More celebrities endorse Prez John Mahama

Celebrities fo Prez John Mahama.

The forthcoming general election is generating so much excitement and anxiety within the creative arts industry. Just a week after a group branding itself as the Creative Arts for change’ endorsed Nana Akuffo Addo, official word is out on collection of personalities from the entertainment industry also endorsing the sitting President John Dramani Mahama.
Astute personalities from different sections of the creative arts are openly declaring their support for the candidature of the president and the NDC party in days leading to the December 7 polls.
The list which is made up of names individuals from areas of music, radio and television and movies include the likes of Amandzeba, Rex Omar, Paapa Yankson, Jewel Ackah, and Lucky Mensah – all musicians. Others include radio and television personalities such as Abeiku Santana, Yaw ampofo Ankrah, Nana Kwaku Agyemang, Dj willie and Salassie Ibrahim, Mr. beautiful, Bob Okala,Bukom banku also made the list.
Mr. Mustapha Inusah, (Attractive) coordinator for Volunteer for John Mahama(John Mahama 1 Man Supporter)said that fifteen other popular personalities within the industry have also thrown their weight behind the president and their names will also be published very soon.
According to the Coordinator, the John Mahama campaign does not entice the personalities with money or any form of incentives in order for them to endorse the president; rather these personalities are seeing the good works of the president and the NDC and have decided to openly declare their support without change.
“These accomplished personalities from creative sector are not being influenced by money to declare their endorsement: they strongly believe in the president and understand clearly that he will do better job for the country and the arts when voted into power,” Mr, Inusah emphasized.
Most of the personalities endorsing the president have already been assigned roles in the president’s campaign and are already pursing their functions as the president intensifies his campaign across the country.
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4x4 confirms title of their sixth album

4x4.

Hot off the heels of their explosive live performance at the 020 Live concert, Ghana Music Awards Best Group winners 4x4 have confirmed that their next album, will be called 'Forward ever, backwards never'.
This album will be their sixth after being together and on the music scene for ten years and will be released towards the end of November.  The group sees this new album as a game changer for them; as it has a fresher, more mature sound.  Captain Planet, who is the leader of the group explained further when he said '4x4's maturity as a group will be evident in this album - we've picked up different sounds which will reflect in the songs and the overall feel of the album.'
The award winning group proved themselves as seasoned artistes and undisputed entertainers when they performed to Kwame Yeboah's live band at the recently ended 020 Live concert.  Their performance left fans pleasantly surprised at the raw vocal talent of Captain Planet, Coded and especially Fresh Prince.
These vocals will be more pronounced in 'Forward ever, backward never'.
Fans were treated to a live rendition of 'Jehovah' - one of the singles on the albums at the concert and can look forward to more mature sounds like that in the album. The group are currently preparing to fly to Amsterdam to shoot the video to their first single on the album which is due out at the end of November.
Fans can expect the first single to drop in a few weeks time. Fans of 4x4 can follow them on twitter @real4x4 and facebook.

 

Gasmilla shares his joy & pain in “Kudi Sheege”

Gasmilla. 

When you are coming up in life, some people will support you and others will discourage you.
That has been the storyline of so many talented acts in the music scene across Africa. Gasmilla has been on the two sides of the coin and thus, can tell the real picture of how it feels to be discouraged and supported.
Gasmilla’s new single titled “Kudi Sheege” which means “Crazy Money” in Hausa is a song in which he thanks the people who supported him and sends a message to those who left him when he needed them most to back off.
The King of Azonto who has had major commercial successes with his hit single Aboodatoi and recognition on major platforms such as the BBC and the world’s second biggest carnival at Notting Hill just to mention a few, seems to be tired of people spreading rumors that success has changed him or that he has deserted the people who helped him to get to where he is.
He also goes ahead to give props to his mum who was his rock until she passed away over a year ago. At the very end of the song he makes a pronouncement to motivate anyone and everyone who has dreams or aspirations. This song shows that Gasmilla can rap and isn't a one hit wonder boy.
Kudos also goes to Dampoo who brilliantly did the hook and Magnom who produced the beat. Together they’ve produced something truly sensational and inspirational that will motivate many others for years to come.

Okyeame Kwame gets Channel O nominations

Okyeame Quame.

The nominees for the 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards were announced at a press conference at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg last night and Ghana Music Award Artist of the year, Okyeame in running for a good number of the categories. Watch Woso by Okyeame Kwame feat. Richie This includes Best Hip Hop Video, Best African West and Video Of The Year. Kwaku T and D-black’s ‘Move’ is also in competition for best video from West Africa.  Watch Move by Kwaku T & D-Black
Africa’s Young and Gifted artists are coming out to shine in the 2009 Channel O Music Awards, brought to you by Amarula Cream.The annual awards event has already stamped its mark on the continent as the most Afro-centric of them all, and this year adding to that is the re-introduction of the category – Most Gifted Afro-Pop Video.
Like Most Gifted Kwaito, this category celebrates a uniquely African music style that reveals just why the continent is considered such a hotbed of musical innovation.
As in previous years, winners in the Channel O Music Video Awards, brought to you by Amarula Cream, are chosen by the public who will be able to make their voices heard via SMS or online or through their mobile phones.
The 2009 Channel O Music Video Awards, brought to you by Amarula Cream, take place on Thursday 29 October at Carnival City in Gauteng.

D-Black lashes at 4Stye TV Music Video Awards

D-Black at the Channel O MVA. Photo: Channel O

D-Black made it known to Ghana Music.com that 4Stye TV Music Video Awards is a shame to our industry.
D-Black revealed that he didn’t want to be part of the award from the start but members of the 4Stye Awards organization convinced me on their behalf and promised that it will be organized well.
“Someone or some people called 4Stye TV sit in their homes and create an award show. This is not a national award, this is a privatized award show”, he said.
Before continuing D-Black made mention that from henceforth, 4Syte TV should not nominate him or any of his works at their award shows because Ghana deserves a much better award system.
D-Black also said 4Stye TV failed to bring out the time frame under which a music video falls in for nomination. “My video VERA is 2 months old and you nominate it? Really? EL's Kaalu is 5 weeks old and you nominate it?
D-Black asked back to back questions as to where is the transparency in voting also? What is the voting system? What percentage does the public receive via voting and the panel also? Why are all these not drawn out for us to know? Why would you use YFM's short code for your voting text line? Are you serious?
“Look at the Ghana Music Awards. These are all clearly defined. The 4Syte MVA categories don’t even have descriptions”, he said.
D-Black accepted that he won the Best Collaboration Music Video of the Year with Mo’ Cheddah for 'Falling' but still stands by his words that Ghana deserves a much better music video award scheme.