Crafted. The Man and The Brand.

Article culled from harmattanrain.com (@harmattanrain). Original article By Adedayo Laketu Kwami Kafui coined the term artivist. He identifies as an artivist and is recognized as one. When explained, an artivist is “an activist for art.” His love for the arts was not a direct translation of talent neither was it as a result of some desire to pursue a career […]

Interview 9 min read

Concert: RELEVANCE ROCKS with Michelle McKinney Hammond at Alliance Francaise, Accra

As a bestselling author, speaker, singer and television presenter, Michelle McKinney Hammond has authored over 40 books (selling over two million copies worldwide), She has appeared on countless television shows including Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect, E Channel’s “Soap Talk,” NBC’s The Other Half and She has also graced the cover of magazines such as Today’s Christian Woman, Precious Times, The […]

Events 1 min read

Music Review: DEITY EP by LYKAY ABUBAKAR

Often times, what attracts you to an artiste’s music, especially in hip hop, isn’t much about the intelligently woven rhymes and punchlines. Sometimes, a simple melody or the artiste’s voice and his/her simple yet relatable lyrics or story lines is enough attraction. The power of Lykay Abubakar (Abel Brobbey), a Ghanaian hip-hop artiste lies in the latter-his baritone voice and […]

Music 2 min read

PRESS RELEASE: Classics In The Park (5th Edition) features Filmmaker Nii Kwate Owoo.

  Africa Film Society’s free outdoor film showcase ‘Classics In The Park’ will feature legendary Ghanaian Filmmaker, Nii Kwate Owoo for its 5th edition. Slated for January 28th, 6pm at Akola Boni Park in Osu, Nyniba Estate, the award winning, Director Nii Kwate Owoo will be available for a Q&A after the screening of his short film ’You Hide Me’ […]

Events 1 min read

Trigmatic Launches ‘M.A.T.I.C’ on Jan, 21

On January 21, Alliance Francaise, Accra will come alive when Ghanaian rapper Trigmatic launches his new album M.A.T.IC M.A.T.I.C, an acronym for Melodies Awakening The Inactive Conscience, is the 4th studio album of Trigmatic who has, over the years built a reputation off his often thought-provoking songs and versatility as reflected on Motromodo-a single off M.A.T.IC. Trigmatic will be supported […]

Events 36 sec read

Respect Artists and Their Political Opinions.

The elections are over. A new president was sworn into office on January 7th, 2017. The ‘dark cloud’ that hovered over the political climate, slid calmly into oblivion. For the next four years, the new government would be engaged in fulfilling the promises it made to Ghanaians. The opposition, on the other hand, will indulge themselves mostly in trolling the […]

Opinions 5 min read

RAPPER ENO REMINDS US ABOUT THE STRUGGLES OF MAKING MUSIC ON ‘KING OF QUEENS’

    If you thought the art of making music, as it is today was easy and cheap a decade ago, Eno has something to tell you. When it comes to conversations about music in Ghana, the paucity of female rappers/singers is a prominent feature. The number of female artists seriously pale in comparison to their male counterparts. This situation […]

Music 4 min read

THE GROWING SPACE FOR ARTS IN GHANA

    In the face of limited arts venues and support, creative artists are still finding ways to push their creativity and many people are buying into it. When the good old years are spoken of by our parents or grandparents, they are often coloured with nostalgia. They are quick to point out, aside the many ‘freebies’, how they enjoyed […]

Opinions 5 min read

OKUNTAKINTE AND THE ART OF TURNING NEGATIVE TROLLS INTO SUCCESS

Creative people are a sensitive bunch. A slight hint of criticism, whether born out of fairness or malice, of their work is regarded as an attack. Whiles some would ignore the criticism others may come for your neck, even fighting you for sharing a ‘negative’ opinion. There are others who would reach out and explain to you why your views […]

Music 4 min read
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