Musician KK Fosu has descended on Tourism Minister Awal Mohammed for proposing to make the funeral industry an avenue for tourism. According to KK Fosu, the minister’s plan which includes bussing people to funeral venues to witness the process of mourning in Ghanaian cultures and settings is indicative of mediocre thinking …
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AKOSOMBO DAM SPILLAGE: LONG-TERM RELIEF FOR VICTIMS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN 2024 BUDGET – Ofori Atta
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has announced that long-term relief measures for the victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage will be taken into consideration during the formulation of the 2024 budget. Speaking to journalists after touring affected communities on Friday, Mr Ofori-Atta indicated that though the government had made some relief items available for victims, …
Read More »MUSICIANS JOIN MUSIGA FOR VISAS TO TRAVEL ABROAD – Edem
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Edem, has revealed a hidden reason why most musicians in the country apply to be members of the Musicians Union of Ghana, (MUSIGA). In his view, MUSIGA which is supposed to equip the Ghanaian musician to be self-reliant, creative and industrious is no longer serving that …
Read More »THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS NOT ATTRACTIVE TO INVESTORS – KiDi
KiDi has shared his concerns on the challenges many creatives face in the music industry. According to him, many acts are surviving on “vibes and insha Allah”. Speaking on ‘The Day Show” with Berla Mundi, KiDi acknowledged that everyone in the industry is doing their best with the resources available. “We …
Read More »YOU CAN SEE ME AS A HERO OR VILLIAN I DON’T CARE – Medikal
Medikal has asserted that he is unbothered whether he is seen as a force for good or evil. A father and a husband, he spoke to media executive Bola Ray. “It’s my life actually,” the rap star answered when he was asked about his ultimate artistic muse. He emphasised that the …
Read More »AFRONATION IS NOT COMING BACK TO GHANA – Baba Sadiq
CEO of 3Media Networks, Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu, has shed light on the status of the AfroNation music festival. In a recent statement, he reiterated that AfroNation won’t be returning, and instead, it is relocating to Nigeria. He expressed that while a return to Ghana might be considered in the future, …
Read More »BLAK SHERIF’S CONSISTENCY HAS HELPED HIM GROW IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY – M.anifest
Ghanaian singer cum rapper, Kwame Tsikata popularly known as M.anifest has praised musician Black Sherif for his consistency and personal branding in the creative arts industry. He commended Black Sherif’s success at such a young age, including winning a BET award, and expressed optimism that the future of Ghana’s music …
Read More »THERE IS MONEY IN MAKING MUSIC, TAKE IT SERIOUSLY – Okraku Mantey To New MUSIGA Executives
Mark Okraku Mantey, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, has urged the newly elected MUSIGA executives to work together and be tolerant of each other for the union’s growth He stressed that unity alone isn’t enough for effective leadership; stressing that they must learn to get along. He …
Read More »TIKTOK NEGATIVELY IMPACTING OUR MUSIC INDUSTRY – Ghanasongs.com CEO
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the music platform, Ghana Songs, Bright Dwomoh believes that TikTok is having a detrimental effect on the music industry. In his opinion, this social media platform has risen rapidly in popularity and is now one of the most widely used tools worldwide. TikTok, with …
Read More »GHANAIANS HAVE SHORT MEMORY SPAN, THEY PRESSURE YOU TO RELEASE NEW SONGS AND FORGET IT IN TWO WEEKS – Sefa
Black Avenue Muzik Singer, Sefa has expressed her frustration with the pressure that Ghanaians place on artists. She believes that Ghanaians often demand new songs from artists even when they haven’t fully consumed the songs already released. She points out that Ghanaians tend to have short memories, quickly forgetting about …
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