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Hurray!! It’s Ghana Month but are Ghanaians even bothered?

The Month of March is tagged as Ghana month; that means citizens are suppose to wear more made in Ghana, eat more made in Ghana and also promote everything made in Ghana activity.

The Ghana month started recently (if my checks are right) where the independence month of the country was declared to promote the made in Ghana agenda.

Questions still remains; Are Ghanaians even bothered about this whole Ghana month? Was there enough awareness and education by the tourism and creative arts ministry for Ghanaians to really partake in this activity or we just treating it as one of those political activities to score points there fore nobody even cares if it is fully activated.

I am asking these questions because not until the 1^st of March I did not see any thing any where that prompted us as citizens that made in Ghana month is almost here.

from 1st of Month i saw some media houses advocating and making noise for the Ghana Month.

Some of them even have created flyers for the month and making it attractive for their viewers / listeners to also join the campaign.

I feel, the awareness period was very short; that is, if there was even a period like that.

Now my point:

I think the National commission on Culture should have done more on the awareness than it did. I know that it just recruited Okyeame Kwame to be their ambassador but the hype for the Ghana month is not loud enough.

Can the new creative arts and tourism minister partner the National commission on Culture and use the influence of its tourism ambassadors to drive the agenda more.

As a tourism ambassador, one of your role is to promote and champion all tourism driven activities hence the Ghana month is crucial.

I think all tourism ambassadors knew the Ghana month was set for March, so at least in February they could helped by raising awareness social media.

So in 2019 as well, Ghana month is still been piloted just because the awareness was not loud enough. As i write this article there are a lot of Ghanaians who do not know this month is tagged as Ghana Month.

Meaning as usual, as Ghanaians, we had to wait for execution time before we start creating awareness and build up some education while we should be executing plans laid on the table such as increasing made in Ghana activities and engagements with the citizens.

Our lack of discipline towards things of this nature is so appalling.

By the way, its Ghana month, let’s eat more made in Ghana, wear more made in Ghana, promote more made in Ghana in your own small way.

Akuapem Poloo’s 1million views on her gross IG video show the vulnerability of Ghanaians

As a society that often frowns on nudity or any other form of sexual misconduct whether in public, on the Internet or in real life, we just might be a bunch of hypocrites.

Yes, I know, calling us, Ghanaians a bunch of hypocrites might seem to you that I am been harsh but honestly I am even been polite.

Two days ago, one lady called “Akuapem Poloo’ who is said to be an actress uploaded a very humiliating video of her self; In that video Akuapem Poloo almost went naked, she showed almost every part of the down part of her body in a vehicle (I thin she was twerking)

Everything about that video when you watch it shows that she was doing it for attention and beholds, attention she got.

That video had over a million views on her Instagram page and it got me thinking, so 1 million Ghanaians watched that video.

Are we not the same Ghanaians that will openly make it clear that such behaviors are uncultured and therefore needs not to be supported?

The other time, Moesha Buduong, also openly exposed the shape of her vagina in a photo and that went viral in the shortest possible time.

Who are we deceiving as a people? We act like we frown on these things but yet we love watching it.

How could I forget; in Ghana a sex tape is seen as normal for people to watch it together in buses and offices but pornography is a taboo.

This Akuapem Poloo’s 1 million views on her video, clearly shows that our culture as we thought it was is not what it is, therefore we need to stop being hypocrites.

By the way, that 1 million views on her video are 90% Ghanaians lets not kid ourselves therefore no one should come to me with the “how did you know they are all Ghanaians conversation”.

We should bow our heads in Shame for not been bold enough to say, we also enjoy these kinds of videos because more than half of the comments under the video were insults.

At least other countries have been bold and open about it. They have made it clear that they accept this kind of culture hence when it goes viral; we know their people made it so?

Analysing Music Reality Shows in Africa: Is Mr. Eazi’s EmpawaAfrica100 a better form of music reality show than the rest?

I have followed Mr. Eazi’s empawa Africa project over the last few weeks going into a month now and a question popped into my head?

For those who might be hearing about EmpawaAfrica for the first time let me try and help.

Empawa Africa is a project initiated by AfroBeats and Banku Music artiste Mr. Eazi known for his biggest single in Ghana yet ‘Skin Tight’ .

The project selected over 100 artistes across the African continent via social media and enabled them to each shoot a music video with a budget of $3000.

After the first selection, the Empawa Africa team then made an announcement that it will short list the 100 selected artistes to 10.

