Being A Musician In Ghana Is Not Financially Rewarding – Edem

Ayigbe Edem

Ghanaian rapper Edem has lamented that the country’s artistes are not doing well financially as compared to other artistes in the sub-region.Edem, born Denning Edem Hotor, said, “Talent is doing well, but I don’t think that financially, artistes in general are doing well compared to other artistes in the sub-region.” This, Edem says is one of the reasons some artistes boycott shows. 

‘Mzbel Lacks Bible Knowledge’

Mzbel

Sexy Ghanaian musician Mzbel continues to attract severe public condemnation over her “I don’t believe in Jesus Christ” statement, with UK-based Ghanaian gospel musician, Jojo De Mens, being the latest to take on the secular singer.Mzbel had stated publicly that she did not believe in the existence of Jesus Christ, originator of Christianity, and that she had discovered through research that

We All Have Our Demons - Akosua Hanson Talks About Brother Bulldog

Bull Dog & Wale

New host of #RyseNShyne on Y 107.9 FM, Akosua Hanson in an interview with e.TV’s The Late Nite Celebrity Show has revealed how Bullhaus Entertainment Boss Bulldog has influenced her career thus far.Akosua responding to a question regarding her connection with Bulldog said;

Socrate Hates Me –Tinny

Tinny

Ghanaian artiste, Sexy Tinny, has told NEWS-ONE he has cause to believe popular movie producer Socrate Safo has an intense dislike for him and his music career.“Socrate certainly hates me and he did not hide it during the Entertainment Review on Peace Fm last Saturday. He decided to put my music aside and attack my person. I went to the studio to promote my new song, ‘Badder Than Them’, and while the host and panel were talking about the song, Socrate alone decided to attack my

Nii Soul Releases New Single,"Where Is The Love?"

Former TV3 Mentor and Project Fame West Africa star, Nii Soul is out with a brand new tune titled "Where is the love?" An inspirational and sensational Reggae Gospel song, which talks more about love and Christ. Take a few minutes of your time and enjoy the song.

Nii soul - Where Is The Love? [Download]

Christianity Is Like Idol Worshipping - Mzbel

Mzbel

Belinda Akua Amoah popularly known in showbiz circles as Mzbel, has said marriage is not in her plans now.According to the controversial artiste, the right time will come if she is really destined to get married.In an interview with Atinka Fm, the hiplife diva said, marriage is not something she yearns and craves for although she is now 35 years.“I will marry when the time comes, I will get married. Marriage is not part of my plans right now. I am not worried that I am not married. I live a

They Say I’m Too Expensive — Agya Koo

Agya Koo

Kofi Adu, aka Agya Koo, has made a startling revelation that explains his relative absence from the screens in the last two years or so.He told Showbiz in an interview on the side-lines of the ninth China Outbound Travel and Tourism fair (COTTM) in Beijing, China, recently that “there has been a wicked conspiracy against me” by some movie producers, in collaboration with actors, who are hell-

‘Nudity Doesn’t Sell, Good Music Does’ - Akosua Adjepong

Well-known singer, choreographer and composer, Akosua Adjepong, has advised colleagues in both the gospel and secular streams of music to be extra mindful of their lyrics and videos because children watch them a lot.

Touching on dressing, she said: “Nudity doesn’t sell, good music does.”Akosua Adjepong who was speaking at a media launch at the African Regent Hotel in Accra formally outlined events lined up to mark her 25th year in the music business.During the launch, individuals like Rev Joe Beecham, Stephanie Benson, Koo Fori, Professor

Edem To Quit Music

Ayigbe edem

Rapper Edem, has revealed his intention to quit music after he releases his fourth album.The ‘Koene’ hitmaker in an interview on Adom FM in Accra late Thursday, said his plan before he started music was to release

Kwaw Kese Walks Out A Free Man Today!

Kwaw kesse

‘Swedru Agona’ Rapper Kwaw Kese popularly known as ‘Abodam’ is expected to walk out of the Kumasi Central prison as a free man after serving his one day prison sentence today Friday April 24, 2015.

The famous hiplife artiste was on Thursday April 23 jailed after he was convicted of smoking wee in public in November 22, 2014 in Kumasi

Noble Nketia Shares SHS Memories: My First Kiss From The Girls Prefect

A legend Gospel Musician, Noble Nketia has shared with source some memorable moments in his Secondary School days, Kumasi Anglican Senior High School (KASS), a mixed school in Kumasi.

