Sunday, 17 January 2016

‘The Write Experience’ is back!


Last year, THE WRITE EXPERIENCE had a strong message about the essence of appreciating our environment through a fusion of poetry, live jazz music, graffiti and contemporary dance. By popular demand, Inkfluent brings you the second edition, dubbed: “Healing Handicapped Homes”.

The event explores how art can be used as a tool to heal and keep us aware in the midst of society’s drag. This is another kwame write concept composed of an animated collage of film, poetry, live music and contemporary dance featuring a collaboration with artist Serge Attukwei and performances by Rewrite Crew, Jude Kurankyi, poets from Burkina Faso, Togo and Benin, as well as a live music session by Humble International Band (an extraordinarily talented team of persons with blindness) aside a few surprises.

The fusion is based on Africa’s intrinsic visual and oral context and the dynamism of body, action, space, time and energy, also using technology as an innovative means to explore the realities of displacement due to natural or artificial effects. The result subtly creates the awareness of fragility of existence and the concrete belief in transformation when a collective of broken societies merge.

THE WRITE EXPERIENCE is a long-term project aimed at bringing together artists from different parts of Africa for cultural exchange and social activism; reflecting on the Scramble for Africa (the artificial drawing made among European powers which started with the Berlin Conference of 1884–85) and its after-effects due to the creation of African political boundaries. We combine history and trajectory of contemporary experimental forms mixing local, anglophone and francophone dialects.

This particular edition remarkably involves persons with disabilities in performances to express individuality and the limitless healing abilities of the human touch. Even as a continent, made up of independent but handicapped bits, how does our connectedness aid our growth?

Don’t miss out on the THE WRITE EXPERIENCE II

VENUE: La Paillote Takpekpe at Alliance Française Accra
DATE: 27th January, 2016
TIME: 7:30 – 9:30 PM
GATE: GHc5/GHc3 for AF students/Free for those under 16

CONTACT:
Alliance Française Accra
Liberation link (behind Opeibea House), Airport Res. Area
P.O. Box CT4904, Cantonments Accra – Ghana
www.afaccra.org
Facebook: AllianceFrancaisedAccra
Twitter: @AF_Accra
Instagram: af_accra

blood drum spirit trio – anlo kete (the write experience I)

Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Kwaw Kese,Yaa Pono,Wanlov and others to perform at King Ayisoba's Batakari Night.


After touring many European festivals, King Ayisoba, the widely acclaimed "King of Kologo Music" brings the second edition of the Batakari Night to Alliance Francaise. The musician is currently one of the most popular Ghanaian artists abroad.

 Batakari Night will feature some of Ghana's leading Kologo players and special guest appearances from Wanlov the Kubolor, Kwaw Kese, Stevo Atambire,Yaa Pono and Zea (from Holland) with whom King Ayisoba has worked extensively. Everyone is encouraged to wear Batakari, as it is one of the few wholly locally produced fabrics in use today. 

The Batakari night is a night of fantastic music, performances and a market place for some of the finest batakaris ever made. Don't miss it.
20ghc/ 10ghc For Af Students And Members/ Free Under 16

Alliance Française Accra presents the first screening ever in Ghana of the film titled HUMAN, produced by Filmmaker and artist ; Yann Arthus-Bertrand


Filmmaker and artist Yann Arthus-Bertrand spent 3 years collecting real-life emotional stories from more than 2,000 women and men in 60 countries. Those emotions, those tears and smiles, those struggles and those laughs are the ones uniting us all.

Following the global success of HOME (2009), which was seen by more than 600,000 million people, award-winning filmmaker Yann Arthus-Bertrand produced yet another stimulating film and called it HUMAN. Working with a dedicated team of translators, journalists and cameramen, Arthus-Bertrand spent three years collecting real-life stories from 2,020 women and men in 60 countries and 63 languages. These profoundly personal and emotional accounts are interspersed with stunning aerial footage that offers critical insight into life on earth. More than a film, HUMAN’s narratively high reaching project consists in the experience of an immersive and inspirational odyssey, a movement to encourage reflection on the human condition, ignite a conversation around the meaning of our existence, and empower people to make social change.

From freedom fighters in Ukraine, to farmers in Mali, to death row inmates in the United States, HUMAN offers a significantly emotional and essential fresh documentation and portrait of our human condition in global and contemporary society, questioning the challenges our civilization faces.

