TUALIA ‘S NEW TUMTUM LEGE LEGE

Tualai Blaq Vybes, Born Jonathan Addoquaye Akwei Jr., is a D.C based Hip-life recording artiste and producer. Born in Accra, September 18th, Tualai grew up listening to the likes of Eminem, Sizzla, Nas,Rock City,Kwadee,MI and Kojo Antwi. He learnt rhythm by playing drums at church at an early age. He built his musical reputation on the hard truth; thus the name "Tualai", which means He who does not tell lies.
Tualia is a grate talented young man who has a lot to offer to the Ghanaian music industry and the world at large. He believes music changes and not constant so he ready to give Ghanaians anything they want because he believe in making his funs happy always than himself.

His first public performance was at a Street Battle in D.C, where he exhibited extraordinary talent and skill. Utilizing Twi, Ga and Pidgin in his music, Tualai has bridged the gap; cutting across audiences in Ghana. His first single, PropaGhana, addresses the socioeconomic as well as political problems in Ghana, siting few incidents in the music, movie and sports industries.

Now a member of X Family, Tualai is currently signed on JCM records; working with producers in the likes of Skinny Willis. Collaborating with popular artistes like Bandana, Kochoko, Kojo Kombolo and Kobby Rana, Tualai has over the years risen to become a Hip Life icon to the D.C youth.

Blaq Vybes is a group, formed to help the youth in the community develop their skills in rap and music production. “Gbuwa Gyiwa” is the slogan which means to him: “I'm not afraid”, “always getting” busy in life...Life waits for no man, He says.
Currently his new single “tumtum lege lege” featuring Skinny willis and Omo Alajah is making waves on Ghanaian radio stations now.” I know it is very difficult to make it in this industry, but I am ready to stay so I promise to work hard towards that. My  wish today is to be among the best GH musicians and an award winner  for the GMA in years to come“I know Ghanaians love my single and that is not to say am done, but watch out for more of Tualia Blaq Vybes very soon”.

APHRODISIAC GOES GOLD ON SEPTEMBER 16

Known as one of the capital’s thunderous events, MERQURY’S GOLD RUSH PARTY is scheduled this year for Friday 16th September at the Dzorwulu based plush Aphrodisiac Nite Club from 10 pm.
Billed to be one of the most entertaining moments to open the last quarter of the year, MERQURY’S GOLD RUSH PARTY 2011 brings a line-up of the nation's finest performers and music heads all billed to give rave revelers a good time on Friday Night. With intriguing mixes of Hip Hop, Dancehall, Pop and Afro cuts, Ghana’s headline Dj’s including Dj Killa Fingers, Dj Mensa, Dj Snoop, Dj Kess, Dj Armani,Dj Choppa and Dj Mic Smith will send the crowd into frenzy whilst MC’s including Coaches and Big Brother’s Kweku T control the turn of events with the microphone.
Last year’s event, attended by about 1,200 people, saw some of Ghana’s finest celebrities including VIP, Confidence, Ruff N Smooth, MC’s and Dj’s including Dj Killa Fingers, Dj Mensa, Dj Perfect and Dj Snoop spinning a mix of hot tunes amidst performances by performances by Ruff N Smooth and Stone the Flow King.  
The likes of  D Crime, Scientific, Ruff N Smooth, Chemphe, Derby from Nigeria, R N M, D Black, Pope Skinny, R2Bees, Eazzy, Ziggy, Richie and J Gartey are set to light up the place to make it a September to remember.
This year’s promises to be bigger as Merqury, Ghana’s best Hypeman promises to get on the microphone to prove why he is rated Ghana’s finest.
Currently a presenter on Atlantis Radio 87.9fm, Merqury started off some 10 years ago as a mobile DJ till he got the nod to present Top 10 Ghana, the first TV music video chart show in Ghana. A year on, he was plugged on Olushegun Obasanjo based Choice 102.3fm as host of their drive. Determined to make a mark in the showbiz industry Merqury cut his smooth voice across the hearts of Ghanaians and started doing voice overs for TV and radio commercials for the advertizers, a feat that has placed him in the circles of Rudy Kwake, Napolion Ato Kito and Jay Foley in the product imaging industry.
Merqury’s GOLD RUSH PARTY is supported by Stepoutghana.com, modernghana.com, flex newspaper, moxflex entertainment, africanpromo.com, new fylla newspaper, nanayaw18.com, talkofgh.com, ghananie.com and powered by Five Mics.


