Dancehall Africa

About 15 years ago, virtually all the youths in Nigeria listened to the likes of Tupac, Puff Daddy, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion amongst others. Those who did not listen to these famous stars were considered out-of-vogue. But the music industry in Nigeria has grown so rapidly that the nation’s youths are now as addicted to […]

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At last, controversial hiplife musician, Kwaw Kese, has regained his freedom albeit temporarily. The Kumasi Circuit Court which had denied him bail on previous occasions, eventually granted a fourth bail application Tuesday, filed by his lawyer. Luv FM’s Erastus Asare Donkor, who was in court. reported a visibly relieved Kwaw Kese managed a wry smile […]

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His name may not mean much to people who aren’t fans of reggae/dancehall music, but the Tema based dancehall artiste Scata Bada is one of the best and famed enegetic, fast rising reggae/dancehall singjays in the Ghana and Africa, considerably the world at large. Everyone love to see their favorite artiste making headlines at all […]

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Preparations for the inaugural Face of Kariba scheduled for this weekend at Kariba Country Club have gathered momentum. The beauty pageant which will see more than 10 models vying for the coveted title is being organised by Kariba Youth in Business Trust. Show organiser Alois Chimbangu said the pageant was expected to empower and create […]

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Ghanaian Rapper Michael Owusu better known as Sarkodie last Sunday at the 2014 Headies award won Best African Artist of the Year while Patoranking becomes the proud owner of a Hyundai 4×4 after winning the Next Rated category. Patoranking the buzzing dancehall act dominated most of the event as the music act went home with […]

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Fast rising Dancehall act Episode says he does not need drugs or alcohol to put up a spectacular show on stage. Episode who put up an exciting performance at the just ended ‘ Big Weekend Afro-Beats Festival’ at the Independence Square in Accra, told NEWS-ONE that the energy and style he emits anytime is mounts […]

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“African Thriller”, the first single from Rocky Dawuni’s forthcoming Branches of the Same Tree (out March 17th, 2015) embodies a unique and accessible “Afro-Roots” sound: a sumptuously funky blend of soul, pop, Afrobeat and reggae grooves. With his internationally recognized charisma and reputation as a dedicated activist, Rocky is a galvanizing performer and now he […]

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The Citi FM Decemba 2 Rememba concert has been launched at the plush Silver Lounge. The show is set to come off on December 24 at the Accra International Conference Center with an exciting lineup. Guests  at the launch received the first taste of the 2014 Citi FM Decemba 2 Rememba, with the musicians billed […]

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Peter and Paul Okoye of Psquare, winners of the Special recognition award at the just concluded Headies awards, which was held at the Eko hotel and suites, Lagos have revealed how it took them years to save their first million naira. Just before they were given their awards, the twin brothers who wowed the audience […]

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NewZimbabwe.com has accused award-winning Zimbabwean singer, Jah Prayzah of ‘stealing’  Samini’s hit song ‘Samini’.  According to the report, the singer stole the song off his Tsviriyo album passing it off as his own and grabbing several accolades from its appeal.The song Sisi Makachena released in 2013 is, in fact, originally a composition by Ghanaian musician […]

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