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Special Reading With Jide Adebayo-Begun at the 15th Ghana International Book Fair

Writers Project of Ghana on behalf of the Ghana Book Publishers Association proudly invites you to a reading and interaction session with Nigerian author, Olujide Adebayo-Begun, at the 15th Ghana International Book Fair. The Ghana International Book Fair is organized yearly by the Ghana Book Publishers Association and collaborators for both the local and international book industry, to enhance […]

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TIME TO SAY FAREWELL: VI Music part ways with FRA Band

It is with mixed feelings that we announce the departure of our enigmatic band FRA! from the VI Music family on an official basis. After 2 amazing years of exchanging ideas, putting out great tunes (‘Happy Yourself’ will always be one of the best things we’ve worked on) and some amazing performances, our brothers will not be renewing their contract […]

Music 1 min read

Notes from Yoyotinz Shrine

For two days, the Old Kingsway Building at James town (for those unfamiliar, it’s next to Ussher Fort) was home to hip hop. Rappers, both semi-mainstream and up-coming, took their turn to thrill, selliing their artistry to the hundreds present within the graffiti blemished walls of this iconic ground. The organizer of the event was Yoyotinz, a media outlet with […]

Events 4 min read

Sarkodie host album listening for his album ‘Highest’

The Electroland office space in the Samsung building at the Ring Road played host to a Sarkodie private album listening session yesterday. With journalists, bloggers and friends present, Sarkodie answered questions from a section of the audience on his career, family, experiences and his new album. The ‘Highest’, slated for release on Friday, September 8th, will be Sarkodie’s fifth studio […]

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THE CUTS: EP 02 VOL 09

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 Sammy Forson – I’m Tired It was a matter of time before he made his formal entry into the music space […]

Music 3 min read

Bryan The Mensah is moving at his own pace on ‘Friends With The Sun’ EP

Knowing how to move in this young and vibrant, yet fast changing Ghanaian music industry is an advantage. Knowing your worth as an artist is the gunpowder to your survival. While some break through by following the latest trends, those who adopt the often long and arduous road to success need to have the patience of a Buddhist monk. […]

Music 4 min read

Concert Review: ‘PhreakOutLive’ Concert hosted by BeatPhreaks

Having to make a decision on whether to go home or attend an event you have looked forward to is always a tough choice. That was me last Friday. Throughout the day, I was caught in a quandary: go home and get some rest considering the busy week I’ve had or be at Alliance Francaise, Accra to experience what the […]

Events 4 min read

THE CUTS: EP 02 Vol. 8

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Interview: Eff The DJ displays complexity in simplicity

If you’ve ever been to any of the weekend raves that the city offers, you’d probably have danced to the playlist of one of the best DJs in the city. For years, Eff The DJ has built his reputation as not only a music head but a DJ with impeccable music policy that spans across the genres of hip hop, hiplife, […]

Interview 8 min read

I Told You So: Curating a Piece of Ghanaian Storytelling through Artistic Experimentation

On Sunday, August 6th, a predominantly young audience sat ready to be taken in by Abdul Karim Hakib’s stage adaptation of Bob Cole’s classic film, I Told You So. Those familiar with his work know that Abdul Karim usually uses artistic experimentation to re-familiarize his audience with the ordinariness of humanness that we seem to run from, especially the not-so-beautiful […]

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