Collection of lyrics of Ghanaian or international songs mostly organized by release dates .
Forbes Africa has in the May 2017 Edition of its magazine ranked multi award winning Ghanaian rapper and CEO of SarkCess Music, Michael Owusu Addo also known as Sarkodie 9th on its list of top 10 artists on the African continent.
Sarkodie joins a list of other powerful African artists including Akon (Senegalese-American), Wizkid (Nigerian), Davido (Nigerian), Black Coffee from South Africa, Don Jazzy (Nigeria), Oliver Mtukudzi, (Zimbabwean), Jidenna (Nigerian-American), Hugh Masakela (South African) and Tinashe (Zimbabwe – American).
Read what was said of the top 10 musicians from Africa by Forbes Africa.
1. AKON With over 35 million albums sold worldwide, numerous awards, five Grammy Award nominations, 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs under his belt and over 51 million likes on his Facebook page, Akon.
2. BLACK COFFEE, SOUTH AFRICA Black Coffee, real name Nkosinathi Maphumulo, has not only raised the bar for South African house music, but has put it on the world map. The multi-award-winning artist was born in South Africa’s house music province, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), raised in the Eastern Cape province, where struggle stalwart Nelson Mandela hailed from, before moving back to KZN to study music. It was worth it.
3. HUGH MASEKELA, SOUTH AFRICA Born in Witbank, east of Johannesburg, Hugh Masekela is committed to restoring African heritage. This world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer and singer has released more than 43 albums and performed with Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, The Byrds, Fela Kuti, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Miriam Makeba. “The music I make, I don’t call it my music. It is based on my township and indigenous rural roots in South Africa. That’s what brought me fame all over the world,” he says.
4. DON JAZZY, NIGERIA Like many artists, Don Jazzy, real name Michael Collins Ajereh, started playing music as a child in church before moving to the UK to pursue his career.
5. TINASHE, ZIMBABWE-AMERICAN Twenty-four-year-old Tinashe Kachingwe sang before she could talk. Her Zimbabwean father Michael, and mother Aimie, from Denmark, have always helped. Tinashe was a child model by the age of three, made her first appearance in 2000 in the film Cora Unashamed and her voice starred in the cartoon feature film The Polar Express alongside Oscar winning actor, Tom Hanks.
6. JIDENNA, NIGERIAN-AMERICAN By the age of 10, Jidenna Theodore Mobisson knew he wanted to do music but was afraid to tell his father who wanted him to be an engineer. It was just as well that his name means embracing the father.
7. WIZKID, NIGERIA Wizkid is arguably currently the uncrowned king of African music. Grammy Award-winning artist, Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz, danced to his songs Ojuelegba and Caro, with Keys posting a video on her Instagram account with the caption, “This song makes me happy” and Kylie Jenner posted a video of herself dancing to Wizkid’s music on snapchat.
8. DAVIDO, NIGERIA Davido has claimed a high status in just five years. The single Back When planted him firmly in the music business in 2011. “It was people like [Nigerian music veterans] P-Square and D’Banj who made me believe that all this was possible,” he recalls. Dami Duro, an unexpected hit, leaked online almost a year prior to its official release, became the crown jewel for his widely acclaimed 2012 debut album, Omo Baba Olowo.
9. SARKODIE, GHANA Born Michael Owusu Addo, Sarkodie has racked up millions of views on YouTube for his music with his debut album and first single, Baby, among the favorites.
He started out as an underground rapper which helped him cross paths with his former manager, Duncan Williams, who helped launch his career. Staying true to his identity, he is a big advocate of Azonto, a Ghanaian genre that is said to have been born out of Kpanlogo, a traditional dance.
Mewu, the first single off his fourth album, Mary, sold almost 4,000 copies on the first day of its release in Ghana’s capital Accra. His hard work does not go unnoticed. Sarkodie was the first Ghanaian to win a BET award and has the most nominations.
