again after placing third with two points.

    Mr. Okraku declared that, in spite of the criticism, he is determined to see to it that the Black Stars, under his direction as the GFA president, win the Mundial and the AFCON.
    “I want to win the AFCON I want to win the World Cup I want to win every competition Ghana finds itself,” he said.

    “This is the collective belief and mindset of my fellow Executive Council members.

    “My goal is to establish the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence as a world-class institution and to position it extremely well,” he continued.

    Under Mr. Okraku’s leadership, the Black Stars have finished the last two AFCON tournaments in the group stage after losing all two of their games in Cameroon and Ivory Coast.

  • Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo appointed Chairman of 5th GMA-USA Awards Board

    Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo appointed Chairman of 5th GMA-USA Awards Board

    Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo, a well-known media figure in Ghana, has been named Chairman of the newly formed Board by the Executive Board of the Ghana Music Awards – USA, with pride.

    Mr. Asamoah-Baidoo joins his new position with a wealth of experience in communications and public relations.

    His noteworthy contributions to the creative sector, working with different artists, brands, and events, are in perfect harmony with the goals of the Ghana Music Awards – USA.

    In his capacity as chairman, Mr. Asamoah-Baidoo will guide an elite group of people in charge of classifying and proposing candidates for the awards programme.

    Renowned music producers Kwame Micky and David Kyei (Kaywa), media personalities Halifax Ansah-Addo and Frank Kwabena Owusu (Franky 5) and event planner Mrs. Whitney Boakye Mensah are among the prominent individuals on the board.

    Completing the Board are Mike Tamakloe, Emmanuel Kusi Mensah, Nathan Pryce, Joshua Tigo, and Dennis K. Boafo, with Ms. Jemima Hagan serving as the Secretary to the Board.

    The Executive Board declares its complete faith in Mr. Asamoah-Baidoo’s ability to lead the Awards Board in an efficient manner, guaranteeing the Ghana Music Awards – USA’s ongoing prosperity and expansion.

    On April 20, 2024, in New Jersey, the official nominees for the 5th edition of GMA-USA will be announced. This will be a historic day in honouring and commemorating excellence in the Ghanaian music industry.

    Please email gmausa20@gmail.com or call +233 54 240 6800 to reach Head of Communications Nana Poku Ashis with any questions you may have about the media.

    Newly Appointed Board Members:

    Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo (Board Chairman)
    Mike Tamakloe (CEO of MustBeFiveRadio USA)
    Joshua Tigo (Programs Director Adom FM Ghana)
    David Kyei (Kaywa- Renowned Music Producer)
    Frank Kwabena Owusu (Franky5 – Astute Media Personality and Broadcaster Ghana)
    Whitney Boakye Mensah (Media Personality Ghana)
    Nathan Pryce (Musician and Media Personality USA)
    Kwame Micky (Renowned Sound Producer USA)
    Halifax Ansah-Addo (Astute Broadcaster and Media Personality)
    Emmanuel Mensah (Capito – Chief Operations Officer GMA-USA)
    Dennis Boafo (Don D- CEO Ghana Music Awards USA)
    Jemima Hagan (Board Secretary)

  • Sister Derby holds religious influence responsible for Ghana’s LGBTQ discrimination

    Sister Derby holds religious influence responsible for Ghana’s LGBTQ discrimination

    In a recent interview, activist and musician Sister Derby from Ghana discussed how she believes religion plays a role in the prejudice that LGBTQ people face in her country.

    She voiced concern in an interview with YFM that a lot of people have a tendency to follow religious doctrines without thinking for themselves, which results in a lack of acceptance and understanding of different points of view.

    In order to promote a more inclusive society, Sister Derby emphasised the value of education outside of the classroom, advising people to learn via firsthand experience and discussions with an open mind.

    Sister Derby drew comparisons between the LGBTQ community in Ghana and other oppressed groups, including victims of domestic abuse, people with albinism, and people who face racial discrimination, by drawing parallels to past struggles.

    She emphasised the necessity of group efforts in questioning social norms and promoted empathy, inspiring people to acknowledge and value the diversity inherent in the human experience.

  • Sam George exposes the NSA, reveals Stonebwoy paid GH₵169,000 instead of GH₵ 70,000

    Sam George exposes the NSA, reveals Stonebwoy paid GH₵169,000 instead of GH₵ 70,000

    Ningo Prampram Member of Parliament Sam George claims that dancehall superstar Stonebwoy paid GH₵ 169,000 to reserve the Accra Sports Stadium for his Bhim Concert in December of last year.

    He asserts that the amount is less than the GH₵70,000 that the National Sports Authority (NSA) asserts the musician paid.

