Renowned Hiplife artiste Okyeame Kwame, also known as Rap Dacta, has expressed concerns about the pervasive influence of American culture, which he refers to as ‘Californianism’, on Ghanaian media. While on The Chat on Channel One TV, he discussed the transition of young Ghanaian creatives from their cultural identity to American …
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SARKODIE IS NOT THE GREATEST RAPPER OF ALL TIME – Big Joe Frazier
Ghanaian rapper, Big Joe Frazier does not agree with assertions that Sarkodie, Ghana’s most honoured artist, is the best rapper in Ghana’s history. He mentioned that although Sarkodie is successful, he is not considered the best rapper ever in Ghana. Regarding Okyeame Kwame’s claim that Sarkodie is the best rapper …
Read More »THE LOWEST AMOUNT I’VE BEEN PAID AS AN ACTOR IS GH₵4000 – Adjetey Anang
Celebrated Ghanaian actor, Adjetey Anang revealed that his smallest payment as an actor was GH₵4,000 in 2018. In an interview on 3FM Lounge on Monday, July 8, he disclosed that he accepted the role in the film because he had faith in the content, not for monetary reasons. He stated …
Read More »GHANA NEEDS TO BE IDENTIFIED WITH A UNIQUE MUSIC SOUND – Gyankroma Akufo-Addo
The Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency, Gyankroma Akufo-Addo has stressed the immediate importance of Ghana developing a unique music style in order to boost its global music recognition. Recognizing Ghana’s legacy as early creators of Highlife music, she admits that the nation does not have a distinct, globally …
Read More »THINKING WEED WILL IMPROVE YOUR VOICE IS FOOLISHNESS – Highlife Singer, Nana Fynn
Ghanaian musician, Nana Fynn, who also goes by the name 2Lock, has expressed that the belief that smoking marijuana, commonly referred to as ‘weed,’ can enhance one’s voice is ‘nonsense.’ During an Accra FM interview on July 7, 2024, Nana Fynn clarified misunderstandings about vocal performance. He said that a …
Read More »I WILL BE AN ARTISTE TILL I DIE – Kwabena Kwabena
Highlife artist Kwabena Kwabena, also known as George Kwabena Adu, has stated that he will continue to pursue music until he draws his final breath on this planet. During an interview with Joy Prime’s Prime Morning show, he mentioned that his ambition has always been to pursue a career in …
Read More »GOSPEL SINGER, MIGHTY J SHARES TESTIMONY WITH NEW JAM ‘OVERLOAD’
Renowned Ghanaian musician Julius Dacosta, known by his stage name Mighty J, has just released a new song titled “Overload.” Mighty J, who is also a devoted preacher and servant of God, has crafted this inspirational track to share his testimony and celebrate the unlimited provisions of God in his …
Read More »I DON’T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH KUAMI EUGENE’S ‘HIGHLIFE KING’ TITLE – Kwabena Kwabena
Highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena has said he is not concerned about the title of ‘highlife king’ given to Kuami Eugene at the 2019 Ghana Music Awards. When questioned if his choice to abstain from the award scheme is related to the Kuami Eugene crowning incident, he replied with a no. …
Read More »ONLY GOD KNOWS WHAT STONEBWOY SINGS ABOUT – Jamaican Reggae Musician, Luciano Rubbishes Stonebwoy’s Patoa
A Jamaican music legend, Luciano has criticized Stonebwoy for singing music that mimics the Jamaican style but is not comprehensible to Jamaican audiences. During a recent interview, Luciano was questioned about potential distinctions between Jamaican and African music. In his reply, he mentioned that African artists attempt to imitate the …
Read More »I LISTEN TO KOFI KINAATA AND STONEBWOY; THEIR SONGS CONTAIN WISDOM – Ohemaa Mercy
Ohemaa Mercy, the renowned Ghanaian gospel artist, has expressed her admiration for Highlife and Reggae Dancehall artists Kofi Kinaata and Stonebwoy because of the wisdom in their music. In an interview with Hitz FM in Accra on July 1, 2024, the singer of “Ote Me Mu” was questioned about the …
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