In 2015, he was ranked the 19th “Most Influential Ghanaian” by e-TV Ghana and in 2013 and 2015, he was ranked 8th on FORBES and Channel O’s list, “Top 10 Richest/Bankable African Artists.”
His ambitions don’t end here. In 2013, he launched his clothing line Sark by Yas, launched Obidi Chief Headphones which endorses, among others, Samsung and telecommunications company, Tigo.
In 2014, he also launched the music label SarkCess to empower other African artists. 2017 promises to be an even more exciting year for Sarkodie.
10. OLIVER MTUKUDZI, ZIMBABWE Oliver (Tuku) Mtukudzi has 65 albums under his belt — more than Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. It’s a remarkable career stretching back 41 years with songs that have enlivened parties all over the world. “I never decided to be in the music industry. It was in me. My mother said ‘you are a good singer but you will never surpass your birth cry. Your birth cry was so beautiful’,” says Mtukudzi.
Sarkodie Named In Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Africa
The 2017 edition of the Rush Ghana DJ Awards was held at the Silver Star Tower Airport City on 6th May 2017. The DJs that won on the night were as follows:
HONARARY AWARD
Lifetime Achievement Award – Azigiza Jnr
OVERALL BEST DJ
DJ Vyrusky (WINNER)
BEST MIXTAPE DJ
DJ X (WINNER)
BEST NIGHT CLUB DJ
DJ Mic Smith (Twist – Accra)(WINNER)
FEMALE RADIO DJ
Ohemaa Woyegye – Adom FM (WINNER)
MOBILE DJ/SOUND SYSTEM OF THE YEAR
Max Entertainment (WINNER)
GOSPEL DJ
Jay Smoke (GH One TV)(WINNER)
SCRATCH DJ
DJ Base (WINNER)
DJ SONG OF THE YEAR
Grind by DJ Vision (WINNER)
BEST HIGHLIFE DJ OF THE YEAR
Andy Dosty (WINNER)
BEST HIPLIFE DJ
Papa Bills (WINNER)
BEST CAMPUS DJ
JoJo Neizer (KNUST)(WINNER)
BEST CLUB MC
MC Lyrical (WINNER)
ARTIST DJ
DJ Vyrusky (Shatta Wale) (WINNER)
DJ DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR
DJ Kevin (WINNER)
BEST VIDEO JOCKEY
DJ Xpliph (WINNER)
BEST INTERNATIONAL GHANAIAN DJ
DJ Akua (WINNER)
REGGAE/DANCEHALL DJ OF THE YEAR
King Lagazee (WINNER)
MIXTAPE DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ X (I Am Mixtape Vol.1) (WINNER)
PUB DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ Kiss (Purple Pub) (WINNER)
BEST EVENT DJ
DJ Vyrusky (Ghana Rocks) (WINNER)
BEST DJ / ARTIST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Vision DJ ft A.I (Grind) (WINNER)
BEST FEMALE DJ
DJ Nyce (WINNER)
BEST MUSIC PROMOTER
DJ Advicer – Happy FM (WINNER)
BEST DJ BRONG AHAFO
DJ Bryt – Voice FM
DJ Kazopy – Agyenkwa FM
DJ Fabulous – Agoro FM
DJ Lover Boy – Agoro FM
Majic Simon – Voice FM
DJ Flexy – Angel FM
DJ Appiatus – Anidaso FM
DJ Shaker – Gifts FM (WINNER)
BEST DJ – EASTERN REGION
DJ Obofour
DJ Blay
DJ Police (WINNER)
DJ Stanzy
DJ Ryder
Mr Skx
BEST DJ – WESTERN REGION
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DJ X
DJ Berry
DJ Oxygen
DJ Acidic
DJ Magnus
Majik George
BEST DJ – GREATER ACCRA REGION
DJ Vyrusky (WINNER)
DJ Mic Smith
DJ Collins
DJ Black
DJ Mono
DJ Sly
DJ Mac Tontoh
Vision DJ
BEST DJ – VOLTA REGION
DJ Cyril – JD 99.9FM (WINNER)
DJ Karanja (Mobile DJ)
Ras Bongo I – Kekeli Radio 102.9FM