    During Peter Twumasi’s Public Accounts Committee appearance, Sam George questioned Twumasi, the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), about the GH₵ 70,000. Twumasi responded.

    Sam George was shown new information, though, which suggests Stonebwoy might have paid more than initially disclosed.

    After carefully examining Twumasi’s testimony before the Public Accounts Committee on February 5, 2024, the MP from Ningo-Prampram claimed to have learned of the discrepant figures.

    He added that Stonebwoy had not really paid the GH₵ 70,000 that had been made public, according to a source.

    Based on the records he possessed, Sam George asserted that Stonebwoy paid GH₵ 169,000 for the venue.

  • ‘They just used us for promotions’ – Nigerian Adesope Olajide criticizes Grammys (Video)

    ‘They just used us for promotions’ – Nigerian Adesope Olajide criticizes Grammys (Video)

    Tyla’s victory over Davido and Burna Boy prompts Adesope Olajide to criticise the Grammy Awards.

    66th Grammy Awards

    Adesope Olajide, a well-known Nigerian media personality residing in the UK, has harshly criticised the Grammy Awards, charging the Recording Academy with taking advantage of Africa’s artists, culture, and populace for commercial gain.

    Olajide cited Tyla from South Africa’s victory over Burna Boy and Davido for the “Best African Music Performance” award as proof of the Grammys’ lack of understanding of African pop music.

    [Before the Events] Watch a video Adesope Olajide rallying support for all African acts who was nominated for the 66th Grammy Awards

    He expressed his displeasure at the organization’s apparent ignorance of and disregard for African culture by calling for a boycott.

    In November 2023, Tyla’s song “Water,” which was released in July 2023, reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. At number 11, it is still becoming more and more well-liked.

  • Meet Sammy Soso, the Ghanaian producer of Tyla’s Grammy-winning song “Water”

    Meet Sammy Soso, the Ghanaian producer of Tyla’s Grammy-winning song “Water”

    The world especially Africans are celebrating Tyla’s “Water” winning the Best African Performance Grammy Award at the 66th Grammy Awards.

    The fact that Ghanaian producer Sammy Soso was instrumental in creating this award-winning hit adds to the excitement. The information was shared by Juls and highlights Sammy Soso’s Ghanaian background as well as his important role in the track’s success.

    Beyond “Water,” Sammy Soso’s skill set is evident in his work on Wizkid’s Grammy-nominated album “Made in Lagos.”

    About Sammy Soso

    Sammy SoSo is a British-Ghanaian DJ, songwriter, producer, engineer, and vocalist who has received a Grammy nomination. He went on to write the “UK Top 15” hit “Transforming” by KSI in 2016. His collaboration with KSI persisted, and he produced “Pull UP” this time around alongside Grammy-winning producer P2J and Grime MC JME.

    Sammy and P2J, who collaborate with Africa’s biggest celebrity Wizkid, are still making gold. They collaborated on the songs “Sweet One” and “Grace” from the album “Made in Lagos.” Additionally, they contributed to Wizkid’s most recent single, “Bad To Me.” Along with working with artists like Headie One, Tion Wayne, Dreya Mac, and Pa Salieu, Sammy also has cuts with Omah Lay, Young T& Bugsey, and Blxst.

  • Killer Mike arrested at Grammys moments after winning 3 awards (Video)

    Killer Mike arrested at Grammys moments after winning 3 awards (Video)

    After winning three awards at the event, the Atlanta rapper was led in handcuffs out of the venue.

    Following what police describe as a “physical altercation” at the 2024 Grammy Awards—which he had won three times during the pre-show portion of the event—rapper Killer Mike was taken into custody for misdemeanour battery.

    According to TMZ on Sunday, the rapper is accused of “knocking down” a security guard at the event for allegedly failing to “get out of his way quick enough.”

    A security guard approaches Killer Mike, real name Michael Render, as he stands in the rain outside Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena in a video that was released by TMZ.

    The rapper was reportedly freed after that and is scheduled to appear in court later this month, according to the Associated Press. 

    Variety later learned that Killer Mike is “out and will be celebrating his sweep tonight” from the rapper’s attorney.

    Killer Mike was being led out of the arena by several police officers in another video sighted online by Kobbyjosvan.com

    “You cannot tell me you get too old. You cannot tell me it’s too late,” Killer Mike said on the Grammy stage. He won in three categories: Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “Scientists & Engineers,” as well as Best Rap Album for “Michael.” The wins marked his first Grammy awards as a solo artist, following his first win alongside OutKast for “The Whole World,” according to Rolling Stone.

    On Sunday, he tweeted, “Thank God,” without further context.

    Hip-hop legend Killer Mike is also well-known for his activism, which has included opposing the use of rap lyrics in court, supporting Bernie Sanders, and denouncing the killings of Black men by police. 