Story by Nana Asantewaa Jones

Miss West Africa Ghana Finale set for July 22

The organizers of Miss West Africa Ghana 2011 have announced July 22 as the date for the grand finale for beauty pageant. The lady crowned Ghana’s national queen will represent the country against Miss West Africa queens from Europe, USA, Canada and other West African countries. The pageant began in the UK in 2008 and this year will see the inaugural International West Africa finale being hosted in Nigeria in December.

There will be three events as part of the next phase of the Miss West Africa Ghana pageant in Accra. This will start with Miss West Africa Ghana 2011 Pre Camp Party in conjunction with Silky Entertainment on Sunday July 17 at Rockstone’s Office. The Main Event, Miss West Africa Ghana 2011 Pageant Finals will be on Friday July 22 at the Kama Conference Centre. The after party will follow at Cinderella’s Night Club. Check out the finalists on www.misswestafricagh.com

MARIO AND J. HOLIDAY TO ROCK THE GOLD COAST (GHANA) JULY 30TH

Two of the world�s best-selling R&B artistes Mario and J Holiday, will be storming Ghana next month to stage a grand musical concert at the Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre.

Courtesy 233 Connect, a fast-rising events company committed to raising standards in Ghana�s entertainment industry, Accra will on the 30th of July play host to the two US-based artistes.

R&B superstar Mario, famed for his astounding showmanship and mastery of the genre, will be the main headline act for the concert, while the sleek and suave J Holiday, will support him to deliver a spectacular night of pure excitement.

Both acts, 233 Connect have said, will take to the stage of the Dome of the AICC with some of Ghana�s finest and Nigeria�s best.

Mario, 25, is known in real life as Mario Dewar Barrett. His 2002 hit song Just a Friend followed by Let me Love You in 2004, has won him worldwide acclaim, and earned him a place in the leagues of extraordinary R&B singers. Till date, he has released four studio albums; Mario in 2002, Turning Point in 2004, Go in 2007 and DNA in 2009. In the early 2000�s he was ranked on Billboard�s (#98) �Artist of the Decade� list.Known in showbiz circles as Nahum Grymes, J Holiday came into prominence in 2007 with his Bed chart topping song off the Back of My Lack album, which managed a number 5 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, the same year. Bed continues to be a favourite of most lovers of the genre in Ghana. The 27-year-old songwriter has featured extensively on the works of some of America�s A-listers including Fat Joe.

Given their combined impressive repertoire and experience, all two are sure to deliver what would go down in Ghana�s entertainment calendar for 2011 as a concert that came around, saw and conquered.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Follow 233 Connect on Twitter: @233 Connect and on Facebook: Facebook.com/233 Connect.
Story: Nana Yaw Wiredu

BMX FREESTYLE SHOWDOWN KICKS OFF ON 2ND JULY

The first ever BMX freestyle show down, a bike reality show  targeted in rewarding  talents in the young guys who can twist and turn on the bike, will witness its first auditions on the 2nd of July inside the first zone- James Town.

Head of Events at WLM Incorporated, organizers of this all exclusive event in Ghana, Mr. Jeffrey Kwaku  Osae disclosed that, the event is looking at becoming an annual thing in the country but before they go nationwide they would want to start with Greater Accra region first.
In addition he said that, the aim of the event is to reward young bike riders in the county who just ride bike for the fun of riding seek but it is the dream of WLM that people will gain employment, social status and respect from riding the bike.

�We went around societies to survey the grounds, we noticed that the number of young guys and even women who ride bikes in our societies are worth considering, so we decided to give them a plat form that will reward them for their talents�, Mr. Jeff stressed.