Dr J – Kekeli Radio 102.9FM
Prospect Immature – Kekeli Radio 102.9FM
BEST DJ – NORTHERN REGION
DJ Kofi – 123 FM (WINNER)
DJ YK – ABC Radio
DJ Sly – 123 FM
DJ Batt – Zaa FM
DJ Set – Kesmi FM
DJ Fada Wiscky – Fila FM
Sounds Boy – Diamond FM
DJ Mez – Diamond FM
ASHANTI REGION
Mr Kaxtro (WINNER)
DJ GFT
DJ Slim
DJ Aroma
DJ Chiefaro
UPPER WEST REGION
DJ Tobile – W FM (WINNER)
DJ Derry Gee – Sungmaale 90.5FM
DJ Skopii – Radio Progress 98.1FM
DJ Faabu – Radio Freed
DJ Selector – Sungmaale 90.5FM
BEST DJ – CENTRAL REGION
Kweku Bee Abrantee
DJ Skinny
DJ Poppa (WINNER)
Candyman
K.O.K DJ
Repentance
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Kula performing the GO DJ, the official 2017 Rush Ghana DJ Awards theme song!
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Full List Of Winners at the Rush Ghana DJ Awards 2017
Stonebwoy (intro)
She want the 6packs man
she no want no big belly man
Scata Burniton a wah do dem
Bhim Bhim Bhim
Scata Bada (Chorus)
She like it she like
a man with 6pack
baby seh she like
she like mi 6pack
She like it she like..
she no take no man with pot belly..
she like It she like..she want real man yah
Scata Bada (verse1)
She rob her hands all over ma chest
girl seh mi hot she love how mi flex
she want take mi like a pill and put mi pon test..
she seh o God bwoy u sweet like Nerds..
she a give mi attention,sexual seduction,
won’t give mi bly till I give her injection..
she climb pon mi like a mansion
girl have a bad intention
Stonebwoy (hook)
Yeeyy I turn her on everyday with ma pack
with ma packs..she knows I got The remedy
Scata Bada ( Chorus )
Stonebwoy ( vers2 )
She want three pon that side yah
three pon di other side..
fi make it six six six
Everyday she want rob her hand pon mi belly side
di gyal seh mi sick sick sick..
she no want no man with di bongbong belly
rounded pack a nah bluff pon telly..
six pack man a di pompom pelley,
bwoy like mi got the willing
Stonebwoy (hook)
Yeeyy
I turn her on everyday with ma pack with ma packs
she knows I got The remedy
Scata Bada ( Chorus )
How she a swing
swing fast fast
Gyal just a wine she no know di word pause
that style yah wikid badman fi endorse
gyal no dey do long like di monopaus
Baby mi a tell u fi Bruk up
Bruk it up ka kweer moko
mi goh light it up bobo
ur body hot and smooth like Koko
Mi a di don a di new switch
cos mi turn her on every minute..
wah mi a go do with some new chick..
gyal seh mi Maga like some toothpick
Hey mi a di don ah di new switch
cos she turn me on every minute
wah mi a go do with some new chick..
gyal seh mi maga like some toothpick (bot she)
Scata Bada ( Chorus )
LYRICS: Scata Bada – 6 Pack (feat. Stonebwoy)
2013 Miss Malaika Queen, Naa Oyoe Quartey has officially launched her longtime dream Foundation that seeks to offer help to children in whatever capacity and to also particularly on cancer awareness programmes.
Speaking to iBLOGGH.com, Miss Oyoe detailed that the kind gesture is also a Memorial Foundation in honour of her late Mother who passed on 5 years ago after battling with cancer and accordingly the name of the Foundation “EVOQ” is from the initials of her Mother.
