Foreign Students Association of Ghana (IFSA-GH) in collaboration with All Tertiary Institutions will be presenting ‘Shoki’ singer, Orezi in a show dubbed, ‘Back 2 Campus Party’ at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 10am to 9pm with Ghs30 and Ghs20 bus fee.

In chitchat with the Nigerian ‘Shoki’ singer, Orezi confirmed that he indeed has been billed for the ‘Back 2 Campus Party’; indicating that he will be honouring the event solely because of the enthusiasm Ghanaians have shown him and the massive response to his song;

“I accepted the performance invitation simply because of the mad love Ghanaians are showing me. I see it on social media networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and my Nigerian friends living in Ghana do tell me Ghanaians especially the ‘gehn gehn’ ladies like the ‘gehn gehn’ (--) guy,” he confirmed.

Adding, therefore “I have to come and give them the ‘gehn gehn’ things physically on stage.”

On what fans, patrons and students who will be attending the event should expect; the ‘Shoki’ singer said, “my fans, students and everyone who will be there should expect the new me. It’s a new year and I will be releasing my debut album soon which will represent me and not the same Orezi they know.”

“But, indeed it’s going to be redefined ‘gehn gehn’ master displaying the new me in Ghana at the Back 2 Campus Party a day after Ghana’s 58th Independence celebration,” Orezi declared.  

The ‘Back 2 Campus Party’ also have Ghanaian Afro-beat and Highlife duo, Gallaxy and Bastero.

Speaking to Gallaxy on what patrons should expect, they said; “Gallaxians should come out in their numbers and let’s have a blast on the day.”

‘Back 2 Campus Party’ is a Foreign Students Association of Ghana (IFSA-GH) and All Tertiary Institutions initiative is powered by E-Style Production and supported by Honking Investment, Mr Candy Ghana, Y-FM 107.9, Voltic Mineral Water, Hitz 103.9FM, --- ShowbizGH, and HDMEDIA Tv

The institutions include UG-Legon; UPS; Ghana Technology; GIJ; KAAF; Blue Crest; West End; Jayee; IPMC; SMU; AUCC; Accra Poly; Wisconsin; Regional Maritime; Radford; KNUSTFord; Regent; Islamic; Ashesi; Marshalls; Central; Data Link; Zenith; City Campus; All Nations Kings; Valley View; Garden City; Methodist; CELPS; Pentecost; GCUC; BMFI and AIT.

For inquiries, please call; 0264110110, 0571111111 and 0265605664.

By: Ama Larbie

#VoltaRegion is preparing to for the biggest Show in the month of April courtesy AIRLLY EVENTS #EasterFiesta2015 .

DATE FOR THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH:1st March,2015.
VENUE: Pledge Beach - Aflao.

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Founded in 2014 by music producer and multi-instrumentalist Sewor Okudzeto, Sakora Records is Ghana’s newest and most eclectic label.

The debut album by the founder, A.R.T. Vol 1 (African Relaxation Techniques)
brings together some of Ghana’s finest artists including Yaa PONO, Lady Jay Wah, Kweku Mankind, in an album of
eclectic sounds, fusing together Afrobeat, Neo Soul, Jazz and Afropop for one of the most original sounding albums to come from Ghana.

Sewor’s musical journey began in London's 90’s Acid jazz scene playing lead guitar for several artists and Funk bands whilst touring the UK, Spain, France and Australia.  His recent return to Ghana has culminated in an  exploratory album, fusing local rhythms and flavours with his own unique style of production, playing guitar, piano, bass and synths; whilst programmingand sequencing rhythms and feelings into a new brand type of Afrobeat.

According to Sewor Okudzeto, the main concept behind Sakora Records' first offering is producing music for the mind, and music for the soul.

Music lovers are to expect a mix of Afrobeat, Fusion, Neo Soul and mellow grooves.

A short film of the making of the album will be screened at the launch.

Additionally, Sakora Records is on the hunt for new artists with real talent and the right attitude to move into 2015.

Afrobeats and Highlife music group Gallaxy has featured their loyal fans in their upcoming music video 'Ye mame' directed by Xbills Ebenezer.

'Gallaxians' as they are affectionately called were costumed in Harbour City Recordz branded T-shirts and play some specific roles in the video.

Gallaxy subsequently shared a picture on their official Facebook page [ www.facebook.com/GallaxyOfficial]  to express how grateful they were shooting with their loyal fans .. View some of the pictures below ..

Smile Time Africa in collaboration with Amebo Republik Empire presents Industry Night 'Crazy Jeans Edition'

Date:7th March,2015
Venue: Kahuna Night Club
Time: 9pm till you drop
Rate:20Regular |50 VIP

Stars Lined up: Ruff & Smooth,Kese, Gallaxy,Yaa Pono,Orezi,Lady Omz & So so Presidential.

MCs: Smile Baba,Vyperlino,Shilo Versace & Legend.

Djs on Rotation: Dj Jerome,Starga,Scoty & Gunshot.

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"The perception of the western world about Ghana and Africa at large was totally different and negative until some of them started visiting the continent for reality checks.We can sell Ghana through our music videos".These are the words of Ghanaian  music video director Justice Kloutse of HDMedia Ghana.

He stated categorically during an interview with Showbiz GH that,we are killing our own image as a country  with the kind of negativity we do exhibit in our music videos.

He added that music videos are not all about nudity,filty areas,idols and too much visual effects."We have a wonderful natural environment and physical features that we can make good use of  in our videos than always projecting what he describes as inappropriate .

Justice Kloutse urge all video directors to take their time and plan a better production to get a better result.

Connect with Justice Kloutse for all your graphics and video solutions.