  • Here are the 2024 Grammy Award winners

    Here are the 2024 Grammy Award winners

    On February 4, 2024, Miley Cyrus accepts her Grammy for record of the year for the song “Flowers.”

    The R&B sensation SZA led all artists with nine nominations, including album of the year, song, and record of the year for “Kill Bill.” Her album SOS was one of the most well-received and commercially successful releases of the previous year. The six-time Grammy nominees Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste, and Taylor Swift compete against SZA in the main categories.

    Album of the year
    Jon Batiste – World Music Radio
    Boygenius – The Record
    Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
    Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
    Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
    Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
    Taylor Swift – Midnights – WINNER
    SZA – SOS

    Record of the year
    Jon Batiste – Worship
    Boygenius – Not Strong Enough
    Miley Cyrus – Flowers – WINNER
    Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie: The Album
    Victoria Monét – On My Mama
    Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
    Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
    SZA – Kill Bill

    Best new artist
    Gracie Abrams
    Fred again..
    Ice Spice
    Jelly Roll
    Coco Jones
    Noah Kahan
    Victoria Monét – WINNER
    The War and Treaty

    Song of the year
    Lana Del Rey – A&W
    Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero
    Jon Batiste – Butterfly
    Dua Lipa – Dance the Night from Barbie
    Miley Cyrus – Flowers
    SZA – Kill Bill
    Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
    Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie – WINNER

    Best pop vocal album
    Kelly Clarkson – Chemistry
    Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
    Olivia Rodrigo – Guts
    Ed Sheeran – “-” (Subtract)
    Taylor Swift – Midnights – WINNER

    Best R&B song
    Halle – Angel
    Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
    Coco Jones – ICU
    Victoria Monét – On My Mama
    SZA – Snooze – WINNER

    Best country album
    Kelsea Ballerini – Rolling Up the Welcome Mat
    Brothers Osborne – Brothers Osborne
    Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan
    Tyler Childers – Rustin’ in the Rain
    Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country – WINNER

    Best música urbana album
    Rauw Alejandro – Saturno
    Karol G – Mañana Será Bonito – WINNER
    Tainy – Data

    Best pop solo performance
    Miley Cyrus – Flowers – WINNER
    Doja Cat – Paint the Town Red
    Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For? from Barbie
    Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
    Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

    Best progressive R&B album
    6lack – Since I Have a Lover
    Diddy – The Love Album: Off the Grid
    Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy – Nova
    Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure
    SZA – SOS – WINNER

    Best R&B performance
    Chris Brown – Summer Too Hot
    Robert Glasper featuring SiR and Alex Isley – Back to Love
    Coco Jones – ICU – WINNER
    Victoria Monét – How Does It Make You Feel
    SZA – Kill Bill

    Coco Jones Photograph: David Fisher/Rex/Shutterstock
    Best folk album
    Dom Flemons – Traveling Wildfire
    The Milk Carton Kids – I Only See the Moon
    Joni Mitchell – Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live) – WINNER
    Nickel Creek – Celebrants
    Old Crow Medicine Show – Jubilee
    Paul Simon – Seven Psalms
    Rufus Wainwright – Folkocracy

    Producer of the year, non-classical
    Jack Antonoff – WINNER
    Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II
    Hit-Boy
    Metro Boomin
    Daniel Nigro

    Songwriter of the year, non-classical
    Edgar Barrera
    Jessie Jo Dillon
    Shane McAnally
    Theron Thomas – WINNER
    Justin Tranter

    Best pop duo/group performance
    Miley Cyrus featuring Brandi Carlile – Thousand Miles
    Lana Del Rey featuring Jon Batiste – Candy Necklace
    Labrinth featuring Billie Eilish – Never Felt So Alone
    Taylor Swift featuring Ice Spice – Karma
    SZA featuring Phoebe Bridgers – Ghost in the Machine – WINNER

    Best dance/electronic recording
    Aphex Twin – Blackbox Life Recorder 21f
    James Blake – Loading
    Disclosure – Higher Than Ever Before
    Romy and Fred again.. – Strong
    Skrillex, Fred again.. and Flowdan – Rumble – WINNER

    Best pop dance recording
    David Guetta, Anne-Marie and Coi Leray – Baby Don’t Hurt Me
    Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding – Miracle
    Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam – WINNER
    Bebe Rexha and David Guetta – One in a Million
    Troye Sivan – Rush

    Best dance/electronic music album
    James Blake – Playing Robots into Heaven
    The Chemical Brothers – For That Beautiful Feeling
    Fred again.. – Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022) – WINNER
    Kx5 – Kx5
    Skrillex – Quest for Fire

