Category: Arts & Culture

Ghanaian highlife, Neo Soul and soul singer Eldah Naa Abiana Dickson better known by her stage name Abiana has narrated her past struggles.

When she was trying so hard to build her career as a musician, the award-winning astute vocalist said her stepmother was against it.

Her stepmother, according to the musician, will punish her severely for going to musical practice.

Even when she is at home, her stepmother will never give her the opportunity to go.

As determined as she was, Abiana said she will always run to go for the rehearsal despite the lashes she will receive afterwards.

“I quite remember when I was young and trying to pursue my career in music, my stepmother was against my dream… When I hear the piano then I would start jumping… Anytime I wanted to go for rehearsal she would say they shouldn’t allow me to go then she would give me severe beatings because I had probably not done my house chores,” she narrated

She continued, “She(my stepmother) would punish me but would still find my way to go and sing …. I love singing, so right after SHS, I started to pursue my career … so that was where I started the reality shows and I have never given up.”

However, Abiana’s perseverance and past struggles have paid off since she debuted as a backing vocalist for Harmony Band in 2013.

She later became the lead singer of Hsykul’s band in 2014 before going solo in 2020 and signing with +233 Records.

Abiana appeared on Okyeame Kwame’s “Bolgatanga Girl,” which won record of the year at the 2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, in 2019, and later released her first single, “Adun lei,” in October 2020.

Through Adun lei, Abiana gained two nominations at the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, in the best female vocal performance and songwriter categories.

She eventually won female vocalist of the year, beating off competition from Adina, Yaa Yaa, Cina Soul, Efe Grace, and Enuonyam.

Adun Lei was also nominated for the best photography and best special effect awards at the 2021 4Syte Music Video Awards.

The Adun Lei won the best photography award. In December 2020, her second single, Amen, was released, and her third, titled Bo N Ni, in March 2021.

Two weeks after annexing the VGMA award, Abiana released a single titled “Me and You,” a love tune that expresses the woes and extremes of love and relationships.

Source: Modern Ghana

Socialite Rosemond Brown popularly known as Akuapem Poloo has stated that she has been living her life in consonance with the standards of the Muslim religion ever since she converted.

Speaking on ETV on Wednesday she indicated that she practises all the doctrines of the religion including praying five times every day.

She made the revelation when she was asked about the difference between Christianity and Islamic religion.

According to her, she believed both Muslim and Christian religions are not different.

“To me, I don’t see any difference between the two religions. It’s the same way we worship God, the same way we worship Allah. The difference is you say God and I say, Allah. You have to go neat before talking to God. We pray five times a day and I am glad I’m able to go through all that. Yeah, I pray five times a day,” she indicated.

Poloo converted from Christianity to the Muslim religion in 2022.

She cited her son as the reason for converting and not because of a man.

She said converting to Muslim has really changed her life, adding that she now covers when she is dressed. She no longer wears outfits that expose her body.

Poloo was on Etv to talk about her upcoming movie titled, Kotoka which is scheduled to premiere on Valentine’s Day February 14, 2023, at the Silverbird Cinemas in Accra.

Kotoka is a story about two women: Ruby Benson, 34, a high-class business woman and Naya Essel, a 28-year-old unemployed graduate. Both are distanced by life, separated by class but yet connected by one choice they both made. A choice that ultimately defines their destiny and that of many others. A choice that will either keep them alive or leave them dead. However, it all depends on if they can cross the boarding gate!

Source: Modern Ghana

Sarkodie has termed his latest feature with the legendary late reggae icon, Bob Marley’s team as a blessing.

Reacting to a flier from Bob Marley’s team on social media, which announced the song, the “Countryside” hitmaker averred that the feature is the biggest in his life and a good way to start 2023.

“What a way to kick start this year!!! Definitely one of the highest moments in my career/Life… Big shouts to the team at island records @akosuas__ @Jaykjs and the Marley family for getting me on this amazing project by the legend #bobmarley… such a blessing to lay my vocals right next to the original vocals of the Gong…” he reacted.

