Wednesday, 26 August 2015

‘Take me to the streets’ Group exhibition to be held at the exhibition hall of Alliance Française Accra


‘Take me to the Streets’ is a spectacular exhibition of works from a mixed media of photography, video and paintings. It will be held at the exhibition hall of Alliance Française Accra from Friday 4th September to Saturday 4th October, 2015 from 9am to 9pm.

The streets of Accra are filled with beauty, life, laughter but also anger, inequality and loneliness. Six young contemporary artists living in Accra use their art to convey all the tenderness they have for the city and its inhabitants and shout their discontentment regarding the day to day challenges. ‘Take me to the streets’ features the work of Isabel Abreu (watercolour), Mutombo Da Poet (photography), NyaniQuarmyne (photography), MusahSwallah (painting on wood – new pieces), Wanlov the Kubolor (video), Zohra Opoku (video), Serge Attukwei Clottey (photography) and Francis Kokoroko (photography).

 Isabel Abreu, a Portuguese artist living in Accra uses her watercolour illustrations to portray her love for Ghana through various street activities.
Mutombo Da Poet brings on board his amazing street photography captured with his mobile phone and Nyani Quarmyne, a photojournalist presents his widely acclaimed photography works.
Talk of amazing paintings on wood and Musah Swallah, artist from Nima, is the name. He shouts out his discontentment with his amazing wood painting pieces.

 Ghana’s own boy Wanlov the Kubolor will be thrilling the audience with series of music videos and documentaries of life on the streets of the Accra. The documentary features an informal conversation with streets hawkers and the various difficulties they encounter living on the street of the metropolitan.

Zohra Opoku, (artist behind ‘The Billboard Project in 2014) will present a video of street art and  Francis Kokoroko, a photographer who takes a longer look at photography also joins the team with his inspiring work.

Their exhibition which will run from Friday 4th September to 4th October 2015 from 9am to 9pm each day (except during activities) will begin with a launch and cocktail on Friday 4th September at 6:30pm at Alliance Française Accra.
Come and experience a convergence of extraordinary talents with mind blowing art works on one platform.


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Tuesday, 25 August 2015

Minister Rapture Drops a great visuals for his ‘Baba’ song.

Minister Rapture 

Magma Entertainment signed Gospel recording artiste and song writer Minister Rapture has officially out doored the visuals for his commercial single ‘Baba’ released few months ago.

The video which was shot and directed in Ghana by award winning cinematographer Lex McCarthy has given the ‘praise song’ a better visual impression.

The video was released on Saturday 22nd August, 2015 at a Show dubbed “Minister Rapture Premiere” at the Light House Chapel International in Tema.


Kindly watch and share https://youtu.be/R4QLrDML3Sk

Saturday, 22 August 2015

“Shatta wale is just a straight forward person” – J Phinga



Shatta wale is just a straight forward person. Said budding Reggae and Dancehall artiste J Phinga.

According to the Missing You song writer and composer. Shatta Wale is not arrogant as some section of the industry sees him to be. He is just a straight forward person when it comes to certain topical issues. Even though he might be wrong in some instance but that’s human nature, we bound to slip.

J Phinga made the submission during an interview session on Atimpoku based Bridge 96.9Fm today Saturday, 22nd August, 2015 hosted by Queen Naughty on the ‘Entertainment Bridge’ show.

He further called on stakeholders to do the best they can towards the progress and development of the Ghanaian music industry. J Phinga also touched on the released of his brand new single ‘Hold Me’ which is scheduled to be released on the 1ST September, 2015. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsJzjAlIbLU

 Watch J Phinga - 'Misssing You' (Official Music Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvHsouDGfT0&list=PLznorpQSIajHu9K4Jh6hDWAKZPez-UIWu&index=4

- Showbiz GH

Friday, 21 August 2015

Just like Meek Mill, he made it without an album: Gee4 flaunt his luxurious Car.



