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  • “I have taken £80,000 to perform at Medikal’s concert” – DJ Azonto asserts

    “I have taken £80,000 to perform at Medikal’s concert” – DJ Azonto asserts

    Ghanaian musician and disc jockey Mark Kwesi Arthur, better known by his stage name DJ Azonto, has revealed that he will be taking part in Medikal’s upcoming London show.

    According to the singer of “Fa no fom,” the rapper has already partially compensated him for coming to his upcoming show at London’s O2 Arena.

    DJ Azonto revealed that he has been billed as one of the performers for the show and has already received a staggering amount of £80,000 as part payment for his performance in an exclusive interview with Dr. Prekese on Onua FM’s Efie Ne Fie.

    He continued by saying that the remaining £20,000 will be paid following his performance at the show, as £100,000 was the agreed-upon payment amount.

    “Can Medikal have the show without me? Have you seen any father who eats and does not feed his sons? I have received pounds from Medikal, you will see me live in London. Medikal has paid and billed me.

    “I’m taking £100,000, he has already paid me £80,000 [after performance then I take the £20,000],” he said.

    Medikal’s highly anticipated show at the esteemed O2 Arena is scheduled for May 3. The rapper has been gaining momentum for his concert and drawing attention since March.

  • Wendy Shay, Larruso to storm Kasoa Blue Top Villa

    Wendy Shay, Larruso to storm Kasoa Blue Top Villa

    Known for its vibrant atmosphere, expanding population, and role as a centre of trade and commerce, Kasoa is a place that welcomes people from a wide range of backgrounds and has produced a number of extraordinary talents, making it a centre for entertainment.

    The Blue Top Villa Hotel is scheduled to host one of the largest Salla festivals on April 13, 2024, featuring dancehall act Larruso and Queen of GH music Wendy Shay. This is another incredible moment that will go down in the annals of Kasoa history.

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    Wendy Shay, Larruso to light up Kasoa and its environs with incredible and spectacular performances, an experience you can’t miss.

    Queen of ShayGeng is about to take the stage with an electrifying and unforgettable performance.

    Other talented acts to thrills music lovers and enthusiasts include; Zidor, Pawez RTB, AngieWood, Gazy Bwoy, Choobi Zamani, Odeneho Canella and amazing surprises.

    Tickets are going for a cool Ghc50.00, GHC 200.00 VIP, GHC1,000.00 Table of 5 and GHC5,000.00 for 10 persons respectively.

    Official MCs and DJs on rotation are; MC Berimah, Big MC, MC Kay, DJ Richie, DJ Kankoke and Baby DJ.

    For tickets and reservations; Kindly call or WhatsApp: (+233) 024 766 0923 / 054 644 5857

  • TGMA announces the nominees for its 25th edition; See full list of nominees

    TGMA announces the nominees for its 25th edition; See full list of nominees

    The Ghana Music Awards Festival has expanded to become the most significant and prominent event in the country’s entertainment calendar. The awards programme has taken centre stage in the music industry since 2000. The goal has been straightforward: to recognise, honour, and identify exceptional contributions made to the music industry.

    The nominees for the 25th annual Ghana Music Awards—now called the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA)—have been revealed.

    This iconic event, formerly known as the VGMA, has changed its name and its headline sponsor to Telecel. The awards keep honouring and celebrating the talent and dedication of artists in Ghana and beyond.

    See the full list of nominees below.

    BEST HIPLIFE/HIP HOP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

    Amerado
    Black Sherif’s
    Medikal
    Jay Bhad
    King Paluta
    Sarkodie

    BEST HIPLIFE SONG

    Okyeame Kwame ft King Paluta – Insha Allah
    Jay Bahd ft Kweku DMC, SkyFace SDW – M’asesa

    Reggie Osei, Jay Bahd, O’Kenneth, Kweku DMC –  Oh My Linda

    Oseikrom Sikana ft Kwaku Smoke – Twatis

    King Paluta ft Kuami Eugene – Y’ahite Remix

    Guru – Eny3 Nwanwa

    BEST HIGHLIFE ARTISTE

    Abiana
    Akwaboah
    Kofi Kinaata
    Kuami Eugene
    FRA

    BEST HIGHLIFE SONG

    Camidoh – Adoley

    Adina ft Kofi Kinaata – Party

    Amerado ft Fameye – Kweku Ananse Remix

    Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo – Manodzi

    Akwaboah ft Kwabena Kwabena – My Darling

    Kofi Kinaata – Overthinking

    Kelvyn Boy – Vero
    Kuami Eugene – Yolo

    FRA ft Nana Yaw Ofori Atta – You dey Feel The Vibe

    Wendy Shay – Africa Money

    BEST HIP HOP SONG

    Lonely Road – O’Kenneth,  Xlimkid

    Otan – Sarkodie
    Scar – Gyakie ft JDee
    Sowutuom – Medikal
    Dear God – Strongman
    Yaya – Black Sherif
    Akatanii -Kweku Smoke
    The Hardest – Amerado

