9ice Rocks Ghana to ‘Gongo Aso’
The multi-award winning Nigerian hip-hop artist 9ice on Saturday treated a limited audience at the Accra International Conference Center to an energetic performance in a gig dubbed ‘Ghana 9ice Concert’.
9ice, born Abolore Akande, has earned international recognition for his hit song, ‘Gongo Aso’, winning him the MOBO award for best African act in 2008, and a performance for Mandela at his 46664 Birthday Concert. Without a doubt, the Yoruba rapper is currently one of Nigeria’s foremost musical culture exponents. Tagged the hit-maker, his use of proverbial lyrics, coupled with his unique style and brilliant vocal ability made him an instant fan favorite. » Read more…
Geez Clark: young, urban and fresh
Young Ghanaian fashion entrepreneur, Iceloomy Akwasi Danso is gradually growing his Geez Clark collection of urban apparels into a formidable fashion brand for the young and trendy African. Born in Ghana, Iceloomy grew up in Queens, NY where he picked up a lot of Africa-American cultures that influence his clothing line today. He has been coming up with most of the design ideas since he started the label in 2006, but actually has a design team of like-minded people who finalize these ideas.
Geez Clark Clothing is about contemporary hip-hop culture, mixing the urban aesthetics of the streets and the preppy culture of the African continent. The name originated from way back in high school when Iceloomy and friends settled on the Name Geez Clark for a party they threw. The name stuck and gradually became a trademark. “My collections are mostly urban apparel, cut clean from selected fine cottons, which gives the styles a different and awesome look. I have t-shirts, polo shirts, sweaters, hoodies, and jackets”, says Iceloomy who adds that the inspiration for his line are his customers. “They encourage me to bring out more crazy stuffs.” » Read more…
Teddy Abrokwa, Bridging the Gap
Broadcasting trends are shifting gradually from an analog to a digital world and this development has allowed Teddy Abrokwa, a young and dynamic Ghanaian broadcaster/ DJ to live his lifelong dream of informing, educating and entertaining the masses through radio. Teddy, alias ‘God’s Favorite’, has gradually wormed his way into the hearts of many listeners in Ghanaian communities in UK and across Europe through Hot Digital Radio, broadcast live on the Sky Satellite Channel 0212, and via www.hotdigitalradio.com.
He currently hosts three shows on the channel, where he brings listeners the best in music, celebrity interviews, freestyles, reviews, and the odd showbiz gossip. » Read more…
African Dancehall King does New York
Ghanaian reggae/dancehall artist, Samini recently had his debut performance in USA for the Ghanaian community at the much-anticipated Annual Ghana Independence Celebration for New York City. The ever-energetic performer dazzled the sold out crowd with a spectacular live band performance of his hit songs. He performed old tunes plus hit singles from New CD “Daagati” and the crowd just went crazy when he performed “My Baby”.
The crowd came in thick from New Jersey, Maryland, Washington D.C, Virginia, and Connecticut to be a part of this once in a lifetime concert. The ballroom was packed with people and excitement as the dance floor went busy with great tunes courtesy of DJ Ice from UK, Emcee Flip Man, and Co- host Coscanino of UnderDaRock Entertainment. Other artists that performed included American born, Ghanaian artists. » Read more…
Great Africans on M-Net
M-Net will soon celebrate some of the greatest visionaries Africa has ever had, for their passion and their determination; for their self-sacrificing contributions and their selfless dedication; and, above all, for their leadership through times of challenge and times of change. Dr. Wangari Maathai, Julius Nyerere, Nelson Mandela, Emperor Haile Selassie and Patrice Lumumba–these great African leaders have championed the causes of millions, inspired the imaginations of their people, and driven the dream for a more successful, brighter tomorrow.
Ghana gets a Music Video Awards
For the first time in the history of Ghanaian entertainment, an award ceremony that fully rewards artists and directors of music videos took place in Ghana. The maiden edition of the 4syte Music Video Awards came last Saturday at the Accra International Conference amidst fantastic musical performances and cheerful jubilations. Since this was the first ever music video awards, it was dedicated to celebrating the most creative concepts and direction from years 2000- 2007. Therefore it was not as competitive as many would have liked it to be.
Lessons in K’sonology
Music is a powerful tool that can be used to impact lives positively; and upcoming singer K’son hopes to use his ‘message songs’ to do just that. Born Kofi Hanson-Asiedu in Ghana, he relocated to the United Kingdom to live with his mother at the age of 8.
Blessed with a squeaky clean and sweet voice, music and singing came naturally to K’son. He began by singing chart songs in the playground and occasionally being asked to sing in front of class. However, he knew he had a future in music when he was once singing at his older sister’s house and heard the approving “ooh you can sing you know!” from his sister. Since then, he has never looked back since. » Read more…
And The Nominees Are…
The list of nominees for the 2009 Ghana Music Awards has been announced and the competition looks keener than ever. Gospel singer Christiana Love topped the list with six nominations. Although the past year has been good for Ghanaian hip-hop, she was able to sail to the top because unlike the hip-hop artists, she was also nominated for Best Female Vocal Performance. However, hiplife/hip-hop acts like Okyeame Kwame and Praye are touted as favourites going into the awards slated for Saturday April 4.
Meet Disastrous, Ghanaian-Made but American Influenced
US based Ghanaian rapper, Disastrous, hopes to put Ghanaian music on the map with his forthcoming sophomore album, poignantly titled ‘Ghanaian-Made, American Influenced’. Born Edem Nigel Amedume in Accra, Ghana, Disastrous discovered his talent as early as age 8. Even before Reggie Rockstone, the Godfather of hiplife, had made a name for himself in the industry, young Disastrous was making a name for himself performing future hits out of Reggie’s demo. It is therefore not surprising that Reggie Rockstone remains to date, one of Disastrous’ biggest influences.
Yolanda Brown, Sway and others to mark Ghana’s Independence Day in style
MOBO award winning saxophonist, Yolanda Brown, will join a host of other international performers to celebrate Ghana’s 52nd Independence Day Anniversary in grand style at the Wembley Banqueting Hall, South Way, UK, on Saturday March, 7.
Introducing Nana NYC: Ghana’s Gift to New York
Nana Yaw Boateng, alias Nana NYC, is a US based Ghanaian artist making huge waves among Ghanaian communities in US and Europe. Born in Accra, he spent a few years in Kwahu before migrating to the United States in 1992. He found his love for music early and started playing drums in the church. As a young boy living in the small town of Mpraeso, he was exposed to live band music on the streets every other weekend and at times at funerals. All these honed his passion for music.
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