The fact that we have music reality shows among other once encouraged my company WLM incorporated to create this reality show for the young guys in the biking field as well.
Speaking on the procedure for the event, Mr. Jeff revealed that, Greater Accra region have been divide into four zones, James town, Dansoman, Nima and Tema respectively representing the four zones.

Auditioning forms are going for GHC10 at the venue, follow your local station for details or see press and poster for more info on it.

It�s the BMX freestyle show down, how skillful are you with the bike, can you twist and turn on the BMX, then this is your opportunity to gain national status, for more clarification disturb 0241 890 483.

It�s the BMX freestyle show down, brought to you by WLM Incorporated, pick your form now at your zone for only GHC10 and be part of history.

Story: Nana Yaw Wiredu/www.nanayaw18.com

HIP LIFE NEW GA ENTRY, APAATSE TO EXPOSE WEDDING DAY SINGLE SOON

Hip life new Ga dialect entry �Apaatse� of one-f entertainment, is the voice behind the popular song, �Wedding Day� which  has already become a household theme for marriages, will be exposed officially at the formulae one night club La Badi soon. Talking about himself, Apaatse said, his name reflects the people of La Badi and its environments as he is the true son of that soul including any other Ga traditional area. �I kick my rhythms in Ga, just because I want to represent my people, and as my name means, a very respectable well trained person who has versatility in his palms�, Apaatse lamented. On the question about the Wedding Day single, Apaatse stressed that, �every time I write a song, I want it to last long, leaving memorable trade marks on the minds of people, so Wedding Day, is a ceremonial master piece and it will be for ages�. Further on Apaatse added that, inspiration from that song came from God, first of and later inner most joy. �Wedding day� features Ghana�s future of RnB hip hop music, Ghetto KB who did marvelous with his wicked and punch lines that can easily melt a lady�s heart. Wedding day was released as a single and the response for it has been amazing so far but to the surprise of many there is a video coming out soon. Apaatse said, the Wedding day video was shot by Steve Gyamfi for real house films, executive produced by Boyce of One-F entertainment and will be premiered by nanayaw18.com soon. Finally the Ga Hip life rapper thanked the people of Ghana, especially La Badi including its environs, Boyce of One F entertainment plus the whole one �f Squad, Ghetto KB for the featuring and every Ghanaian who has and still is supporting Apaatse, they should keep doing that. Join Apaatse and his One F Entertainment squad at the La Formulae One night club on a date coming soon and get exclusive viewing of the much heard Wedding Day single. Apaatse, check, checking the Don, his popular slogan which always ends with �I�m Out�, so from we for now till we meet soon at his party, we are out! Story: Nana Yaw Wiredu/www.nanayaw18.com

REJOINDER: JAY FOLLEY SPEAKS ON HIS PROMOTION AT YFM (107.9)

As we did promise readers to publish his side of the story if we lay hands on him, Jay folley has finally commented.

At the launch of Malta Guinness street dance Africa held at coconut Grove Regency hotel recently, we happen to bump into Jay Folley inorder to get his side.

First of he disagreed with the story and said he is not the programmes manager at Yfm.
Secondly he questioned the story�s source of information as he stated, �Have you seen my letter of appointment�.

Finally Jay said, our story, even though we had our facts right from credible sources which we cannot disclose, is not true and lacked some facts like the spelling error of formal General manager of yfm, Mr. George Brun and not Brew.

Well after his discontent with the story, we sat down to analyze his part and we would want readers to know that, Jay folley claims he is not the programmes manager at Yfm and hence all news spreading about him concerning that should stop.

On our behalf, we apologize for the wrong spelling of Mr. George Brun�s name and Jay folley information but we still maintain that from credible sources, we were reliable informed that He (Jay Folley) has been promoted, even though  he is of a different opinion.

Any in convince coursed Jay Folley or any other member involved in this is deeply regretted, we rejoined our own story.

Story: Nana Yaw Wiredu/www.nanayaw18.com

US rapper, Fabolous performs live in Ghana this April!