If you still think music in Africa does not really fetch cash for Musicians on the continent then you certainly does not know how to play the cards. Just like Meek Mill, the Dope Hitz City signed artiste and CEO made it without an album. Just  a digital sale of his single ‘Turn me on’ with ‘Man of the year’ Skales, negotiation to play big gigs and working with some top notch business cliques in Nigeria, Ghana, UK precisely has earned Nigerian Afrobeat artiste Gee4 a luxurious Range rover.

The ‘ileke’ crooner who is undoubtedly one of the fast rising artiste in Nigeria decided to break the traditional social media custom of sharing a ‘Throw back’ picture on Thursday to flaunt a recent picture of his white  Range rover with his fans on popular social media platform Instagram in the early hours of Thursday 21st August, 2015.

Gee4 who recently shared a picture of him and D’Banj also performed at the just ended Nigerian Teen Choice Awards together with   ‘shoki’ hit maker Lil Kesh, International Award winner Davido and others. Sources close to his Ghanaian team disclosed that he will also be performing at the second edition of Ghana Tertiary Awards in September.





Gee4’s Afrobeat single ileke is available on iTunes with video available on Vevo and YouTube respectively .Go check it out.

Hecta collaborates with Spicer on a brand new Afrobeat single ‘Accelerate’


Aurelia Republic signed Hiplife and HipHop performing artiste Hecta has collaborated with Nigeria born Ghanaian Afrobeat artiste Spicer on his Afrobeat single ‘Accelerate’ .A great song with a classic melody.

The song produced by Hecta’s long time working audio engineer Hasty Baba was meant to break the silence and satisfy music lovers request from Hecta to drop another ground breaking collabo. More especially it is also to keep the fan base dancing and popping in the anticipation of his debut Album ‘My Journey’. A great collection of African Hip Hop songs.

This is the first single released by Hecta after officially joining the all new Aurelia Republic two months ago.

Music experts who listened to the song during a listening session has applauded the team for  a wonderful production and predicted a major breakthrough for Hecta into the commercial market with the song.

A typical African song that has the fusion of Pidgin and Ewe.
The song was released digitally via Showbiz GH for free downloads
The song has original ‘Agbadza rhythm’.


Kindly DOWNLOAD and enjoy.
http://www.audiomack.com/song/showbiz-gh/accelerate-1
Additional Information:
Released: 21st August, 2015
Format: Free download
Genre: Afrobeat
Length:
Writer(s): Hecta
Management: Aurelia Republic
Producer(s): Hasty Baba

Monday, 10 August 2015

Koo Ntakra releases New Promo Photos ahead of Wurewurafo video release.


One of Ghana's young rising rap artist Koo Ntakra has released new promo photos ahead of his highly anticipated music video release to his smashing hit 'Wurewurafo' which features Pope Skinny.

The former Hitmaker champ and his team are set to release the video on Friday 14th August 2015 across various online blogs and websites,as well as premiere on selected television platforms.


According to the team,the move to release these new promo photos is to keep the artist brand look active and maintain his image across various platforms,as well as usher him into his new projects to be released in the coming months,whiles also giving event organizers,promoters and bloggers new photos to work with.


Pictures: KN Recordz

Monday, 3 August 2015

Ghanaian Gospel Musician Sefaaji talks about his new song ‘U Saved Me’ and why he quits Hiplife.


One of Ghana’s hardworking and talented Gospel musician Godwin Jenner Lamptey popularly known as Sefaaji has finally released his  debut ‘U Saved Me’ after saying good bye to Hiplife few years ago.

Sefaaji a former member of Hiplife group Tubees (The Understanding Brothers) which also include Kosi Bone released the song on Saturday 1st August, 2015 through internet free downloads on Showbiz GH.

The idea behind ‘U saved me’
“U saved me’ is not just a song I recorded for the fun of it. It comes with an inner most feeling”.
The song according to Sefaaji marks his major return to Gospel music and closeness to God. It will equally touch the heart of many who feels the impact of God’s favor and protection upon their lives.


