Monday 29 April 2013

Edem-Heyba (Lyrics)




Chorus
Chorus (Warrior like vocals) enter
heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba
heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba

VERSE 1
Jiggers o dzibe yewoa defu name ah ,like a tsunami 
Vor wonya den cyan take it from me,kemenya yaenye nye tsiame
Menye yaka alo nagoti,male venawo nanotsi (get ‘em)
I go murder them with ink, irv gotti
Chaka damus n plier man kill dem with the rhymes
Kill dem with the melody and nuffa punchline
Lyrical felony so behind the bars we doing time
I no dey see you self u are just a nickel and a dime
In a little bit of time you just go drop of the line
And this is a race course so we put them in a line
I dey get better with time like Italian wine
Megadefu name o huh I am doing just fine
Dem debate us, underrate us,fear the Volta
and dem rate us but the hater hate the baker
for the paper, you na see it ya
informer across an acre and mi send dem to them maker
dem creater,dawg the hater man a bad bad shotta yeah!

chorus
eh!you are not on my level
at all at all
You are reaching for the sky and i am reaching for the heavens
We will see who is gonna fall(2x)

heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba
heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba

Verse 2

lets go!!!
Ahloe medona nyiforkpa o,gake nye yenye ame gbator medui
L3klele mekana nutis na ame o,gake wofae yae menui
Hi hater,nufo badawo kata menya be nedui
BYE LATER!!! Fle afi tsike nadeka ve nena nu
Hello, hi rappers I make u no dey bed eh
They say the strong survive so i for take your daily bread
But instead,okay you go ahead,mana nade ka v enable dokui wo be yele dread
i paint a perfect picture. But i no be Shirley
Ta midzibe miaditsa nemia tenu ado dali
Hadzidzia mekpage o,dzi tefeade nanor nadra forli
Kodzui kple yi le asinye maxi nawo naho agbelia
Dem debate us, underrate us,fear the Volta
and dem rate us but the hater hate the baker
for the paper, you na see it ya
informer across an acre and mi send dem to them maker
dem creater,dawg the hater man a bad bad shotta yeah!

chorus
eh!you are not on my level
at all at all
You are reaching for the sky and i am reaching for the heavens
We will see who is gonna fall(2x)

heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba
heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba

outro:
who will fall, we will see who will fall
Edem go getem.the volta regime era era
kemenya lets go

heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba
heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba heyba

lets go!!!!

Music Industry Myths: Four Myths about Artist Management



Coptic-Artistes Manager

The relationship between a band manager and a musician is just about the most important (business) relationship either party will ever have. Misconceptions swirl around this oh-so critical connection, however. If you're thinking of hiring an artist manager or breaking into the world of band management yourself, cross these music industry myths off your list.

1. No One Will Take You Seriously If You Don't Have a Manager

If you are a musician, managers are important because they free you up to work on, well, music - and that is YOUR real role in all of this. It is also true that when you get to a certain level, labels, promoters, agents, PR companies and so on will prefer to deal with a manager instead of you. Sometimes these people need to say things about a musician's work that a musician might not like to hear - so they prefer to the let the manager do the dirty work for them.
However, in the early stages of your career especially, don't feel like you need to get a manager before you get a enough songs to fill a set at a show or before you even have your first practice. In fact, people within the industry will take you less seriously if you have one of those "managers" - i.e., a friend who calls themselves a manager and does absolutely no managerial work - than if you go in representing yourself.

2. Only a Well Connected Manager Can Do A Good Job For You

There's a big difference between your friend who decides they are a manager so they have an excuse to get a seat in your van while you're on tour and your friend who decides they are a manager because they're so excited about your music they think everyone should hear it - and they decide to make that happen. An enthusiastic, though inexperienced, manager with a solid work ethic can do big things for you, even if they have to fight every step of the way to establish contacts and get people to pay attention to them.
More established managers bring more connections, and they can often get things done more quickly. But they're hard to attract early in your career, and you're unlikely to be their first priority. If you have a chance to get some enthusiastic hands on decks when you need some help, go for it.