Reiterating on the cancer awareness programme of EVOQ, the Ex-Queen explained that her Foundation will keenly focus on the prevalent cancer cases in Ghana such as breast, cervical, and prostate cancer among others.
“The bigger goal is to set up a cancer research facility where there will be up to date machinery and technology for research into cancer. As well as screening” she said.
Miss Oyoe beaming with smiles of fulfillment and gratefulness to God added that “I said this during Malaika auditions and we are here today”. She further expressed the readiness of her Foundation to partner with companies that have similar concerns of EVOQ as their Corporate Social Responsibility to come on board and support the awareness of cancer.
See some photos from the launch of the Foundation which happened at the Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital in Accra.
Source: ameyawdebrah
Former Malaika, Naa Oyoe Quartey Establishes Foundation For Child Cancer Awareness and Care
The life of Drilix was not just a journey but an experience. From His early days in school through to university, To a few Drilix has been an advocate and a rising pillar in the Hip-Hop community in Ghana even though the credit is not openly given,
From “The Solution Mixtape – 2010”, “Urban Mixtape – 2012” to “HipHopLives – 2015”, His uniqueness in style has been a hallmark with excellent lyrical content and versatile delivery and till date has never disappointed his fans and it’s no doubt that many hearts have been won since the birth and nurturing of the Drilix brand,
But Today, Drilix is no more, He is not dead. A new persona has been born, reincarnation formed, be informed, a brand new package in-form. Drilix no more, Ntelabi is the norm.
Ntelabi which is his native Konkomba name meaning “My father lives”, will be used officially now by the artist.
Ntelabi has disclosed that recent engagement in the study of African History & other related studies have given him a new insight and perspective of life, which will massively reflect in his worthwhile career ahead.
Ntelabi seeks to bring out an Urban African Hip-hop feel in his music thus entertaining both new and old audiences by using his adaptability and versatility to make music in any Genre at heart.
He hopes to break through the international market and gain a firm ground in his geographical setting as well.
His manager Samson Osei hinted that Ntelabi is currently working on an LP titled “Settings” which is due to be released in mid 2017 powered by His Independently owned label Ill Haven Records, He disclosed and I quote: “It’s beyond the music for Ntelabi now and we the team at ill haven are working tirelessly to push his brilliance across international borders.” Ntelabi hopes to use his influence to make a positive impact in people’s lives around him.
Get connected with Ntelabi and his music:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ntelabi
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/negusntelabi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negus.ntelabi
Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/Ntelabi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Ntelabi
Snapchat: Ntelabi
Ghanaian Hip-Hop Rapper , Drilix , is Now Ntelabi
Uru, an online transportation service has launched its operations with a first-ever nationwide coverage in Ghana at (venue name) on Friday, April 21, 2017.
Even though the service is not the first in Ghana, Uru’s operation is a full coverage in all the regions and cities in Ghana.
Explaining the mode of service at the launch, founder of Uru, Mr Peters Ben opined that “the services is integrated with Google map and advanced global payment security encryptions that will ensure exciting and safer trips.”
“Uru has gone through years of researches and routine tests to guarantee a firm take off and subsequently lead the online car and ‘taxi’ hiring services. We have installed strong and reliable tools to ensure that customers can pick a ride online and be able to travel from Accra to Kumasi or to Tamale with ease and comfort. We understand how fast Africa is developing and the urge to connect with families and businesses with ease and reliability, so we have resourced our platform to deliver and meet the expectation of our clients,” he added.
With Uru, “we offer the cheapest and most convenient means of online taxi giving both customers and drivers the most transparent dashboard that can easily be modified to fit riders’ specification during trips.”
Uru apps for customers and drivers are both available on Google Play and Apple Store. Easy to download and easy to use.
Uru Service Packages
– Uru Economy is the basic package for fairly used cars with AC car and starting charge of Ghs5.00.
