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It costs up to $300,000 to launch new artiste in Mavins – Don Jazzy
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Music producer and Mavin Records chief Don Jazzy has revealed the steep investment required to launch a fresh artist into the limelight. In a recent appearance on the Echo podcast, the 41-year-old executive said it costs between $100,000 and $300,000, … Read more →
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested in New York City
Posted on | CommentEmbattled hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been arrested in New York City on unspecified federal charges, federal authorities told the BBC’s US partner CBS. The arrest in Manhattan follows raids on two of his properties in Los Angeles and … Read more →
Steve O and the Broken Chains set to release 15 songs by February 2025
Posted on | CommentSteve O and The Broken Chains, the dynamic gospel music group based in Takoradi, are gearing up to release 15 new songs between now and the end of February 2025. This includes four powerful songs set to drop in September … Read more →
“I have made it” – Kofi Kinaata on Asantehene extolling his wisdom
Posted on | CommentMultiple award-winning Artiste, Kofi Kinaata has expressed his excitement for featuring in the speech of the Asantehene, Otumfou Osei Tutu II at the General Conference of the Ghana Bar Association in Kumasi. During his address, the Asantehene referenced the phrase … Read more →
MUSIGA to introduce minimum wage for members
Posted on | CommentThe Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is working on introducing a minimum wage for its members. This decision was taken at the MUSIGA National Capacity Building Workshop for the Union’s National Executive Council members, which took place at Erata Hotel, … Read more →
Maame Dokono celebrates 80th birthday with launch of memoir
Posted on | CommentRenowned Actress Grace Omaboe, popularly known as Maame Dokono, celebrated her 80th birthday with a launch of a memoir that tells her life in details. Even though her 80th birthday was in June 2024, her book the ‘Unforgettable Maame Dokono,’ … Read more →
Takoradi set to host 2024 Medimafo Western Music Awards on 21st September
Posted on | CommentTakoradi is set to come alive with an electrifying celebration of music as the prestigious Medimafo Western Music Awards (WMA) returns for its 2024 edition. Scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the GPHA Auditorium, this year’s event promises to … Read more →
I was buried spiritually – Kweku Darlignton
Posted on | CommentGhanaian Rapper and songwriter, Kweku Darlington has spoken out about the difficulties that led to his year-long hiatus from music. According to the rapper, he was spiritually attacked by some friends who later became his enemies and wanted to end … Read more →
Mariah Carey’s mother and sister die on the same day
Posted on | CommentMariah Carey’s mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, died over the weekend, the American singer has said in a statement. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend,” Carey said on Monday. “Sadly, in a tragic turn … Read more →
Nana Ama McBrown begs US Embassy over visa ban
Posted on | CommentActress and media personality Nana Ama McBrown has appealed to the US Embassy in Accra to lift the visa ban imposed on her. Nana Ama’s plea comes years after she was deported from the United States in 2001, following an … Read more →
Stonebwoy finally responds to controversy over GIMPA certificate
Posted on | CommentDancehall Artiste, Stonebwoy has addressed rumours that his recently acquired GIMPA (Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration) certificate was gifted to him rather than earned. The allegations were made by an individual who claimed to be a classmate of … Read more →
Creatives to enjoy Travel Protocol Service – NPP promises
Posted on | CommentThe flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia revealed during the party’s manifesto launch in Takoradi on Sunday August 19, 2024 that, creatives in Ghana will enjoy special travel privileges under his presidency. At the Ghana Secondary … Read more →
Roman Father apologises for singing King Paluta’s ‘Aseda’ song in Church
Posted on | CommentIn a shocking turn of events, Rev. Fr. Peter Kusi Twumasi, Acting Rector of St. Stephen Catholic Rectorate in Bodomase, Ashanti Region, has issued a heartfelt apology for singing a secular song, “Aseda” by King Paluta, within a liturgical space. … Read more →
Mark Okraku-Mantey admonishes Creatives to enter into government
Posted on | CommentThe Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey has underscored the importance of more creatives assuming political positions in government. Speaking on Joy FM, the Deputy Minister said that having a lot of people in leadership positions helps … Read more →
Philipa Baafi unveils uplifting new single ‘Possible’
Posted on | CommentGhanaian gospel music sensation Philipa Baafi is thrilled to announce the release of her latest single, “Possible”, a powerful and uplifting anthem that inspires hope and faith. The song, available in Akan and English, features Philipa’s signature soulful vocals and … Read more →
Esther Smith set to hold mega worship concerts in Kumasi and Accra
Posted on | CommentGhanaian veteran Gospel singer, Esther Smith after spending close to a decade in England, UK, has returned to host her first major concert in Ghana. Her worship concert is scheduled to take place in Kumasi on August 25 at the … Read more →
Tyla, Rema and Tems make Obama’s Summer playlist
Posted on | CommentFormer US President Barack Obama has unveiled his traditional summer playlist, featuring a vibrant blend of global and local talent. From viral stars like Tommy Richman and Paul Russell to establishment artists including Bob Dylan and Rolling Stones, the playlist … Read more →
Katy Perry under investigation in Spain
Posted on | CommentOfficials in Spain are investigating singer Katy Perry, for allegedly filming a music video in ecologically-sensitive dunes in the Balearic Islands without permission. The video for her latest single Lifestimes shows the singer enjoying beaches and partying in clubs on … Read more →
Navah Music’s 10th Anniversary Concert: A Night to Remember
Posted on | CommentNavah Music’s 10th Anniversary Concert, held on August 4, 2024, at the Holy Fire Revival Ministries International in Takoradi was a resounding success. The event, themed ‘Here I Am,’ brought together hundreds of gospel music enthusiasts for an evening of … Read more →
Tourism Minister pledges completion of Takoradi CNC by December
Posted on | CommentThe Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has assured the public that the Takoradi Center for National Culture (CNC) will be completed by December 2024. This announcement was made during an interview on Skyy Power FM in … Read more →
I used Stonebwoy’s date of birth to stake lotto and I won – Father
Posted on | CommentThe Father of the reigning TGMA Artiste Of The Year, Stonebwoy, has made an astonishing revelation that he used the date of birth of the Dancehall star and his late twin brother to stake lotto when they were born. Stonebwoy … Read more →
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