The 6th Annual MTN 4Syte TV Music Video Awards launch is scheduled for this Saturday, October 11 at Oak Plaza Hotel,
Time: 5:30pm.

Supported by Oak Plaza Hotel, Hennessy and YFM The MTN 4sytetv Music Video Awards is
refreshed by Club Beer and brought to you by MTN, everywhere you go!

See you there ..

October in Ghana is already being a wonderful month  and the excitement can not stop as Smile Entertainment Limited presents the maiden edition of Ghana - Naija carnival on the 25th of October,2014.

Ghana - Naija Carnival is a new initiative  by Smile Time Limited the producers of the only synchronised  radio-televion show 'Smile Time  Africa' which airs on Gh One Tv  every saturday.

The event will come alive with an outstanding performances by Yemi Alade,Ruff and Smooth,Praye,Tony Harmony,Joel Amadi,Oritse femi,Idris Abdul-Kalrem,Natural face,Yaa Pono,Eze,Pope Skiny the BokoBoko(slowly) hitmakers Gallaxy and many others.

The show will be hosted by Smile Baba,  comedian Legend and Pararan with Dj Jerome and Dj Neptune hard and scratchy behind the turntable.

According to the organisers,Ghana - Naija Carnival is aimed at celebriting the culture differences  of both countries and strengthening the African unity through music and total entertainment.

There will also be loads of suprises and give aways on the night with best  traditional dress going away with a whooping  1000Gh cash price.

The maiden edition of Ghana - Naija carnival will be held on the  Oxford street at Osu and over twenty thousand audience expected from both countries.

Source: Qwamy (@QwamyShowbiz)

Ghana's Highlife and Afrobeat Music group

Was born as Anthony Akpovwovwo Harmony on April 18th. This showbiz fire was stock way back
in the 80’s when break dancing was at its peak.

In 1990 he was a performing member with a dance group known as T-BIRDS, however Tony
also combined effort in music with his friend SYLV-ROCK to form Ton-D’Sylv-Rock, in 1993 they had an album to their credit titled GET TO
LOVE , which was produce by EMMA GREY based in Warri, Delta State.

Tony went solo in 1995 with his unique diverse style of music infusing African rhythms, Reggae,
R &B into his music called Combination-Combine-Combine.

He had the opportunity working with
the legendary Sir Victor Owaifo and EMMA GREY as a backup vocalist both in studio and live
concert.

In 2001, he scored a mild regional hit with his solo debut single SAMPLE ME; under the label
Playful-Rhythms, to register his smothering presence on local radios and TV stations in Nigeria.

In 2003, Tony Harmony relocated to Ghana where his career hit the roof with his electrifying performances on TV3 network music programs as
star of the week, couple with his beautiful collaborations with great showbiz celebrities in Ghana (K. K. Fosu, Samini MOBO award winner,
Sammy B of Big Brother Africa fame, Ronny of Buk Bak, Triple M, and Edwin of Soul Black).

In 2005 Tony Harmony’s 15 track album titled 69% BODY CHEMISTRY was released establishing
an over centered commendable enthusiasm within Africa.

In June 2006, Tony Harmony drops the first single ‘My Body’, another successful smash hit.

This elevated his carrier for international deal with Out-Here records in Germany.
‘My Body’ was released in February 2007, under Playful-Rhythms label and NowMuzik management in NIGERIA, and has sold over two
million copies across Africa and beyond.

My body ft, Triple M, female musical group trio based in Accra Ghana, had an impeachable impart, as the
most outstanding unique and peculiar hit in Nigeria.

And got him relocated back to his home country, Nigeria.

On the 20th of August 2009 Playful-Rhythms released TONY HARMONY’S new promo single
track titled; PAIN ME featuring NIGGA RAW, from his upcoming album COMBINATION-COMBINE-
COMBINE, the album also featured two known Nigeria artistes from Niger Delta.

KEFEE & ORIGINAL STEREOMAN on the track; BABA GOD.
He however commenced the recording in Ghana and finally completed mastering in Nigeria.

Tony has demonstrated consistency to crown the relevant chemistry between him as a musician and his rhythms/sound producer PHILTOWN.

