Collection of lyrics of Ghanaian or international songs mostly organized by release dates .
By DJ MJGH
Gender equality is becoming a rising issue in this country as individuals become more aware of the gender bias that affects both men and women.
Women in particular have difficulty gaining entrance and acceptance into industries that are traditionally male considered. The entertainment industry in particular has long been dominated by men and has left women on the fringe, making it difficult to hold roles as creators or decision-makers about the way that they are represented.
Women in many industries, whether it’s technology, engineering banking or even the music industry face many challenges that men do not encounter. Women are constantly challenged on their knowledge about a topic, as well as their expertise and authority in a particular field.
There are few female performers at events and why female DJs fail to break to the top 10 lists of any kind beside female djs list. The reasons why females are unequal generally is because these unrevealed hard truth that cause well-deserving female Djs to be unequal. The hard truths which are unspoken are:
- UNDERESTIMATE OF TALENT; consistently women underestimate their own talents and abilities. There are amazing female Djs who underestimate their skills and value in the entertainment industry but are very good in mixing up the beat whereas there are many male Djs who have egos and yet they cannot hold it down when behind the decks. When you are a new DJ it is only natural to feel inferior to those that have paved the way for you and your confidence is not going to be so high but the truth is you have the ability to prove yourself and others wrong.
- SENIOR MEN MENTOR YOUNG MEN THAN YOUNG WOMEN: Men often gravitate towards helping younger men, with whom they connect more naturally. Women are likely to seek a mentorship from someone of the opposite sex this means there are fewer women who are mentored through their djing careers by leading male DJs. The solution here is to find other female Djs who can guide you through this journey. Female Djs are of the time generally also happy you reached out in the first place and are willing to share. From experience learning how to DJ is one thing, learning how to be a DJ is completely different challenge that is where mentors are invaluable.
- SUCCESSFUL WOMEN LESS APPRECIATED OR LIKED: Male DJs who successful are liked or appreciated than Female DJs who become successful. The easiest way to get people to like you through your journey of success is to treat people with respect and recognized them in your effort .The way to conquer this to be someone who does not need to discourage others to get or lift yourself up, this will make both women and men compels to respect for you for the work that you do and will have positive opinion of you as a person.
- SELECTION OF DJS: In the djng industry most of the club owners, promoters or event organizers, radio will select men DJs over the female DJs because they are men and we only involve female DJs when trying to put together ladies night the question here is that what is the draw? Should it really matter? The best way to showcase your value as DJ is to respect this male dominated network and demonstrate the benefits or importance of you and your music bring to complement their establishment. The solution is to learn to be at crowd interaction, communications with other people in the same industry and you should be dependable and reliable that both women and men will give testimonial not only on your talent but your character as well.
Now that we glimpsed some of the subtleties of why women are held back in Djing, if you’re a female DJ reading this, you have one GOAL and you need to be BOLD TO STEP OUT FOR CHANGE TO GET RESULT.
Honest feedback from someone who has been down that road before, or something else to give you as boost in confidence. Does not have to be huge, but the truth is that when you work on something for too long without seeing any reward, you get discourage or demotivated that’s the last thing you want t to happen. What can you do to get that?
First you must figure out what DJs you really look up to, in terms of music style, personal brand, attitude, and overall presence, in order to work out who you’d actually like to get some one-on-one straight-up DJ career talk from. Pick your one dream DJ mentor whose faction you love to be taken under, but also list five other DJs who you also love to get personal tips or knowledge from. They don’t have to be the biggest DJs in the country or world just respected names who you think would get you to achieve your DJing career in an outstanding direction.
After selecting the list of 5 DJs) you start to reach that connection based on respect. If this DJ is not in your area, you can definitely find them on Twitter, Face book or through their contact information found on their website. From there, tell them how they inspire you or why you really excavate their style. Now is not the time to ask them for anything, but rather this is the crucial step to show them how much of an impact on your career they have. Everyone likes to get praise from people they don’t know: no one likes to have to answer “Will you be my mentor?” What you’re doing here is starting something, and while you can’t know at this point what might come of it, trusts me: You get amazing things back once you start to give like this. Keep following and building on relationships with people within reach and the people they know. People are more receptive to meeting someone introduced by a trusted friend or associate.
In nut shell, DJ KESS, DJ MJ, DJ KEYZZ, DJ NYCE, MZ ORSTIN, DJ TIPSY,DJ MITCHY,DJ RYNA,DJ TEENA,DJ AKEL,DJ ICE ARE INFLUENTIAL NAMES IN THE INDUSTRY THAT CARRY THE BREAKTHROUGH REPUTATION OF FEMALE DJS IN GHANA.