Top selling US rapper, John David Johnson simply known as Fabolous, is set to headline a major musical concert at the Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre in April. He is billed to perform alongside some of Africa’s best acts from Ghana in Nigeria.
Throughout his career spanning over a decade and a countless number of hits, Fabolous has earned himself a loyal fan base in Ghana and the concert would offer his fans an opportunity to see him performing live in Ghana for the first time. Although the organizers of the concert are keeping details concerning the show to their chest, more details will be unveiled ahead of what is touted to be the biggest event on the Easter calendar this year.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Fabolous begun from very humble beginnings in the underground hip hop world and subsequently carved a cult following for his style of music. He had his major breakthrough in 2001 with the hit song “Can’t Deny It” from his debut LP Ghetto Fabolous. Ghetto Fabolous reached number three on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 1.5 million copies by 2003. It was followed by Street Dreams in 2003, Real Talk in 2004, From Nothin’ to Somethin’ in 2007, Loso’s Way in 2009, There Is No Competition 2: The Grieving Music EP & Loso’s Way 2 in 2010 and Loso’s Way 2:  Rise to power released this year with his current hit release, “You Be Killin Em” proving to be a hit on airwaves worldwide.
His works has extensively featured award winning artistes such as Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, P Diddy, Jeremih, Jermaine Dupri and T-Pain among others. To date, Fabolous has released five albums, which have collectively sold millions of copies globally.
 The very creative hip hop act that is, Fabolous has been nominated for several awards. In September 2009, he was ranked number eight on MTV’s Hottest MC in the Game list and received a Viewer’s Choice award for his “Throw It in the Bag” duet with The-Dream. Last year, he was nominated in the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or a Group category at the 2010 Grammy Awards for the song “Money Goes, Honey Stays” with Jay-Z and also two BET nominations for Best Collaboration and Best Viewer’s Choice for “Say Aah” with Trey Songz .
His My Time track featuring Jeremih is also popular among the hiphop community here in Ghana.

Credit:Ameyawdebrah.com

Lynx Entertainment cuts off Asem

Lynx Entertainment has severed ties with one of its most prolific artists, Asem. In a press statement signed by Albert Mensah, General Manager of Lynx Entertainment, based on recent events surrounding Asem, the rapper has been officially dropped from the record label pending further legalities which will be completed by the end of the week.

According to the release, the reasons for the action were as follows: that Lynx Entertainment and Asem have had differences in opinion as to the direction his career should go; For the past few months, Asem has been under a new management and certain decisions taken by the artist and his new management have not represented the general image the record label wishes to portray; and Lynx Entertainment also feels that keeping Asem on the label could limit him from pushing his career in the direction that he sees fit.

According to Albert Mensah, the termination procedure is being done amicably, and henceforth Lynx Entertainment will no longer represent Asem as an artist.

Credit: Ameyawdebrah.com

Ghana's Hottest Hiplife Group - D2 (Dynamic Duo) Releases Official Music Video for "Shake Ur Body"

Ghana's hottest Hiplife artist duo; Dynamic Duo (D2) are blazing up the charts across West Africa with their latest release single "Shake Ur Body". The single is the first from their upcoming debut album with Canadian record label Hype Records (www.hype-records.com). The official music video was shot in Accra, Ghana and directed by Kwasi Oduro Jr.

Check out the official music video for "Shake Ur Body" with this link: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUlQzAW0J7s

Dynamic Duo (D2) consists of two cousins named Duke Thompson and George Ocansey. They both were former group members of local Ghanaian popular music group DADABEES, which had tremendous success between the years of 2004 and 2009 until the group's split. Duke and George decided to merge together and start their journey as the "dynamic duo". Since their separation with the DADABEES, they've worked tirelessly on making music and producing a string of hit music, that landed them a record deal with Canadian base label Hype Records. Due to a new management and label home, D2 was able to shoot their first international music video for their first single "Shake Ur Body". D2 is currently working on their debut international album, set to be release during 2011.