3. Your Manager Should Tell You What To Do

Artist-manager relationships should be collaborations, not dictatorships. When you're selecting a manager, it is critical to make sure that you share the same vision and have the same expectation about the music career you're trying to build. If your manager is trying to mold you into something you're not and pursuing opportunities you're not sure you actually want, then you may have the wrong manager working for you.
Established managers surely do bring a world of experience to the table and definitely have valuable advice to give about how things work in the music industry than an up and coming musician would do well to take on board. However, that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your sound and your ides about your music to fit into some supposed framework. The right manager for you will help you maximize the things that you're doing to increase your chances of music industry success, not try to make you into a whole different act so you can get a record deal. Remember, a manager is a partner, not a boss.

4. You Don't Have To Run Things By Your Manager

The flipside of the above is that when you have a manager, you do need to include them in decisions you're making. No manager likes to find out about a show, new song, interview or some other big thing through another party. It makes them look bad, and it makes them feel like they're being cut out of your career. If you're negotiating for payment for something, your manager should also be involved - after all, they get a percentage of the money you make with your music as payment for their work, so they should know about any little side deals you're trying to work (which can often be a bad idea, anyway).
You don't so much need your manager's permission to do stuff - though you likely do need their OK to sign certain deals - but it's more of a respect thing. Again, remember, this is your partner. They need to be in the loop, or they can't be effective helping you.

Wednesday 24 April 2013

GH Musicians Should Take Branding Seriously – DJ Slim




D.J Slim according to Bernard Buachi has revealed to Kwame Scientific on Focus FM, Kumasi Based radio station that Ghanaian musicians should take branding seriously.
The best hiplife Disc Jockey in Ghana, DJ Slim will be releasing his second major DJ Mix tape Album on his birthday; December 11. He will however drop a single each month leading to December.
He made the revelation in an interview Kwame Scientific on the Focus Weekend City show on Focus FM (94.3MHz).
DJ Slim, known outside entertainment circles as Daniel Gyan Kesse, attributed his award to his hard work and contribution to local music. He wants upcoming DJs to do a lot of research, learn more and never give up.
For local musicians, DJ Slim said the game is now more open than ever, hence the need for local musicians to learn more and play around new ideas. He says the essence of branding and brand positioning has become very relevant in today’s competitive music industry.
He wants fans to suggest names for his yet to be released Mix tape Album.
His first single “open letter” featuring Ko-jo got its first time airplay on the top 10@10 music countdown with one of Kumasi’s best radio entertainers, Kwame Scientific.

Stop Portraying Women As Subjects Of Sex In Music Videos – Okyeame Kwame Pleads



The Best Rapper Alive (BRA) Okyeame Kwame in an interview with Celebrity Newspaper is asking musicians to stop displaying sensitive parts of women in their music videos because it doesn't portray the Ghanaian culture.
Ghana’s rap doctor Okyeame Kwame, in an interview with Celebrity Newspaper, has taken a swipe at musicians and music video producers who are using Ghanaian women as ‘subjects of sex’ in music videos and says there must rather be objective use of the women who appear in Ghanaian music videos.
It is apparent that these music videos that portray women wearing hot pants and jiggling their “booty” in front of the camera are actually encouraging women and even kids to take dangerous measures to “look good,” and behave as defined by these videos.
According to Kwame, whether or not these images “pollute” the cultural environment, they certainly change it. Given the barrage of images representing women, in music videos, as pieces of a body (mainly breasts, butts, and legs) instead of as a person certainly doesn't portray Ghanaian culture.
 “Parents most often get uncomfortable when watching music video programs on TV with their children, even at prime time  because, out of the blues, virtually naked women would appear and start making all sorts of sexually suggestive moves. Is this the culture we want to instill in our kids?” the 37 year old rapper asked.
Asked whether it is not a similar trend which the westerners adapted to, he, in response, said “you shouldn't find comparable elements in our videos and theirs but our videos must have equal appeal. If our videos show on channel o and Ghanaian culture can’t be identified with it, it definitely suggests that we are copying somebody”.
He added that if competition is the focus of the many musicians who have taken to the practice, “We must compete with things they don’t have; we can’t compete by imitating. Imitation will not bring us attention”.
The father of 2 children also used the opportunity to advise musicians to consider their music videos as their ‘commercials’ and elements of branding which he broke down as identification, differentiation, relevance and coherence.
The award winning rapper came to prominence in the late 90s as one half of the hip-life group Akyeame with friend and group member Okyeame Qofi. They enjoyed six years of success releasing 4 albums until in 2003, Kwame and his partner in rhyme/close friend, Qofi, decided to try their hands at solo careers. In 2004, he began his solo career and saw even more success this way as his career quickly skyrocketed. In 2009, Okyeame Kwame snared the much-coveted “Artiste of the Year” in the GMAs as well as Joy FMs Nite With The Stars Awards.
His music video, Woara featuring Raquel, is currently enjoying massive airplay on various media accros the country.