    BEST AFROBEATS SONG

    Hossana – Banzy Banero

    Broken Heart – DJ Vyrusky ft Kuami Eugene

    Otello – Fancy Gadam ft Kuami Eugene

    Liquor – KiDi

    Monica – Kuami Eugene

    Case Remix – Mr. Drew ft Mophty

    Goodsin – Olivetheboy

    BEST AFROPOP SONG

    Super Super – Efya

    Not God Remix – Fameye ft Stonebwoy

    Rent Free – Gyakie

    I Lied – KiDi

    Terminator – King Promise

    Bad Boy – Lasmid

    Till We Die – Sarkodie ft Ruger

    Into The Future. – Stonebwoy

    BEST AFROBEATS/AFROPOP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

    Gyakie
    Camidoh
    KiDi
    King Promise
    Mr. Drew
    Efya
    Wendy Shay

    BEST MUSIC VIDEO

    Manodzi – Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo

    Wasted Eyes – Amaarae

    Paradise – Black Sherif

    Fate – Kuami Eugene

    Broken Heart – DJ Vyrusky ft Kuami Eugene

    100% – Scott Evans

    Oil In My Head – Black Sherif

    Kweku Playman – Kweku Smoke
    Into the Future – Stonebwoy

    Cryptocurrency – Kuami Eugene ft Rotimi 

    BEST GOSPEL SONG

    Tears of Joy – Patience Nyarko
    Anuonyam – Mabel Okyere

    Aseda – Nace

    Kaafo – Perez Muzik

    Mo – Piesie Esther

    100% – Scott Evans

    Say Amen – Diana Hamilton

    Victory – Joyce Blessing

    BEST GOSPEL ARTISTE

    Diana Hamilton
    Joe Mettle
    Joyce Blessing
    Mabel Okyere
    Nacee
    Perez Muzik
    Piesie Esther
    Scott Evans

    BEST AFRICAN ARTISTE

    Rema
    Asake
    Burna Boy
    Tyla
    Davido
    Jzyno

    BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SONG

    Truth – DSL

    Stubborn SoulJah – Epixode

    Efiekuma Love – Kofi Kinaata

    San Bra – Samini

    Non-Stop – Stonebwoy

    Eyeball Remix – Ras Kuuku ft Samini

    BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL ARTISTE

    Epixode
    Ras Kuuku
    Stonebwoy
    Samini

    BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

    Liquor – KiDi ft Stonebwoy

    Lonely Road – O’Kenneth, Xlimkid

    Case Remix – Mr Drew ft Mophty

    Twatis – Oseikrom Sikani ft Kweku Smoke

    Kwaku Ananse Remix – Amerado ft Fameye

    Y’ahitte Remix – King Paluta ft Kuami Eugene

    You Dey Feel The Vibe – FRA ft Nana Yaw Ofori Atta

    My Darling – Akwaboah ft Kwabena Kwabena

    INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

    Scar – Gyakie ft JBee

    Butter My Bread – Jyzno ft Lasmid

    Terminator – King Promise ft Yung Jon

    Manodzi. – Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo

    Cryptocurrency – Kuami Eugene ft Rotimi

    Wotowoto Season – Odumodublvck ft Black Sherif
    Till We Die – Sarkodie ft Ruger

    Perfect Combi – King Promise ft Gabzy

    SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

    Perez Muzik – Don’t Cry

    Fameye – Not God

    DSL – Truth

    Sarkodie. – Otan

    Akwaboah – Esikyire

    Stonebwoy – Manodzi ft Angelique Kidjo

    BEST RAP PERFORMANCE

    The Hardest – Amerado

    Warning – Eno Barony

    Boasiako – FimFim

    5th August (7) – Lyrical Joe

    We Made It – Medikal

    Otan  – Sarkodie

    Dear God – Strongman

    BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE

    Perez Muzik – Don’t Cry (Kaafo)