Hype Records is generating a new movement of African Artists around the globe. The independent company record label was established in late 2009 and is home to a list of artists based in Canada and Africa. The musical genres that varies among the artists are Hip Hop, Hiplife, Highlife, R&B, Gospel and Afro-Pop. www.hype-records.com

For Bookings Contact:

Hype Records

Ghana Tel: (026) 919-5350

info@hype-records.com

www.hype-records.com

Source: http://www.modernghana.com/

Ghanaian Movie: The Perfect Picture

I just watched the famous Ghanaian Movie "The Perfect Picture".

I am very much impressed by the overall quality of the movie. The choice of songs is very good, the actors, including some of the most popular in Ghana at this moment (Jackie Appiah, Chris Attoh, KSM) are excellent.

The scene I enjoyed most is the one where the Doctor (KSM), advice the young couple to spice up their sexual life by doing unusual things like playing roles before making love. At the beginning of that scene, Chris Attoh has a look on his face that I could not understand.

To Shirley Frimpong-Manso and your team, you did a good job. Thumbs up. :)

Watch a trailler of the movie: www.theperfectpicturemovie.com

"I AM NOT MARRIED, I’M STILL SINGLE "– EAZZY

News breaking from unknown sources and speculations on marriages amongst celebrities is no new phenomena but when it is accompanied by pictures, it becomes somewhat controversial, especially when some very trusted individuals confirm such stories.

 Unfortunately the recent outbreak of a story which indicated a secret marriage between Producer of the year, Richie and first and only lady of Lynx Entertainment Eazzy has been finally cleared out by the management of the record label as a total lie and a misrepresentation.

Speaking to C.E.O of Lynx Entertainment, Richie Mensah who was clearing the air, “The pictures are from a video we shot of Eazzy’s “One Gal” song which features me. We have remained silent this long because we didn’t want to disclose the concept of the video until it was almost ready but as it stands the video is nearly done and would be released soon”.

 In regards to these recent developments, Lynx Entertainment would want the general public to know that there was no such wedding and that the pictures were from a video shoot, they would also want to state that anybody who validated the story spoke for himself and is hence responsible for his words.

In a related development, the video promises to be a ground breaking one. The song, an exceptional masterpiece is my favorite on the Twinkle album. The song is receiving massive airplay and deserves its place. Eazzy spoke to Quame Junior and had this one thing to say “I have never been married, and I’m still as single as ever”.

REGGIE ROCKSTONE & GYEDU BLAY AMBOLLEY LEAD MUSICIANS TO SAVE A HEART AT MUSIC FESTIVAL

It was fun for funds at the Accra International Conference Center on Saturday when some of the finest music stars in Ghana including Tic Tac, Reggie Rockstone, Tinny, R2Bees, Praye and Gyedu Blay Ambolley poured their hearts out musically to support The Golden Heart Trust to raise funds to facilitate the well being of the teeming number of children with heart disorders.

Although the Dome wasn't packed to capacity on the night, the audience had a rollicking time as most of the artists gave off their best making it a night to remember not only as a fund raising night but a fun-filled one as well.

Tic Tac, the Ambassador of the Trust, gave revelers a good reason why he is goes by the signature phrase 'The Most Wanted” by churning out an eclectic collection of his crossover hits including Fe Fe Ne Fe as the crowd yearned for more. “Tic Tac rocks”, a member of the audience exclaimed in an interview after the show. Gyedu Blay gave off his best but took the crowd though his predictable arrangement of songs which seem to be almost the same at all events lately including Citti FM's MOGO concert.

When, founder of Hiplife, Reggie Rockstone mounted the stage, all pointed to the fact that show had reached its climax – his appearance, the flow, charisma and prowess blended to set the tone for an awesome performance that would linger on the memories of the patrons.

Former Joy FM Dj turned Pastor; Azigia Jnr was there with Doreen Andoh to anchor the charity show which organizers say could turn an annual event.