Monday 22 April 2013

Hecta De Volta ft Guru –Evuna Video Shoot (Behind the scene)


Hecta   De Volta is a promising Ghanaian artiste who is making an official entry into Ghana’s music industry with his two hit singles ‘Wo ni ma wo’ which features Dobble and Evuna which also features Ghana’s dynamic rapper Guru.
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Hecta De Volta by all standards is one of the best Ewe rappers whose stylish way of rapping will blow up your mind. The pictures below are some of the random shots from his video shoot of the song Evuna which  is coming soon...Check them out.


 







Mariam Adama Yara to represent Ghana at Miss Teen Universe 2013 in Nicaragua

Miss Teen  Universe  2012



Mariam  Adama  Yara the proud winner of the   Miss Teen  Universe  2012 will be representing Ghana in the 2013 edition of Miss Teen Universe 2013  scheduled  for the 10th of May this year in Nicaragua.
Miss Adam came first in  last year’s competition when she proved her versatility among other contestants to pick up the prestigious Miss Teen Universe Crown and other surprised packages worth her effort.

Since her victory last year, she has embarked on some important project which aims at alleviating hunger in some of Ghana’s orphanages. Through the effort of her hardworking management, she has been able to donate some foodstuffs, clothes among others to the deprived Nungua orphanage.

She has also been working consistently in collaboration with some cooperate bodies to fight escalating Abuse of Drugs among the youth especially those of school going age. In doing this, workshops were held where she precisely shares with the youth the dangers of drug abuse to the individual, the family and the negative impact it will have on Ghana as nation. Participants of these workshops usually express their appreciation and satisfactory remarks and appeals for such gatherings.

Miss Adam is a final year student Labone senior High School who is also aspiring to become a public figure who will use her fortune to advocate for gender equality and the essence of women empowerment.
In her words, she expresses hope and confidence in winning and bringing the crown back to Africa and Ghana to be precise. She also used the opportunity to thanks her loyal supporters and also requested that the entire nation supported the bid abroad.

Wednesday 17 April 2013

MUSIGA organises business talk





As part of the capacity building programme of the Musicians Union of Ghana, MUSIGA the Union is organizing a training seminar in collaboration with the Business Development Fund under the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

The seminar kicks off on Thursday, April 18 at NAFTI.

The programme will cover a range of topics to improve the business appreciation and business development capacities of the Union’s leadership.

The topics include Improving Business Competencies for Increased Profit, Managerial Leadership Skills, Financial Management and Investment Appraisal and Financial Control Models.

Other topics include Leadership Principles, Connecting Strategy with Capability and Group Dynamics.

The seminar will be handled by Dibest Consult which has extensive experience in providing training consultancy for clients and is led by Chani Otuteye. According to him, the seminar will adapt a practical approach using issues of relevance to the music industry to illustrate the principles to be discussed.

The MUSIGA President Bice Osei Kuffour aka Obour says this is one of the many activities the union has lined up to enhance the capacities of players in the industry.

MUSIGA recently partnered the British Council to organize a two day training programme for industry practitioners Managing the Business of Music.

A selection of regional executives, artiste managers and entertainment reporters will participate in the seminar.