– The Uru classic, which is more advanced cars with charges higher than the economy package.
– Uru Business comes with hourly charge rather than time and mileage, starting at Ghs25 per hour.
– Uru Travel: this is an awesome package for rental companies and people who have SUVs/V8s and might not have immediate use for to subscribe as drivers and make extra income. Use Uru Travel for long business or family trips. Uru travel deals with journeys beyond Accra where one requires V8s or SUVs.
-then there’s Uru Parcel, that provides dispatch and delivery services to anywhere in the country. Fast and secured.
20CEDIS FREE RIDE COUPONS AND REFERRALS CODE
There are free rides coupon (promo codes) for both already users and new subscribers (recommended to the app). This is when an already user invites contacts via the Uru app, they get Ghs20.00 coupon and whenever the invited contacts join Uru, the invitee gets Ghs1 for future rides. Use code xxxx to get 20cedis free ride. Send code xxxx to family and friends to get 20cedis after subscription and win Ghc1 anytime your invitees use Uru.
Uru: First Nationwide Online Taxi Launched – Has Call-In-Ambulance Service
The 7th edition of Empire Entertainment’s annual West African concert Ghana Meets Naija was launched this afternoon at uniBank Ghana’s Kokomemle offices.
Among performers for this year’s edition are Shatta Wale and M.anifest for Ghana, while Davido ,”Bahd Guy” Falz, and MAVIN diva Tiwa Savage represent the Green-White-Green. As has been the situation every year, patrons will also be treated to outstanding surprise performances.
EIB jockeys Nii Ayi, DJ Vyrusky, and DJ Lord mann the decks as official DJs. They’ll be supported by Nigerian counterpart DJ OB.
Pana man Tekno, widely speculated to appear this year, cannot make it as he’s reportedly treating an ailment, organisers say.
The concert is at this point, the biggest West African show, and has always seen massive patronage because of the expert organisation as well as the tall list of top African acts it parades with every edition.
This year, organisers promise a “golden experience” and the night has banking giant uniBank as headline sponsor. Tickets are available at Starr FM, Live FM, as well as uniBank branches at Kokomlemle and Accra Mall.
Source: enewsgh.com
M.anifest, Davido, Shatta Wale, Tiwa Savage for GHANA MEETS NAIJA 2017
Source: Sandra Kissi
AMG Signee and Rapper, Medikal who just recently lost out to seven (7) major categories at the Ghana Music Awards granted an interview to controversial female presenter Delay.
In the interview, a question was posed to Medikal asking if Deborah Vanessa, also known as Sister Derby was a major reason why his brand is much stronger now.
In response to the question, The Confirm Hitmaker affirmed to the statement and explained that though he had a hit titled Confirm before he met Sister Derby, her influence as a model and an entertainer had contributed a lot to his brand being taken seriously.
Medikal also debunked rumors of snatching Sister Derby from Joey B as it was rumored that the two were in an amorous affair.
Medikal aged 25 and Sister Derby, 32 have been in a relationship for almost a year.
