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Ghana grabbed eight awards at the 5th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA held at the Accra International Conference Centre yesterday.

Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, King Promise, Sarkodie, M.anifest, Guilty Beatz and Kidi won various awards out of 36 categories.

Kidi picked Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Contemporary award with his Odo Remix Ft. Mayorkun & Davido.

‘Confusion’ singer Kuami Eugene won the Most Promising Artiste in Africa awards, with Stonebwoy taking the Reggae/Dancehall in Africa award.

Dancehall King Shatta Wale earned some ‘accolades’ with his expensive music video ‘Gringo’, which was shot and directed by Sesan.
For the Most Inspirational Song, Sarkodie took it with ‘Glory.’

Music producer Guilty Beatz won two awards: The Best Collaboration award for his song ‘Akwaaba’ which features Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo, and Song of the Year award for the same song.

The Best artiste in African Hip Hop Award went to M.anifest for his song ‘Mene Woaa’ which features King Promise.

The awards were categorised by region and genre/style of music.

Apart from these there were special awards which were given to some personalities for the immense contributions to the music industry in Africa.

One of Ghana’s music legends, Teddy Osei, the leader of the Osibia group, an Afropop band that gained prominence in the 70s, was also given a recognition award.

South African singer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka was honoured with the 5th AFRIMA Legendary Award. The singer has for the past 30 years been actively involved in producing quality music and performing on big platforms across the world.

Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode was also awarded a special recognition for his contributions towards the growth and development of the Arts and Tourism sector of Lagos state at the incipient stages of the awards.

See full list of winners below:

REGIONAL CATEGORY

Best Female Artiste in Central Africa

-Daphne / Cameroon / Jusqu’à La Gare

Best Male Artiste in Central Africa

-Fally Ipupa / DRC / Mannequin Ft Keback & Naz

Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa

-Betty G / Ethiopia / Mengedegna

Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa

-Bebe Cool / Uganda / Freedom

Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa

-Lyna Mahyem ft Medi Meyz /Algeria / Bye Bye

Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa

-Hamza El Fadly / Morocco / Ya Mraya

Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa

-Shekhinah / South Africa / Please Mr

Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa

-Nasty C / South Africa / Jungle

Best Female Artiste in Western Africa

-Tiwa Savage / Nigeria / Ma Lo Ft. Wizkid & Spellz

Best Male Artiste in Western Africa

-Davido / Nigeria / Fia

5TH AFRIMA WINNERS CONTINENTAL CATEGORY

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

-Betty G / Ethiopia/ Wegegta

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

-Davido / Nigeria / FIA

BEST AFRICAN VIDEO

-Sesan / Gringo (Shatta Wale) / Nigeria

BEST AFRICAN ACT IN DIASPORA

-Hazel Mak / Malawi / Jaiva Ft. Roberto & Tay Grin

BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION

-GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo / Ghana-Nigeria / Akwaaba

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY

-Kidi / Ghana / Odo Remix Ft. Mayorkun & Davido

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN DANCE OR COREOGRAPHY

-Mr P. / Nigeria / Ebeano

BEST AFRICAN DJ

-Afrotronix / Chad / OyO

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ELECTRO

-Master KG / South Africa / Skeleton Move Ft. Zanda Zakuza

BEST AFRICAN DUO, GROUP OR BAND

– Toofan / Togo / Money

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN HIP HOP

-M.ANIFEST FT KING PROMISE / Ghana / ME NE WOA

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN JAZZ

-Sibusiso Mashiloane / South Africa / Niza

BEST AFRICAN RAPPER OR LYRICIST

-Falz / Nigeria / La Fête

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN POP

-2Baba / Nigeria / Amaka Ft. Peruzzi

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN RAGGA, REGGAE & DANCEHALL

-Stonebwoy/ Ghana / Hero

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN R ‘N’ B & SOUL

-Praiz / Nigeria / Champagne and Flowers

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ROCK

– Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh / Egypt / Ekaa Maksour

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL

-Irene Namatovu / Uganda / Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi

BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC

-Sandra Nankoma / Uganda / Kaddugala

BEST MALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC

-Sarkodie / Ghana / Glory Ft. Yung

MOST PROMISING ARTISTE IN AFRICA

-Kuami Eugene / Ghana / Confusion

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

-Fresh VDM / Togo / Fia

REVELATION OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT

-Betty G / Ethiopia / Ere Manew

SONG OF THE YEAR

-GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo / Akwaaba / Ghana

SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR

-Shekhinah Donell, Amon Taulo Chibiya II / South Africa / Different Ft. Mariechan

AFRICAN FANS’ FAVOURITE

-Nedy Music / Tanzania / One and Only Ft. Ruby

Source: citinewsroom.com

Top Hangouts in Kumasi

The Garden City as they call it is a place to be. The culture, food, people and great atmosphere give one a rich balanced life. As people, there are moments where you vacate the comfort of your home to a place where you’re treated more than the king or queen you are. In Oseikrom, there are three top choices, of which I’m going to delve into.