Tuesday 16 April 2013

There Is No Way I Will Be A Big Brother Africa Contestant – Sarkodie



The 2013 edition of the Brother Africa reality show is expected to kick off on May 26 and while Ghanaians are eager to know who will be representing the country this year, there are speculations that Sarkodie may be a possible housemate.
Housemates for the eighth season of Africa’s most watched television reality show will be formally revealed to audiences in 47 countries across the continent when the show kicks off in South Africa.
The contestants will go on to compete in the 91-day reality show for the grand prize of US$300,000. The Ghanaian media have for the past few days been inundated with reports that Black Entertainment Television (BET) award winner Sarkodie may be the likely candidate to represent Ghana this year.
Sarkodie made an appearance at the reality show last year when he performed at its grand finale which saw South African Keagan Petersen walking away as winner. But Sarkodie, who seemed clearly amused by the reports, took to twitter Saturday to downplay the speculations stating he has no intention of being a contestant on the show.
He tweeted that: “Dis BBA really gettin some hype 4rm ma name lol!!! But where 4rm all dat? I dun even stay on TV for 30mins n u wan me 2 b under cam 4 months.”
Although Myjoyonline.com can not readily confirm if the You Go Kill Me hit singer took part in the March 16 to March 18 auditions for possible contestants for the show, Sarkodie said unless he is performing on the show, Big Brother Africa is no go area for him.
“BBA is ma fav[ourite] tho… like watching dem all nyt….. loool… nufin against it but no way imma b in da haus… unless I gotto perform “WINK”,” he noted.
According to Sarkodie, “I sleep in da studio n they want me to go BBA …. eeiiii like I go go mad.”
With that said, the Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year winner said he wants an end to discussions on the subject: “Enuf o diss bba business….. sup with ma people? ??…”

Doing Fine: Yaw Siki speaks!!



Myjoyonline reports that hiplife artist, Yaw Siki has been able to utter his first words in 17 hours after he was involved in a near fatal accident on the Accra-Tema Motorway during the wee hours of Monday.
The accident is said to have occurred around 12am when Yaw Siki and a friend, driver of the vehicle, were returning from Accra to Tema after a business meeting.
The car – a 2004 Toyota Camry – they were travelling in is said to have somersaulted near the Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) Dominion Centre.
Yaw Siki, born Isaac Okine, according reports sustained severe head injuries while the driver of the car sustained minor injuries.
Charles Adu Koranteng, manager of Yaw Siki told Myjoyonline.com that the Wope Dodo hit singer is responding to treatment at the Intensive Care Unitof the 37 Military Hospital.
According to Charles, also known as Mc Coaches, Yaw’s condition “is better than [when the accident happened] as at this dawn he couldn’t speak to us but this afternoon; he can say something but can’t talk much.”
When asked about the extent of head injury the rapper sustained, Mc Coaches said, the injury was “very bad. Different cuts around the head. The doctors have done some stitches and they have bandaged them.”
He said management of the artiste is yet to know the whereabouts of the car.
“The police came to tow the car so when we got back it wasn’t there. We are yet to find the police station they took it to,” Mc Coaches said.


Sunday 14 April 2013

Funny Face To Host Ghana Music Awards Nominees Jams



Ghana’s finest comedian and aspiring musician Funny Face is set to rock Ghanaian musicians with his rib cracking moves at this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) Nominees Jams slated for April 20.

For the first time, the Nominees Jams will be held at the Jackson’s Park in Koforidua away from the hectic traffic life in Accra.

Funny Face as host for the event means that organizers Charter House expect the nominated musicians for this year’s VGMAs to dance and laugh their hearts out before the showdown in May.

Over the years, the Jam train had made stops in the Ashanti and Western Regional capitals of Kumasi and Takoradi respectively with great performances by some of the country’s finest and most sought after musicians.

“Over the years we have tried as much as possible to include other parts of Ghana in the music celebration. This is to make the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards a real national experience. It is our belief that before long the train for the Nominees jams would have visited the whole country and who knows, the main awards night may one day see itself in a different city,” Theresa Ayoade, Executive Director of Charterhouse said.

According to her, this year’s edition of the VGMA Nominees Jam promises to be an unforgettable and exciting experience that music lovers cannot afford to miss. To make more interesting, the event will aired live on GH-One Entertainment TV.

She noted that VGMA will also host a stakeholder’s forum dubbed ‘Next Level Forum’ on May 9 to discuss development and growth of our music industry.

Bull Dog Retracts Kwadee ‘Death’ Comment




Chief Executive of Bull Haus Entertainment, Bull Dog, has taken back his words after he publicly stated that he wishes Ghanaian rap artiste Okomfour Kwadee dead.

“I want to take the opportunity to retract what I said about my brother Kwadee. I apologize to his fans and family,”Bull Dog humbly admitted on Etv’s Talk Showbiz.

Fans of the ‘Ka Wo Nan To So’ singer took offence when Bull Dog stated on Flexy’s Show that death was nothing bad and for a man to suffer and go through what Kwadee was going through, it was better to die.Some key players in the creative arts industry have given the nod to Bull Dog’s retraction, terming it as an act of ‘maturity’.

