SAMINIFEST 2014

                                                                                                    SAMINIFEST 2014

The scene at the MTN Saminifest 2014 which took place on the 7th December 2014 at the Ghana International Trade Fair was electrify and intriguing. With season's performers of underground upcoming artist which are mostly dance-hall, testified to the fact that the country is gradually embracing reggae and dance-hall music.

The event saw performances from Ghana's top musicians, the likes of Stonebowy, Miz V, Kakie, Kofi Kinaata, Noble Nketia, VIP, Sarkodie, SAMINI himself and many more..

It was to celebrate 10 years of good music from Samini. The event was sponsored by Mtn and supported by Club beer, Fiesta Condom, Kasapreko Alomo and many more...

VGMA 2014, THE CHAMP IS HERE - SARKODIE

   VGMA 2014, THE CHAMP IS HERE - SARKODIE
Vodafone Ghana Music award 2014 was once again improved, thrilled; got Ghanaian entertained and the African continent as a whole. It was one of the biggest event held, broadcast and stream live across the continent.

The event kick started by the performance of Castro, followed by bisa kdie. Sonnie Badu storm the stage and turn the whole auditorium into church with astonished performance, followed by O.J and gospel old artist Cindy Thompson.
Sarkodie performed, and also together with Tonga Boy

The event saw Ghanaian faster's rapper Sarkodie swiping away the highest awards of the night 4. He proved he is still on top of his game and indeed the champ is here once again.
The most talked artist of the night was the one and the only Bandana a.k.a Shatta wale of Shatta Movement which disappointingly couldn't make it to the event but managed to win the prestige award of the night  ''Artist of the year''. In roll he won 3 awards. Shatta wale had a good year in 2013 and still making hits after hits.
       
VGMA 2014 Winners full list:

Gospel Music Of The Year
OJ – May3 S3 Mo P3n
Highlife Song Of The Year
Castro – Odo Pa
Reggae/Dancehall Song Of The Year
Shatta Wale – Dancehall King
Afropop Song Of The YeaR
Fuse ODG – Million Pound Girl
Hip Hop Song Of The Year
Sarkodie – Lies (Feat. Lil’ Shaker)
Hiplife Song Of The Year
Guru – Boys Abr3
Gospel Artiste Of The Year
Sonnie Badu
Highlife Artiste Of The Year
Kwabena Kwabena
Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste Of The Year
Sarkodie – Down On One
African Song Of The Year
Davido
Best Collaboration Of The Year
Kwabena Kwabena – Adult Music
Best Video Of The Year
Knii Lante – Baby Take Good Care
Best Female Vocal Performance
Efya
Best Male Vocal Performance Of The Year
Sonnie Badu
Best Rapper Of The Year
Sarkodie
Best Group Of The Year
R2Bees
New Artiste Of The Year
Joey B
Vodafone Most Popular Song Of The Year
Shatta Wale – Dancehall King
Album Of The Year
Sarkodie – Sarkology
Artiste Of The Year
Shatta Wale

P-Square Breaks Up

             P-SQUARE BREAKS UP

Sources gathered reveals the hit makers known as P-Square (Paul & Peter) finally breaking up, YES no more P-Square. Paul and Peter are going their separate ways

TayoTv’s representative in Nigeria is confirming the story he said ” they went to court (4/15/2014) to share assets under Square Records”

Even though Paul & Peter just got married, the real story is allegedly they are both not getting along and at this point, there is a very slim chance of reconciling the two stars.

What could have made this two brothers finally breaking up? We are waiting to hear the full version of what actually happened between the two. They say two are better than one, indeed these two brothers are the finest, and biggest sensational music hit makers in Africa. 

But what happen if they go solo? Can individual make it without each other? 

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LAUNCHING OF SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 IN GHANA

 LAUNCHING OF SAMSUNG GALAXY S5
 The long awaited smart phone Samsung galaxy s5 has been launched in Ghana at Silverbird Cinema, Accra. Samsung s5 promises to be one of the finest smart phone ever on the market.