    Kyei Mensa – Gyidie

    Kofi Karikari ft Eternity – You Are Great

    Josh Blakk – Hankipanki

    Camidoh – Brown Skin Girl

    KiDi – I Lied

    BEST FEMALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE

    Adina – Baby

    Abiana – Far Away

    Lordina The Soprano – His Grace

    Queendalyn Yurglee – Hold My Hands

    Niiella – temple

    TiTi Owusu – Make Me Believe

    BEST NEW ARTISTE

    Bandy Banner
    DSL
    King Paluta
    Maya Blu
    Olivetheboy
    Oseikrom Sikanii

    RECORD OF THE YEAR

    Reckless & Sweet – Amaarae

    Far Away – Abiana

    Manodzi – Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo

    Iyawo – Josh Blakk

    Me Dan Wo – Joe Mettle ft Kweku Teye

    My Helper – Efya

    ALBUM/EP OF THE YEAR

    Taste of Africa – Abiana

    Fountain Baby – Amaarae

    Love & Chaos – Kuami Eugene

    Planning & Plotting – Medikal

    5th Dimension – Stonebwoy

    MOST POPULAR SONG OF THE YEAR

    Hossana – Bandy Banero

    Yaya – Black Sherif

    Scar – Gyakie ft JBee

    Victory – Joyce Blessing

    Liquor – KiDi ft Stonebwoy

    Terminator – King Promise

    Monica – Kuami Eugene

    Case Remix – Mr Drew ft Mophty

    Aseda – Nacee
    Goodsin – Olivetheboy

    Otan – Sarkodie

    Into the Future – Stonebwoy

    ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

    Black Sherrif
    King Promise
    Kuami Eugene
    Nacee
    Sarkodie
    Stonebwoy

  • Shatta Wale to perform at Medikal’s Indigo O2 concert

    Shatta Wale to perform at Medikal’s Indigo O2 concert

    Ghanaian rapper, Samuel Adu Frimpong, widely known as Medikal has included Shatta Wale as part of the headliners of his upcoming concert which will be held at Indigo Arena O2 slated for London on May 3, 2024.

    Known for his exuberance and stage perfection, the inclusion of Shatta Wale will be a great addition to his concert . As fans eagerly await further announcements, Medikal has hinted that more top-notch artists will be revealed in the coming days.

    Just as wonderful as he always is with his stage presence and performances, Medikal has promised a show like never before and has urged all his fans in and around London to come all out in their numbers to support him.

    Source: Kobbyjosvan.com/Owusu Jemima Louisa

  • Highlight of the 13th African Games: Stonebwoy and Wiyaala captivating performances

    Highlight of the 13th African Games: Stonebwoy and Wiyaala captivating performances

    The 13th African Games came to an amazing end with a spectacular closing ceremony that featured amazing performances by Ghanaian music sensations Stonebwoy and Wiyaala. The event was a celebration of unity and sporting excellence.

    The University of Ghana sports stadium served as the venue for the event, which brought together athletes from all over the African continent for a week of fierce competition and friendship.

    The multi-award-winning reggae and dancehall performer Stonebwoy hit the stage with his contagious energy and charisma. During his riveting performance, which included some of his greatest hits that appealed to audiences of all ages, the crowd erupted in excitement. Stonebwoy’s explosive presence ignited the stadium during songs like “Top Skanka” and “Ololo,” fostering a spirit of celebration and unity.

    With her soul-stirring performance, Wiyaala, also known as the “Lioness of Africa,” captivated the audience on stage with her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence. Afro-pop, rock, and traditional African rhythms blended in a way that was all her own captured the attention of the audience, who were left speechless by her skill and captivating personality.

    With a captivating performance that highlighted her strong vocals and contagious energy, Wiyaala looked stunning in bright, colourful clothes. A joyful and festive atmosphere was created by the audience singing and dancing to hits like “Rock My Body,” “Tinambanyi,” and “Make Me Dance.”

    Their performances, which concluded the 13th African Games in true Ghanaian fashion, paid homage to the athletes, coaches, and officials who competed with passion and determination throughout the games. They also served as a reminder to the audience of the unifying, inspiring, and uplifted power of music.

  • “I set the pace” – Empress Gifty vows to defeat MOGMusic, Diana Asamoah at her forthcoming concert

    “I set the pace” – Empress Gifty vows to defeat MOGMusic, Diana Asamoah at her forthcoming concert

    Known by her stage name Empress Gifty Adorye, a gospel singer, has made a commitment to outperform her fellow musicians, Diana Asamoah and MOG Music, in her upcoming “The Resurrection Effect Concert.”

    The musician revealed incredible hopes for the April concert in an interview that aired on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning on Tuesday.