Bull Dog, who is known in private life as Lawrence Nana Asiama Hanson, is currently the manager of dancehall artiste Natural Face and Hip life group VIP. He is also the brain behind the celebrated BASS Awards for reggae and dancehall musicians.

Ama K. Abebrese Preaches Against Skin Bleaching





Call her the rave of the moment and you wouldn't be wrong as the award winning actress and TV presenter, producer, host/mc-Ama K. Abebrese is in the news again, and this time she is sending her candid advice to all the celebrities, wannabes, boys and girls, papas and mamas who have indulged themselves in the act and art of re-creating themselves starting from their skin color.

The actress who was recently invited with Nana Ama McBrown to Dar es Salam, Tanzania for the 1 year memorial service of Tanzanian superstar actor Steven Kanumba, who died last year, posted this morning on her Facebook page this, “Please do not mention names, its not about putting anyone down or judging anyone who bleaches/tones/lightens their skin. 

Just want us to love our skin, and not risk skin damage and skin cancer, just for the sake of being a few shades lighter. Despite the negative stereotypes, Black is beautiful, whatever our God given tone, dark, caramel, light etc.”

Remember she also have two new tattoos (one on her hand and the other on her leg) and recently she showered praises on them, see My tattoos are just pretty – Ama K. Abebrese.

Do you think she has the moral right to pass such an advice knowing well that tattoos can cause skin problems such as granulomas (red bumps caused by inflammation) and keloid scars, and they can provoke allergic reactions, making skin itch and break out?

Or isn't it a case of preaching virtues and practicing vices?

