Music News

Tanzanian band takes on Europe

Mon, 08 Nov 2009 21:42:21 +0100

The Ngoma Africa band a Tanzanian band based in Germany has released a new single CD Apache Wacha Pombe which means Apache stop over drinking alcohol And by all accounts its a hit in EuropeThis danceable song composed by bandleader Ebrahim Makunja aka Ras Makunja bwana kichwa ngumu is about a poor man called Apache who spends all hi ...

SAMINI EXPERIENCE GHANA TOUR KICKS OFF IN KUMASI, NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Mon, 08 Nov 2009 21:31:20 +0100

The much anticipated SAMINI XPERIENCE GHANA TOUR is finally here Between November th and December the multiGhana Music Awards winner and MOBO African Artist of the year hosts four big outdoor events in Kumasi Tamale Takoradi and Accra Final road map for the fourleg inspirational music concert tour is as follows ...

B&D launches album in Canada

Mon, 08 Nov 2009 19:16:49 +0100

The much anticipated album launch for one of the biggest break through gospel acts of the year BDs Who Go Fit Challenge God recently took place at the Christ Redeemer Church in TorontoThe event kicked off with performances by some musicians from the GhanaCanadian Music Association including acts like Kwabena Boateng Prince Wiredu Ralp ...

Nadia Buhari conquers Africa

Mon, 08 Nov 2009 10:02:56 +0100

After picking the Best African Actress award at the Continent Academy Award in New York earlier this year Ghanas screen goddess Nadia Buari has done it again In the presence of a highpowered audience including Nigerias High Commissioner to the United Kingdom HE Dr Dalhuta Tafaida who filled the prestigious Troxy Hotel in Lon ...

Kwaadee 'explodes' at Luv FM Old Skuuls Reunion

Mon, 08 Nov 2009 10:02:56 +0100

Ace hiplife icon Okumfuo Kwaadee on Saturday thrilled a milling crowd at the fifth edition of the Luv FM Old Skuuls Reunion held at the Ridge Park Danyame KumasiIn his major performance in the Garden City since his return from a fouryear absence from the music scene Kwaadee mounted the stage in simple outfits and adlibbed fresh ...

Luv FM Old Skuuls Reunion underway

Sun, 07 Nov 2009 14:41:37 +0100

The Luv FM Old Skuuls Reunion is underway at the Ridge Park in Kumasi See your old school pals here as myjoyonlinecom loads live photos from the events ...

Who is Ghana's best female perfomer: Battle of the Divas

Sun, 07 Nov 2009 12:44:41 +0100

Following recent comments by former Big Brother Africa rep Mimi Divalish Andani suggesting that she would soon become the best female artist in Ghana with the launch of her album I couldnt help but ask myself the question who really is the best female performer in Ghana According to Mimi she is going to beat the completion like stealing ca ...

Meet Spek Won, Ghana'a new gift to hiphop

Sun, 07 Nov 2009 12:27:45 +0100

Spek Won is a multitalented Canadabased rapper and entrepreneur of Ghanaian origins who says he is ready to show the world the true meaning of hiplife And with the creative and amazingly beautiful video for his track Hiplife he may well be on his way to achieving that Born Benjamin Nii Kpani Addy in the city of Toronto ...

Nyansa Krono, Nyansa Krono!!

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 19:57:14 +0100

As this years Big Brother Africa BBA reality show dubbed the Revolution draws closer to an end Big Brother Africa BBA finds ways and means in scheming to satisfy Ghana after cheating us in the proportional representation of housemates in this years BBA competition Just last week the organizers of BBA thought it wise to invite as gue ...

Jon Germain`s ``In my Head``

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 19:57:14 +0100

Hmmm usually when I hear of celebrities who branch into music I prepare my ears to listen to something really funny something immature And most of the time true to my expectation their sound turns to be anything but music This time around someone made a difference someone proved me wrong Jon Germain has crossed the line His song ...

Kwabena Kwabena: I`m a victim of a bad marriage�but I haven't given up on LOVE

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 19:57:14 +0100

One of the countrys contemporary and prolific singer who is very charming and smooth when it comes to highlife songs Kwabena Kwabena would have been out of the music industry if he had not come out of a bad marriage which he experienced whiles he was engaged The artist who hardly makes sensational news in the media but for his marriage ...

Ayigbe Edem: A Rapper, A Philanthropist And A Thief?

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 15:55:29 +0100

Ayigbe Edem Confidence Is this a broken relationship or missing stolen phoneAyigbe Edem has really won my heart for his sheer smartness He is yet to settle fully in the game and yet he is doing what the likes of Reggie Rockstones Kojo Antwis and Daddy Lumbas could have done but have turned deaf ears to it From a rapper to ...

Miss Malaika Finals On November 14

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 15:16:09 +0100

THE FINAL event of this years Miss Malaika beauty pageant is scheduled to take place on Saturday November at the Accra International Conference Centre This year has not been any different as the beautiful delegates have embarked on several exciting adventures since the competition was outdoored The contestants who made a trip to S ...

Amakye Dede Steals Show

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 15:16:09 +0100

ONE OF Ghanas sensational high life musicians Abrantie Amakye Dede last Sunday demonstrated his musical prowess and dominance when he performed live at the Abrantie Spot to entertain his fans family and friends The event was organized by Abrantie Amakye Dede to welcome USbased business tycoon Amoah Sintim and friends back home Abra ...

�Ghanaian Gospel Music Don't Make Sense�

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 15:16:09 +0100

UKBASED Ghanaian international gospel star has taken a swipe at the lyrical content of some Ghanaian gospel music describing them as senseless He declared that Ghanaian local gospel songs lack lyrical direction when compared to that of Nigeria adding This has contributed to the countrys inability to produce international gospel star ...