According to Noble Nketia, he was born with the great voice he possesses because in KASS, “my entertainment prefect just loved my voice. He wanted me to sing at entertainment and those time Michael Jackson had released this song ‘another day is gone..’ and I was asked to come and sing that song at entertainment and that night whilst I was singing, the girls prefect walked all the way from the back, brought me a flower and kissed me on the lips!” According to Noble Nketia, that was the worst night of his SHS days because “when I got back to the dormitory, they called all the form 1s and that whole week, I worked till I could not work anymore because my seniors were so mad and they were telling me, you we have been in the school for all these years this

Akosua Adjepong Celebrates 25 Years In Music

Renowned singer, Akosua Adjepong, has been in the music business for 25 years and her staying power alone is more than enough reason for her to celebrate her success in music with a major bash.

Come May 30 at the Accra International Trade Fair Centre, Akosua Adjepong will be staging a concert, Akosua Adjepong @ 25 together with some of the greatest musicians in Ghana.

Sarkodie, Nana Ampadu, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, A.B. Crentsil, Rev. Joe Beechem, MzVee, Edem, Becca, Amandzeba, Rex Omar, Daughters of Glorious Jesus and Nana Ama McBrown are the artistes billed to perform alongside Akosua Adjepong who is prepared to go all out on the night.Briefing the media at the launch of Akosua Adjepong @ 25 at the African Regent Hotel in Accra on Monday, Akosua Adjepong said apart from the main concert on May 30, there will be a health walk on May 2 which starts from the Trade Fair Centre at La in Accra to the 37 Military Hospital and back to the Trade Fair where there would be free screening for breast cancer, hypertension, diabetes

I Almost Committed Suicide – Tonto Dikeh

Tonto Dikeh 

Controversial Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh writes an article today about her struggles with life, how she almost committed suicide and the anger she felt as a child while growing up. Read her article below… ‘Woke up reflecting on who I am and how far I have grown spiritually, physically

Kenpong Made My Song Big – Lumba

Daddy Lumba

Highlife legend Daddy Lumba (DL) has paid glowing tribute to businessman Kennedy Agyapong (Kenpong) after winning the Most Popular Highlife Song of the Year award at the 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA).To the multiple award winning singer, Kenpong’s personal investment and interest in the ‘Ye Nea Woho Beto Wo’ track accounted for the success.

“…Useless And Silly Lyrics” – Joselyn Dumas Replies Tiwa Savage’s Hubby

Tee Billz, Tiwa Savage’s husband, took a swipe at Joselyn Dumas and her new management team days ago on his instagram page accusing them of lacking the basic understanding of branding.

After his post, NET contacted Joselyn Dumas’ management team to listen to their side of the accusations made by Tee Billz.

According to Restless Talent, Dumas’ management, the lyrics in the song Tee Billz wrote about their artiste is “useless and silly”.

“Last week, we noticed that photos of Joselyn had been altered and being used to promote a song by Tee Billz. Those photos were used without permission, we didn’t know about it, so we contacted him, wrote him officially to take it down.

He had no intentions of taking the photos down until we contacted him. So we said to him, write us properly to ask for permission to use those photos and then send us the song so we know what the song says because he said his artiste was inspired by Joselyn.So we were waiting to hear a song of inspiration, but when he sent the song, the lyrics of the song was basically about Joselyn’s body and how he’ll give her money and she’ll give him her body, so we said to him that we can’t associate our brand with

PHOTOS : HUNTER’S LAUNCHED IN GHANA ‪#‎HuntersInGhana‬

Hunter’s has officially been launched in Ghana in a colourful occasion at the Coco Lounge in Accra on Saturday, April 19th, 2015.Hunter's is a premium, pure, thirst quenching natural cider that consistently delivers the ultimate refreshment. Hunter’s ranges in 4 different types: Hunter's Dry, Hunter's Export, Hunter's Hard Lemon and Hunter's Extreme Refreshment.Hunters Dry is synonymous with family, friends and good times. We can confirm to you that Hunters Dry is

Paul Okoye Reveals One Of His Biggest Regrets

Paul Okoye

Paul Okoye, one half of the group P-square took to Instagram recently to share with his fans one of the regrets he has as an artiste. According to him: “ One song I regretted we never did the video is Forever. It’s a love song ,a very good song written by me, produced by me and performed by me. It is a special song meant for the ladies”. He also hinted on the inspiration behind Psquare’s hit song Do