TONY HARMONY has a strong commercial fan base influence across the globe, and to intimate
his social humanitarian responsibility for mankind was the AFRICA UNITY project for peace
campaign across the continent, acknowledging DR KWAME NKRUMAH as one of the leading
founders of OAU.

To enables all Africans comprehend ONE RACE,ONE VISION, ONE PEOPLE, NO VIOLENCE, EQUAL
TO A PEACEFUL AFRICA.

On the 4th of December 2010, Tony Harmony was credibly honored at (SSMA) South South Music
Award, as an evergreen MUSIC AMBASSADOR due to his relevant consistency and contributions
toward the growth of music in NIGERIA.

TONY HARMONY’S new single HOLD YOUR BABY was from the 6th album title EVERY BODY Na
SOMEBODY released 28th OCT’ 2012.

Tony’s influence are myriad therefore has come to shape a uniqueness in overhauling his artistic expression.

By: Elorm Beenie

Alliance Francaise Accra presents ECG – Electro Comes to Ghana - the most electrifying event that will get fits tapping and heads nodding!

ECG is a hybrid of contemporary and emerging sounds from the biggest DJs in Ghana and
abroad. Let's bring electro to Ghana!

ARTISTS:
Just a Band (Kenya) |Eyal Rob & Sabbo (Israel) | Steloo (GH) | Jason Kleatsh (US/GH) | Akwaaba Sound System (WW) | Keyzzz
(GH) | BBrave (FR/US) |Vim Tinz (GH)

HIGHLIGHTS

Workshops:
DJing, electronic music, music production, online promotion and marketing.

Concerts:
Just A Band (Kenya),
Roots of Azonto(Ghana)
Eyal Rob & Sabbo (Israel)

Parties:
ECG opening party at Republic, Roof on Fire Afterparty & Rockstone’s Office after party.

Program:
THURSDAY 23rd OCTOBER

- Electronic workshop with DJ Jason Kleastsh & DJ Steloo - 9am - 3pm - FREE

Learn about the origins and the genres of the style, receive advices for aspiring practionners
and witness demonstration of electro music production

Registration: events@afaccra.com

Stay connected with us for more update.

Twitter:Jonilar @ShowbizG @AF_Accra

Gallaxy has finally revealed an artwork confirming the release of a new song this Friday 25th July, 2014.

The Afrobeat and Highlife duo under the management of Tema based Harbour City Recordz is back again with another Afrobeat banger titled “Holla At Me” officially produced by Shottoh Blinqx.

Gallaxy is gradually becoming a household name in Ghanaian music industry after they released BokoBoko(Slowly) in January this year and the  release of  the new one is in line of their dream of becoming  one of the strongest Afrobeat brand in Africa from Ghana since the commercial evolution of the genre few years ago.

“Holla At Me”  is a well crafted authentic Afro song with a touch of techno feeling that seems to project the Afro-urban lifestyle in totality.

The ‘Bokoboko’ hitmakers are known for a special delivery when it come good lyrics, arrangement and clarity. Holla At Me is not exceptional.

Be on the lookout, “Holla At Me” drops this Friday

Twitter:@Gallaxygh
Instagram:@Gallaxygh
Facebook:@GallaxyGH
YouTube:GallaxyOfficial
#Gallaxy #GallaxyMusic

WHO IS GALLAXY: Gallaxy is one of Ghana’s fast rising Afrobeat and Highlife music duo comprising of two young men Kwesi Dav (Vocalist) and  Bra Chiky (Rapper). We started almost 8 years and commercially in the industry for about 3years now. We have songs to our credit but ‘Wodo Nti’ and ‘BokoBoko’ are our major hit songs at the moment. Rocking everywhere.

WHEN DID YOU DECIDED TO FORM THE GROUP:  Individually we came to the world with our own unique musical talents. But growing up in the same neighborhood in Jerico a suburb of Ashaiaman, we decided to come together to form a music group so that we can together entertain our fans.  However we choose the name ‘Gallaxy’ a word coined from science meaning two or more stars coming together. We believe names naturally have impacts on our lives and that’s the main reason why we love our name.

