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  • Give DJs their due recognition – Adesope Olajide to Ghanaian artistes

    Give DJs their due recognition – Adesope Olajide to Ghanaian artistes

    Nigerian media personality Adesope Olajide has stressed the need for Ghanaian artists to give due recognition to DJs.

    During a recent interview on 3Music TV, Adesope underscored the importance of acknowledging the vital role DJs play in the music industry.

    Pointing to Davido’s appreciative gesture towards Nigerian DJ Dope Caesar during a nightclub visit, Adesope encouraged artists in Ghana to adopt a similar approach. His advocacy coincides with the Play Ghana initiative’s which focuses on extensively promoting local music.

    Adesope’s emphasis on recognizing DJs aligns with broader industry efforts to enhance the visibility and appreciation of homegrown talent, particularly acknowledging the instrumental role DJs have in shaping the music landscape.””

  • Protect Black Sherif from the backlash, BullGod to Samini, Reggie Rockstone

    Protect Black Sherif from the backlash, BullGod to Samini, Reggie Rockstone

    VGMA reigning artiste of the year, Black Sherif is on a hot seat prior to a statement he made relating #PlayGhana move, an initiative spearheaded Small God, music icons – Samini, Reggie Rockstone, DJ Black and supported by the Ministry of Information.

    “If we truly want to grow our industry and give it that global visibility, we need to stop the blame game on the DJs, artistes , music consumers and the conscious effort to grow our industry. It’s our collective duty”, Blacko assured.

    Blacko called on music shareholders to put Ghanaian talents first thus play more Ghana songs during this festive season.

    His statement didn’t sound good to most music lovers, meanwhile some bloggers in Nigeria have planned to blacklisted him, media personal Adesope reveals

    Artiste manager and entertainment critic, BullGod upon seeing these has shown his displeasure on how people are going hard on the young talent.

    Speaking on Hitz FM #DaybreakHit with Andy Dosty, he singled out leading members of the #PlayGhana initiative, and urged them to protect Blacko from these backlashes.

    “Instead of Samini to protect Black Sherif from the backlash over his #PlayGhana comments, he is there going back and forth with Shatta Wale on X (formerly known as Twitter)”, BullGod asserted.

    Reggie Rockstone, Samini needs to protect the Blacko from these backlashes, he added.

    Da Hammer of the last Two, legendary music producer added his voice, says he expected the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mark Okraku Mantey to issue a statement to fight for Black Sherif for facing heavy backlash for joining #PlayGhana initiative.

    “We know that the person who suffers is Blacko, nobody else suffers on that stage. They (Samini, Reggie Rockstone) have nothing to prove to anybody again. Blacko is in his prime so has a lot to prove. The only crime he committed was listening to his elders and show up, if he hadn’t come the boys (elders) will say that he doesn’t respect”, Da Hammer disclosed .

  • Let’s learn to appreciate and support our own talents – Prince David Osei to Ghanaians

    Let’s learn to appreciate and support our own talents – Prince David Osei to Ghanaians

    Ghanaian Actor and producer, Prince David Osei has added his voice on the “Play Ghana Initiative”.

    The Creative Arts Agency (CAA), Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) and corresponding stakeholders announced the Play Ghana Initiative.

    The move according to CAA Director Gyankroma Akufo-Addo will help to promote the entertainment industry as she appealed for media houses and recreational centres to prioritise Ghanaian music this “detty December” and “forever” so tourists can experience the country’s choice music and take them along to their home countries.

    Many Ghanaians, especially celebrities have reacted to the “Play Ghana Initiative”.

    In a statement posted in his Facebook, the award-winning actor stated that the “Play Ghana Initiative” cannot be achieved unless Ghanaians change their mindset.

    Prince Osei said, Ghanaians should learn to appreciate and support our own talents, just as Nigerians do.

    “This issue goes beyond the platform provided by PLAYGHANA. Until we change our mindset, show love, and pay more attention to our musicians, actors, sportsmen, and other creatives, nothing will change.” He said.

    Adding to that, it is disheartening  to see Nigerians streaming Ghanaian musician songs and movies more than Ghanaians.

    “This is a reality we must acknowledge. Artists like Black Sheriff, King Promise, Sark, Stonebwoy, Gyakie to mention but few, have witnessed their music being streamed more in Nigeria than in Ghana.”

    “Furthermore, as an actor, I have come to notice that Nigerians tend to stream my movies more than Ghanaians. It is disheartening to see that a significant portion of the views on some of my movies on YouTube , reaching over 1.5 million, come from Nigeria specifically.” He added.

    Read the full statement below

    Dear fellow Ghanaians,
    I want to take a moment to address a subject that I believe requires our attention.

    It is regarding the support and appreciation we offer to our creative industry, specifically in the realm of music and entertainment.

    It is no secret that our neighboring country, Nigeria, has gained tremendous global recognition for their music.

    They have managed to market and promote their music effectively, captivating audiences all over the world. In the era of social media, proper marketing is crucial to ensure the impact and success of our creative endeavors.

    Even if the DJs were to stop playing Nigerian music at parties and events, Ghanaians would still stream Nigerian music worldwide.

    This is a reality we must acknowledge. Artists like Black Sheriff, King Promise, Sark, Stonebwoy, Gyakie to mention but few, have witnessed their music being streamed more in Nigeria than in Ghana.

    Furthermore, as an actor, I have come to notice that Nigerians tend to stream my movies more than Ghanaians. It is disheartening to see that a significant portion of the views on some of my movies on YouTube , reaching over 1.5 million, come from Nigeria specifically.

    Ghanaians should learn to appreciate and support our own talents, just as Nigerians do.

    This issue goes beyond the platform provided by PLAYGHANA. Until we change our mindset, show love, and pay more attention to our musicians, actors, sportsmen, and other creatives, nothing will change.

    In this era of social media, we cannot force anyone to listen to a certain kind of music or watch specific movies.

    However, we can make a difference by shifting our focus towards our own local talents and giving them the love and support they deserve.

    Let us break free from the influence of foreign telenovelas that constantly air on our screens. Our families have become accustomed to them, but it is up to us to change this trend.

    Only through appreciation and support can we uplift and celebrate our own celebrities and superstars.

    I urge you all to join me on this journey of embracing and magnifying the rich talents that we possess as Ghanaians.

    Together, we can make a difference and bring forth a brighter future for our creative industry.
    Thank you, and may God bless us all.

    Sincerely,
    H.E PRINCE DAVID OSEI

  • Let’s stop the blame game and unite for industry growth – Black Sherif

    Let’s stop the blame game and unite for industry growth – Black Sherif

    Reigning VGMA Artiste of the Year, Black Sherif is calling on music industry stakeholders and music enthusiasts to shift their focus from blame games to collaborative efforts in order to enhance the visibility of Ghanaian music on the global stage.

    Making a brief remark during a recent stakeholder engagement organised by the Ministry of Information which aimed to gather insights from creatives and other players in the creative space for the promotion of  the #playghana initiative, the multiple award-winning musicians emphasised the need for unity within the industry, discouraging fights and beefs among stakeholders.

    According to the Yaya crooner, blaming DJs, artistes and consumers for the industry’s challenges is counterproductive, stressing that the industry can only gain prominent presence and long-term recognition on the international stage if there is cooperation among all parties in the music ecosystem.

    “If we truly want to grow our industry and give it that global visibility, we need to stop the blame game on the DJs, artistes, consumers and make the conscious effort to grow our industry. It is our collective duty,” the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards Best International Flow winner asserted.