So they cut the number from 100 to 10 and it was also announced that there will be a boot camp for the 10 artistes in South Africa.

That boot camp is still on going now; a lot of music experts, mainstream artistes and experienced social media experts have all passed through the boot camp in south Africa to share their knowledge with these talented 10 selected artistes.

Just recently on twitter Mr. Eazi announced that the Empawa Africa team might just increase its investment from the initial amount to 100K.

This according to Mr. Eazi will go to the musician with the best music business plan. The latter is to help the artiste stay independent.

Now to my question;

Is the EmpawaAfrica project, better or a more reliable music reality project than the rest of what we have?

I am asking this because it did not just select the artistes, put them in the house to battle each other but it supported all of them to get their music dreams out there.

The other reality shows boxes all these artistes to battle it out for only one artiste to get all the benefits.

Should all the music reality shows take the path of Empawa Africa project?

Don’t forget that the other music reality shows also give the new talents maximum exposures because they spend more time on television.

I think that the Empawa Africa project is a more beneficial music reality show than the others just because it is not only one artiste who benefits but the a lot of talents.

It will be unwise to beef Sarkodie in a country where tribalism is still a problem - Edem

Rapper Edem has cleared the air as to whether his song “Heyba” was a diss to Sarkodie or not.

The song which was and still is one of the best hip hop songs was assumed by many fans that the content in it was targeted at rapper Sarkodie.

In his defense and response, Edem said on LuvFM in Kumasi that he thinks that in Hip hope there is always room for competition especially when people (fans) think you and another rapper are at par but that song was not meant for Sarkodie.

The “Toto” hit maker then opined that it will be unhealthy for the two of them (Sarkodie and himself) looking at the kind of people they both represent.

“I am tagged to represent a certain tribe per my kind of language i use in my music and so is Sarkodie, there fore going at him in a country where Tribalism is trivial will not make sense”- Edem noted.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuWcBrulN64/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=f8k46gddkht4

The rapper who just released a new banger PHD, intelligently might have answered what many thought was going to be a tough one.

I could not agree more with Edem with his response especially when the two rappers in question will understand each other because it is hip hop but the fans and people will get it all wrong, leading to something else.

"There was no relationship between Willie Roi and I for it to even get sour"– Stonebwoy

On the issue of whether he did really say that he (Stonebwoy) will not go to the funeral of the late Willie Roi, the ‘Top Skanka’ hit maker made it clear on Hitz103.9fm and we have the juice.

1. According to Stonebwoy who is preparing for his Independence concert on the 5^th of March set the records straight by saying that to begin with he was not going to pretend that he was cool with Willie Roi.

On daybreak hitz, Stonebwoy said that he is not one that will pretend about a situation because after all there was no relationship to begin with.

Watch the interview here:

“Willie Roi and I never had a relationship like that to begin with. The only thing I did with him was to record some jingles he requested of which I did wholeheartedly before that we had not connected really like that” – Stonebwoy on answering how his relationship level was with the late Willie Roi.

2. Stonebwoy also did mention that he did not really grow up on the Burger Hi-life vibe but rather he grew up on the Sean Paul’s, Bennie mann and more hence might know very little about Willie Roi.

He said that he recollects him asking his late Mum why his aunties will call him ‘Adjoa Yankey’ and he was told that growing up he used to dance to a song called ‘Adwoa Yankey’ but aside that he did not really connect with the late Willie Roi.

To me, Stonebwoy is more honest than a lot of artistes because to be bold and frank with such a delicate issue is commendable.

Meanwhile Stonebwoy is set to host the independence Concert on 5^th March, go grab your tickets.

Ghana movie industry stakeholders; Did you guys watch the oscars?

I had the chance to watch the Oscars two nights ago and I was super impressed with the consistency and dedication the award scheme has kept over the years.

The scheme is helping make the Hollywood movie monopoly more powerful.

I know the oscars is in its 91st year and that is impressive.

I also know that they started from some where and clearly does not look like they are going to stop anytime soon.

what is my point.

After so many years of producing amazing films in Ghana, where is our biggest movie award scheme an where is our academy.

Does the film industry even have a credible academy that producers and film makers recognize.

I also know that there are other movie awards schemes, such as, Golden Globes and so on but the oscars is the ultimate scheme that every actor or actress wants to achieve.