The smartphone market has seen a downturn of late and even mighty Samsung has been affected. Sales are down, and the manufacturer must now make phones that give people what they actually want (shocker, we know). So what can we expect from a humbled Samsung?

 A durable phone that brings a toned-down TouchWiz UI, a better camera, longer battery life, improved performance, a fingerprint scanner and enhanced health tracking, water resistant. This are but few what to expect from the new Samsung galaxy s5.

People might be wondering how much this sophisticated phone is going to cost. well, the price was disclosed at the launch today.
Samsung s5 - 2099 Gh cedis.

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I Want A Teacher - Kojo Nkansah alias lil wayne

I Want A Teacher'' - Kojo Nkansah/ Lil Wayne

Popular Akan actor Kwadwo Nkansah aka Lylwin has said in an interview with Abeiku Santana on Okay fm that he wants a teacher to help him better his English speaking abilities which he admits is on the low.

“I know my English is not good and I have been trying all this while to communicate in English but it does not work. When I travel abroad, I speak English but in Ghana I dare not. But currently, I am seriously looking forward to learn how to speak good English in what I am doing. I need a teacher to help me out in this regard because I feel this is the time” Kojo Nkansah added. 

When asked which level he wants to start his English learning language from, he responded that he does not want to start from scratch because he cannot be in the same class with children who are mainly his fans. 

“Though I want to start learning the English language seriously, I don't want to start with the children in the lower classes. I would want to start from institutions like University of Ghana- Legon, Kwame Nkrumah University of Technology (K.N.U.S.T) or University of Cape Coast (U.C.C). I want to start from these institutions because they are adults and with them I am sure I will be able to catch up fast with time” Kumawood darling boy Kojo Nkansah added. 

Readers are to note that in a recent press conference held in Kumasi by Paul Gee films for Nollywood queen Patience Ozorkor, she noted that Kumawood is a good initiative therefore we should support it and do more productions with our local language. That statement was supported by Shirley Frimpong Manso CEO of Sparrow`s Production when a party was held for them at the La Palm Royal Hotel after winning the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in Nigeria. 

Fans of Kwadwo Nkansah who heard the award winning actor saying he wants a teacher to better his English are therefore asking that if these two movie giants have all endorsed our local movies, then why is Lylwin trying hard to learn English by hook or crook. “Personally, I don't think Lylwin needs a teacher to succeed in life. He is already successful even though he can`t speak English. Now that the Akan movies are flying, what is his problem getting a teacher. A mechanic fan Thomas Ofori, said; We love him despite the fact that he can`t speak English”

Source: peacefmonline

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2014 Nominees

The nominees for the 2014 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards










Full list of nominees below:

Artiste of the Year

Castro

Kwabena Kwabena

Sonnie Badu

Shatta Wale

Sarkodie

Samini

Guru

New Artiste of the Year

Akwaboah

Joey B

Kumi Guitar

Highlife Artiste of the Year

Bisa Kdei

Kwabena Kwabena

Castro

Gospel Song of the Year

Osoree Nnwom - Cecelia Marfo

Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz- Nicholas Omane Acheampong