Why Sefaji quits Tubees and said good bye to Hiplife music.

Sefaaji was previously  known for his massive contribution towards the progress of his former group ‘Tubees’ which was doing well as one of the budding Hiplife music group in Ghana beside D2,Dobble and others at the time.

However the ‘u saved me’ composer stated categorically that it was time for him to move on as a solo artiste to fast track his call on earth not underrating the contribution of the group towards his career as a musician.

On Hiplife music; he explained the genre wasn’t his call. “It was more of a U-turn for me. Because I started singing from church, I performed at several church related events and it was time to respond to the divine call from above.

‘U saved me’ is good song many will consider ‘alternative’ because of it deviation from the regular gospel music known in Ghana. But the great composition, vocal delivery and message gave the song a higher class.



The song is a single off his forth coming studio album ‘Heart Prints’ produced by Dugudbeatz.
The video for the song directed by Justice Kloutse is due to be released soon.


Here we go now!! Download U SAVED ME by Sefaaji

Wednesday, 29 July 2015

Femi to perform his debut ‘Burning Desire’ together with Iwan this weekend on Tv3 Music Music.


Ghanaian Dancehall artiste Femi  has announced he will be performing this weekend on Tv3’s ‘Music Music’ show this weekend 1st of August, 2015. The ‘Burning Desire’ crooner who just dropped a great video to give his debut a great visual impression made the public announcement via a Facebook post on Tuesday 28th of July saying “Hi fam catch me live on Tv3 Music Music this Saturday as I perform Burning Desire with Iwan……”

He told Showbiz GH exclusively that this is his first time performing on the big platform sponsored by telecommunication giant Tigo and he is particularly honored.
He also added that he is excited because he will be sharing the stage with the lyrical gunshot Iwan whom he featured on the song produced by Shottoh Blinqx.

Stay glued to your tv set to enjoy Femi’s performance together Iwan on Music Music this Saturday at 8:30 GMT.


Watch BURNING DESIRE by Femi ft Iwan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9W2oXRmaeA&sns=fb

Minister Rapture to join a tall list of Ghanaian musicians at the launch of Kasapa 102.3 Fm this weekend.

Minister Rapture
Picture: Minister Rapture performing at the launch of his website 

Ghanaian Gospel Sensation Minister Rapture is one of the great acts who will be performing at the official launch of Kasapa 103.3 Fm  coming Friday 31st of July 2015 at the forecourt of the station in Accra. One of the biggest stage this weekend

Nana Yaw  a management member confirmed the information with a tweet early Wednesday morning saying “Can’t wait for @MinisterRapture to perform at Kasapa Official launch on the 31st of July……”

However Magma Entertainment which happens to be the home of Minister Rapture also confirmed it when contacted by Showbiz GH and also added that the platform offered by the radio station is a privilege for Minister Rapture and they are very grateful.

This will be one of the major stages the ‘Baba’ hit maker will be performing after the launch of his official website ‘ministerrapture.com’ few weeks ago.

Save the date. Come and experience a live ministration of 'Baba' by Minister Rapture.

Wednesday, 22 July 2015

The Girls Are Back: Beatphreaks Inc presents #TheTakeOver

Phreaks are bringing an eclectic line-up of female talent to The Republic Bar on Saturday 25th of July. The Takeover is an initiative to provide a platform for talented female DJs, Spoken Word acts, Singers and Emcees to be heard live. Past editions of the event have featured amazing acts from Ghana, Nigeria as well as the UK. 


The upcoming edition promises to deliver exciting performances from equally amazing acts like Alexia, Lyanna, Ama Serwah, Apiorkor and Ruthie. DJs on rotation for the event are DJ Ann, DJ Jay Jay, DJ MJ and DJ Keyzzz.



Come and discover unique talent this Saturday at the Republic bar from 9pm till late. Entry is FREE!