9ice Rocks Ghana to ‘Gongo Aso’

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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-029.jpg9ice, 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…

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‘Madman’ Sweeps Ghana Music Awards

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | April 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Even tough Ghana’s young hip-hop genre popularly known as hip-life suffered a tumble in the past year, Kwaw Kesse was able to steal the big prize at the Ghana Music Awards by winning the award for Artist of the Year. Kwaw Kesse had been the most outstanding artist of the past year. His unique showmanship as a madman who can turn up on stage dressed as anything or anyone had fans screaming ‘Abodam’ (craziness) all over the country. Kwaw Kesse won four awards on the night but gospel music was the biggest winner with Album of the year going to Ohemaa Mercy and Song of the Year going to Lenny Apkadie.

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