Yolanda Brown, Sway and others to mark Ghana’s Independence Day in style

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | March 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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.

Samini digs into his roots on third album

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

On his sophomore effort, he changed his name from Batman to Samini to carve a true African identity for himself as well as to reflect his coming of age as a musician. As if Samini wasn’t true to his roots enough, he digs even deeper into his roots on his upcoming third album, ‘Dagarti’.

The 21-track album explores the music and culture of the people of Dagarti in the northern part of Ghana, where Samini originally hails from. Samini’s modern take on the traditions of his people results in a masterful artistry especially on his title track, ‘Dagarti’. ‘The concept behind this album is driving the masses to know their roots. You have to know where you are coming from to know where you are going. ‘Dagarti’ promises to take the whole world by storm!”…he describes his new album. » Read more…

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Weekend Buzz

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Tyler Perry unveiled his new Motion Picture and Television Studio and Gelila Bekele (his girlfriend) was on hand to help him celebrate it. Yes, another African-meets-American love story! Boris Kodjoe, who has been in several of Tyler’s films, was also there with his wife Nicole Ari Parker.

Sway a.k.a. Derek Andrew Safo celebrated the release of Blak Twang’s (Tony Olabode) new album, SfX in London. In the meantime, Akon was rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous (the Buffets, to be specific), at a Peter Buffet performance. Estelle and Gym Class Heroes met with Grammy-U members in Baltimore, Maryland to discuss the business of music. The Gym Class Heroes were also spotted at the 2008 VH1 Hip Hop Honors as was Estelle. » Read more…

Tags: , Blak Twang, Boris Kodjoe, Gelila Bekele, Nicole Ari Parker, Sway, Tyler Perry

Beautiful Ghana Girls Ready to Lean Back….

Written by Ameyaw Debrah | July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I know this may sounds a bit corny but I couldn’t find a better way to express myself about Sean Kingston and Fat Joe’s visit to Ghana. After all the brought us smash hits like ‘Beautiful Girl’ and ‘Lean Back’ respectively. Haha! The two artists in Ghana for a one of a kind concert dubbed “State of the Republic Concert” and are billed to perform on Saturday July 19 at the Accra International Conference Centre. They will be supported by Ghanaian/UK rap superstar Sway and a host of other local supporting Acts. » Read more…