Wednesday, 17 June 2015

#ThowbackThursday: Afrohitz Mixtape Produced by Dj Ricky Augustine


A year ago the team at Showbiz GH uploaded a banging mix tape produced by Dj Ricky Augustine.Check out the songs that made it to the playlist.Kindly DOWNLOAD in case you don't have it.
1. Dil ft Iyanya - Pretty Girls
2.MzVee ft Promzy - Borkor Borkor
3.J.O.E.L ft SammyLee - Cindarella
4.MzVee ft Stonebwoy - Natural Girl
5.Richie - Shabote
6.Kay Switc ft Wizkid & Olamide - For Example
7.Screech ft JTown - TumTum Casanova
8.Phenom ft WizKid - Murder Dem (Remix)
9.Shatta Wale - Free Up(World Boss)
10.Kofi Kinata ft Kese - Different
11.Burna Boy - Boom Boom Boom
12.Sarkodie ft Obrafour - Elijah
13.EL - Identity (Missile Riddim)
14.Samini - Scatta Badmind (Missile Riddim)
15.Wizboyy - Wizolingo
16.R2bees - Killing me softly
17.D2 ft Shatta Wale - Fever
18.Atumpan ft Samini - Regina
19.Shatta Wale - One man in a million
20.Wonda Boy ft Sarkodie - Before then
21.JTown - Ok3 mi ni
22.Shatta Wale - Life (Instru)
23.Gallaxy - Tweaa
24.Samini - Bumper (Tonga Refix)
25.Yaa Pono - Amen

Coming up at Alliance Francaise: “LAIMOMO”, A UNIQUE CREATIVE ARTS SHOW


Date: Wednesday 24th June,2015  Time:7:30pm Venue: Alliance Française Accra.

Creative artist, Akweley Bernice Animle presents “Laimomo”, a special performance featuring many aspects of the creative arts: drama, dance, music, poetry, painting and photography. This show will take place on Wednesday 24th June 2015 as part of La Paillote Takpekpe events organized by Alliance Francaise Accra to encourage and support the creative arts.

Laimomo seeks to criticize the then and now, taking into consideration sanitation issues and the fact that many have become insensitive to the environment. The show aims to use drama, dance, music, poetry, painting, photography and rap to inspire the audience to stand up against all wrong doings; such as selling in the midst of filth and extortion of tenants by landlords. It seeks to encourage people to go back to communal living where being each other’s keeper was appreciated and emphasize the importance of team work. The central focus of the performance is to question the ever changing state of culture. The Audience is sure to experience a painting brought to life by very talented actors.

Lai signifies ‘wood’ and momo denotes ‘old’. The two combined have a rather interesting birth which is; old wood. This simply means the old wood is the best to use. Laimomo is a Ga term which can be linked to the adinkra symbol of the Akans called sankofa which means ‘go back and take it!’. According to the Akweley, director of the show, “it is the old wood that ignites fire quickly hence its effectiveness in the area of cooking and other areas that need the use of fire. We must learn to go back to our roots and pick from there some vital values to aid our future.”

Akweley Bernice Animle Popularly known as Nana Akweley Bernice 1st loves to talk, watch movies and also participate in theatre or television productions. She has worked as a stage manager for most productions such as Dom C's by Nyansapo, Wise up and unshelved directed by Alfred Elikem Kunutsu. She has also worked as technical Director for the plays Nasoebi and Odasani. She worked again as a crew in Spirited Actor, by Tracy Moore, Alien King sound Crew,Leopard’s Choice Production Assistant. She co-directed The trial of Dedan Kimithi and directed 'PITY THE FOOL'by D.M Larson, SELFLESS an improvise play for the Counseling and Placement Center of the University of Ghana and GRIP AM by OLA ROMITI. 

As a director and creative artist she believes her works should influence societal behaviors positively. Akweley does not seek to change society but rather create the avenue for change. “As a director I believe this country will only develop when we start to value the creative arts and technical education”, she stated.
Rate: GHC5 for adults / GHC3 for AF students and members / Free under 12

Visit: afaccra.org for details

Monday, 8 June 2015

FACE OFF; Blackup vrs Stonebwoy. Who is more romantic?

Benard Olafemi Kayede also known as "Blackup", a Ghanaian/Nigerian currently residing in Chicago was born in Accra a little over a quarter of a century years ago. His parents introduced the youngster to a lot of musical genres including Hi-life, soca, calypso, sokouss, hip-hop, RnB and reggae dancehall. This exposure made him become a follower of music at a tender age with particular interests in reggae and dancehall.

The highly anticipated single by the versatile and multifaceted Afro reggae/dancehall artiste Blackup is finally here. “Blackup” gives you a remixed version of the sensational original sound “Romantic” produced by Julz and featuring award wining and Bet nominated Ghanaian dancehall artiste "Stonebwoy”. This newest masterpiece is brought to you by his music team (Woj3ga Movement).

The song is a composite of his old reggae musical roots growing up on the streets of Accra, fused with a new acquired afro sound living in the diaspora. It dives into the point of view of a man expressing his wishful thoughts and feelings to the love of his life for when they meet again. His fusion of different dialects recited over dancehall and Afrobeat creates a unique sound and style that moves you afro spiritually with the vibe and rhythm. 

Shattarako sings for the ladies on “State of Emergency”


Aspire Music signed artist and Ghana’s finest vocal dancehall artist Shattarako has dropped a new single for the ladies. Toning down and singing about a failing love relationship, the versatile artist asks his partner to help solve their issues before he moves on.
State of Emergency was produced by Riddim Boss, winner of the Best Dancehall Producer at the BASS Awards.

Download STATE OF EMERGENCY by Shattarako





Sent by: Ebenezer Nana Yaw Donkoh (NY DJ)

#AccraFloods: Missing but found Hiplife artiste Hecta share his thought.