Wonder God - Sonnie Badu

Maye Se Mo Pen - OJ

Nyame Egwamaa - Joyce Blessing feat. Jewel Ackah

Menu - Patience Nyarko

Best Female Vocal Performance

Efya - Life

Joyce Blessing - Nyame Egwamaa

Miriam Afari - Ashei Nyame

Gena West - No Power Against Me

Best Male Vocal Performance

Sonnie Badu - Wonder God

OJ- Maye Se Mo Pen

Knii Lante - Baby Take Good Care

Kwabena Kwabena - Engya Me Ho

Castro - Odo Pa

African Artiste of the Year

Mafikizolo

P-Sqaure

Davido

Kcee

Wizkid

Flavour

Gospel Artiste of the Year

Sonnie Badu

Nicholas Omane Acheapong

OJ

Joyce Blessing

Patience Nyarko

Hiplife/ Hip Hop Artiste of the Year

Sarkodie

Eazzy

R2Bees

Guru

M.anifest

EL

Joey B

Afro Pop Song of the Year

Latext - Edem feat. Kaaki

Million Pound Girl - Fuse ODG

Dance (Neke Neke) - Itz Tiffany

Slow - R2Bees feat. Wizkid

Dance For Ne - Ruff N Smooth

Scream-Eazzy

Highlife Song of the Year

Adult Music - Kwabena Kwabena

Odo Pa - Castro feat. Baby Jet & Kofi Kinaata

Love - R2Bees

Metanfo- Bisa Kdei

Break Into 2 - Kumi Guitar

Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year

Freaky Girl - Jupiter

Pull Up - Stonebwoy

Hot Cake - Pope Skinny feat. Shatta Wale

Dancehall King - Shatta Wale

Fever - D2 feat. Shatta Wale

Scatter Badmind - Samini

Vodafone Song of the Year

Adult Music - Kwabena Kwabena feat. Samini

Odo Pa - Castro Feat. Baby Jet & Kofi Kinaata

Slow Down - R2Bees Feat. Wizkid

Dancehall King - Shatta Wale

Metanfo - Bisa Kdei

Tonga - Joey B feat. Sarkodie

Maye Se Mo pen - OJ

Akaiyida (Boys Abr3) - Guru

Down On One - Sarkodie feat. Fuse ODG

Million Pound Girl - Fuse ODG

Record of the Year

Trigmatic - Wo Sika Nti

Knii Lante - Baby Take Good Care

Tseataa (Josh Laryea) - Kane

Afriyie - Everlasting Love

Akwaboah - I Do Love You

Best Collaboration of the Year

Odo Pa - Castro feat. Baby Jet & Kofi Kinaata

Down On One- Sarkodie feat. Fuse ODG

Slow Down - R2Bees feat. Wizkid

Adult Music-Kwabena Kwabena

Azonto Boys-Guru Feat. Lil Win

Hot Cake-Pope Skinny Feat. Shatta Wale

Nyame Egwamaa-Joyce Blessing Feat. Jewel Ackah

Album of the Year

Sarkology - Sarkodie

Heavy Price- Joyce Blessing

Aroma of Worship - Sonnie Badu

Akaiyida (Boys Abr3) - Guru

Song Writer of the Year

Maye Se Mo Pen - OJ

Wo Sika Nti - Trigmatic

Engya Me Ho - Kwabena Kwabena

Baby Take Good Care - Knii Lante

Baba - Bisa Kdei

GHANA MUSIC AT WAR ?.... Samini VS Shatta Wale

GHANA MUSIC AT WAR?

 Samini vs Shatta Wale

Samini and Bandana (shatta wale) are both talented reggae, dancehall artist in Ghana who are doing well in the music industry. They both started as hipelife artist and now dancehall

Samini has chopped success in his music career and have won many hearts of Ghanaian  especially the ladies, as they usually called him the ladies man. He has won many awards both locally and international. He is the top featured artist in the history of Ghana music. He is good on stage starting up with freestyle whenever he holds unto the microphone. Since his debut hit song ''Linda'' He has been consistently making hits after hits. 
With his Highgrade family, he has been able to help, raise and produce new artist in the likes of Kaaki, stonebwoy, Kofi kinata etc. Indeed, Samini is doing good and he is good at what he does best

On the other hand, Bandana (Shatta wale) with his debut song ''Bandana from Ghana'' features Tinny was a hit. Over the years many hiplife artists have had their challenges either falling apart or going low and Bandana was no exception, but in spite of all, he was still a survivor.

Not forgetting recently incident which took place at the Ghana Music Award 2012 where Bandana claims he was cheated of not being awarded by the organizers of the show Charter House which resulted in some damages. 
Bandana (Shatta wale) dropped a hit songs title ''dancehall king, Alkayida, Enter the net'' which won many hearts of Ghanaians especially the youth. Now with new dance called Alkayida, Bandana songs are really fun to dance with.

Self acclaimed '' Dancehall King'' Bandana a.k.a Shatta Wale is the baddest dancehall musician right now in Ghana. No doubt day in and day out, he releases singles after singles and it is making an impact on the airwaves. There is no party without shatta wale song being played. 