Born Michael Owusu Addo, the Ghanaian music landlord has earned for himself a new record-breaking feature with the late legendary Bob Marley’s camp.

The most decorated African rapper has been featured on the new version of the reggae icon’s “Stir It Up” track.

The original track of the yet-to-be-released remix was done by Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1973, which still remains relevant in recent times.

With the feature, the record-holding African rapper has extended his accolades to become the first African rapper to achieve that feat.

The track comes out on Friday. January 20, which confirms the earlier comment from his camp about doing a feature with an artist who is bigger than American rapper Jay-Z.

Source: Modern Ghana

Ghanaian artiste Manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, widely known as Bulldog has reacted to rapper Sarkodie’s feature on late reggae icon, Bob Marley’s “Stir It Up” remix.

The collaboration, according to the former Shatta Wale’s manager, is the best any musician can ever get in on earth.

Speaking on Accra-based Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, Bulldog explained that the kind of collaboration that could be bigger than what Sarkodie has landed will be collaborating with late 2PAC and Michael Jackson.

He claimed that no living artist can match up with the achievements of the late Jamaican singer, Bob Marley.

“Sarkodie’s feature with Bob Marley is legendary. Nothing beats this. Unless Sark goes back to the 2PACs and the Michael Jacksons. No living soul comes close – whether it is JAY-Z or Beyonce,” the artist manager asserted.

The Ghanaian music landlord has earned for himself the record-breaking feature with the late legendary Bob Marley’s camp.

The most decorated African rapper has been featured on the new version of the reggae icon’s “Stir It Up” track.

The original track of the yet-to-be-released remix was done by Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1973, which still remains relevant in recent times.

With the feature, the record-holding African rapper has extended his accolades to become the first African rapper to achieve that feat.

The track comes out on Friday. January 20, which confirms the earlier comment from his camp about doing a feature with an artist who is bigger than American rapper Jay-Z.

Source: Ghana Web

Accra– Sensational Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif has been billed to perform alongside Tarvis Scott, lil Uzi Vert and other top American artistes at the 2023 Wireless Festival.

Having gained popularity in 2021 with his first song “First Sermon”, Black Sherif has gone from strength to strength with his blend of highlife, reggae, and hip-hop, and UK drill.

Black Sherif would be the first Ghanaian act to be billed to perform at the American Wireless Festival.

The line-up of international and regional acts also includes Wegz (Egypt), Ali-Gatie, Divine (Indian rapper), Hip-hop duo Young Stunners (Pakistan), and many other artistes yet to be announced.

The festival would take place on March 11, 2023, in Abu Dhabi’s Ethiad Park, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Tickets to the event would be available to purchase on January 13, 2023.

Wireless Festival is a rap and urban music festival that takes place every year in London, England.

The festival is firmly rooted in hip hop, grime and R&B influenced sounds, and represents forward thinking artists across the world.

It has helped bring together the transatlantic cultures among different countries.

While it started as primarily a rock and pop festival, in recent years it has focused on hip hop and other urban music.

Wireless festival provides a platform for new artiste with talent to make a name for themselves with high levels of production.

It is owned and managed by Live Nation, a producer of live concert and festivals.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Accra– Multiple award-winning Ghanian rapper and singer Black Sherif has been honored by BBC 1 xtra as part of the artistes to be on the look out via their prestigious Hotfor 2023 campaign.

Black Sherif has steadily been gaining traction both local and national recognition in the world of music.

As part of his musical career, Black Sherif has elevated Ghanian culture to the world by mixture of Ghanaian language (Twi) and English in his songs.

Black Sherif’s 2023 has begun as a promising strong year to rise among other notable stars in the USA.

However, other artistes who also made the listed are, Arya Starr, Cristale, Debbie, Doechii, FLO, Nemzzz, Nia Archives, Nippa Sainte and Jamaican Valiant.

These artistes also represent some African countries and Caribbean countries across the world.

BBC 1Xtra’s ‘Hot for’ list is compiled annually to select chosen artistes and support them throughout the year.

In all, the radio station selected eleven artists who are destined for grater things.

Source: Ghana News Agency