Thursday 11 April 2013

MUSIGA issues statement on Ghana Music Week account




The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has just released a lengthy statement on the just ended maiden edition of Ghana Music Week. This move was necessitated following pressure from some section of the media and some regional executives for leadership of the union to release a comprehensive statement that covers everything about the week-long music festival. 
Read the full unedited Statement from MUSIGA below:
The Leadership of the Musicians Union of Ghana have noticed with grave appreciation the massive interest expressed by the general public and media about reports on the maiden edition of Ghana Music Week.
We acknowledge that communication has not been exactly good after the GMW, nonetheless, as a new event brand that relied highly on corporate sponsorship, we had to wait for full confirmation of the sponsorship as well as confirmed invoices from suppliers before an official Financial Report on GMW 2013 was finalized for general consumption.
The release of this statement, however, has become necessary at this time to clear the air on a number of issues in the media, suggesting that some members of the Union have been demanding answers, including Financial Report on Ghana Music Week; even though we are yet to complete one to be filed for anyone who may want to use it.
Ghana Music Week 2013, without a doubt, has recorded some important positives as well as numerous challenges to improve on, in the future. Below are some details worth knowing about the 2013 GMW:
The first edition of Ghana Music Week (GMW) Festival was held from March 4th to 10th, 2013 at the National Theater and Accra Sports Stadium.
Key activities of GMW were: Ghana Unity Concert (Accra Sports Stadium, March 6); Ghana Music Honours (National Theatre, March 9th); Sales & Exhibition, Stakeholder Dialogue, GMW Forum, Instruments Training Session, Azonto Dance Fiesta, Talent Discovery Nite,Comedy & Concert Party, Highlife Jam and a clean-up Exercise.
3. Ghana Music Week is a Musicians Union of Ghana (Musiga) event.
4. Yendis Media Consultancy was the official Sponsorship Agency for GMW
5. Organising Partners were The National Theater and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts.
6. Cash Sponsors were: GGBL (Smirnoff), Airtel, RLG Communications, DKT International, Global Access Savings & Loans and Ashfoam.
Donors were Eurostar Global Limousines, British Council, Erata Hotel, Earl Beam Hotel and Hanlord Travel and Tours.
7. Events of GMW were produced by: Musiga, E-volution International, EKB Production, Positiv Production and Access Backstage
8. Artistes, visitors / attendants- Over 300 artistes and musicians, including a traditional group from each of the 10 regions, performed at the 2013 GMW, which attracted about 11,500 persons in all activities.
9. Publicity: Integrated campaign was rolled out between Jan. 15 and March 15, 2013 on: a. Radio- Joy FM, Okay FM, Peace FM, Y-FM, Radio Gold, Montie FM, Hitz FM,Rainbow Radio;
b. Television- TV3, GTV, TV Africa, Crystal TV and GH-One TV.
c. Print- Daily Graphic, Graphic Showbiz, Daily Guide, Flex Newspaper and TheMirror
d. Outdoor and marketing collaterals: billboards (25 sites), posters (10,000),flyers (16.000), banners (21 pieces). There were two major floats with 50 canvassers to promote GMW.
Summary of Unaudited Financial Report
NB: Under this part, it is worth knowing that there is a limit to which information about agreements signed with corporate sponsors can be laid in the public domain. That notwithstanding, every MUSIGA member in good membership-standing has the right as per our constitution to access any information they may need ONLY through the right channels (The General Secretary and Treasurer).
Also, considering that, the union is yet to receive over 75% of the funds from corporate sponsors; and that quite a number of suppliers are yet to be paid; a full financial report will be released as at when final settlements are made.
The core objectives of management were to establish a unique brand worth investing in the future as well as effectively manage cost to the bearest minimum.
Revenue:
Funds generated directly from Ghana Music Week totaled Ghs 528,500.00. This amount however, includes a receivable of Ghs 408,000.00 from key Sponsors.
Also, out of The Government of Ghana allocation of GHC2million, an amount GHC 540,000 was used to support the event.
Expenditure:
A sum of Ghs 1,061,971.50 was accrued as total expenditure on GMW 2013. As a prudent measure, full cost has been reported though not all expenses have been fully settled. At the time of this Statement, payable amount sums up to Ghs452,010.00.
Notes
• The Financial Statement was prepared from the information, documents and explanations made available by the Treasurer and Finance Office, Event Planningcommittee, other sub committees, Musiga National Executive Committee, Event Consultants and Marketing Agency.
• It is important to note that all and every cheque paid by sponsors in relation to GMW were directly paid into MUSIGA accounts. This makes it very easy for any member of the Union, in good standing, to access information at all times.
Conclusion:
All in all, the key objective of establishing a BRAND has been made. This being the maiden edition, the core objective wasn’t to make profit but to minimize cost as much as possible and to establish a marketably decent brand worth investing in the future.
We would like to assure all musicians, Executives of the Union and the General Public that a detail report, including accounts on the usage of the Two Million Ghana Cedis Government support, part of which was used for GMW, will be available in the Musiga Annual Report of 2013/2014.
Meanwhile, members of Musiga in good standing may always request any information, including detail financial statements of the Union, through the Treasurer or Office of the General Secretary.
The National Head office will hold a Press Conference on Wednesday 17 April, 2013 at 2pm during which more information will be shared on the subject matter. We appreciate the patience of members and the general public while we take time to do a diligent job and render account for our stewardship.
It is important to note that the Union for the first time released an annual report on all of its activities last year including how the Government allocation of GHC 2million is been used and we assure all our members we shall present an audited accounts to the Ministry of Finance, Parliament and the good people of Ghana.
Together, let’s all support and make Ghana Music Week, that International standard festival brand, we all desire. Thank you.
Signed
Mrs.Deborah Anaman
General Secretary
MUSIGA
Signed
Oheneba Kissi
Treasurer
Musiga
Email: musigaonline@gmail.com
URL: www.musiga.org.gh
PRO contact: Okyeame Kwame – 0240676673
Musiga Administrator: Ahuma Bosco – 0243382474
Musiga Communications Director: Sakyiwaa Akosua


Behind the scene: Gallaxy 'Wodo nti' video shoot.

Here comes some pictures from the behind the scene of Gallaxy's new video 'Wodo nti' directed by the award winning video director steve Gyamfi.

Exclusive Photos: Majid Michel and John Dumelo honoured by the city of Philadelphia




Two of Ghana’s leading men, Majid Michel and John Dumelo have beeen honoured by the city of Philadelphia.  They were presented with Citation for their outstanding contribution to African cinema,  at Philadelphia City Hall  on Wednesday, April 10.  They become the first African actors to pick up such an honour which include past recipients such as Azumah Nelson and Sylvester Stallone. 
Dignitaries present at the ceremony were Honorable Jannie L. Blackwell, City Council of Philadelphia, Hon. Stanley L. Straughter, Chairman of the Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs, and Honorary,Consul The Republic of Guinea and Dr. Samuel Quartey, Chairman/African Caribbean Business Council, Imhotep Charter School & Ga Dangme
Foundation.