Equally talented and ambitious, each of these women had to overcome career challenges to obtain the success they have today. While each success story has a unique track, there are no doubt these women have one thing in common—they’re not afraid to “mix” it up.
The Hard Truth Of Female DJs
Preparations for the Ghana Music Awards UK (GMAUK) 2017, are already underway and organisers are confident that this year will be bigger and better than last year. The awards ceremony is billed for September 9th 2017 at The Splash Gaumont Palace, formerly Dominion center, The 9 Broadway Woodgreen, London N22 6DS.
At a brief press conference announcement which was held at STARR UK Multimedia premises in Croydon, South London, one thing was clear, this year’s ceremony will feature more glitz, more drama and the biggest Ghanaian celebrities all assembling at the event.
Seated on the high table were Alordia, Emelio, Nana Slick, Tracy and Mimzy to outline the whole event, as they mainly touched on the plans for GMAUK 2017, and how better it will turn out.
Speaking at the press conference, Alordia, the CEO, said they are pleased to be hosting the event once again. He admitted mistakes in the previous event, but promised an improved one this year.
The General Manager, Nana Slick, told the media that, musicians, music industry practitioners and members of the general public that nominations for the 2nd edition of the award ceremony has officially been opened and will be closed on 30th May 2017.
Artistes whose works fall within April 2016 – April 2017 should send their works to [email protected] or visit www.ghanamusicawardsuk.com; also a form will be made available on the official GMAUK 2017 website too.
Tracy, the administrator for GMAUK 2017, said organisers would ensure the GMAUK 2017 remain exciting and relevant this year.
The award ceremony will have a total of 28 categories which include: African Artiste of the Year, Best Club DJ of the Year, Gospel song of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, New Artiste of the Year, Music Producer of the Year, Best Music Video of the Year, Best Group of the Year, Best Rapper of the Year, Hiplife Song of the Year and Highlife Song of the Year.
The other categories are Highlife Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year, Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year, Afrobeats Artiste of the Year, Best Collaboration of the Year, Album of the Year, Artiste of the Year, Best UK Based Group, Best UK Based Afrobeats Artiste, Best UK Gospel Song, Best UK Gospel Artiste, Best UK Based Music Video, UK Based Ghanaian international Artiste, UK Based newcomer of the Year and UK Based Ghanaian Producer of the Year.
Media partners for the awards include ABN TV & Radio, Ghana Music.com, Starr Radio / TV, DNE Films London, Afrobeats Radio and Hot Digital Online Radio.
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Source: citifmonline.com /Ghana
2017 Ghana Music Awards UK calls for entries
Celebrated gospel musician OJ has made a declaration on Adom FM over the week about rapper Dadie Opanka’s new single ‘Wedding car’.
The singer without hesitation made this statement few days ago when Jerry Justice, host of Ofiekwanso which runs on Adom FM asked him to name his favorite song aside gospel music.
While most gospel musicians claim not to pay heed to secular music, gospel musician OJ as a music lover stated categorically that ‘Wedding Car’ was currently his favorite music.
For a Ghanaian gospel artiste to endorse a song tagged as a “secular” music, it’s a big deal and tells us that, this is a song that can fit into any occasion. The song is enjoying airplay across the country and currently on No.5 on da #AdomAirtelChart Top 20 songs in Ghana.