The United Nations on September 12th, 2015 chose to premier the film in honor of the 70th anniversary of the United Nation General Assembly. On the same day, the film was screened at the Venice Film Festival while Google release special and exclusive content on their homepage.

And for the first time it will be showing in Ghana by Alliance Française Accra for the general public to enjoy this insightful film that will keep as thinking of our very own existence as humans and why we behave the way we do.

Financed by the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation, HUMAN, the multimedia project, which includes a full-length feature and a variety of special content, will have its first and only screening in Ghana.

The event will take place on Friday 22nd January, 2015 at Alliance Française Accra at 6:30pm. Film screened on large screen in the Amphitheatre (outdoor)

Join us to learn about what makes us human as well as embrace the human condition and to reflect on the meaning of our existence. The movie lasting 3 hours, there will be a break and refreshments served halfway.

Monday, 11 January 2016

Beat Phreaks confirmed Sena Dagadu,Worlasi,Kuvie and others for this year's Phreak Out Live


Beat Phreaks, a brand that constantly puts the spotlight on people with extraordinary musical talent are back at it! As part of their mission to champion some of the brightest acts on the local and international scene, they are bringing an amazing line-up of talent to Alliance Francaise on Saturday the 20th of February 2016.
Phreak Out Live is not just another music concert. The organizers of the event have recognized a thirst for some- thing different: A common-ground where serious music fans and fanatics (Beat Phreaks) get together to express that love for music and the excitement that goes with discovering new artistes or genres of music and not just what is fed to them via radio or in our night clubs.
Phreak Out Live is creating that necessary platform where DJs, Producers, Dancers and Artistes can showcase their craft live and allow music lovers to interact and appreciate each art-form better.
The event is set to be a major annual festival. The first edition of Phreak Out Live was nothing short of enthralling with acts like Wanlov a brilliant artiste and performer, and Azizaa an energetic female dubstep musician, amongst others, delivering breath-taking perform

This time, they are upping the stakes and showcasing really amazing Indie acts such as Ghanaian Budapest based artiste Sena Dagadu of Irie Maffia who is bringing an eclectic mix of Electronic/Tropical music, alongside some of the most brilliant young artistes in the local scene Worlasi, Poetra, Yung Pabi, Quayba, Kojo-Cue, King Promise amongst others who are setting the standard with their socially relevant music and great young producers such as Kuvie who are challenging the status quo with their work!ances which set the standard for future editions of the event.
With a lineup of dope DJs and performers as well as an amazing band called the Musical Lunatics, doling out an eclectic mix of Electronic and Alternative music, the first edition of Phreak Out Live was one of the most musically relevant events last year.

Leave your inhibitions at home, and come ready to experience exceptional musical talent at Alliance Francaise on the 20th of February to set the tone for the rest of your year. For more information, send an email to beatphreaks@gmail.com or find them on twitter @BeatPhreaks. 

Date: Saturday 20th February, 2015
Location: Alliance Francaise, Accra
Time: 8:00pm
Rate: 20ghc

Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Kwesi Dav of Gallaxy fame to start a full time tv program soon


Ghanaian music group Gallaxy has over the years showcased their prowess when it comes to music by consistently releasing commercial hit songs. But there are other hidden talents of theirs that you may not know of and it is about time they showed the world how versatile they are on the other side related to the arts.

After reading news on the Topsy Turvy edition of ‘Adom Kase3’ on Adom TV on National Farmers day last week, the vocalist has since expressed interest in going into full time TV broadcasting besides music.

According to Kwesi Dav who is also the lead singer of the group, he has always wished to be a radio presenter and a television host but don’t know how to start with it and feels co-hosting a prime time program  with Bra Chiky on a holiday is a clear indication he can start.
Even though he is not sure of when to start, he added he will consult his other half and management about the decision before approaching any station for employment in the days to come.

Source: Jonilar

Sunday, 8 November 2015

4syte Tv Music Awards: Minister Rapture hopeful of winning ‘Best Gospel Video’ of the year.


Magma Entertainment signed Gospel artiste Minister Rapture has secured a slot in this year’s 4syte Tv Music Awards with his Baba Music Video directed by Lex McCarthy.

