Category: Entertainment

Ghanaian Highlife legend George Darko has died at the age of 73. The news of the ‘Akoo te Brofo’ hitmaker emerged on Wednesday morning, with the cause of death still unknown.

Popular music producer Fred Kyei Mensah announced the death of George Darko and wrote this on Facebook, ‘I just heard of your demise this morning, legendary George Darko of ‘Ako te brofo fame. You blazed the trail in Ghana’s music with the introduction of Burger Highlife.

‘It was nice that I worked with you on a number of projects, especially the provision of a rehearsal place and instruments for your live performances. How are the mighty falling? He was the head of my wife’s family in the Akropong Osaebrom family. Rest well. Still, good beads don’t rattle,’ he wrote.

George Darko, who is often regarded as the ‘King of Highlife,’ was an amazing guitarist who brought a contemporary feel to Ghanaian Highlife music in the early 1980s.

The composer and songwriter helped form the popular Bus Stop Band but went solo in 1988, having release
d numerous albums. The Highlife circles have been dealt a huge blow with the recent passing away of another legend, KK Kabobo, last week.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Ghanaian songstress Elizha is on a new dancehall adventure as she features award-winning Jamaican producer and artiste, Anthony B.

The singer/songwriter has unveiled her new single titled ‘Sugar’ as she takes listeners on a rollercoaster dancehall ride with Anthony B, who has worked with some of the best musicians around the world.

The feature is indeed historic, as Elizha becomes the first Ghanaian female artiste to feature a top Jamaican reggae and dancehall icon.

The US-based Ghanaian singer is on a mission to reassert herself as one of the budding musical stars to emerge from Ghana, and she shows no signs of slowing down.

Produced by Kros, the new jam by the American-based Ghanaian musician is her first major collaboration in her career, which has sparkled over the past months.

Elizha has had a remarkable career thus far having been adjudged the Best Female Vocalist at the 2023 Ghana Music Awards USA. The ‘Sugar’ single is available across various streaming platforms.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Ghana’s music sensation Kofi Mante has finally released the official video for his hit collaboration ‘Bad Boy,’ featuring multiple award-winning singer Bisa Kdei.?

? The ‘Bad Boy’ single showcases the dynamic synergy between Kofi Mante and Bisa Kdei, two powerhouse artistes known for their distinctive styles and remarkable vocals who talk about real-life happenings.

? With its catchy melodies and irresistible rhythm, the song had already been an anthem, earning a place on playlists in Ghana and around the world.?

? The music video, directed by multi-talented filmmaker Gordon Appiah, brings the lyrics of ‘Bad Boy’ to life with drama and artistic finesse.?

? The relatable events in this short film make it easier for one to understand and appreciate the concept of the song. With so much inside Kofi Mante that he is yet to give to the world, ‘Bad Boy’ is just the beginning.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Ghanaian musician Thomas Adjei Wireko, popularly known as ‘King Paluta,’ is making waves with his newly released single titled ‘Aseda’.

The ‘Aseda’ song since its release a few days ago is the most searched song on streaming platform Boomplay.

The motivational single has appeared in the top music charts of various music streaming platforms, including Audiomack, Apple Music, and Shazam.

The ‘Aseda’ single, which translates in English as ‘Thanks,’ has received massive radio airplay, with many social media users using the sound on TikTok for their videos.

King Paluta, who is the favourite to win New Artiste of the Year at the upcoming Ghana Music Awards, has been sensational this year with his verse on Rap Fada’s ‘Odo Bi Y3 Bad’ dominating TikTok trends.

The Kumasi-based rapper and singer has made significant strides in his career and produced massive hits last year, which include ‘Yahitte,’ ‘Sika Aba Fie,’ and ‘Aha Ahye.’

Popularly touted as the ‘Hardest rapper,’ King Paluta continues to showcase his vers
atility with some ruthless vocals, which has propelled him to stardom.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Ghanaian music sensation Kweku Flick says writing the lyrics of his new song titled ‘Our Day’ always made him happy, considering his rollercoaster music journey.

The amazing vocalist, who has been one of the top rising music stars in the country, recently made waves with his ‘Praise’ single featuring the multiple Grammy nominee Rocky Dawuni.

The ‘Our Day’ single produced by Apya happens to be Kweku Flick’s first single of the year that has been beautifully curated and a prospect for Afrobeats Song of the Year.

The rhythm of the new song is certainly captivating, with Kweku Flick delivering some catchy hooks with his infectious high-tempo voice, drawing the attention of listeners.

According to the BKC Music signee, the new song makes him reminisce about some good things that had happened over the past few years after a tough start to his music career.

‘For me, it is a way of remembering my special moments, and I know my fans also have some special moments, so I created this jam for us all to enjoy.

‘Mus
ic is my life, and I enjoy writing songs that bring positive energy to music lovers, and it was very emotional for me to write this song,’ he said.

Kweku Flick added that his new song was a celebration of friendship, thanking all who have helped him climb up to become one of the top music stars in the country.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The opening ceremony of the 13th African Games was a spectacle to watch, especially with the impressive lights and fireworks in celebration of Ghanaian and African culture.