    Best traditional R&B performance
    Babyface featuring Coco Jones – Simple
    Kenyon Dixon – Lucky
    Victoria Monét featuring Earth, Wind & Fire and Hazel Monét – Hollywood
    PJ Morton featuring Susan Carol – Good Morning – WINNER
    SZA – Love Language

    Best R&B album
    Babyface – Girls Night Out
    Coco Jones – What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe)
    Emily King – Special Occasion
    Victoria Monét – Jaguar II – WINNER
    Summer Walker – Clear 2: Soft Life EP

    Best rap performance
    Baby Keem featuring Kendrick Lamar – The Hillbillies
    Black Thought – Love Letter
    Drake & 21 Savage – Rich Flex
    Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers – WINNER
    Coi Leray – Players

    Best melodic rap performance
    Burna Boy featuring 21 Savage – Sittin’ on Top of the World
    Doja Cat – Attention
    Drake and 21 Savage – Spin Bout U
    Lil Durk featuring J Cole – All My Life – WINNER
    SZA – Low

    Best rap song
    Doja Cat – Attention
    Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua – Barbie World from Barbie: The Album
    Lil Uzi Vert – Just Wanna Rock
    Drake and 21 Savage – Rich Flex
    Killer Mike featuring André 3000, Future and Eryn Allen Kane – Scientists & Engineers – WINNER

    Best rap album
    Drake and 21 Savage – Her Loss
    Killer Mike – Michael – WINNER
    Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains
    Nas – King’s Disease III
    Travis Scott – Utopia

    Best country solo performance
    Tyler Childers – In Your Love
    Brandy Clark – Buried
    Luke Combs – Fast Car
    Dolly Parton – The Last Thing on My Mind
    Chris Stapleton – White Horse – WINNER

    Best country song
    Brandy Clark – Buried
    Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything
    Tyler Childers – In Your Love
    Morgan Wallen – Last Night
    Chris Stapleton – White Horse – WINNER

    Best song written for visual media
    Barbie World from Barbie the Album, Naija Gaston, Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr. and Onika Maraj, songwriters (Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice featuring Aqua)
    Dance the Night from “Barbie the Album, Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Dua Lipa)
    I’m Just Ken from Barbie the Album, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Ryan Gosling)
    Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Music From and Inspired By, Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Robyn Fenty and Temilade Openiyi, songwriters (Rihanna)
    What Was I Made For? from Barbie the Album, Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) — WINNER

    Best comedy album
    Trevor Noah – I Wish You Would
    Wanda Sykes – I’m an Entertainer
    Chris Rock – Selective Outrage
    Sarah Silverman – Someone You Love
    Dave Chappelle – What’s in a Name? – WINNER

    Best global music album
    Susana Baca – Epifanías
    Bokanté – History
    Burna Boy – I Told Them…
    Davido – Timeless
    Shakti – This Moment – WINNER

    Best African music performance
    Asake and Olamide – Amapiano
    Burna Boy – City Boys
    Davido featuring Musa Keys – Unavailable
    Ayra Starr – Rush
    Tyla – Water – WINNER

    Best musical theater album
    Kimberly Akimbo
    Parade
    Shucked
    Some Like It Hot – WINNER
    Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    Best alternative music album
    Arctic Monkeys – The Car
    Boygenius – The Record – WINNER
    Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
    Gorillaz – Cracker Island
    PJ Harvey – I Inside the Old Year Dying

    Best alternative music performance
    Alvvays – Belinda Says
    Arctic Monkeys – Body Paint
    boygenius – Cool About It
    Lana Del Rey – A&W
    Paramore – This Is Why – WINNER

    Best rock album
    Foo Fighters – But Here We Are
    Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher
    Metallica – 72 Seasons
    Paramore – This Is Why – WINNER
    Queens of the Stone Age – In Times New Roman…

    Best rock song
    The Rolling Stones – Angry
    Olivia Rodrigo – Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl
    Queens of the Stone Age – Emotion Sickness
    Boygenius – Not Strong Enough – WINNER
    Foo Fighters – Rescued

    Best metal performance
    Disturbed – Bad Man
    Ghost – Phantom of the Opera
    Metallica – 72 Seasons – WINNER
    Slipknot – Hive Mind
    Spiritbox – Jaded

    Best rock performance
    Arctic Monkeys – Sculptures of Anything Goes
    Black Pumas – More Than a Love Song
    Boygenius – Not Strong Enough – WINNER
    Foo Fighters – Rescued
    Metallica – Lux Æterna

    Best country duo/group performance
    Dierks Bentley featuring Billy Strings – High Note
    Brothers Osborne – Nobody’s Nobody
    Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves – I Remember Everything – WINNER
    Vince Gill and Paul Franklin – Kissing Your Picture (Is So Cold)
    Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson – Save Me
    Carly Pearce featuring Chris Stapleton – We Don’t Fight Anymore