Minister Rapture who shared his excitement and gratitude about the nomination extended his gratitude to management team and everybody who believed in his dream. “God has seen me through and this is just the beginning of my entire journey and talking about the MVAs, I’m  optimistic of winning because the video is beyond standard, management did a lot of works and the masses has recognized it so winning the award is a cool treaty” he added.

The 4syte Tv Music Awards is schedule for the 14th of November 2015 at the Accra International Conference Centre. He will be battling the category with Kings Kid, John Winner, Joyce Blessing, Obaa Christy and Francis Amo

Check the voting details on the artwork above to ensure that Minister Rapture wins big at this year’s MVAs.
Watch Baba Music Video by Minister Rapture: https://youtu.be/R4QLrDML3Sk?list=PLznorpQSIajHu9K4Jh6hDWAKZPez-UIWu

Monday, 19 October 2015

Keche: We Are Disappointed In Praye


Hiplife recording duo, Keche have emotional expressed their displeasure regarding the split of what used to be one of Hiplife’s vibrant music groups Praye.
The duo, made up of Andrew and Joshua made this revelation during their latest interview on StarrFM’s ‘Club Arena’ segment hosted by Bianca Buckman and Nii Ayi Tagoe.
Keche said most of the music groups they idolized growing up have in one way or the other separated, which inspiration wise has affected their career.

‘’As young and upcoming musicians, we felt it was important to look up to the ones who were already doing it big like Praye and their sudden separation really killed our vim’’, Joshua stated.
The other half of Keche, Andrew also said ‘’It got to a time hiplife groups was the ‘ish’ in Ghana; then sadly the split trend began, way back from VIP (now VVIP) to Sass Squad who also broke up and formed TH4 Kwages to Akyeame who eventually went solo to Wutah’s separation and the exciting trio Praye, made up of Choir Master, Big J Cartel and Kente also splitting really dented the image of groups in Ghana.’’

Praye used to be one of the sought after music groups in Ghana and on the African continent with classic hits like ‘Ma Shody’ &‘Angelina’. The group shot into fame when they won the maiden edition of Nescafe African Revelation contest in Ghana, and went on to win the West African grand finale.

According to Keche, among the various groups, their style was more like that of Praye hence they looked up to them until the trio announced their separation.
‘’Now you can see how music groups are doing on the current music scene, the influence and euphoria that used to back them is no more. Due to the controversies that follow the split ups, fans tend to lose trust in groups these days as their separation usually cause mixed feelings’’, Keche added.

Keche went on to say music groups should be seen as a brand, emphasizing on the fact that Keche is a brand they have created for the fans.
‘’We are friends but we are more than brothers and have enjoyed our friendship for over a decade now. Even though sometimes we have our differences, we don’t let it affect the brand ‘Keche’ which has been in existence for 5years now’’, Joshua stated.

In addition, Andrew said, ‘’we pay maximum respect to the brand because that’s what represents us. Praye was one of our favorite music groups in Ghana as we were coming into the game, we enjoyed their songs, performances and their unity but  they couldn’t solve their differences or whatsoever trouble that arose among them’’.

Keche concluded their remarks by saying, ‘’unfortunately, Praye isn’t enjoying the glory days anymore even though individually they are putting out their best. Our little advice to every music group in Ghana is that you protect the brand you’ve introduced. Just like any other human institution, misunderstandings will arise but you need to be able to resort to resolving them cos the brand embodies your reputation and credibility on the mainstream scene.’’

Thursday, 1 October 2015

4syte TV Hunters Dry Big Six Party: Buy two bottles of hunters dry and party with Stonebwoy,Pappy Kojo,Criss Waddle and many more


Saturday 3rd October, 2015 - Maya Cova Beach Club in Accra

Ghana’s renowned  entertainment television network 4syte TV together with the people’s favorite drink Hunter’s Dry is starting the last quarter of 2015  on a wonderful note by  taking the excitement to six major venues across the nation on Six Saturdays for a great party commencing  in the month of October. The event which is christened “4syte TV Hunter’s Dry Big Six Party” is set to thrill over a thousand audience with a wonderful and electrifying performances by the show stoppers.