    She said that she and her group are ready to dazzle Ghanaians with an endless supply of music and theatrical production.

    “I don’t even know, but I want to appear from under the land. For me, I add art to my ministrations so people always know that about Empress, and this year I’m just going to blow their minds. I’m going overboard, not the regular thing,” she noted.

    Gospel performers Diana Asamoah and MOGMusic have drawn attention lately with their concert appearances. Most music fans expressed admiration for their organisation and skill.

    However, Empress Gifty asserted during her speech on the show that she will outperform them all with her TREC’24 and that it will set a new standard.

    TREC 2024 by Empress Gifty

    “I set the pace for the rest to follow.”

    The event is scheduled for Monday, April 1, at Living Faith Ministries in Ashaley Botwe. The “Awiey3 Pa” hitmaker is ready to play alongside other musicians, such as MOGMusic, Akesse Brempong, ACP Kofi Sarpong, and Kofi Owusu Peprah.

    Despite her stylish preparation, she is excited to change people’s lives for roughly five hours with nonstop, spirit-filled music.

    Under the theme “He has Risen,” the celebration attempts to honour Jesus Christ’s resurrection.

    Is Empress Gifty going to fulfil her promise?

    Credit: Adomonline

  • Stonebwoy electrifies crowd at maiden Rolling Cocoa festival | Video & Photos

    Stonebwoy electrifies crowd at maiden Rolling Cocoa festival | Video & Photos

    Washington, D.C., March 11 – On Saturday night, Stonebwoy gave a remarkable performance at The Anthem, which astounded the audience at the Rolling Cocoa Festival in Washington, DC.

    The celebrated singer-songwriter of dancehall, reggae, and afrobeats performed an epic set of songs, including medleys and classics, with the support of a band during his headlining set at the first-ever Afrobeats festival in Washington, D.C., which was organised by Duke Concept.

    He began the evening with his massive hit song “Mane Me,” which featured Nigeria’s Praiz and longtime collaborator Mugeez. He then worked his way through his discography, including his most recent album “5Th Dimension” and “Epistles Of Mama.”

    Stonebwoy’s dynamic stage presence and undeniable charisma set the standard for future festival editions. Throughout the evening, he captured the attention of every audience member with his infectious beats and powerful vocals.

    Fans were singing and dancing to every one of his songs, creating an electrifying atmosphere at The Anthem. The Rolling Cocoa Festival was made memorable for a lot of people by Stonebwoy’s performance, which cemented his place as one of the top artists in the world of Afrobeats.

    Having played the main stage at prestigious festivals in Europe, Africa, Canada, and the USA, Stonebwoy is no stranger to the festival scene.

    His journey is far from over, with a lineup of global festivals and shows coming up, including the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in California from June 21 to June 23. Notable stops along the route include the Austin Reggae Festival in Texas on April 19 and the Island Rock Concert on February 23, both of which are later this month and promise audiences an amazing experience full of upbeat vibes and infectious rhythms.

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  • MUSIGA to host concert on March 6th for emerging artists – Bessa Simons

    MUSIGA to host concert on March 6th for emerging artists – Bessa Simons

    The Musician’s Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is organising a grand musical showcase on March 6, 2024, a night dedicated to emerging musicians.

    This was announced by Union President Bessa Simons on Joy FM Ghana Month launch.

    “We are collaborating with the Akwaaba Festival to have a show at the forecourt of the National Theatre and what we are doing is, the young, up and coming musicians who don’t normally have big stages, light, Facebook thing for them, they will come and showcase their talents,” he stated.

    This is an effort to provide young people with a stage on which to demonstrate their potential, according to Bessa Simons. He revealed the association’s dedication to identifying and developing young talent and giving them a stage on which to flourish.

    In the words of the Bessa, “We are inviting the managers, corporate world, just look at them and see if you can do business with them, because these are the future the we have,” 

    More specifically, the music legened stated that the Accra Tourist Information Centre will host a workshop on music and tourism as well as a health screening for musicians on March 5, 2024.

    In an effort to revive interest in Ghanaian music, MUSIGA also plans to launch a project titled Let us play Ghana Music on March 11, 2024. He mentioned that on March 30, 2024, a different concert will be held at the Gold Coast Restaurant to support the highlife.

  • Ghanaian-British singer, RAYE Makes History at BRIT Awards

    Ghanaian-British singer, RAYE Makes History at BRIT Awards

    Global sensation RAYE achieved a historic feat last night at the BRIT Awards when she won an astounding six awards, setting a record for the most wins in a single year. This was the biggest night in British music history for the independent singer-songwriter.