This is because 'the powers that be' in Hollywood have made it so; by so doing it helps the industry get better and it keeps it respect. Everyone wants to win the most recognized by film producers and directors to raise their fees and rank in the business.

Where is our premium award scheme as a movie industry. Where are the powers that be that can help us savage our movie industry.

These days, a lot of movie awards are springing up, which is fine but we need one that we can call the ultimate like our own oscars.

Where is the industry? Who is regulating what and who is checking what?

If after so many years we cannot grow a simple film industry to the level where it will be juicy enough for the next generation of film makers to take it to the next level then, Hmm, we are dead.

Are we going to continue to do our individual productions, make our money and that is all. We are not bothered that we are not leaving any legacy for generations yet unborn to pick up and build upon.

We need Ghana’s own oscars. If we start now, we can get somewhere.

We need it and we need it now.

Stonebwoy's Answer to how does an artiste stay relevant is classic (Read)

Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy answers the question on relevance of an artiste and social media is praising him for his intelligence.

Ahead of his independence concert on the 5^th of March at the Labadi Beach hotel, Bhimnation’s President answered hot of Day Break hitz KMJ of Hitz103.9fm question on how does an artiste stay relevant.

In his answer, Stonebwoy said:

“I think being relevant depends on how you position yourself and the routes you choose to follow”.

Over the years so many artistes’ careers have fallen off because of how they either positioned their band or the path they took after fame.

It is often said that women, drugs and pride mostly kill artistes but what we do forget sometimes is that decisions also kills artiste.

During the interview Stonebwoy also disclosed that he will not release an album this year but may be in 2020.

Stonebwoy is all geared up for his big concert alongside his signed artistes on the BHIM Nation independence Concert set for March 5^th.

Breaking down FuseODG’s New Africa album Cover (few points to note)

The message of Freedom among Blacks or let me say Africans is one that will forever go on till the world stops.

When I saw the new Fuse ODG album cover, I was super impressed.

A young black Ghanaian man who lived in the UK probably was heavily influenced by the UK culture now does not only want to preach freedom and independence for his people but want to lead his generation back home.

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That, I will say is a good course especially at this point where a lot of people are trying to get back to their roots.

Fuse ODG as a musician is using the power of music and his instruments to preach this message hence dedicating his whole album to this course.

If you will recall FuseODG last year did the whole New Africa concert at the trade fair bringing home a lot of his UK based Ghanaians or African artiste.

It’s a noble course FuseODG but I think you should focus on making your music and keep on counting your blessings.

You had the chance to live in two worlds and that is beautiful but for some of us, our only world will be in Ghana therefore we don’t need to hear about all the things you gained from our slave masters that has turned you into who you are now.

However, I am not saying it is not good to lead this course, it is worthy but if you loose your influence as a musician you will not have anyone listening to you.

Your drive as a young person is admirable, you have done songs and concerts for this music for development project and it’s okay. It is now time to get that number one hit record again.

If you want to lead this course, FuseODG I urge you to always stay on top of this music and your voice will last forever.

Let’s make Africa great by leading the world through our passion and gift.

Let the world say, the first African (Ghanaian) Man to win Grammy Album of the year is You (just an example) and forever your voice will be listened to.

Don’t loose your number one spot in music over been a freedom fighter after all that was why NELSON Mandela and Kwame Nkrumah died.

Change the branding of the album, re-position it so that fans who follow you because of the music you make will want to buy this album knowing it has great music not one that preaches hope for a better Africa.

Mr. Eazi’s Empawa Africa team to increase investment for new artistes to $100,00

Banku music CEO Mr. Eazi known in real life as Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade might have just saved a lot of music careers with his latest announcement on twitter for his Empawa100 project.

https://twitter.com/mreazi/status/1099947179182051328?s=21

If you recall, the “leg over hit maker” started a project to fund 100 artistes across Africa giving each selected artiste a support base to shoot a music video for the song they believe in.

After selecting the 100 artistes, MR.Eazi then selected final 10 artistes who joined him in South Africa for a special music boot camp.

Well, after days In South Africa, the Empawa team has announced that it might just increase its invest from $3K to a $100K for few more artistes with good music business plan.

This according to Mr. Eazi, will help these artistes stay independent.

Even though this workshop is for a selected few, I really do hope that Mr. Eazi gets to host a music Conversation just to change the narrative about music business in Africa especially Ghana.

Congratulations to all the Empawa Africa guys and the artistes.

