Ghanaian actress, Auntie B has opened up on how her choices as a young woman have affected her life and she claims she has gained little from acting except for popularity. She spoke to Nana Romeo on Accra 100.5 FM’s midmorning programme, Ayekoo Ayekoo, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. “Since …
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GOVERNMENT LACKS VISION WHEN IT COMES TO THE CREATIVE ARTS SECTOR – FOCAP President
The president of the Foundation of Concerned Creative Art Professionals (FOCAP), Kojo Preko Dankwa, has described the recently held Mid-Year Budget Review by the finance minister on July 23, 2024, as a case of a lack of vision for the creative arts sector. Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, …
Read More »DOING FOREIGN GENRES WILL GIVE US A GLOBAL APPEAL, FOCUS ON HIGHLIFE AND HIPLIFE – DJ Ashmen
Popular Ghanaian DJ, DJ Ashmen, also known as Michael Mensah Ashley, has urged musicians in Ghana to concentrate on showcasing their distinct music genres like Highlife and Hiplife instead of turning to foreign styles to attract international recognition. According to reports from graphic.com.gh, DJ Ashmen pointed out that Jamaica has …
Read More »‘YOU CAN NEVER MENTION RAP MUSIC WITHOUT MY NAME’ – Rapper, Eno Barony
Ghanaian Hip-Hop artiste Eno Barony has expressed her pride in being included in the recently published list of the greatest rappers in Ghana. The list, published by graphic.com.gh in June 2024, compiled a list of the 12 Greatest GH Rappers of All Time, including Reggie Rockstone, Obrafour, Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, …
Read More »UP-AND-COMING ARTISTES DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWYERS WHEN SIGNING CONTRACTS – Digital Music Expert, Jonilar
Jonilar, a well-known digital music expert from Ghana, has expressed worries over the scarcity of intellectual property attorneys in the country. He believes that this has put many aspiring artists at a disadvantage when it comes to entering into legal agreements, frequently exposing them to risk. During an interview with …
Read More »WHERE IS DANCE IN THE CREATIVE ARTS LI? – Charterhouse PRO, Robert Klah Asks
Charterhouse PRO and dance enthusiast, Robert Klah have raised concerns over the exclusion of dance from the Creative Arts Legislative Instrument (LI) currently before parliament. During a thorough examination on Hitz FM on July 23, 2024, Robert Klah highlighted that both the LI and Act 1014 did not acknowledge dance …
Read More »YOU HAVE LOST IT – Whitney Boakye-Mensah Berates Sista Afia Over Efia Odo Diss Song
Whitney Boakye-Mensah slammed Sista Afia for dropping a diss track towards Efia Odo during their feud. While on UTV’s United Showbiz, the entertainment critic voiced her objection to the derogatory content in the song aimed at Efia Odo, calling it old-fashioned and offensive. Whitney emphasized the historical background of women …
Read More »GHANAIANS DON’T DO MUCH TO PROMOTE HIGHLIFE – Amandzeba
The legendary Ghanaian highlife singer, Amandzeba has voiced worries about the inadequate attempts to support and safeguard Ghana’s highlife music genre. Amandzeba believes that highlife, an essential part of Ghanaian culture with the ability to boost Ghana’s music reputation worldwide, has not received adequate support and exposure from the people …
Read More »ROYALTIES: DESPITE OUR NUMEROUS HIT SONGS, WE HAVE NEVER RECEIVED GHC500 FROM GHAMRO – Keche
The issue of musicians in Ghana not receiving favourable sums as royalties remains an ongoing problem in need of a permanent solution. The music duo, Keche, has also entered the fight for royalties, stating that despite the popular tracks they have delighted Ghanaians with, they have never received GHC500 as …
Read More »EFIA ODO MAY THINK SHE IS BEAUTIFUL BUT SHE IS NOT THE STANDARD OF BEAUTY IN GHANA – MC Yaa Yeboah
Ghanaian media personality, MC Yaa Yeboah has stated that Efia Odo is not a standard of beauty in Ghana. MC Yeboah, speaking on the United Showbiz show, claimed that Efia Odo believes she is more beautiful than the majority of girls in Ghana, which she believes to be untrue. According …
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