Bɛnpaali Film Festival Launched

A festival to give young filmmakers an opportunity to connect and be mentored by seasoned local and international professionals has been launched.The ‘Bɛnpaali Youngfilmmakers’ festival,’ also seeks to create a single platform for young filmmakers between the ages of 15 and 30 to exhibit their talents.The festival, which was launched at an impressive ceremony at the Kaya Energy Bar, Cantonments, is being organized by Firebeads Media, in collaboration...

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Ambolley criticizes Stonebwoy (@stonebwoyb) BET nomination

Veteran Ghanaian musician Gyedu Blay Ambolley has expressed worry about authentic Ghanaian music not receiving nominations at international awards ceremonies.Citing the annual Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards as an example, the musician said the organisers, during nominations, totally ignore highlife, the authentic music genre from Ghana, a situation he finds unacceptable.He wondered how Stonebwoy got nominated for the Best International...

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M.anifest (@manifestive) Is Underrated Says Obrafour (@iamobrafour)

Obrafour was on #RyseNShyne with Akosua Hanson to promote his new songs Pimpinaa and Twe Mame with Bisa KDei and Lousika respectively.The rap icon among other things talked about the rapper he recorded No Shorcut to Heaven and Odasani with saying;"M.anifest, that young man, for me I think he is one of the biggest acts in the country but he is underrated. Well, it’s a Ghanaian thing, we don’t give respect where it's due. But for me that man is deep....

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2015 MTV Africa Music Awards Dedicated To Nelson Mandela

This year’s MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) will be used to honour late South African president, Nelson Mandela.The 2015 awards scheme will honour the selfless South African leader, who led the country out of apartheid and died on December 5, 2013.Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa and MTV Base earlier this week announced the fifth edition of the awards scheme which honours excellence in music on the African continent.Nominees for...

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Dancehall icons to rock La Beach on June 3

Organizers of the Reggae Dancehall beach concerts in partnership with Princess One Love Bay are reviving the show this year with the biggest dancehall mash-up party on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the La Pleasure Beach in Accra.With dancehall sensation, Rashid Metal headlining this edition, the show promises a night of excitement for listeners and enthusiasts of dancehall music, lovers’ rock and reggae. The show starts at 7pm and there will be free...

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Blakk Rasta And His Band Wins Top Award

Popular Ghanaian reggae musician and host of Taxi Driver on Hitz FM Blakk Rasta and his Herbalist Band have won the Best international Band Award at the 'FESTIVAL IMAGEM-MOVIMENTO' International Music Fair (FIM) in Genova, Italy.This is the first time Africa is being represented at the prestigious event.The 'Barack Obama' hit-maker and his Herbalist Band, who were the only band chosen from Ghana, did the honours by thrilling a massive crowd of...

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Appietus Confirms Ofori Amponsah's Comeback

Producer extraordinaire in a latest instagram post has revealed Ofori Amponsah has called to book a studio session with him.According to Appietus, Mr All4Real argued he was not going to sing profane words.He wrote;"I got a call from my brother this morning that he wants to come back to Hilife... Well his argument is he's not going to sing profane words? Gh get READY cos the Hilife Legend just booked the Studio #OforiAmponsah #Appietus."Source:...

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