One Year On: The birth of a ‘godMC’

Thursday 30th June, 2016. History is replete with iconic moments that end up impacting the world in a positive manner.  These moments move from mere incidents to great encounters that outlive generations. Nostalgia is what it provokes in those who lived to witness it. For the others who get to be told, fascination is what fills them up. For many […]

Music 3 min read

My visit to Mmofra Park

Safe playgrounds and open spaces are not a common sight in Accra. It’s an ironic situation considering Accra is deemed a ‘Millennium City’ (we revel in labels).  Parents, Guardians and adults seeking a very serene environment for moments of solace struggle to settle on one.  So, a couple of weeks ago when I got invited to the Mmofra Park by […]

Opinions 2 min read

Special Book Reading with Author, Nana Malone

Writers Project of Ghana presents USA Today best-selling author, Nana Malone, in our second special reading for 2017. The event will take place at the One Corner Restaurant, Kokomlemle. Nana Malone is the author of over 40 books in 8 series. Writing mainly in the genre of pop fiction and romantic comedy, her works include Love Match, In Stilettos, The […]

Events 1 min read

Inteview with Goldkeyz, a Nigerian music producer 

​Interview with Ayo Onaduja for More Branches.                                                ________________________________________ Why did you name yourself Goldkeyz and what do you understand by being a producer ? Goldkeyz : Actually didn’t name myself ‘Goldkeyz’. It was given to me by […]

Interview 3 min read

The Kids Will Code

This segment is a collaborative effort between More Branches (@MoreBranches), a Nigerian based content curating site and Culartblog. Written By Richard Ogundiya For More Branches (@MoreBranches)                            ________________________________________ I spent my childhood going for birthday parties and learning how to somersault. I got on a wave one time […]

Interview 3 min read

THE CUTS: EP 02 Vol. 5

THE CUTS is your weekly round-up of songs and videos that has caught our attention and think you must hear or see. The music featured aren’t genre specific. THE CUTS is delivered every FRIDAY ———————————————————————– Kwame Write – Homeless Minds  [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7sr7GogupA&w=560&h=315] One of the saddening sights in most cities, no matter the level of development, are the homeless folks. Unfortunately, no one seems […]

Music 4 min read

EP Review: Holes In A Pair by Slimo

Any avid watcher of the poetry scene in Ghana today would have noticed the vibrancy and energetic efforts at pushing the artform towards the centre of entertainment.  Poets are leading this effort through the release of various projects-mostly EPs. This year has seen the release of some compelling body of work by some leading voices within the poetry scene; picking […]

poetry 3 min read

Beat Bang: Skillions boss Jayso shares his Top 5 Productions

“I only got interested in production because I couldn’t find a producer who made the kind of beats I wanted” – Jayso told BeatPhreak JAYSO needs no introduction as far as the music scene in Ghana is concerned. His imprints on the scene is as huge as those of a bear on a muddy land. His profile and influence strides across […]

Beat Bang 5 min read

Throwback: Dasebre Dwamena feat. Lord Kenya – Kokooko

The ripples that Dasebre Dwamena’s breakthrough debut caused was to be expected. It shot him into the limelight, resulting in him becoming one of the finest highlife artistes of all time. It also injected a renewed verve into highlife music, which at that point, was waning in popularity- hiplife was entering into a golden era. “Kokooko”, released in 1999 as […]

Music 2 min read

Bridging the Gap between Art and Politics: How Tuface Idibia and Tekno are leading the way

(all photos courtesy Royal TV) Art and Politics.  The arguments have raged on whether the two are distinct​ or are mutually inexclusive. The arguments of those who advocate  the separation rest in the fact that, artists don’t understand the nuances of politics and are therefore liable to misinform, misjudge and miseducate the masses who believe in their words. This ‘flaw’ […]

Music 7 min read
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