Samini and Shatta wale has a beef going on which no one seems to understand why. They all claims being better than the other calling themselves The King of dancehall in Ghana. We've heard both releasing beef or dissing songs directed to each other. IS GHANA MUSIC AT WAR?

Ghana music has come of age and this doesnt speak well of us. As two matured adult whatever differences they have, the better finds a way to make peace. And Ghanaian media should stopped rating and making the unnecessary comparison between the two. 
The just ended Guniness Big Eruption Concert which took place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, Novembe 23 2013 saw Samini and Shatta Wale performing on one stage. People might thought this platform offered to them will bring to an end of long rivalry between the two but it appears the game has only just began.

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Ghana’s Fuse ODG, P-Square, Wizkid, Mafikizolo Nominated For The 2013 MTV European Music Awards

MTV has announced the nominees for the “2013 MTV EMA,” the world’s annual music awards show that celebrates the year’s hottest artists from around the globe. Musical powerhouse and multi-talented Justin Timberlake and breakthrough artists Macklemore & Ryan Lewis lead the EMA nominations with five nods each, while always captivating superstars Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke are each up for four awards.

Representing for Africa at the global music celebration will be LCNVL,Mafikizolo, P-Square, Wizkid and Fuse ODG – who are all nominated in theBest African Act category. The “2013 MTV EMA” will broadcast live on MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Sunday 10 November at 22:00 CAT from the stunning new Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam (official red carpet show starts at 21:00 CAT).

News of the nominations will be revealed during the “2013 EMA Nomination Special” Hosted by Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), premiering on MTV at 16:40 CAT on Tuesday 17 September. The world famous “Anchorman” Ron Burgundy (star of the upcoming Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues) will deliver the news on this year’s EMA nominees in his unique and hilarious way.

Continuing his hot streak after a long hiatus from music, Timberlake continues to dominate 2013, securing EMA nominations for Best Male, Best Live, Best Look, Best US Act and Best Video for “Mirrors”. First-time EMA nomineesMacklemore & Ryan Lewis will compete for Best New, Best Hip Hop, Best Songfor “Thrift Shop (ft. Wanz)”, Best US Act and Best World Stagefor their performance at MTV World Stage Wireless 2013 in July.

Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus will go head to head for the Best Female title, and both will vie against Robin Thicke for Best Video. Gaga is also up for Best Lookand Biggest Fans, whileCyrus has secured additional nods for Best Pop and Best US Act.

Thicke‘s other nominations are for Best Song for “Blurred Lines (ft. T.I. & Pharrell), Best US Actand Best World Stage for his performance in Malaysia earlier this month. Perennial EMA nominee Justin Bieber is once again nominated for Best Pop, Best Male, Biggest Fans and Best Canadian Act.

Other notable EMA nominees include Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Green Day,Thirty Seconds to Mars, Daft Punk, Rudimental, Icona Pop and One Direction, who are each up for three EMA nominations (with 1D’s Harry Styles also nabbing a nod for Best Look). Artists with two EMA nods include Rihanna, Katy Perry, Eminem, Jay Z, Bastille, Imagine Dragons, The Killers, Paramore, Rita Ora, Drake, Afrojack, Avicii, Calvin Harris and Iggy Azalea. MTV will announce EMA performers and presenters at a later date.

The MTV EMA – MTV’s global celebration of the hottest stars in music – recognizes artists from around the world and across genres, and brings together music fans everywhere for a one-of-a-kind experience in the weeks leading up to and at the show. Voting for EMA categories is open now until 00:59 CAT on Saturday 9 November 2013.

Once again, viewers from around the world have been engaging with the EMA digital platforms to earn points for their favorite EMA artists in the Biggest Fans category; since 30 August, their participation has helped narrow down the field to the five official nominees announced today. The more fans continue to engage with the EMA content featured on MTV’s digital platforms in the weeks leading up to the show, the more they can help boost the chances for their favorite artist to win the Biggest Fans award on November 10th.