All net proceeds of the event are going towards heart surgeries for Ghanaian children suffering from a variety of serious heart conditions. According to the organizers, approximately 200 children in Ghana are diagnosed with heart disorders every year. The proceeds are yet to be announced.

To date, Golden Hearts Trust has sponsored the open heart surgeries of over 35 children. All surgeries take place at the National Cardiothoracic Centre. Linda Oppong and Josephine Boahemaa are kids who have so far benefited from the Trust, having successfully undergone open heart surgeries at the center.

YAA PONO’S 2011 “FILLA SONG”, THREATENS ASEM

Yaa Porno the uptown energy soldier from Pigen Music world has released a new single with direct fingers pointing to ASEM, the alleged rapper rapist in the music industry.

In the song, Yaa Porno made known that, from the very beginning of ASEM’s “Give me Blow”, the artiste from the lynx camp knew he was going to be rapping ladies.

Yaa also added that, ‘no wonder he said “Wobe da ntem” (Literal meaning you will sleep early), so when we sleep early you rape little girls’.

The uptown energy rap soldier called for the arrest of ASEM by the police or else he will rape all the ladies in Ghana.

Is funny how lyrics of musicians can tie them down, Yaa Porno who said he heard it in the news and is only giving his filla for 2011 just like how ASEM did in 2010, hence has nothing to do with the story formation.

Is this a case of laughter, revenge or a test to see how close our Ghanaian musicians are?

click here: http://limelinx.com/files/53f08c9377a858f8177aab9b5da6157d and listen to the song.

Credit: Nana Yaw Wiredu/www.nanayaw18.com

IS BRA KEVIN BEATS PROMOTING FREEMASON?

Bra Kevin beats of Cryme records has continuous been fuming about a story we posted on him when he released “three headed beast” single.

The story released by us asked the simple question, “IS BRA KEVIN BEAT A BEAST” and also captured, ‘if the artiste is not a beast or freemason then he needs to come out with an explanation for his choice of titles and lyrics even though we are acknowledging talents and creativity.

It was recorded that Kevin beats who is no more with Skillions due to his choice of musical lyrics in his music has refused to let go of the freemason story and is still posting notes about it on his twitter page.

We recorded from his page saying that, “you think I’m freemason huh, check out my girl Chantal from Chicago, don’t freak out?

The link to the video he postered, we will post later for further talk on it but we will love readers to know that Kevin Beats has refused to explain his side of the story but wants to vindicate himSELF by showing as already established freemason artiste.

WATCH THREE HEADED BEAST BY KEVIN BEAST- 

The new question is, is Kevin beats promoting freemason or wants to clear his head?

All ears are on the ground waiting for his final response to this freemason story and why he chooses some kind of lyrics, mean while Kevin released a new joint called “Nike or Adidas” one that he entreats every lady to have before valentines’ day.

Credit: Nana Yaw Wiredu/ www.nanayaw18.com

SARKODIE’S VIM SHUT BY ECG

Since beating the deal to record his new album Rappaholic, Ghana’s own version of Busta and twista is facing challenges during recording sessions.

Sarkodie who has channel out songs like, “Daabi”, one tym for your Mind, good bye among others is still recording songs to make up his full album for fans.

Sarkodie said: ‘Oh studio time paaa light out and there is no generator, Ooh GH, my vim lost self’ (words in pigen language, unofficial).

Currently not enjoying massive air play Sarkodie was optimistic at a possible return with hit songs, this he lamented as, ‘I have more hits which makes me feel some wicked body pains’.

As the year of action as declared by our president has just began we hope that Sarkodie, Ghana’s fastest rapper gets more air time and a possible nomination in the upcoming music awards, even though his chances look very narrow.

Credit: Nana Yaw Wiredu/www.nanayaw18.com

Jay Ghartey To Rock New York City

Ghanaian -American artist, Jay Ghartey is set to perform live in New York City at the Nuyorican Club in downtown Manhattan, January 22. He will be accompanied by a 7-piece band to present his hit songs including ‘My Lady’, ‘So Wild’ and others from his successful debut album, ‘Shining Gold’.