Afia Schwarzenegger Speaks On South Africans Xenophobic attacks

Afia Schwarzenegger

Controversial Ghanaian OAP/TV host, Afia Schwarzenegger has reacted angrily to the ongoing xenophobic attacks on immigrants living in South Africa. And unlike many of her colleagues urging for peace and unity across Africa, she wants all South Africans chased out of Ghana. Not only does she want South Africans out of Ghana, the Kasapa FM star, who took to her Instagram account on Friday, April 17, 2015, condemned the attack, telling Ghanaians to boycott all South African

VIDEO:Shatta Wale Talks About Haters and Industry On TimWestWoodTV

VIDEO: Shatta Wale Freestyles on Tim Westwood's Crib Session

Girl Raped Inside Big Brother South Africa House

Information available indicates that an alleged rape incident has happened inside the Big Brother Mzansi house in South Africa.

According to reports, the guy involved has been expelled from the show with the girl also removed for her own well being.

The incident which allegedly happened on Saturday night, had the guy taking advantage of the seemingly drunk girl to have an affair with her. Viewers of the show have indicated that both housemates have been very flirty with each other for a while now.

The day after the incident, the lady is said to have asked the guy if anything happened between them the previous night but he lied and told her nothing happened. This is contrary to what he told another housemate.The 56-day Big brother Mzansi show started off somewhere in March this year and involve participants entering the house in pairs. The partners of both expelled participants were given the option to either leave or stay and they chose to stay and continue the game. It is likely they will be

VIDEO: Kwaw Kese Performs New Single In Handcuffs

Kwaw Kesse

Rapper Kwaw Kese mounted the stage to a charged crowd at on the Osu Oxford Street at the VGMA fun park last Saturday. Kwaw Kese appeared on stage in handcuffs with well built security man behind him. The crowd went crazy when he performed his controversial prison experience hit single "Massa I beg".

(VIDEO):UCC’s Abena Korkor Is ‘Stupid’ For Nude Video - Former Miss Ghana

Stephanie Karikari

Miss Ghana 2010/2011 Stephanie Karikari has reacted to the viral nude video of University of Cape Coast SRC President aspirant, Abena Korkor. The beauty queen described Abena Korkor as stupid. 

Watch her interview with African Drum.

Don’t Call Me At Night —Actor Warns Female Admirers

Richard Mofe Damij

Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD, is one veteran in Nollywood that has continued to put smiles on the faces of his fans despite delving into politics. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State has remained a big part of the movie industry, which he also confirmed.

The actor also confirmed in an interview that his handsome look has made him attractive to many female admirers. He said these admirers will always be there to flatter a good looking entertainer all

Shatta Wale Blasts Obour

Shatta Wale

Shatta Wale is not happy with MUSIGA President Obuor, in a latest tweet the Dancehall act has hit out at Obuor saying; “Obuor has sold us cheap to some people and he thinks he can get away with it..Ghanaian musicians wake up” This wont be the first time the singer is criticising the Musiga boss. What triggered this tweet is unknown yet. Obour at the recent VGMAs announced his willingness to

Stonebwoy Silences Blakk Rasta

StoneBwoy

For any, music lover and follower of the music scene in Ghana, one fact that is obviously clear is the emergence and dominance of Dancehall music.Over the past few years, Dancehall music has taken center stage; we are having more Dancehall artistes announcing their presence on the music scene and many Dancehall songs are receiving massive airplay. Another fact to note is that many artistes who

Reggie Rockstone Supports DJ Breezy With $5,000

Reggie Rockstone

Reggie Rockstone has promised to donated an amount of $5,000 to support 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) Producer of the Year after thieves broke into his studio Saturday night.The incident happened while DJ Breezy, as he is popularly known, was at the music awards at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) Saturday night.The thieves made away with valuables

The Systems In Ghana Doesn't Work - Akwaboah

Akwaboah

Singer Akwaboah has revealed it was his plan from the onset to record his own songs at some point of his career.The singer mentioned the amount singers and rappers had to part with to get a live studio recording like he is doing with Sarkodie now.“Doing live is very expensive. If you want to do digital, you can get into a studio, pay the engineer GHc800 to GHc1000 and everything will be done. But if you doing live you have to call a bassist, live percussionist, backing vocalist and that can cost you

I Hate Women Who Bleach - Joey B

Joey B

Rapper Darryl (Paa Kwesi) Bannerman-Martin aka Joey B says women who use chemicals to make their skin much lighter turn him off.The “Tonga” hitmaker in an interview with Infoboxx TV said he doesn’t like women who bleach their skin.He explained that he likes natural things so he finds it weird when a lady bleaches her skin.