DID YOU HAVE ANY FORMAL EDUCATION IN MUSIC: Yes, music is a ‘Technical Discipline’ that you need to study. Just like accountancy before you can comfortably work in a bank. We learn everyday when writing and recording our songs. Music is dynamic in nature. So if you don’t study the trends and how it is evolving over the years, you will only be producing what nobody wants to listen to. Yes we study the rudiments of music on our own. But no formal classroom education.

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR KIND OF MUSIC: It is quite amazing. First of all. Music is our God giving talent so it comes from above. But Gallaxy on a normal day is inspired by the crazy beats by Shottoh Blinx our sound engineer. Most of songs are like reality checks. They are things that happen to people including us every day. Management is also supportive. They create the concept and tell us and there you go. Big ups to our manager Mr Gideon Narh. He inspired us.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT GHANA’S MUSIC INDUSTRY?: The industry has its own challenges. But Gallaxy as a group feels more can be than to resolve some of the horrible challenges facing us. The future of Ghana music is unsafe if the stakeholders involve don’t find a lasting solution to them. This is a digital age. Musicians in the west are selling their songs, so let’s also find a way out.

WHEN ARE YOU RELEASING YOUR FIRST ALBUM: Gallaxy has a tall list of songs that can make up an album but we’re very careful as to what to push into the market now?  We are still working our brand and strengthening our fan base before any other things. So when we’re ready our public relation team will get you informed formally and hope you support it.
WHAT IS IT ABOUT TEAM GALLAXY: Oh ok. Team Gallaxy is just a good number of our core fans worldwide who are supporting our career. It’s a movement that is even recognized by our management and they are  even part of  it. Check them out on facebook: www.facebook.com/TeamGallaxy .

HOW DOES YOUR FAMILY SEES YOUR MUSIC CAREER?:  Well it was difficult initially but with time they have realize music chose us and will need to response to the divine call. We’re coming from a very religious home where circular music is not a family thing because of the negative perception.

A LOT OF GIRLS OUT THERE WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU GUYS ARE SINGLE: They want to give us some lol. Music is our focus right now. We don’t really want to be talking about relationship but with time the world will get to know whether we are single or not. The focus is the business now. We love all our fans all day and respect their concern as well. All Gallaxy fans are called ‘Gallaxians’. Thumbs up

. DO YOU GUYS HAVE SPECIFIC DIET IN KEEPING YOUR GREAT VOICE:  We are not so religious to that but we are very careful not to lose our voice.  We eat what every Ghanaian eats. We don’t joke with our regular voice training session.

  WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO TELL YOUR FANS OUT THERE?:  We want to thank God, our management, Harbour City Recordz and the loyal fans out there for the love and support they are giving us. We are so grateful. We have a lot of songs including collaborations coming up this year so there should keep their fingers crossed.

They can get interactive with us on the social media .On facebook it is Gallaxy GH, Twitter @GallaxyGH, Instagram:@GallaxyGH but our channel on YouTube is GallaxyOfficial. Please note the spelling of our name ‘Gallaxy’.For booking please send us an email : Jonilar@yahoo.com or call our booking agent on 0246106248 Agyis3wokidey!!

Sarkodie, and a number of African acts have been announced as performers for BET’s L.A experience event, happening from June 27-29.

The event, a pre music concert to the main awards show will feature some of the biggest names in music from around the world.

Nigeria’s Tiwa Savage, and Ice Prince as well as South Africa’s Mafikizolo will also perform as part of the “Music Around the Globe” presentation during the weekend of June 27-29.

All acts, performing at the Experience at L.A.

LIVE presented by Coca-Cola®, are nominated in the “BET Awards” ‘Best International Act: Africa’ category.

This will be the first time that Mafikizolo and Tiwa Savage have performed in the United States, and the announcement follows their wins at the MTV Africa Music Awards in the ‘Best Group’ and ‘Best Female’ categories respectively.

Sarkodie also took home a MAMA for ‘Best Hip Hop’.

This is the first time international acts have performed as part of the BET  Experience at L.A.

LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® since the introduction of international BET Award categories, ‘Best International Act: Africa’ and ‘Best International Act: UK’ in 2010.

Emmy and Grammy® Award winning comedian Chris Rock will host the “BET Awards” 2014, live on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 8pm ET live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, CA.

By: enewsgh.com

Eric Kwabena Matlock is a Ghanaian-born American producer who has
set his eyes on unearthing new talents and helping polish already
existing ones in the Ghanaian hip hop music scene. Eric, also known
as Coptic The Producer shares his vision of African Music with
#TheAfricanDream blog.

In the past Coptic did some production for the late iconic American
rapper Notorious B.I.G. (Biggy Smalls) and says the death of Biggy
really touched home a lot for him because “we hung out in the studio
in the past when he was alive”.

One of the things Coptic says they discussed was about Biggie
wanting to buy the very first beat he made as he says, “I was too
scared to sell it so never did”, down the line into the future Coptic
was managed by Deric Angelette along with Kanye West for 3 years.
“Either way I still believe Notorious was a good guy. Today I have
been able to establish my Ghanaian record label which I call The
Black Star Line on which I already have already signed one Ghanaian
artist names Trey LA aka Selorm.”

Eric says his label is currently finalizing Trey LA’s first mixtape -
The Introduction - due for release in summer 2014. One other thing
that is being wrapped up is a personal project that he has been
working on in the US called Close To My Roots that features US and
African acts on same the records.

Back home on the Ghanaian music scene, Coptic is producing the
Coptic Presents… The Rising Stars Of GH Mixtape series featuring
upcoming artists. This annual project is released on Christmas day
for free download; “Volume III of the project will be ready on
Christmas day of 2014” he says.

There is a lot of talent and potential in Ghana’s music industry,
which is why Coptic returned to establish a partnership with Bless
The Mic, (a hip hop music talent program) to produce an annual
concert based on the mixtape concept he works on.

The concert happens in Ghana during September and it is in its
second year. The 2013 event was an overwhelming success that saw
every major hip hop act in Ghana performing - Sarkodie closed that
year out.

Ghanaian acts that Coptic has produced for include Sarkodie, Dblack
and Kwaw Kese. He has also partnered with Jayso (Skillions) in
producing the latter’s upcoming solo album and with Kwaw Kese &
Madd Time Entertainment in releasing the forthcoming album:
FOREVER. He says other partnerships with major Ghana acts are in
the works.

“Exposing the authentic African sounds and its musicians to the
global music market has always been my desire” says Coptic.
This producer genuinely believes Africa has a strong mix of
respective musical genres and a deep Cultural Rap presence that is
often misunderstood or overlooked in regards to its worldwide
musical influence, something he wishes to change with time.
Source: Oral Ofori

The Accra Central and LA Magistrate Court (5) has adjourned to June 30 the case involving Nana Asiama Hanson (Bulldog), who has been charged for allegedly murdering Fennec Okyere, a music producer.

The court adjourned the case after
the Prosecutor, Chief Inspector Sancher, begged the court for more time to finish his investigations into the matter.

Bulldog, who has been charged for allegedly murdering Fennec Okyere, was granted bail by the Human Rights Court on Tuesday, May 27.

He was picked up by the police on May 15 in Kokomlemle, a suburb of Accra, as a prime suspect in the murder of Fennec Okyere who was killed at his residence on March 13 by unknown assailants.

The deceased was the manager of hiplife artiste, Kwaw Kesse.

Bulldog made his first appearance at the Magistrate Court on Monday May 19, and was remanded into police custody despite appeals by the defence counsel for the suspect to be granted bail.

Not satisfied with the decision by the Magistrate Court to hold their client, lawyers for Bulldog took the matter to the Human Rights Court and requested for bail. The High Court upheld the request.

The Human Rights Court granted the request by the defence counsel because the facts as presented by the police and upon which they were holding Bulldog were "speculative" and did not link him to the charges that had been preferred against him.

On that basis, the court ruled that, Bulldog deserved his freedom and should not even have been held for a day.

Source: myjoyonline