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Over the weekend,Ghanaian Highlife and Afrobeats music group Gallaxy started shooting the video for their alternative gospel song 'Ye Mame' released somewhere  in 2014

'Ye Mame' produced by Shottoh Blinqx according Gallaxy was a different feeling coupled  an inward inspiration that led to the production the song.

However their management Tema based Harbour City Recordz decided to team up with Ebenezer Xbills and his entire Express Philms  to create good visual  for the song.

Here are some exclusive behind the scenes pictures from the on going video shoot.

Source: Showbiz GH

Ghanaian Author and Publicist, Elorm Beenie has released his maiden self-published 332-paged non-fiction love novel titled, ‘Love Myelitis’ which is selling in both hard copies (paper-back quality) and soft copies (Ebook) in international bookstores.

The book published by Partridge Africa, in the USA, seeks to stem the tide of the increasing frustrations among the youths of today and forestall any mishap that might crop up from their actions.

According to the author, “my book is currently being marketed by my publishing company, Partridge Africa worldwide and it would be available in about 50 bookstores of international repute.”

“As at now, ‘Love Myelitis’ has been listed in 34 international bookstores 3 weeks after release and it will be available in 130 international bookstores by the end of March 2015,” he added.
On how to get copies of the ‘Ghana version of Harlequin novels’ to read; Elorm Beenie indicated that all interested person would have to log on to www.bookfinder4u.com and key in the book title, ‘Love Myelitis’ to see the stores selling it and buy from the shops closer to them.

“21 shops online are selling it. The book can also be found on KoboBooks, Scribed, BogPriser (Denmark) and others,” he said. 
Outlining some of the challenges he encountered since it is his first book published; he said, “the major difficulty I encountered when I finally decided to publish my book was the lack of 'modernized' or well-structured book selling hubs here in Ghana that would market the books from here to the international market.”

“And if I had gone the local way, I would really have stressed myself to market my book as our book shops don't even believe in what we write about but rather are interested marketing foreign books and things that don't relate to us and would be quick to say we don't have quality content to stock their shelves.

Another problem was the huge budget I would have to spend to print my books here in Ghana as the amount I used to publish my book outside Ghana (and even have a bigger market, internationally), I would have to spend about 3 or 4 times that budget to publish here in Ghana,” he lamented.

The ‘Love Myelitis’ author indicated that he is inspired by two things; “Everything and nothing” explaining, “Everything inspires me, and nothing inspires me but to categorically state my source of inspiration, I would say it is God, My Mum & Myself.” 

Acknowledgements; the Ghanaian author noted that indeed a tall list of people helped him produce his first book, “can I please mention a few whose names are can aptly remember?

Big thanks to my mum, Vivian Ekuonyo Selase, who has been my biggest motivator on this project; my proof-readers, Peggy Donkor of GTV; Chris Worla Essikpe; Courage Kofi Agboado; and also to Senyo Norbert Ocloo, Goka Nicholas, Aaron Buatsi, Agbesi Mawuli, Gertrude Afealetey, Michael Owusu Yeboah, Natalie Emefa Heymann, EpisodeGH, Senyo Bernard Nyendu, and everyone who directly and indirectly helped me to publish this book.”

Click link to read more about ‘Love Myelitis’ by Elorm Beenie

By: Ama Larbie

The Awakening Concert was a night of uncovering mystery; art and alternative music by the first West African alternative rock band, Dark Suburb.

The Concert sought to bring together alternative and rock music lovers, with renowned Ghanaian artistes such as Noella Wiyaala and other brilliant acts.

…(Squeeze tight) P3ch3m, p3ch3m! I know you love it p3ch3m,
wey I dey feel the p3ch3m mmm mp3ch3m mp3ch3m,

(It’s opened 2x)T3sem t3sem omo fru bra na ma t3semu (You should climb up; I've opened it) 

so me mu ma me nkeka mu mmmm nkekamu nkekamu, (Hold me to scream)
I go wine and go down ey, feeling this song ey

…Go down and watch mi waist shaking that thing you want to taste
No no no no no no no way shuluwa p3ch3m (Agyei, squeeze tight) mmmhmm all day
Stay calm and watch mi waist, shaking that thing you want to taste…

The above italized words are lyrics of a song by Asantewaa of the Breeze group on Vodafone Icons’ Divas Edition titled, ‘P3ch3m’ (a Fante word which means squeeze tight) which was released barely a day ago.
Produced by Danny Beatz, ‘P3ch3m’ is recorded on an African Contemporary/ Afro-Pop rhythm and it sounds nothing like the usual songs including ‘Konko’, ‘Chinin Chiga’ and ‘Me bowo tuo’ the songstress has released .

Displaying versatility on the just-released song; I think that she can do better without going all profane in probably her next songs although profanity is not new to the music world.

Following the generation’s interest in such music kind; the profanity level in the Ghanaian music industry seems to be rather rising, yet since it is the trending course in recent times; the youth thrill and hail to such songs containing profane and vulgar content.

Profanity indeed is nothing new to music enthusiasts when reference are made to the reigning times of Highlife music through to our current generation; and Ace Highlifer, AB Crentsil’s ‘Moses’ cannot be out of the records likewise, Kwabena Kwabena’s ‘Adult music’ which featured Samini.

Deep thoughts into the lyrics of the biblical-based song, ‘Moses’ revealed a clear sense of profanity yet took over the airwaves likewise ‘Adult music’, which took over the airwaves in a grand style; and now Asantewaa’s ‘P3ch3m’.

Kindly share your thoughts on the song below; https://soundcloud.com/asantewaa233/asantewaa-p3ch3m-prod-by-danny-beatz
By: Ama Larbie