Each year, the MTV EMA highlights incredible artists from every corner of the world with theWorldwide Act category. Fans can vote for nominated artists from their respective territory starting today, Tuesday 17 September. The local winners will receive an EMA award and also move on to the next phase of voting starting Friday 25 October and compete for the regional title. The 10 official Worldwide Act nominees from each region will then be announced on Monday 1 November, and battle for the Worldwide Act Award. The winner will be named at the show in Amsterdam.

Fuse ODG

Here is the list of nominees for the “2013 MTV EMA”:

BEST SONG

Bruno Mars – “Locked Out Of Heaven”

Daft Punk – “Get Lucky” (ft. Pharrell Williams)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – “Thrift Shop” (ft. Wanz)

Rihanna – “Diamonds”

Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines” (ft. T.I. & Pharrell)

BEST POP

Justin Bieber

Katy Perry

Miley Cyrus

One Direction

Taylor Swift

BEST FEMALE

Katy Perry

Lady Gaga

Miley Cyrus

Selena Gomez

Taylor Swift

BEST MALE

Bruno Mars

Eminem

Jay Z

Justin Bieber

Justin Timberlake

BEST LIVE

Beyoncé

Green Day

Justin Timberlake

P!nk

Taylor Swift

BEST NEW

Bastille

Icona Pop

Imagine Dragons

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Rudimental

BEST VIDEO

Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors”

Lady Gaga – “Applause”

Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball”

Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines” (ft. T.I. & Pharrell)

Thirty Seconds To Mars – “Up In The Air”

BEST AFRICAN ACT (winner goes on to compete in Worldwide Act category)

Fuse ODG

LCNVL

Mafikizolo

P-Square

Wizkid

For the full list of Worldwide Act nominees, please visit press.mtvema.com

Sarkodie - Illuminati (Official Video)

SARKODIE - ILLUMINATI OFFICIAL VIDEO
Award winning rapper Michael Kwesi Owusu Addo popularly known as Sarkodie has released a video for his hit single Illuminati.

The rapper is dropping the video after he released the song Illuminate last year. Sarkodie released the song, off his yet to be released Sarkology album, in reaction to rumours that he was a member of the 'devilish' organization Illuminati.

The Illuminati video was shot on location in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Phamous Philms and directed by award winning Ghanaian director Gyo Gyimah.

Sammy Forson, Manager of Sarkodie in an interview said, it took two weeks to shoot the video and it is "the most expensive video we have shot so far."

He said the Illuminati video cost "about US$90,000."

Sammy Forson added that Illuminati is the first of two videos they shot in Dubai. The second, he said, will be released soon.

Video Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLTnt_-Mr3U

SARKODIE
Hip Hop Artist
Sarkodie, is a Ghanaian recording artist, entertainer, brand ambassador and a BET Awards 2012. Best International Act winner. He is also referred to as Obidi Pon Bidi. Many Ghanaian people recognize him as a leading Hip hop and Hip Life artist

Yvonne Nelson Spotted With Akon (Photos)

with Akon

Yvonne Nelson Spotted With Akon (Photos)

Ghanaian star actress, Yvonne Nelson seems to have her sexy long legs one step in Hollywood if the pictures she shared on instagram is anything to go by. 

From having her own trailer to sharing smiles with two of Africa’s biggest exports, Akon and Djimon Hounsou and Spartacus star, Viva Bianca, the actress seems to be at a place where many African actors can only dream about. 


Details of the production are not certain for now but the pictures suggest that Yvonne would be playing the role of an African mama and nurse. More to follow.

..and Spartacus star Viva Bianca

Source: ameyawdebrah.com

24 Hour Telenovela Channel on DSTV

                                                                                 

24 HOUR TELENOVELA CHANNEL ON DSTV

DSTV has launched a new channel exclusively dedicated to telenovelas. It is called Telemundo (Channel 118) and it  brings dramatic storylines, exotic locations and glamorous personalities to Africa, under the tagline: “Feel the passion”

Nico Meyer, MultiChoice Africa CEO said, “We are delighted to be launching Telemundo as it increases the range of programming available to DStv and GOtv subscribers. Telenovelas are a popular entertainment format and we want to provide a dedicated channel where subscribers can go to find this kind of programming.