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Deborah Vanessa Is a Major Part Of My Music Success – Medikal
SHATTA WALE
Enɛ kɛ ojooo koraa obaajo
Aaah! Obaajo
Enɛ kɛ ojooo koraa
Jeee banku dade
Muhammed Ali Bom Bomaye
Macho man wɔntsi dade
Akɛ solash ekumɔ cafe
Ohiɛ mi nyonmɔ leebi nɔɔ, ndomɔ o’gate
Akɛ hetsɛ aka feee, no be hate
JOINT 77
Mea me nie odehyɛ run away
Ɛyɛ me life sɛ mɛ yɛ galamsey
Ma yɛ wo den na wo bɛ bɔ me away
Me de me yet bɛ twa wo kule
W’ani bɛ gye ɛneɛ kyekyekule
Ya brɛ mo ɛne tobee tobee
Sɛ me de wo ka koraa wofa go pay
Bus no ayɛ ma mate no se away
Captan, Addi what dem’ah say
ADDI SELF
Mi ah nuh wan talk anything
Money dey call me for my brain
Yan bɛkin chiki yaa de
Naa sa yanzu kun gane
This time mi ah go dey party
Addi Self mun ganey
CHORUS
We taking over we dey show Ghana ee
We taking over we dey go harder ee
We taking over we dey show Ghana ee
We taking over we dey go harder ee
CAPTAN
Mi dumɔ shi mi ah tell you seh
Kaaji kunya, goobe
Kaa to mankani be kayi duade
Wha’ be your problem, aplanke
Captan eba, sane e
Wɔn le ronin leebi kɛ shwane
Gbekɛ, wɔnfee, too known bii fɛɛ aya te
Kɛ o’try Shatta
Tchwwwww!
SHATTA WALE
Ei Sergeant Lee
Otashi otwa tea
Nɔɔ eba akɛɛ comfortable lead
Ekpe ni eesha shishi
Bianɛ nyɛ haa lɛ Ben Ali
Mi naabu egbe mo ko bi
Shatta Wale mo ko le
CHORUS
We taking over we dey show Ghana ee
We taking over we dey go harder ee
We taking over we dey show Ghana ee
We taking over we dey go harder ee
REPEAT – SHATTA WALE
Enɛ kɛ ojooo koraa obaajo
Aaah! Obaajo
Enɛ kɛ ojooo koraa
Jeee banku dade
Muhammed Ali Bom Bomaye
Macho man wɔntsi dade
Akɛ solash ekumɔ cafe
Ohiɛ mi nyonmɔ leebi nɔɔ, ndomɔ o’gate
Akɛ hetsɛ aka feee, no be hate
REPEAT – JOINT 77
Mea me nie odehyɛ run away
Ɛyɛ me life sɛ mɛ yɛ galamsey
Ma yɛ wo den na wo bɛ bɔ me away
Me de me yet bɛ twa wo kule
W’ani bɛ gye ɛneɛ kyekyekule
Ya brɛ mo ɛne tobee tobee
Sɛ me de wo ka koraa wofa go pay
Bus no ayɛ ma mate no se away
Captan, Addi what dem’ah say
REPEAT – ADDI SELF
Mi ah nuh wan talk anything
Money dey call me for my brain
Yan bɛkin chiki yaa de
Naa sa yanzu kun gane
This time mi ah go dey party
Addi Self mun ganey
CHORUS
We taking over we dey show Ghana
We taking over we dey go harder
We taking over we dey show Ghana
We taking over we dey go harder
We taking over we dey show Ghana
We taking over we dey go harder
We taking over we dey show Ghana
We taking over we dey go harder
OUTRO (by SHATTA WALE)
Captan, Addi Self, 77
Source: Yaw Sarpon
LYRICS Shatta Wale – Taking Over (feat. Joint 77 x Addi Self x Captan)
Jidenna and Sarkodie have joined the host of artistes who will be performing at the One Africa Music Festival at the Wembley SSE Arena on May 13.
They join the likes of Davido, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, P-Square, The Compozers, Olamide, Cassper Nyovest, Alikiba, Flavour N’abania, Phyno, M.I, 9ice, Efya, Awilo Longomba, Falz, and Victoria Kimani.
The festival will be hosted by Banky W, with Capital Xtra’s Aberantee Boatengbeing the official UK DJ.
This year’s One Africa Music Festival comes after two successful shows were held at the Barclays Centre (New York) and the Toyota Centre (Houston) last year. Last year’s edition featured Wizkid, D’banj, Jidenna, Flavour, Seun Kuti, Swizz Beatz, DJ Ebro, Lil Mama, Angela Simmonsand, and many other artistes.
By: Jeffrey Owuraku Sarpong/citifmonline.com/Ghana