    She not only became the first female to win Songwriter of the Year, but she also won Best New Artist, Best R&B Act, Album of the Year, Song of the Year (“Escapism”), and Artist of the Year. A medley of songs from her highly regarded debut album, My 21st Century Blues, including hits like “Escapism” and “Ice Cream Man,” was performed by RAYE during the ceremony, setting off a career-defining moment for her. Following that, on April 13 and 20, RAYE will make her Coachella debut.

    RAYE led the charge last night, taking home the title of most nominated artist in a single BRITs year with a record-breaking seven nominations overall. This is a first for any artist since the BRITs began in 1977, surpassing the previous record of six nominations held by Gorillaz (2002), Craig David (2001), and Robbie Williams (1999). With her six award wins tonight, RAYE breaks the record for most wins in a single night at the BRIT Awards, beating the previous record of four set by Blur (1995), Adele (2016), and Harry Styles (2023).

    RAYE said she was “so honored and blown away” to be receiving her first BRIT Award as Songwriter of the Year. “I will treasure this trophy very much,” the London-born musician added. “I am so grateful to be recognized as a songwriter as this is a craft I am so passionate about and have been since I started my journey as a musician, and I’m very grateful to those who voted for me to have this award.”

    About RAYE

    With eight Top 20 UK hits, five billion Spotify streams worldwide, an Ivor Novello Award, and a history of penning songs for the biggest names in the business, British singer-songwriter RAYE is undeniably one of the biggest stars in the music business today. Raye’s rise to fame since her debut in 2014 has been incredible. Her eagerly anticipated independent debut album My 21st Century Blues took off, earning her an unprecedented seven BRIT Award nominations in 2024—the most for any artist in a single year. As a welcome result of her self-fulfilling work, RAYE unknowingly created the song that became synonymous with 2023.

    In addition to becoming the best-selling single by a female British artist in 2023, the worldwide hit “Escapism” also gave RAYE her first #1 in the UK and an entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it has since been certified Platinum. RAYE performed 130 headline shows, including a thrilling set at Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, after supporting tours with Lewis Capaldi, Kali Uchis, and SZA. Her momentous performance at Royal Albert Hall, complete with a gospel choir and a 50-piece orchestra, was captured on camera for a once-in-a-lifetime BBC special. Reviewers hailed RAYE as “the most talented artist since Adele and Amy Winehouse” (The Telegraph). Prior to making her Coachella debut this year, she is getting ready to perform her “My 21st Century Symphony” to a sold-out crowd of 20,000 at The O2 Arena.

    She has appeared in numerous publications over the past year, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Pitchfork, V Magazine, NPR Music, People, Vulture, and many more. She has also graced the covers of magazines like GQ, Cosmopolitan, Wonderland, Bricks, Euphoria, Time Out, and DIY. In addition to a career-defining appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series, RAYE’s season of high-profile television appearances this year includes appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Later… with Jools Holland, and The Graham Norton Show, all across the world. Along with Pink Panther, Ice Spice, and Nessa Barrett, RAYE was also included in Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Shapewear collection campaign. Currently, she is part of H&M’s global Move campaign, which is being viewed in 76 countries.

    RAYE was born in Tooting, London, to an English father originally from Yorkshire and a Ghanaian-Swiss mother who works as a mental health worker. Raye’s middle name ‘Agatha’ is also the name of her grandmother. She grew up singing gospel music in a church where her mother was a choir member and her father served as the musical director. The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Award nominee will make her Coachella debut on April 13 and 20, 2024, so stay tuned for more from her.

  • Shatta Wale set to headline YFm independence day festival

    Shatta Wale set to headline YFm independence day festival

    The Independence Day festival, hosted by YFM, will feature multiple award-winning Ghanaian Afro-dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, better known by his stage name, Shatta Wale as the headline performer.

    ‘One God’ hitmaker, who is well-known for his captivating live performances and exuberance, will dazzle music fans on March 6, 2024 at the Legon City Mall.

    Other amazing surprises that will take the stage include the music group duo Keche, Kofi Mole, E.L., RJZ, Spicey, and DanceGod Lloyd.

    AJ Princess, Tim Jeezy, Easkine, Brown Berry, DJ Loft, DJ Kess, DJ Millzy, DJ Nyce, and Kojo Manuel are among the official DJs and MCs scheduled to appear.

    This event is a free ticketed show, all you need to do as a music lover is to scan the code for a free entry.