Ama K Abebrese to host 2013 African Movie Academy Awards




Ama K. Abebrese and Nigeria’s Dakore Egbuson and comedian AY, will host this year’s African Movie Academy Awards, officials say.  The ceremony will be held on April 20, in the Yenagoa capital of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The star-studded roaster is sure to bring the edition alive. Designed to celebrate and honour filmmakers and other professionals in the industry across Africa and in the Diaspora, the AMAA has come to be known as Africa’s most prestigious motion picture award ceremony.

University of Education Winneba honors Martha Ankomah, Majid Michel, E.L,Stonebwoy and others




As part of the activities making the 20th anniversary of the SRC of the University of Education Winneba, an Awards ceremony has been held to honor some of the nation’s young but forceful stars in the entertainment industry. Among them were sexy actresses Martha Ankomah and AMAA award winning star Majid Michel.
The citation presented to the beautiful actress read:
“we honor you this day as one of the big six celebrities on the occasion of the 20th anniversary UEW SRC Week Celebration dubbed, UEW SRC Honors Night. Your contribution to the showbiz industry in Ghana, the immense discipline you have exhibited over the years, in and outside your profession has been highly recognized and appreciated. Your unwavering moral standards and influence has won the admiration of all Ghanaians especially we the students of the University of Education, Winneba. It is refreshing to know that Ghana can still boast of stars whose underlying responsibility of social role modeling is not tanned by the pressure of spotlights and splendor of red carpets. We hope that you are motivated enough to continue and improve your efforts in uplifting the name of Ghana”
Martha thanked the students and the school authorities for the honor and dedicated the award to her cherished fans across the country.
Actor Majid Mitchell who is currently out of the country was represented by his mother and elder brother. Musicians EL, Kwabena Kwabena, Atumpan and Stone Buoy also received awards for their contribution to the music industry.

Wednesday 10 April 2013

Ghana Music Awards Needs Prayers




Sensational gospel diva, Herty Borngreat aka Herty Rapper has called on her colleague musicians to support the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) and as well pleaded with all gospel ministers to pray for the success of the event.
“As Christians, we should not forget that the things we say with our mouths must be positive. So instead of condemning and speaking about only the shortfalls of the VGMA, we should rather be saying, confessing and professing positive things about the event.
“As ministers of the gospel of Christ it is expected of us to say special prayers for the success of the music awards. We should not get carried away by the negative media basing and all that because at the end of the day that is one of the leading awards events for musicians we have and we must all protect it, support it, pray for it and make sure it is successful and even grows bigger and better,”

Call For Entry: Bass Awards makes call for submissions




Organizers of the Bass Awards have officially unveiled the various categories for the maiden edition. One would be voted for by the public, and the other, by members on the awards committee/board.
The Public Voting Category, the organizers say “contains a number of award categories that are open to the general public as well as the BASS Awards Committee (Board) – as it was explained during the official launch”.
The Industry Voting Category “comes with some of the award categories would be strictly voted for my members of the committee. The major reasons being that, such categories are highly technical categories and or would require only the Board members to cast votes on that explained during the official launch”. Entry forms for potential applicant(s) in all ten regions would be released soon
“Demo version songs/content will NOT be accepted, they’ve advised. “Songs, music videos or content with openly explicit content and or vulgar language will be DISQUALIFIED as well”.
CATEGORIES
PUBLIC VOTING AWARDS
1. Kwame Nkrumah Award (Artiste(s) Of The Year – (Reggae/Dancehall)
2. Best Collaboration Of The Year – (Reggae/Dancehall)
3. Dancehall Song Of The Year
 4. Reggae Song Of The Year
5. Music Video Of The Year – (Reggae/Dancehall)
6. Best Presenter (Radio/TV)
INDUSTRY VOTING AWARDS
7. Best Male Vocal Artiste Of The Year
8. Best Female Vocal Artiste Of The Year
9. Lifetime Achievement Award
10. Record Of The Year
11. Producer Of The Year
12. Yaa Asantewaa Award
13. Riddim Of The Year

To be part of the process, download an entry form from www.bassawards.net now and email together with mp3 version of music to info@bassawards.net. Alternatively, you can pick and submit an entry form plus 2 copies of your music at the following media house:
Radio Gold (Accra), KFM (Kumasi), Skyy Power (Takoradi), Diamond Radio (Tamale)
For any assistance or more information, call 0262224480.