Ol’ Lady Sports Bar & Lounge: Located in the heart of the city at Danyame, near Miklin Hotel and specifically inside New Orleans Hotel, Ol’Lady stands out to be one of the best places you can visit in Kumasi. They give a totality of everything, from good food, to desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A list of entertaining events have been arranged for your ecstasy, right from the weekdays, through to the weekend. At Ol’ Lady, each day is a holiday. You can watch your favourite football matches in HD on giant screens which have been mounted at various corners in the hangout. They organize some of the best events and have the city’s best DJs turning up the place to give you complete joy. 360 security is assured to allow you have maximum fun with no worries. If you’re finding a place to ease up the pressures of life, destress, make new friends, network, and treat yourself right, Ol’ Lady is the place to be.

Bar Naas: As an open air pub, Bar Naas has enough space to suit your entertainment desires. The vibe at this place is very different. What’s better than going to a place where you have like-minded people, where everyone is ready to have fun? There’s a shisha joint, a bar where you can get all your favourite beverages and drinks. Locate Bar Naas at Ahodwo, near Plus 2 pub.

Vienna City: Clubbing in Kumasi would’ve been dead by now if it wasn’t for Vienna City. Situated at Ahodwo, Vienna comes alive in the night. Attractions at Vienna City are karaoke, casino, and what have you. The club is a galaxy of entertainment stars every time they make a stop in Kumasi.

Kumasi is a city that seldom sleeps. Amidst the hard work people put in to secure the bag, these are three top places you have to gain an experience at, regardless.

Submitted By: Joseph Ofori

It is the expectation of every artist to get recognition for their works and so when DJ Sly, official DJ of WatsUp TV bagged the Student Favorite Event DJ of the Year at the Campus Baze Awards held at the National Theatre last Saturday, it marked a good point in his career.

DJ Sly contended with heavyweight names in the sector such as DJ Mensah. DJ Vyrusky and DJ Mic Smith but he beat the strong competition to come up tops in the category.

The visibly excited DJ Sly who is currently promoting the new video of his song, Gyae Dede with VVIP expressed his excitement about his latest award in a chat with Showbiz on Tuesday.

“It has taken many years of hard work to get this far and I’m happy about the award. It will encourage me to put in a lot more work, ”he said.

One of the most enterprising Disc Jockeys, DJ Sly whose real name is Gideon Alorgbey, dropped his first album titled, Upness in December last year.

The Album featured some of the biggest names in Africa music such as Ice Prince, Dammy Krane, Kayswitch,Flowking Stone, Scientific, Tinny, Article Wan, Luta and a host of others.

“Unpess” was well received outside Ghana when he organized a well attended album party in Lagos, Nigeria, early this year drawing positive reviews for his works.

Recently, he released a music video for his song, Testify featuring Ice Prince and KaySwitch. DJ Sly to;d Showbiz he has more international collaborations with some of the best artistes in music arena.

Apart from his music exploits, DJ Sly is the first to be signed to leading International/ African Boutique Style U.S –based PR/Management Campany JMK Publicist and as the official DJ for Crisberry Club on Spintex Road, Accra, he said he is “ always on a high note with no dull moments”.

“DJing is part of my life and I love to see people jam to songs from my selections. It gives me a lot of joy,” he stated.

Campus Baze Awards (Cbaze) is an awards scheme designed to recognize, celebrate the hard work and dedication of students in tertiary as well as mentor figures excelling in their endeavours.

Multiple award winning producer DJ Breezy sets the tone for Christmas 2018 as he finally releases the highly anticipated collaboration of the year featuring the hottest young acts in Ghana.

“Back 2 Sender” is the first exclusive single off his upcoming album “Life of a Producer (L.O.P)”. The album is set to be legendary as DJ Breezy brings together the creme de la creme of artists across Africa including Mr Eazi, Mugeez, Wande Coal, Patoranking, King Promise, Sarkodie among others.

The reigning MTN Hitmaker Producer of the year makes this first release a teaser for what’s to be expected from the L.O.P album with Kuami Eugene, Darko Vibes and Kwesi Arthur on this massive banger “Back 2 Sender” which is a groove that anyone could vibe with.

The video is stunning and you can enjoy all your favourite stars in this short movie directed by PKMI.

Go check it out now and don’t forget to leave your comments below.
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Source: modernghana

Music producer and sound engineer, Appietus has disclosed that he has really missed hip life singer Castro.

Speaking in an interview with Amansan Krakye on Radio Central, Appietus revealed that he prays Castro returns because he will only be declared dead after 7 years.

“Even yesterday I was playing “Kuntu No Mu”. I updated it on my Facebook and WhatsApp yesterday so a lot of DJs were playing it. It’s not me alone, everyone is missing Castro. The law says if after 7 years and he is not back it means he is dead. It’s almost 7 years now,” he said.