It has been a long wait for Ghana to ‘Experience the African Dream,’ as the theme of the African Games may imply, but it was worth the wait as the host displayed some fascinating scenes at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Friday.

On the podium was a large pyramid platform that lit up the stage with numerous cultural and modern choreographic performances.

After the parade of nations that are participating in the 13th edition of the African Games as well as the speeches from high-profile dignitaries, the stage was set for a festive mood.

Multiple award-winning Ghanaian dancehall and reggae musician Shatta Wale climbed the gigantic stage to thrill the thousands of spectators at the stadium.

Dressed in his colourful Ghanaian traditional attire, Shatta Wale performed some of his hit songs, including ‘On God,’ ‘My Level,’ and ‘Ayo
o.’

Indeed, Shatta Wale’s presence on stage sparked energy in the crowd, which sang along to most of his songs.

Legendary Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas also had their turns on stage with a cool Highlife performance.

South African singer and dancer Kamo Mphela also showcases her intriguing dance moves while performing her worldwide hit song ‘Dalie,’ which kept the audience on their feet.

King Promise closed out the performance with some of his notable hit songs, especially the timeless ‘Terminator’ song, which brought the stadium alive.

The ceremonial lighting of the African Games torch was done by Ghanaian Olympian Rex Brobbey to set the stage for an extraordinary display of talent.

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M Daniel Prince Martey, a young Ghanaian Afrobeat hip-hop artist known in show business as Boi Truth, is set to release a new soong titled ‘Burn Dem.’

The song, produced by Bhankie with mixing done by BM Kay, will be released on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Boi Truth, speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said that his new track was inspired by his realisation that having a positive mindset and working harder would get him to achieve his dreams.

The Afrobeat and hip-hop artist further stated that he wrote the single track in 2019 within six hours, adding that he recorded it last year as he saw it as the opportune time to release the song to thrill his fan base.

‘Lyrically, the song talks about the significance of positive energy, which would motivate one to hustle hard for a bright future,’ he added.

Truth told GNA that his maiden song released last year had less than 50,000 streams; therefore, he hopes for the best this year, saying he has therefore put in more work behind the scenes through promo campa
igns and other strategies to get more streams and a larger fan base.

He assured his fans that he would release more singles per his new year’s resolution.

He stated that the song would be available on all major digital platforms, such as Apple Music, Boomplay, and Audiomack, among others.

‘A dance challenge would take effect for my fan base to exhibit their dancing skills on TikTok, and the winner would be awarded with 10GB of unlimited data,’ he said.

Boi Truth began his professional musical journey in 2022 with the maiden song dubbed ‘Tell Me,’ which is available on all streaming platforms.

Source: Ghana News Agency

It was a thrilling night of music when the likes of Kuami Eugene, Kofi Kinaata, and Efya Nokturnal climbed the stage to dazzle patrons at the Accra Conference Centre.

The fully-packed concert, which was a precursor to the opening ceremony of the 13th African Games, lived up to its billing as patrons were treated to a fashion show as well as a good performance.

Winner of the 10th edition of TV3’s Mentor, DSL opened the music night with some good performances that kept audiences on their feet, and his stagecraft was superb.

Ghanaian songstress Efya, who performed for over 30 minutes, also thrilled audiences with some live band music, performing some of her hits, including ‘The One’ and ‘Best and Me,’ among others.

Next up was ‘Fanti King Kong’ Kofi Kinaata, who lightened up the areana with most of his timeless hit songs, including ‘Thy Grace,’ ‘Susuka,’ and ‘Thy Grace Part 2,’ among others.

Multiple award-winning artiste Kuami Eugene, who is often referred to as the ‘Rock Star,’ rocked the entire arena wit
h his infectious energy, with fans singing along to most of his songs.

Kuami Eugene demonstrated his dazzling stagecraft with some astounding vocals and superb dance moves in about 45 minutes of flawless performances.

Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), who graced the music night, was grateful to patrons for showing up and urged them to support the games.

‘We are at the LOC to express our deepest gratitude for you making it here. It took so long for us to host the games, but we here have the privilege to host them now and urge you to support the games because they are for us,’ he said.

Meanwhile, the opening ceremony of the 13th African Games scheduled for Friday, March 8, 2024, is expected to witness thrilling performances from Shatta Wale, King Promise, Pat Thomas, and Ebo Taylor.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Accra: The stage is set for one of the biggest musical nights of the year as the likes of Kuami Eugene, Kofi Kinaata, and Efya will thrill audiences on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

The concert dubbed, ’13th African Akwaaba Night’ is a precursor to the fun that will centre stage in Accra as Ghana prepares to host its first-ever African Games from March 8-23, 2024.

Sports and music are certainly intertwined, and patrons would witness the best of Ghanaian Highlife music on the eve of Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebrations.

The music night does not only promise good music but also a rich display of Ghanaian culture with an array of fashion styles to be outdoored, as well as numerous cuisines.

Some of the top comedians in the country would also climb the stage to thrill audiences on a

highly anticipated and memorable music night.

Tickets for the concert are selling (713*33*01#) for GHC 200 (Premium) and GHC 300 (VIP).

Source: Ghana News Agency