Dear Moe, Your way of life is not a Ghanaian Culture.

We know that social media is feeding a lot of people but it is also destroying the Ghanaian child.

You have to understand that every country has a culture, one that no matter what you do you have no option than to abide by.

I recently saw a picture of our very own Moe, yes, that same Moe, who said every Ghanaian girl depends on a married man to feed, yes that Moe!

The image was very disturbing.An image that one can say that it was intentionally taken to gain talk ability after all, when you see that shape and it enticed you there is nothing you can do. (May be you can _____ never mind)

We need to be careful what we preaching and what we promoting. (This article will not stop anyone though).

I know that names like Kim Kadeshian, Black China, and so forth all feed on these kind of hype. The difference here is where they are coming from it’s their culture and it’s some how cool.

These people are able to make a living because their fans are heavily influenced once again by their culture.

Sister Moe, you were quoted for saying that you enjoy the talk ability and if you not in the news you will do anything to get into the news.

Good for you and way to go sis but remember your foolishness is not a Ghanaian culture and one day you will read my article and say oh Nanayaw18 said it.

Today you are called a hero, your Vijayjay area is so huge you feel comfortable in sharing it freely with the world.

Hey, sister, hope market was good after that picture popped up on social media.

Your foolishness is not a Ghanaian culture and you need check your self.

FEATURE: Ghana music industry needs a TEACHER NOW.

I have heard many artistes and managers (including myself) cry for help from Government and investors (herein after referred to as Rich People) to come save us in our business called: 'Showbiz'.

The meaning of our name first of all is to 'show off what we don't have while we do the business'; that alone puts us in a box for an investor or the government to look at us with double eyes.

#SHARE: These Songs will make you weekend LIT

How is your playlist like this weekend. Let me suggest a few songs that will help to get your weekend in a happy mood.

click here for the best of Weekend songs

#FRESH: EDEM's Family is out (LISTEN)

VRMG rapper Edem just released a new single - Family produced by Kemenya.

Click here for the song

Pictures - Bisa Kdei entertains Philadelphia with amazing performance

We can say without fear that Bisa Kdei's international appeal is more than any Ghanaian based musician.

After selling out various venues outside Ghana, including his All White Party in Toronto 2 years ago which remains a history,, Bisa Kdei stands tall as the only Ghanaian based musician to have ever pulled thousands of crowd to witness a musical performance headlined by any Ghanaian artiste in Canada.

Morgan Heritage introduced me to a new market in Europe - Stonebwoy

2015 BET Best African Act, Stonebwoy, who is currently on media tour in South Africa has lauded Jamaican Reggae group, Morgan Heritage, for giving him opportunity to play on their “Strictly Roots” Europe Tour 2015.

"I’m honoured and grateful for Morgan Heritage for the platform they gave me on their tour in 2015. These are huge musicians I used to watch on TV and look up to them; then the works connected us and they put me on their tour and told the world to look out for me. That was a major step up and it means a lot to me”, he admitted.

Music producer (BeatMaker) Slimbo drops New music - Sorry

Talented producer and ASBP Music co-founder, Slimbo has released the follow-up single to his debut single – ‘Shine’.

Keche Urges Fans To “Show Something” To Their Love Ones In Their New Single And Video.

The “Diabetes” hit makers Keche popularly known as the skill team are out with their first single in the year 2017.

The song is released with visuals.

360 Group presents CUPID AFTERMATH PARTY Love RAVE – 25th Feb Club Onyx

360 Group brings you the best after love experience party with its CUPID AFTERMATH club LIT on February 25^th at the new Club Onyx.

Do you know that the month of February holds the most memorable love stories of the year?

Talk about the new found love, the break ups, the make ups, the good times and bad times.

Photos: Meet the New Dancehall Sensation – Rysto Weeny under SMF

Shatta Movement family have signed a new dancehall sensation Rysto Weeny who aims at becoming the biggest there is in the dancehall fraternity.

Rysto Weeny whose real name is Raphael Adjei has a full album sitting at the SMF studio but will love to start his mainstream music journey with three new singles for the dancehall community.

Konongo cant contain Sister Derby's heat this Saturday - Medikal

The latest celebrity couple, Medikal and Sister Derby have promised to put up a surprising act like never before, this Saturday in Konongo and its environs.

Titled Medikal & Sister Derby Too Risky Party in Asante Akyem, the event is set to take place this Saturday, February 11 2017, inside Telecenter Hotel.

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