BEEF: IS NOT ABOUT WHO WON. IT IS ABOUT WHAT NEXT FOR THE RAP GAME

‘Rap ‘beefs’ generates competition and excitement. The excitement leads to attention and who is the best rapper‘. From L-R : M.anifest and Sarkodie (photo via twitter) BEEF. This word provokes trepidation and excitement among music fans. The former, borne out of the infamous and violent ending of two talented American rap artistes-Tupac and Notorious BIG-at a young age, ending what […]

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THE CUTS

THE CUTS brings you a short, unbiased review of latest music and videos from Ghanaian artistes and artistes from other African regions. Once it is dope, it will be featured here. __________________ M.anifest, Reynolds,Akotowaa, Robin-Huws, Poetyk Prynx M.ANIFEST – GOD MC Ghana twitter woke up today to a new tune from award winning rapper, M.anifest with many interpreting the lyrics as […]

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Samini And The Art of Sharing Success

Samini’s influence on dancehall music in Ghana is remarkable, spearheading it to becoming an alternative music to hiplife. But, in using his influence and status to make others become stars is where my admiration for him lies. There is a popular Akan proverb that translate as: a rope gets to top thanks to a tree. The import of this widely […]

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JILL OF ALL TRADES HOLDS NETWORKING EVENT

JILL OF ALL TRADES is an event founded by Ama Asantewa Diaka (Poetra) to celebrate young Ghanaian female entrepreneurs breaking grounds in their various fields of endeavours. Started two (2) years ago, the motivation behind the Jill Of All Trades is to inspire, encourage and celebrate young women for their accomplishment, as  aptly captured by Poetra Asantewa Often whenever it’s […]

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7 THINGS WE LEARNT FROM THE 2016 VGMAS

      Following weeks of  promotions, discussions and waiting, the 2016 Edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs2016) was held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The big winners on the night were highlife revivalist, Bisa K’Dei, who scooped Four (4) awards on the night including the Song of the Year with his hit song ‘Mansa’. The […]

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THE CUTS

The Cut bring to readers a weekly music or albums list by mostly but not limited to Ghanaian artistes which this writer deem worth listening to or having on your playlist. The music are not genre and/or region specific. One it is good, it will be featured here. WORLASI – ONE LIFE feat Sena Dagadu, Six Strings For a young […]

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NOT EASY FOR EAZZY: EAZZY’S ATTEMPTS TO STAYING RELEVANT

She was once the biggest female pop star in the country. Her singles were on everybody’s lips. She was changing the music scene and making a case for female musician in the country. Her music, her looks and her record label, like a cosmic design, all came together to put her at the forefront of the musical space. From 2010 […]

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SPOTLIGHT: AN INTERVIEW WITH MUTOMBO DA POET

MUTOMBO DA POET is a recognized name within the Ghanaian art scene; first as a spoken word artist, a photographer, an occasional rapper and sometimes an actor (he made cameos in Coz Ov Moni Pt 1 & 2). For many, Mutombo is one of the  leading contemporary poets whose untiring efforts has helped push spoken word poetry  from obscurity to visibility: making spokenword […]

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EXHIBITION; ART AS THERAPY AND LA PAILLOTE TAKPEKPE; SHRINK SESSION

Four women artists in collaboration with Alliance Française Accra present an exhibition titled: Art As Therapy and La Paillote Takpekpe; Shrink Session on Wednesday, 23rd March at 6:30pm and Wednesday, 30th March at 7:30pm respectively at Alliance Française Accra. In the celebration of International women’s month, Alliance Française Accra is hosting exciting events organized by women in the arts and […]

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THE CUTS

The Cut bring to its readers a weekly music or albums list by mostly Ghanaian artistes that this writer deem worth listening or having in your playlist. The music is not genre and/or regionally specific. Once it is good, it will be covered here. We are just three months in the year and already music fans are getting inundated with […]

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