Hecta

Fast rising Hiplife and Hiphop recording artiste Hecta who was reported missing by his family and management after the heavy down pour and gas explosion in Accra last week Wednesday has finally opened up via a lengthy Facebook post earlier this morning and also shared his experienced and thought on the whole incident nearly took his life.The ‘evuna’ hit maker  in his post  suggested the way forward to avoid seasonal occurrence of the tragedy

“I’ve been through it and I'm back safely. It’s a true test of my faith. I don't know how it all happened. But what I know for sure now is I'm back for good. To God be the glory. Big thanks to my management at #ShowbizGH, #Fiza & #Jonilar for being strong these few days. To friends, family and well-wishers. I can't say much. My heart is full of joy and gratitude.

I'm strong and ready to continue with my game plan for this year and towards my ultimate dream of becoming your favorite musician and philanthropist. I’m still studying the craft.

Support this journey with your prayers and advice.
This is the beginning of the new #HECTA.

My heart goes out to the victims of the   #AccrFloods and the gas explosion. May your souls rest in peace and those recovering should quickly bounce and let's do our part for #MotherGhana.


I will be sad more if the ongoing conversation about the recent tragedy goes nowhere. We need lasting solutions to these problems. Let’s make #Ghana a better place to be. God bless and thank you #TeamHecta. Watch out for #TakeOver” 

- Showbiz GH

Friday, 5 June 2015

Accra Floods: Rapper Hecta finally found, hospitalised

Ghanaian Hiplife/Hip-Hop artiste, Duse-Anthony Hector popularly known on stage as Hecta has finally been found by his management team in a hospital in Accra -- courtesy, a cab driver.
Speaking to Pulse.com.gh, one of his management members, Jonilar Laryea on Friday evening, June 5, enthusiastically disclosed that the "Ayele" rapper was found in a hospital in Accra responding to treatment.
"Oh, thank God! We have found my brother (Hecta). We had a phone call from one of the hospitals in Accra where he was responding to treatment"
"A taxi driver found him unconscious during the flood and drove him to the hospital for treatment. Though, he lost his phones and laptop, we are happy to have found him," he gladly stated"

According to his management, the "Evuna" hit man visited a colleague at Adabraka, Accra prior to the deadly flood and fire outbreak at a Goil filling station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle but never returned home.
-Source: Pulse.com.gh

Friday, 22 May 2015

GHANA MEETS NAIJA: “Our performance is going to be the best on that night” – Gallaxy



Highlife and Afrobeat music  Gallaxy has promised a show down at the much anticipated Tigo Ghana Meets Naija mega concert which will be held tomorrow, May 23 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

In an exclusive interview with Pulse.com.gh revealed that patrons who will throng the dome should expect nothing than pyrotechnic performance on the night.

"You know, Tigo Ghana Meets Naija is a very big platform and for Gallaxy, this is our first time of climbing that stage so fans should expect power or fireworks on that day.

The stage has to be very strong because the kind of energy we are going to use on that day is going to be totally different," they said.

Touching on their rehearsals ahead of the concert, they said "We have been rehearsing everyday towards the show, so I will ask our fans to keep their fingers crossed and watch out for a better performance. Our performance is going to be the best on that night."

The "Boko Boko" hit makers also revealed that Tigo Ghana Meets Naija has brought great impact on the Ghana music industry.

"The Tigo Ghana Meets Naija has brought great impact on the Ghana music industry. It has united Ghanaian and Nigerian artistes. The event allows Ghanaian artistes to showcase their talents to the world because not only Ghanaian and Nigerian music fans attend the event but other foreign countries do. Ghanaian artistes can market themselves to the world through this event," they concluded.

Source:Pulse.com.gh

All the pictures: Nigerian Afrobeat Artiste Gee4 on Gh One Tv


Fast rising Nigerian Afrobeat Artiste Egbeyemi Gbenga better known in the music industry as
Gee4 was hosted by Jason who was sitting in for Berla Mundi on the the station's live request show Rhythmz to talk about his much talked about music video #ILEKE Music Video
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Here are all the pictures from the interview.

Photography: Keyys Media

(c) Dope Hitz City 2015

Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Berla Mundi hosts Nigerian artist Gee4 on Rhythmz on GhOne TV

Gee4

Host of GhOne TV's live music video request show Rhythmz, Berla Mundi will on Thursday May 22 2015 host fast rising Nigerian Afrobeat  star Gee4.

This will be the first major interview granted any Ghanaian media outfit despite a huge presence in his home country, Nigeria.

Among the many things he is expected to talk about are his current social media promotion to reward fans, his new music, videos and upcoming projects with selected Ghanaian artists.

His new single Ileke is already doing well on several charts.
The show interview airs on Thursday from 12:00GMT to 14:00GMT.

Source: Nydjlive.com

Saturday, 9 May 2015

‪Gee4‬ kicks Off ‘Ileke’ Competition Starting May 11 2015.

Gee4
Nigerian musician Gbenga Egbeyemi Damilola popularly known as Gee4 has just introduced new competition to promote his hit single titled ‘Ileke.‘
The online contest kicks off with awesome and exciting prices such as Branded T-shirts and Face Caps every week for 5 lucky persons with the highest likes, and for the grand finale the winner gets to have a Infinix Hot Note phone and a day out with Gee4.
You can’t afford to miss this guys!
To be a part of this competition all you need do is:
1. Download ‪#‎Ileke‬ audio and sing and dance to your favorite part of #Ileke for 15 seconds and upload the video on Instagram
2. Upload video and tag @Gee4official
3. Don’t forget to use the hashtag: ‪#‎IlekeFever‬
Source:  @BeanballMedia