M.ANIFEST OUT WITH NEW TUNE ‘FORGET DEM’

M.anifets is not slowing down in 2015. he is carry the force that propelled him through 2014 into the new year. The award winning rapper has released a new single ‘Forget Dem’ produced by award winning producer KillBeatz. This is the first time the two have worked together. ‘Forget Dem’ carries a highlife vibe and talks about the need for […]

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12 PREDICTIONS FOR THE 2015 MUSIC SCENE

The year has just begun and we are still reveling in the wonders of 2014. From all indications 2015 will continue from where 2014 left off in the music and entertainment sphere. Here, I list my predictions for the New Year. NOTE: this is just a prediction. Some may likely come to pass. If they don’t, please don’t come after […]

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THROW BACK: DADDY LUMBA -SESE WOSE VIDEO

DADDY LUMBA (Charles Kwadwo Fosu) has stayed relevant in the High Life circuits for more than two decades and like the proverbial tree nearer a river, he keeps churning out hits after hits till date. Currently, his new song Ye Nia Wo Ho B3to Wo (Yentie Obiaa) is undoubtedly the most popular song in Ghana. Last Monday, I chanced on this […]

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LAURYN HILL TO HEADLINE AFRO-BEATS FESTIVAL

When rapper EL announced during his B.A.R Concert in July that BBnZ will be bringing to Ghana an International Act to headline a concert in December, many fans were excited.(Read review of B.A.R concert http://wp.me/p4fpLb-5b) Finally, it has been announced that legendary American singer/rapper/songwriter Miss. Lauryn Hill will be headlining the 2nd Edition of Afro-beats festival organised by BBnZ Live. Lauryn […]

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INTRODUCING WORLASI TO THE WORLD

IT IS UNCOMMON for some of the best talents in certain fields of endeavour to get overlooked, ignored or forsaken. Sometimes, the only help these talented individuals need is a little push to see their dreams assume a life of its own, despite the efforts and sacrifices these talented individuals put in. In Ghana, especially in the music industry, this […]

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THE COMING OF AGE OF DANCEHALL MUSIC IN GHANA

The dance hall artistes of the early 90s will be smiling at the strong showing the genre is making on the Ghanaian music scene today. Likewise, followers and lovers will be astounded at the growth of dance hall in less than 2 decades since appearing on the music scene. Today, dance hall artistes enjoy massive airplay thanks to the legion […]

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ELI MUZIK RELEASES ‘QUICK SAND’

photo courtesy The Fader magazine Ghanaian Afro-Soul artiste, ELi MUZIK has released his fourth single off his soon to be released album Finding ELi as his birthday gift to his fans. On this new single, Quick Sand  which features two BBNZ acts-EL and Ko-jo Cue, Eli sings about how his love for music has become the motivation to work hard or […]

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WHERE IS OUR ROYALTIES? SAMINI WANTS ANSWERS

Samini has questioned the Musician Union of Ghana (MUSIGHA) on why some artistes are not paid royalties by those mandated to collect and pay artistes for their works. According to him, he is yet to receive any form of royalty despite being in the music industry for a decade. ‘I was at a meeting at MUSIGHA were I inquired about […]

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INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC PRODUCER NEL MAGNUM (ROGER THAT!)

‘Everybody else is thinking outside the box. Sometimes being the ugly duckling is the way to go. It’s not easy at the initial stages but eventually when we all fly onto the plaques of The Greatest Musicians from Ghana, we will all look beautiful’ WHENEVER YOU HEAR A BEAT WITH intercom voice – ‘ROGER THAT’- either at the beginning or […]

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BBC AFRICA BEATS FEATURES M.ANIFEST

Award winning Ghanaian rapper, M.anifest (Kwame Tsikata) kicks off this new BBC Africa Beats series by performing songs from his “APAE’ EP. M.anifest breaks down the inspiration behind the performed songs – Debi Debi (One Day) and Someway Bi. He is backed by renowned Ghanaian band ‘Ohia B3y3 Ya’ (Poverty Is Pain) led by Kwame Yeboah. Shouts to my Kenyan […]

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