Fresh off his success in Ghana – winning the 2010 4syte Music Video Award for Best Male Video with ‘My Lady’ which become a nationwide anthem in 2010 -Jay is highly motivated to continue building momentum in 2011.

Jay Ghartey is determined to bring African music and beats into mainstream acceptance in the U.S and Europe. As such, he is very excited about the New York show because it is a stepping stone to making that dream a reality. He comments: “Slowly but surely, America is recognizing African talents and I have to play my part. I can’t wait to introduce so many of the talented artists and producers we have back home in Ghana to the American audiences. But first I have to rock the crowds with great live performances to set the standard and open doors for others.”

The New York City show would be at the Nuyorican Club on 236 3rd St between Avenue B and C , at 10pm. Heavy crowds are expected so early arrival is suggested.

Source: http://www.ghanaweb.com/

Ruff and Smooth Win 'Best Ghanaian Group' Award In Nigeria

 Ruff and Smooth of Swagger fame did Ghana proud when they won a prestigious award in Nigeria. The Swagger Boys won the Ghana Music Group of the Year category at the awards ceremony organized by the famous CITI People Entertainment in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

“Now that’s the swagger!” they chorused as they spoke to Hitz FM, in their first interview granted the media after the award.Music sensation Becca won the Best Female Artiste from Ghana category whilst Actress Jackie Appiah was awarded Best Actress from Ghana.


“Now that’s the swagger!” they chorused as they spoke to Hitz FM, in their first interview granted the media after the award.Music sensation Becca won the Best Female Artiste from Ghana category whilst Actress Jackie Appiah was awarded Best Actress from Ghana.

The duo Ricky Nana Agyeman and Clement Baafo are talented gentlemen who are inspired by nothing, but good music. Before merging their skills into their current brand, the two were individually into music and struggling to make a mark.

Read More @ http://www.ghanabase.com/news/2010/2410.asp

Source: http://www.ghanabase.com

2011 Ghana Music Awards Starts In Earnest

Charter House, organisers of the prestigious Ghana Music Awards has told Myjoyonline.com Tuesday it has begun receiving nominations for the 2011 edition of the awards.

The GMA opened nominations last year and stated that the calendar year for the awards starts from December 29, 2009 to November 30, 2010.

The source said that it is the cut off point for any musician or producer to qualify for the 2011 awards. They should have released their album or musical works within that time frame to qualify to enter.

The source also said beginning this week, interested persons can also pick up nomination forms from Charter House.

GMA is yet to call for the first Committee (Ghana Music Awards Academy) meeting. This committee is yet to be composed as the awards is looking for “people who will not have personal interests” in the awards.

That committee will be made up of experienced people who have clear knowledge of the Ghanaian Music Industry. When the committee is constituted, members will meet to set the calendar of activities for this year's awards and celebrations.

The Ghana Music Awards is an annual event that seeks to acknowledge, celebrate and award excellence in the Ghanaian music industry for the particular calendar year of the awards.

Boogie Down Nima (BDN) Records Premieres F.O.I New Video ‘One More Time

Hip life Grandpapa Reggie Rockstone’s Office behind the Police Headquarters was the venue for the premiere of Boogie Down Nima (BDN) Records new video ‘One More Time’ and the album listening of Fruits of Inspiration (F. O. I).

F.O.I is made up of Hamid Lil Kryx and Double Eye. They are Vision In Progress’ offspring and currently planning to release their debut album ‘We No Go Kpeme’. They rap in Hausa language, which is predominately spoken in Nima, Mamobi and its surroundings where they hail from.

Aside that, they do a bit of Twi rap. The duo has already released the video of ‘Enye Easy’, a track on the album, featuring Nana NYC.

The premiere saw a number of people coming to see the video before it comes out. The event was MCed by Nana Forkzy of Fiesta TV. The 5 minutes ‘One More Time’ video was directed by Gyo for Phamous Philms.

Video is coming online soon.

Credit: Ebenezer Anangfio Jnr.(Ghanacelebrities.com)