The maiden edition however  which is dubbed  “Buy 2 bottles of hunters dry and party with Stonebwoy, Pappy Kojo, Criss Waddle and many more”   is schedule for the 3rd of October 2015 at the plush Maya Cova Beach Club in Accra with special appearances by multiple award winner Stonebwoy, Criss Waddle, Kells, ‘Aye late’ hit maker Pappy Kojo and many more 

The show starts at 3pm till you get the satisfaction. The event is supported by Live 91.9Fm with live updates on 4syte TV.

Follow 4syte Tv on all social media platforms for live update 

Music Review: Jonilar goes deep on Nus3 Mixtape by Worlasi


Up and coming artiste Worlasi on Monday 28th September, 2015 officially released his much anticipated Mixtape album titled ‘Nus3’ an Ewe word which means ‘Strength Within’ This however has deeply touched the heart of Freelance publicist and brand manager Jonilar to express how he feels about the entire package. He expressed himself in a lengthy Facebook post on his wall on Tuesday 29th September, 2015.

“For the past 48 hours this album by my brother Worlasi has being trending on Twitter. We had the listening session over the weekend at #H20Lounge in #EastLegon  . A lot of critics were present to listen and also share their views.
Prior to the official release i told his manager Ebenezer Attoh (King Mannie) that #NUS3 is not just a compilation. It is beyond that, yet I’m not able to get any word to perfectly describe the entire package.

Big ups to Osibisa and M.anifest for inspiring this young man who has decided to move away from the usual trend of music we all know. Just like any other serious artiste, he dedicated his life and time to make sure he gets it right.
Today he has proved to me you don’t need to be ‘popular’ to get people talk about you. His choice of words and rhythm works well. What a wonderful chemistry?

In this hard time where social injustice including corruption and mass unemployment has become the order of the day, we need somebody with a loud mouth to sacrifice himself speak a lot of common sense into the skull of those in power to turn things round.

We obviously don’t want them to employ us. All we need is a viable system to run our own moves. Forget about the hype. This is good music. I hate having songs on my phone because of space and 'Dumsor’ but i have no feeling I’m going to discard this album. That is the power of good music.

Sorry am not doing a review. Just going crazy for #Nus3. You don’t have to fight for unnecessary attention to get people talk about you. #Nus3 has sparked a great intellectual conversation online and 90 percent of the tweet and post are relevant.

That has always been me though. I give attention to those who are always ready to learn new ways of doing things. It is always not about the money but the STRENGTH WITHIN. God bless everybody supporting this Youngman.
Jonilar works with Showbiz GH and better known for promoting of music and brand management.

Nus3 is available on iTunes and Deezer: http://www.audiomack.com/album/worlasi-1/us-strength-within

GHANAIAN MUSIC OUTSIDE GHANA: GHCali promised making Ghana proud globally.


Kwabla Jacob Dunyo better known in the music industry as GhCali is an embryonic Ghanaian - Canadian artist. Born in the village of Dagbamete in the Volta Region of Ghana. A son of a chief drummer, Professor Frederic Kwasi Dunyo.

The 27 year old is musically inclined and holds the stage in high esteem. He loves playing African music with a mix of classical, Socca and Hiphop. His lofty goal of making an African sound mainstream and international is his basic priority and always working endlessly towards making that dream a reality

He started his education at Martin Luther King Junior School then ‘Amazing Love Junior High School’ before passing out at Koforidua Secondary Technical School.
He academically mastered his craft in the areas of video editing, audio/sound design, acting, composing, teaching, and performing.

In 2009, he established World Premiere Productions a company that renders quality audio and video production.

He later moved to Toronto, Ontario in Canada. The City that is becoming known as Hollywood North became his base to fully pursue his music career. He studied audio engineering/DJ arts at Trebas Institute.

In recent times he is noted as Toronto’s main producer and composer for most budding artiste. He has also contributed tremendously to the audio-visual production in his capacity.

He has worked with Barbados’s Tyrone Greenidge on his previous collaborations and recently released an Afrobeat song together with one of Ghana’s best music groups Gallaxy called ‘Baby Kafo’. The song which was produced by award winning producer Street Beat is gradually paving ways in Ghana .He is still working judiciously to work with some of the big names in the music industry worldwide.

GHCali’s debut album ‘Unknown Destination’ is in the making and is due to be release somewhere this year.

Download  Baby Kafo Produced by Street Beatz. Twitter/Instagram: @GHCali