An African Woman of Substance
Linord Rachel Moudou is well-known as the outstanding host of Healthy Living on Voice of Africa (VOA). However beyond this, she has had a diverse career in communication, with over a decade of experience ranging from broadcast and print journalism to Public Relations. She is also an astute businesswoman and a dedicated promoter of African culture and pan-Africanism across the globe. » Read more…
Jazz Razzmatazz
Cameroonian jazz sensation, Richard Bona on Saturday May 17, thrilled some Ghanaians with a dazzling performance at the National Theatre in Accra. The auditorium was filled with enthusiastic fans and music lovers from Accra’s middle and upper class, who seized the opportunity to treat themselves to a night of good music. » Read more…
We want T-Pain!
T-Pain had a very good run last year so his topping the list of BET Award nominations is very much in the right direction. While the “Buy U a Drink” superstar celebrates his 5 nods in the upcoming event and his almost certain win of at least one statuette, for many of his fans in Ghana, visiting the land of gold would be the perfect end to an incredibly successful year. » Read more…
Fighting 50 Cent was worth it
Well Lil Wayne may have attributed his recent Billboard success to 50 Cent dissing him but he isn’t alone on the 50 Cent phenomenon. Eedris Abdulkareem, the Nigerian rapper who sought for relevance some years ago by feuding with 50 Cent over a plane seat, claims that his actions have liberated Nigerian artists. From who or what, I don’t really know. » Read more…
Students Get Loose at Grown & Sexy Pool Party
Radio Univers, the campus radio station of the University of Ghana organised a barbeque pool party in Accra for students and listeners of the Grown & Sexy radio show. Grown & Sexy is an adult themed radio programme that talks about issues concerning the sexuality of students, relationships as well as provide a platform for students to hook up. » Read more…
50 Cent in Ghana?
There is a lot of talk about 50 Cent visiting the Gold Coast very soon. Several of his Ghanaian fans have been dying to see him perform live in Ghana ever since his runaway success with ‘Get Rich or Die Trying’. It seems their dreams will soon come true as a major concert featuring the G-Unit hip-hop superstar is on the cards. Perhaps this was catalyzed by the recent visit of 50 Cent’s rival, Ja Rule, to Ghana. Whatever be the case, Ghanaians are excited about seeing 50 Cent soon. » Read more…
“Run Baby Run” Shines at the African Movie Academy (AMA)Awards
In spite of Nigeria’s prodigious influence on the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), at least I can say that the academy is a bit fair when it comes to the selection of winners. After seeing the premiere of Run Baby Run in Accra early last year, I fell in love with the story, cinematography and the acting so I wasn’t surprised when the movie won the award for Best Picture, Best Directing and Best Screen Play at the 2008 AMAA. Run Baby Run is a humorous movie about the emerging menace of drug trade in Ghana and its influence on family and society. It tells the story about a young boy who decided to sell several kilos of cocaine that he found in his younger sister’s bag which was accidentally switched at a British airport. The twists that unfolded after he returned to Ghana were simply thrilling and often very amusing. It certainly deserved every one of the awards. » Read more…
Let’s Talk About it and Change the World
Kumasi Simmons is one of those rare artists who believe and changing the world and making it a better place. Idealistic perhaps, but he sees music as a way to praise God, and to help God’s creation with the money and fame that comes from it. For a young black American who grew up in Compton, this may be a very uncommon path. While his close buddies like Kanye West and The Game do their own thing, Kumasi combines rap with soul and R&B to portray the teachings of Islam. He first came into the limelight at a young age when he punched a white referee for making racist remarks about him, during a high school football game. Most people would have fallen on such a publicity to pursue a career in football but not Kumasi. Instead, he followed the call to perform music, a gift he discovered during a high school talent show.
Kumasi’s current album, ‘Let’s Talk about It and Change the World’ is doing very well on ITunes particularly for his brand of positive music. According to him, “Some people cry and some people reflect on God’s greatness when they listen to my music.” He talked to Jamati about life, music, Islam, racism and violence in America, the future for black youths among many other topical issues. » Read more…
Ja Rule Who?
Kwaw Kesse, Ghana’s self proclaimed King of the Streets has described Ja Rule as a spent force with no relevance in today’s hip-hop world. “Ja Rule isn’t hot any more”, Kwaw Kesse said recently in a TV interview when he was asked about performing with Ja Rule. The two recently shared the stage at the Ghana Music Award beach party and even though Kwaw admitted that Ja Rule was able to excite the crowd, he still maintained that Ja Rule wasn’t hot. “Ghanaians are tired of Ja Rule”, he added.
Mounira Mitchala, a Gentle Panther
Mitchala may mean ‘panther’ in Bidio, her native language but the 28 year-old singer/songwriter is certainly a gentle one. Her wild side only comes alive through her stage act which is usually fed by her sheer will to get her message across. Mounira is a huge talent with an exceptional voice. » Read more…
Naija Music Babies
It seems that Nigeria’s crop of young artist have invested in baby making factories as stories about musicians impregnating ladies make the runs in the media. Of course the man that became a household name by singing about African women, 2Face Idibia tops the list. According to reports, 2Face recently accepted paternity for an unborn child from Bimbo, a 24-year old lady. And who says there is nothing in a name? LOL! Anyway according to sources, Bimbo is about four months pregnant and 2face has been visiting on the quiet. » Read more…
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