"This Is Not How I Perform But I'm Not Well"- DL Explains Poor VGMA Performance

Daddy Lumba

Legendary highlife musician, Daddy Lumba has said the substandard stage performance he put up at the 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) last Sunday was unintentional and that it was due to ill health.“Everyone knows Daddy Lumba is not well and that I have been battling with ill heath for a while; and this is not my type of performance but I am not well. I decided to do the show because of the huge love I have for Ghanaians and also to show appreciation for the support Ghana has given me

(Photos) Captain Planet of 4×4 Fame To Open A Designer Clothing Shop

4x4

 Captain Planet, member of super group 4x4 will be opening a boutique soon.The musician has been travelling in and out of the UK, USA, France and other countries, striking deals with some of the world’s top brands to connect them to the Ghanaian market via his Fashion Planet outlet—and soon, the shop which is situated opposite the Baatsona Total in Accra will Open.

"My Boyfriend Is A Well-to-do Man and Very Focused”- Becca Reveals

Multiple award-winning songstress, Becca yesterday appeared on Starr chart show hosted by Bola Ray where she talked about how it all started for her, her secondary school days, her music career, her relationship life and more.

On whether she is dating and the qualities of the man, she said, “I’ve been dating for some years now, my boyfriend has vision, points out my mistakes, corrects me... He is well-to-do man and very focus as well”. His ability to encourage and urge me on among other stuffs makes me cherish and love him the more”, she added.

When asked about how her boyfriend react to her alleged sexual escapade in Brazil during the 2014 World Cup where it was alleged that Becca had sexual affairs with the then Sports Minister, Hon. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah and some Black Star players, she said, “That’s why this man is one of a kind-very unique. He tells me all the time that, ‘I don’t care what anybody says about you, you know what I mean?'”Becca has released hit songs like ‘Daa ke daa’, No Away ft. MI, Sugar, Hey ba among other hit songs. She recently released a joint with rapper Trigmatic called

Joselyn Dumas and Chris Attoh To Host VGMA 2015

Joselyn Dumas  & Chris Atto

Organizers of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards have over the years have remained tightlipped on who hosts the event prior to the awards night and this year is no exception. There have been several discussions and questions as to who would host this year’s 16th edition of the VGMAs with names like KOD, KKD and Chairman Kwami Sefa Kayi coming up but from the information Peacefmonline.com has gathered, it appears none of the above would mount the stage come Saturday

2face Idibia's Youngest Son (Photo)

2face Idibia

2face can like born fine children sha. This is his youngest son and one of the three children he had 

with former lover, Pero Adeniyi. The proud dad shared a photo of the boy, born on April 8th 2012, on his instagram page and wished him a happy 3rd birthday.He wrote;"Mennnnnnn like play like play this my little charmer just turned 3yrs 2day! HbD 2 Innocent Idibia jnr. The lord will protect and guide your footsteps always my son"

Guru Warns Entertainment Journalists and Panelists

Management of Hiplife artiste Guru (realname: Nana Yaw Adjei Maradona) have issued a statement warning entertainment Journalists, panelists on entertainment discussion programs to ‘watch’ what they say about the “Pooley” hit maker.In the statement, Guru and his management have threatened to take legal action against “any slanderous communication or false accusation” without facts against the artistes. 

Read the press statement unedited below:

The Management of NKZ Music will like to seriously caution individuals, panelists and journalist who falsely accuse their artist, Guru, of any wrong doing without prove or facts to stop.

Any Slanderous communication or false accusation from now will be taking as an attack on the Artist name; brand and reputations will be taking as a defamatory action which will attract the proper legal actions.

It is sad to see that as other countries are promoting their artist with words of encouragement and positive actions, in Ghana some individuals who should know better have chosen to drag the hard end reputation of some artist down because they have refuse to do their research, reason, investigate or interview the people they want talk about to know the truth before they talk.