“The launch forms part of MultiChoice Africa’s commitment to provide viewers in Africa with a wide channel line-up and to ensure that they have a broad variety of genres to choose from.”

Telemundo viewers can look forward to fascinating stories of love, success and betrayal with high quality production values in telenovelas including Aurora, Precious Rose, My Heart Beats for Lola and Behind Closed Doors.  Telemundo is fully localised for the African market with full dubbing of Spanish-language programming in English for South Africa and Sub-Saharan countries.

Telemundo becomes the fifth channel brand from Universal Networks International to launch in Africa, joining the recently refreshed channels – Universal Channel, E! Entertainment Television and The Style Network, and movies channel, Studio Universal.  Further, NB CUniversal News Group also operates CNBC channels across the continent.

VGMA 2013 Red Carpet Experience

                                                                                      RED CARPET EXPERIENCE

The just ended 14th Edition of VGMA 2013 was not only a night of music but also a night of Fashion where artist shows off their swagger.
Every year both general public and stars comes in with various design looking good in their outfits and this year was no exceptional.

Some dressed to portray their culture, and some were simply awesome and admirable.


 Here are some pictures in case you missed the night.

 

VODAFONE GHANA MUSIC AWARDS 2013

14TH EDITION OF VODAFONE GHANA MUSIC AWARDS 2013


The just ended 14th Edition of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013 took place on Saturday Night 18th May, 2013 at the conference center, Accra.

Kofi Okyere Darko and Mildred Ashong, better known by their stage names as KOD and Eazzy, did an excellent job as M.C's for the night with the help of the multiple award winning DJ black of joy fm doing what he know and loves doing best.

Efya who won the best female vocalist for the night, opening the show with an astonished performance with the Jazz icon Steve Badi. fellow by other artists. There were also performances from Herty Bongreat, 4x4, Asem and kwabena kwabena, VIP, Banky W, Wiz kid, Keche, Criss Waddle, EL, Sakordie.Fuse ODG

Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013 went old skull with a blast performance from Akatakyie and kontihene and other artist.

Though some people had mix reactions about the awards, who deserves and who not, However the night was an improvement from last year's and so far one of the best.
Before the Awards took place, one of the names that comes to people mind as to who will take home the prestige awards was obvious,whenever they want to mention names for categories, the crowd goes R2Bees.

As Mugeez said in their first awards.... I have a feeling we might be back here to receive more awards so i will keep what i will say for the next

The Tema - base duo R2Bees won six awards making them the highest award winner for the night. They were follow by Kaaki, M.anifest, Herty Bongreat who took home two each.







This is full list of Categories and their winners:

Gospel Song Of The Year
Zaphanat Panea - Nicholas Omane Acheampong
Reggae Dance Hall Song Of The Year
Toffee Pon Tongue - Kaakie
Highlife Song Of The Year
Odo - R2Bees
Afro Pop Song Of The Year
Antenna - Fuse ODG
Hip Hop Song Of The Year
Makaa Maka - M.Anifest
Hip Life Song Of The Year
Life (Walahi) - R2Bees
Hip Life/Hip Hop Artiste Of The Year
R2Bees
Highlife Artiste Of The Year
Afriyie
Gospel Artiste Of The Year
Herty Bongreat
African Artiste Of The Year
Wizkid
Best Female Vocal Performance
Efya - Best In Me
Best Male Vocal Performance
Knii Lante - House Of Pain
Best Rapper
M.Anifest - Makaa Maka
Best Collaboration Of The Year
Ka No Seyaa - Herty Bongreat & Trigmatic Best Group Of The Year R2Bees

Best Music Video of the Year
Lonely - Chase
New Artiste Of The Year
Kaakie
Album Of The Year
Something Else - E.L.
Vodafone Song Of The Year
Life (Walahi) - R2Bees
Gospel Album Of The Year
Mercy Project - Cwesi Oteng
Song Writer Of The Year
Kwame Nsiah Apau - Sika
Record Of The Year
Best In Me - Efya
Producer Of The Year
Killbeatz
Artiste of the Year
R2Bees

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