Four years after Ghanaian musician, Castro and his lady friend, Janet Bandu vanished in the Ada river whiles on holidays, a repented occultist, Obaatan X claims Castro born Theophilus Tagoe is very much alive and he is enjoying life in “2nd Heaven” and that he will return soon

The musician was reported to have died on one of the jet skis at the resort but the controversies that surround the death has never ceased to end.

Its been 4 years now and most Ghanaians have already lost hope in his coming back but until 7 years one cannot declare him dead.

Kuntu No Mu” was the last collaboration Castro did with Appietus before his mysterious disappearance with Janet Bandu.

Source: ghpage.com

The audio of a song can put you in the right feeling, but a video injects the right emotion into you. And that’s what Kojo Talr does with his “Obaa Hemaa” video. Directed by JWillz, the visual presents a colourful ambience full of life, interspersed with rich African culture, material, and what have you.

Kojo Talr shares a memorable love story with this one. Enjoy watching.

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People in the creative arts sector will soon receive education on their tax obligations. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture workshops will be organised from now to December, 2018 so the artists are thoroughly educated on the modalities involved in the payment of tax.

In the wake of this, creative artists have been granted some grace period of exemption from tax payment until they understand what the whole system entails especially as regards their trade.

In a statement signed by the Minister, Catherine Abelema Afeku, the ministry “has agreed with the Ministry of Finance and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) that until such time that artists have been educated on their tax obligations, they will be given a moratorium.”

The statements adds: “In this connection, the Ministry announces for the information of all players in the creative arts sector that it has received assurances from the Ministry of Finance and the GRA to the effect that between now and end of December 2018, workshops will be organized to educate artistes on their tax obligations, generally, and why it is the civic responsibility of every Ghanaian who earns an income to pay tax.”

This new move was precipitated by an allegation made by some actors like Mercy Asiedu, Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin that the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) had come after them to pay taxes on all the works they did in the past.

The actors who were unyielding to action said the government had not fulfilled its promises to them, hence did not see the need to pay taxes.

Tourism Minister, therefore, led a group of artists, Akorfa Edjeani, Yvonne Nelson, Lilwin, Idikoko and Oscar Provencale to meet the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta for a discussion on the matter.

Catherine Afeku, in the statement also indicated that she met with the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Kofi Nti who agreed to give the artists some grace period until they gain education on what the computations and modalities of the payment.

“The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture can assure the general public that the government has listened to the country’s artists and taken into account their apprehensions and demands.”

“As a Government, we appreciate the significant role played by the creative arts sector and their immeasurable contribution to the creative economy, and we shall continue to create the space for the industry to flourish,” the statement further noted.

In the meantime “…the Ministry announces for the information of all players in the creative arts sector that it has received from the Ministry of Finance and the GRA to the effect that between now and the end of December, 2018, workshops will be organised to educate artistes on their tax obligations, generally, and why it is the civic responsibility of every Ghanaian who earns an income to pay tax.”

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Source: Kwame Dadzie | citinewsroom.com | Ghana

The man behind Stonebwoy’s smash hit, ‘Mane Me’ is not happy about the seeming neglect after he handed the beat to Stonebwoy.

Vacs, the man behind the beat, says attempts to get some appreciation from Stonebwoy and his management have proven futile.

The song, which features Mugeez and Nigerian singer Praiz, was part of Stonebwoy’s ‘Epistles of Mama’ album.
Asked if he was paid for producing the beat of the song, Vacs told Andy Dosty in an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM that, “I wasn’t paid for it.”

Stonebwoy’s management contacted that of Vacs’ to come to grips with their request.

Below is this official press release from Vacs’ management MHM Music Label addressing the issue with Stonebwoy and his management.

PRESS STATEMENT

FAO: GENERAL PUBLIC AND MEDIA

Wednesday, October 16, 2018

From Management of Vacs

Our attention has been drawn to a latest development in our media circles which is as a result of an interview our artiste (Vacs), granted on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz Show on the 9th October 2018.

Management would like to state that Vacs had no intention of providing information that was intended to tarnish the image of Stonebwoy or even the entire Bhim Nation.

Any information given were rather suggestions meant to project the betterment of our music industry and not to attack any individual.

We would like to assure the media and general public that appropriate measures are being taking by both managements to bring understanding and to promote the togetherness and unity that has always existed between these two brands

SIGNED

Management (Vacs).

[email protected]

Ghanaian Afrobeat singer Lyno posted on his facebook account the cover art for his upcoming single, ‘Krom Aye De’ he says will be the last single for 2018.

With Christmas fast approaching, it seems Lyno has decided to release this song to meet the festive season. From listening to songs like Di Asa, Controlla, Sugar Daddy and M’obow Ewu by Lyno, there is no doubt this song will be a banger!

We will update you on this site when the song is released so keep visiting here.
‘Controlla’ music video by Lyno is also available on YouTube now.