18 Years In Radio Qualifies Me To Be MP – Abeiku Santana

Abeiku Santana

Aspiring Member of Parliament for the Mfansteman constituency in the Central Region, Gilbert Aggrey also known as Abeiku Santana says he is competent enough to run for the position.The ace presenter believes that the experiences he has gained during the 18 years he has worked in the media will be beneficial in his work as MP if he is elected. He said his work has given him the opportunity to identify the needs and challenges of the citizenry and he wants to help address some of them. “I have been a voice and a mouthpiece for the people for the past 18 years. I have been in radio business

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WATCH!! All you need to know About "Maame Water"

(PHOTO):Female Rapper Who Wants To Have S3x With Prez Obama

Azealia Banks

After making a string of controversial comments in recent months and gracing the April cover of Playboy, Azealia Banks also landed the cover of the latest issue of Billboard, which features the Harlem rapper revealing some of her sexual fantasies and conquests.When asked about her thoughts on President Barack Obama, Banks professed: "He’s so fine. Those big-ass white teeth and ears hanging off his head? I’m like, ‘Oh my god, I want to f**k the president,’” she said, before adding, "I

Reggy Zippy And Bollie Audition For Britain’s Got Talent

Ghana’s Reggy Zippy and Bollie are in the run to making it on BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT show in the United Kingdom. The duo now known as MENN on Poinnt, with audition number 122179 has made it to the Round Two auditions.

Avid hiplife lovers would never forget the impact two of Ghana’s acts made in the music scene in the early 2000’s before their sojourn in the United Kingdom.

Does “You May Kiss The Bride” ring a bell? Does the name Bollie resonate some memory? Wait! How about Reggy Zippy? I am sure “Adoma” is still fresh on the minds of many a Ghanaian music lover.

Bollie who was at the height of his musical struggle gained prominence with his ‘You May Kiss The Bride’ anthem off the ‘Sounds of Our Time’ EP by Da’ Hammer. This tune was a major hit. Not much has been hid about Bolie thereafter.“Da Most Honorable Zippy Of The M. O. P A. K. A Sodium Di Catalister” was one sure introduction to prompt you that Reggy Zippy was on another banger of a track. Reggy Zippy is now domiciled in the UK with his family.Apparently these talented acts have been busy working on their

VIDEO:Wizkid & Chris Brown perform in South Africa

Wizkid joined Chris Brown on stage in the South African leg of Chris's world tour.

VGMA Public Voting Ends On April 7

Contrary to what people may think, the decision of who wins what at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA’s) is not taken by Charterhouse, the event organizers. In times past artiste, that haven’t won anticipated awards have vented their spleen on Charterhouse hurling all manner of venomous invectives at them for a decision that is taken by the Academy, the Board and the general public.

The weight of voting is shared amongst the general public who have a voting weight of 40%, the Academy which has a voting weight of 30% and the Board who have a voting weight of 30%. The voting weight takes a different turn of 50% – 50% between the Academy and the Board when it comes to the nonpublic or

Tonto Dikeh N7m Richer After Buhari’s Victory?

Tonto dikeh

Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has joined millions of Nigerians to congratulate the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari.The actress and DB Records act may have made some cool money, courtesy a probable wager about which she did not release details.She took to her Instagram account to express her joy with Buhari’s victory, saying she just won 7 million Naira

“I’m Still Single” – Bisa Kdei

Bisa Kdei

Award-winning Ghanaian Highlife singer, Bisa Kdei has revealed that he is a bachelor.Highlife singer Bisa Kdei ,has revealed that he is a bachelor. The multiple award-winning singer made the revelation on GH One TV’s “Rhythmz” show hosted by Black Boy on Monday evening, March 30. The singer was on the show to premiere the video for his new single titled “Atomesu” which features rapper Paa Quesi. The video directed by Prince Dovlo saw Bisa Kdei acted as a ‘trotro’ (public

Never Raise Your Hand On A Woman - Chidinma Tells Men

Chidinma Ekile

Nigerian singer-songwriter Chidinma Ekile popularly known as Chidinma has advised men not to beat their partners.The season 3 winner of MTN Project Fame West Africa in a conversation with Amanda Jissih, host of GhOne’s E-Talk show said there are scores of ways of disciplining your partner when she does something wrong.“There is nothing that a woman will do that will make you raise your hand” Chidinma said.Sharing more on ‘Abusive Relationship’ with Amanda Jissih, she

PHOTOS: Nigerian Rapper Ice Prince Meets Jay Z

Ice & Jay

 Nigerian rap star Ice Prince uploaded a photo of himself alongside music mogul Jay Z and fans are going wild with anticipation and speculation.Ice Prince captioned the photo “#Roc The story Loading… Ice|Hov“.