Wedding Car by Opanka is My Favorite Song – Gospel Musician OJ
REGGAE / DANCEHALL DJ OF THE YEAR
Haruna Babanjida
Ras Bontai
Dj Rudebwoy
Conscious Queen
Empress Lomo
Dj Manni
Dj Nature Won
King Lagazee
Dj Kuuljay
HIPLIFE DJ OF THE YEAR
Dj Gaddafi
Dj Chiefaro
Dj Pho
Dj Phletch
Dj Bakayoko
Kwame B
Dj Slim
Dj Mic Smith
Papa Bills
DISCOVERY DJ OF THE YEAR
Dj Ryna
Dj Mpesempese
Dj Kevin
Dj Kenya
Dj Scooby
Dj Laze
Dj Money
Dj Bridash
DJ/ARTISTE COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Dj Mic Smith – Olele
Vision Dj – Grind
Dj Black – Play man
Frenchkiss Dj – Cassanova
Dj Xpliph – I wish
BEST INTERNATIONAL NON GHANAIAN DJ OF THE YEAR
Tim Westwood
DJ Divalash
DJ Neptune
DJ Humility
DJ Kaywise
Full List Of Nominees for Rush Ghana DJ Awards 2017
My Money My Body Na Your Own
If I Tell You Say I Love You O
My Money My Body Na Your Own O Baby
Thirty Billion For The Account O
Versace And Gucci For Your Body O Baby
No Do, No Do
No Do, Garagara For Me
No Do, No Do
No Do Senrere O
No Do, No Do
No Do, Shakara O Eh
No Do, No Do
No Do, Garagara For Me O, Eh
Girl You’re Beautiful Too
My Number One Tuntun
Sip Burukututu
For Your Love Itutu
I Go Chook You Chuku Chuku O
Biko Obianuju
Shey You Do Me Juju
Cos Im Feeling The Juju
Shake It O, Take It
I Wanna Catch It O ,take It
You Can Have It O,take It
You Know I Gat This O,take It
I Love You, I Love You
I Love You, I Love You
There’s Nothing Above You
There’s Nothing Above You
Above You Above You
Bridget Eh
I Like Your Mini Skirt O
Oh Girl You Carry Sense O
If I Tell Say I Love You O
My Money, My Body Na Your Own O Baby
Thirty Billion For The Account O Yeh
Versace And Gucci For Your Body O Baby
No Do, No Do
No Do, Garagara For Me
No Do, No Do
No Do Senrere O
No Do, No Do
No Do, Shakara O We
No Do, No Do
No Do, Garagara For Me O, Eh
Girl You’re Beautiful Too
My Number One Tuntun
Sip Burukututu
For Your Love Itutu
I Go Chook You Chuku Chuku O
Biko Obianuju
Shey You Do Me Juju
Cos Im Feeling The Juju
And You Know Say Nobody Holy
But I No Go Tell You Story
I Gotta Be Your Man,i Gotta Be Your Man
Lemme Talk To You, Say A Few Things
Girl Im Feeling You
What Is Up To You
Shey You Know I Gat You
I Love You, I Love You
I Love You, I Love You
There’s Nothing Above You
There’s Nothing Above You
Above You Above You
Bridget Eh
I Like Your Mini Skirt O
Oh Girl You Carry Sense O
If I Tell Say I Love You O
My Money,my Body Na Your Own O Baby
Thirty Billion For The Account O Ye
Versace And Gucci For Your Body O Baby
No Do, No Do
No Do, Garagara For Me
No Do, No Do
No Do Senrere O
No Do, No Do
No Do, Shakara O We
No Do, No Do
No Do, Garagara For Me O, Eh.
LYRICS: Davido – If (Prod. By Tekno)
Sarkcess Music Boss Sarkodie, has officially announced the signing of Strongman. It is no secret Sarkodie has been a long time admirer of the budding artiste. He even calls him his favorite MC in Ghana !.
Finally, we are having this meeting today. It’s been in the pipeline for a minute. If you ask Sarkodie Who his favorite Mc is at the moment, undoubtedly is Strong Gee (Strongman), because It’s really hard for a rapper to listen to a fellow rapper but Strongmanon a regular basis, finds a way to amaze me. I’ve always been a fan. – Sarkodie
WATCH THE OFFICIAL SIGNING BELOW:
Welcome @StrongmanBurner !!! pic.twitter.com/w2IZtb1JhP
— TheHighest (@sarkodie) March 24, 2017
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VIDEO: Sarkodie Signs Strongman To Sarkcess Music
Ashaiman, the community from which the 2015 BET Winner & VGMA Artiste of the Year hails from bestows a major honour him after his return trip from Jamaica and Norway.
Stonebwoy in reverence to the honour posted a photo of the street named after him with a caption “Just As I Touched Down… I represented for the HOOD. And the HOOD represent For Me!!”
Stonebwoy has represented largely in a very positive light and is still doing a lot to imbibe sanity into the Ashaiman Community where he hails from.
Stonebwoy is set to release drop a 4th album titled “Epistles of Mama” (EOM) soon.
Meanwhile, he plays University of Mines and Technology this Saturday, March 25 on his next Campus Tour, 2nd school on the tour to be played. 1st was Ashesi University in February (2017).
(Story: Elorm Beenie)
Ashaiman Names Street After Stonebwoy
The separation of music duo Dobble gave me broken heart and I was highly disappointed, DannyBeatz, Ghana’s finest sound engineer has said.
According to him, he was extremely saddened because he was unable to benefit financially from their hit track ‘Christy’ which is currently enjoying massive airplay. He said his broken heart was heavier than that from a lady. The song he added was their [Dobble’s] worldwide breakthrough and wondered why they have gone their separate ways.
‘’They no longer get shows to perform because they are separated.’’ DannyBeatz said, the song which has been nominated in this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (Highlife Song of the Year Category) should have won him a nomination as producer of the year.