Shirley's 'sting in a tale' premieres tonight

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 13:57:11 +0100

The Ghanaian movie industry during the pre and early post independence era was as vibrant as the directors who were churning out the movies Earlier films like The Boy Kumasenu No Tears for Ananse and I told you so and later others like Love Brewed in the African Pot The Road to Kukurantumi succeeded in pulling huge crowds to the ...

At 'Sting In A Tale' Premiere

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 12:06:09 +0100

To say that the select guests who were invited to the special screening of Shirley FrimpongMansos latest movie A Sting In A Tale at the Silverbird Cinema last Saturday were given a rare treat will be an understatement Thanks to Merchant Bank guests did not only have a firsttosee opportunity but were also spoilt with lots of drinks ...

Rihanna speaks: 'Love is so blind'

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 12:06:09 +0100

For women dealing with domestic violence singer Rihanna has a bit of advice Forget about loveCome out of the situation and look at it for what it really is she advised during an interview on Good Morning America on Thursday Love is so blindYes that wall of silence Rihanna built after being beaten in February by exb ...

Chris Brown: 'What was I thinking?'

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 12:06:09 +0100

Chris Brown had a change of heart and is now talking about what happened the night he physically assaulted his girlfriend Rihanna according to an MTV news release issued ThursdayBrown told CNNs Larry King two months ago that he would not discuss what actually happened on that night just out of respect for Rihanna and myself ...

Beyonce wins MTV Europe hat-trick

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 12:06:09 +0100

Singer Beyonce has landed a trio of trophies at the MTV Europe Music Awards in BerlinThe singer fought off rivals including Leona Lewis to win best female plus best song for Halo and best video for Single Ladies Put a Ring on It She dedicated her best video award to rapper husband JayZ saying Theres only one person I ...

Super Morning Show recalls topical issues

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 09:23:40 +0100

Joy FMs flagship programme the Super Morning Show Thursday went on Total Recall retracing some issues that were dealt with in the course of the yearFirst on the radar was the hullabaloo surrounding the recommendations contained in the ChineryHesse Committee report on emoluments to Article office holders and other public offi ...

Nasara off to Philippines

Sat, 06 Nov 2009 10:20:47 +0100

Nasara Mariam Abdul Rauf winner of TVs Ghanas Most Beautiful season three left Accra last Monday for the Philippines where she will represent Ghana at the Miss Earth International This is not the first time the winner of the reality show will be at the Miss Earth Pageant as Lena Ama Acquah and Adoley Addo winners of season ...

Rihanna set to perform at the American Music Awards

Fri, 05 Nov 2009 13:54:34 +0100

Popdiva Rihanna will perform at the th Annual American Music Awards on November on ABCShe will join previously announced performers Adam Lambert Kelly Clarkson Carrie Underwood Daughtry JayZ Alicia Keys Jennifer Lopez and the Black Eyed PeasA threetime AMA winner Rihanna last appeared on the AMA stage in perf ...

US TV interview for Janet Jackson

Fri, 05 Nov 2009 13:54:34 +0100

Singer Janet Jackson is to give her first fulllength television interview since the death of her brother Michael US network ABC has announcedThe star will allow cameras into her California home for the first time the broadcaster addedThe interview which has yet to be recorded will be conducted by ABC News host Robin Roberts ...

Chris Brown Says He's 'Confused' About His Public Perception In MTV News Special

Fri, 05 Nov 2009 13:02:37 +0100

RICHMOND Virginia Chris Brown pleaded guilty to assault back in June after a physical confrontation with thengirlfriend Rihanna He was formally sentenced in August to one year of weekly therapy sessions five years probation and days of communitylabor serviceBut when it comes to the court of public opinion Brown is discovering that ...

EAZZY SURPRISES ON THE 13TH OF NOVEMBER.

Fri, 05 Nov 2009 12:25:18 +0100

Eazzy the First Lady from Lynx Entertainment has had everyone wondering right from the day she stepped onto the scene whether she was being overhyped by her record label or if she is deserving of all the publicity shes been receiving This question is about to be answered as Eazzy releases her second radio single title Wengeze on the ...

Jon Germain Launches Album Soon

Fri, 05 Nov 2009 10:47:59 +0100

AFTER GRIPPING the nation by divulging news of his readiness to dole out an album Metropolitan TV host of Allo TIGO is set to release his album this month Jon told BEATWAVES on Monday that he will be launching his album This Is Who I Am on November with an autographsigning and photograph session at the Silverbird Store in the Ac ...

Ghana To Celebrate Highlife Music In December

Fri, 05 Nov 2009 10:47:59 +0100

HIGHLIFE THE music of Ghanaian origin has in recent years seen a decline in patronage with fewer albums being released and a silent crippling of the ground breaking music genre Household names across the world such as Agya Koo Nimo A B Crentsil Paapa Yankson Alhaji K Frimpong and Amakye Dede now seem to be history with the advent of ...

Super Morning Show on Total Recall

Thu, 04 Nov 2009 22:38:54 +0100

Ghanas most popular radio programme the Super Morning Show embarks on what producers call a Total Recall a real time radio campaign to revisit pressing issues that have either been swept under the carpet or thrown into the litter binThe special series will be a monthly feature on Ghanas biggest breakfast show host Kojo OppongNk ...

Ayigbe Edem's alleged 'theft' is a case of a relationship gone bad � Hammer

Thu, 04 Nov 2009 22:51:26 +0100

Edward Nana Poku Osei popularly known as Hammer of Last Two fame who is manager of hiplife musician Ayigbe Edem has exclusively told Myjoyonlinecom that the allegations leveled against his boy Ayigbe Edem that he has stolen a mobile phone belonging to Confidence Haugen owner of Aphrodisiac night club are false and unfoundedNarrating the s ...