In his opinion, the duo should have considered the financial gains instead of their individual differences which led to their separation.
The group which was seen last in March at ‘Independence Beach Party Wiv Da Starz’ organized by Harbour City Entertainment is believed to have had a mutual agreement to go solo.
Dobble enjoyed massive attention when they featured on Dr. Slim’s controversial Seke song in 2013 under the management of Empire Entertainment and later Cedis endorsed. They had hit songs including Walatalai, Emana, Good Mood, Flirt, Wope Eyi, and Otanhunu.
Source: http://www.rainbowradioonline.com
Dobble’s Separation Broke My Heart – Danny Beatz
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian artiste and philanthropist, Kwame Nsiah-Apau, of career name, “Okyeame Kwame” has received a United States Presidential Volunteer Service Award for an outstanding humanitarian effort.
The award was pinned on him on Sunday 19th March, 2017 in Ohio by USA’s immediate Ex-President Barack Obama, in recognition of his Hepatitis B campaign in Ghana.
The Presidential Service Award, the highest civilian honour is granted to US citizens and permanent residents for their voluntary community service towards development.
Starting in 2009, the awardee has in partnership with MDS-Lancet Laboratories spearheaded and funded the screening, vaccination, sensitisation of over 7,000 beneficiaries against the deadly Hepatitis B disease in his country. The cause, worth applauding lands him the recognition herein.
Presented to him by Dr. Pauline Key, on behalf of the former president was a congratulatory plaque with an inscription, “Outstanding Humanitarian Service in Ghana”.
The artiste expressed his appreciation to President Obama for the honor and pledged even greater intensity of his campaign towards ridding Africa of Hepatitis. The OK management has announced, earlier this year that plans were advanced to extend their Hepatitis activations to West African countries in the ensuing months.
Not long ago, he had received a key to the city of Cincinnati for the same reason, as well as an appointment as an iconic figure by the World Hepatitis Alliance.
OK, bent on inspiring creative difference takes this laurel in the midst of an overwhelming public excitement at his recent music projects, “Best Rapper Alive” and “Saucing” (which features his children Sir and Sante).
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Barack Obama Honours Ghanaian Artiste Okyeame Kwame
Rush Energy has taken over the title sponsorship of Africa’s biggest DJ festival, the 2017 Ghana DJ Awards, and has promised to make it a more vibrant award Scheme.
The new partnership gives Rush Energy Drink the exclusive partnership rights to the hugely popular event and all activities associated with it. The festival is known henceforth as the Rush Ghana DJ Awards. The deal will include having Rush Energy participate in the Ghana DJ Awards Pub Invasion events nationwide and packages for selected award category winners at the 2017 Ghana DJ Awards. Rush Energy will have their company Logo on all Ghana DJ Awards promotional material.
At a brief ceremony held at the Medie – Nsawam office of Twellium Industrial Company last Friday, Ms Brenda Obenewaa Asamani, a marketing supervisor at Twellium Industries, said, “we at Twellium Industrial Company believe in the Ghanaian Entertainment industry. We believe DJs have contribute immensely to the development of the entertainment industry and we see the Ghana DJ Awards as the best platform to appreciate them.”
The Ghana DJ Awards is produced by Merqury Republic, one of Ghana’s leading event houses, which has been leading the pack in positively transforming the image of Disc jockeying in Ghana and rewarding DJs for their hardwork. DJ advocate and founder of the Ghana DJ Awards, Merqury Quaye, told the press, “We have all been witnesses to the growth of the Ghana DJ Awards and its positive impact on the entertainment industry for the past 5 years. We are excited to begin this partnership with Rush Energy who have demonstrated their commitment to the growth of the Entertainment industry through many initiatives.”
The Organizers of Ghana DJ awards have set March 24, 2017 as the date for the highly anticipated launch and nominees announcement of the 2017 edition of the awards under the theme ‘UNITED BY MUSIC’.
ABOUT TWELLIUM INDUSTRIES
Twellium Industrial Company, producers of Rush Energy Drink, begun operation in Ghana on February 28 2014. Twellium is a proudly Ghanaian registered producing company with a multinational management team. Twellium brings to the Ghanaian market beverages that have been on the American and European markets for over 30 years as a franchise from the Monarch Beverage Company of Atlanta, USA. The company has the franchise to produce and market the products in the West African Sub-region. Twellium Industrial uses pure and natural mineral water, employing Italian and European technology and International standards in our manufacturing processes. Located in the plains of Medie, Nsawam away from the pollution of the city, the factory is on a 28 Acre land and a newly installed factory with the first and only Water purification plant in Ghana.
Source: http://ghanadjawards.org