Listen to the lyrics of Guru – Odo Bi ft Asenso (Prod By BeatMonsta)and download the mp3 track for the newly released track titled: Guru – Odo Bi ft Asenso (Prod By BeatMonsta). NKZ Music bring to us this brand new highlife jam from Guru and he calls this one ODO BI which features fast … Read more
The Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) and the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) representatives were missing as the mortal remains of contemporary highlife musician, Daasebre Dwamena were laid to rest. Representatives from the two bodies and musicians in general failed to attend the burial of the late highlife musician over the weekend in Anomabo in … Read more
Ace hilife musician, Gyedu Blay Ambulley was quoted saying no GH dancehall/reggae musician including BET award-winner, Stonebwoy can win the Grammy awards. According to him, Ghanaian acts who find themselves doing this genre do not portray the culture and identity of the country in their music as they use beats created by Jamaicans. He again … Read more
Veteran highlife artiste, Gyedu Blay Ambolley’s assertion that no Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall Artiste will be able to win the Grammys has been met with reactions from Stonebwoy, pundits and some music lovers. Abrantepa.com earlier reported that Ambolley believes it would be a mistake for Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall Artistes to win since they do not portray the culture … Read more
Nigerian afrobeats artiste, Jomas has succeeded in ‘cooking’ a powerful song with Highlife and Afrobeats group Gallaxy. The song titled ‘Bae on fleek’,produced by Shottoh Blinqx talks about a man’s affection of a woman and also paints a perfect picture of how couples in recent times flaunts their relationship even on social media. ‘Bae on … Read more
Ghanaian highlife musician, Samuel Ofori Amponsah known by the name Mr. All 4 Real seems not to be worried over the public bash he received in the past months. In a recent video shared on his Facebook Timeline, it shows the contemporary highlife artist singing and dancing to one of his favourite highlife songs. In … Read more
Ghanaian Hip-hop musician and C. E.O of Corna Rock record label, Agyei Nelson Yaw also known as AJ Nelson has announced his first ever Highlife song titled “Odo Npe” since he emerged years ago. Just as the title, “Odo Npe” is a pure ballad featuring fast rising vocalist, Brenya. Explaining why he titled the track … Read more
The maternal family of the late highlife musician Daasebre Gyamenah has announced his burial arrangements after a meeting on Wednesday. The maternal family met in Anomabo and disclosed that the mortal remains of the late musician will be laid to rest on November 26. The burial date is being announced after a tussle over who … Read more
Ghanaian highlife duo INK has expressed the desire to take the genre to the level of having the likes of Adele, Neyo and Usher collaborate with them. “We’ll never stop until we get Adele, Neyo and Usher do highlife song with us” The music duo said this in an interview on Wednesday, October 19 on 3FM. … Read more
Several prominent Ghanaian musicians will mount the stage tonight, October 15, at the + 233 Jazz Bar and Grill in Accra at a concert in honour of veteran highlife star, CK Mann. The Takoradi-based singer, songwriter and guitarist turned 80 earlier this year and the concert dubbed, ‘A Celebration of CK Mann @80’ will feature … Read more
Legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Gyedu Blay Ambolley has revealed the level of disappointment he hoards in him following collaborations he did with some musicians in the country. Gyedu Blay Ambolley says many of the artists he has worked with were only in a hurry to finish the songs and release them onto the market. In that … Read more
Legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Gyedu Blay Ambolley has revealed the level of disappointment he hoards in him following collaborations he did with some musicians in the country. Gyedu Blay Ambolley says many of the artists he has worked with were only in a hurry to finish the songs and release them onto the market. In that … Read more
The good works of highlife musician Gyadu Blay Ambolley has attracted the attention of the international community. Consequently, the City of Philadelphia has awarded the lyricist and saxophonist for his immense contribution towards highlife music in the Diaspora. Prior to receiving the special award, the Ghanaian musician was interviewed on Voice Of America (VOA) on … Read more
Crooner and highlife singer, Assanqoma has released his latest single “Ghana First” which was produced by Dr Ray. The single is a peace song that preaches peace ahead of the upcoming 2016 general election. Inspired by the title, the message in the song advises every Ghanaian to put the country first during this year’s election. … Read more
The burial of late highlife musician, Daasebre Dwamena may not come off on the date set by the family because the Koforidua High Court has adjourned a case seeking to stop the burial. The case followed misunderstandings between the two families – paternal and maternal – of the late Daasebre Dwamena over the burial. The … Read more
“The notion that the distinctive quality of African music lies in its rhythmic structure, and consequently that the terms ‘African music’ and ‘African rhythm’ are often interchangeable, has been so persistently thematized in writings about African music that it has by now assumed the status of a commonplace, a topos. And so it is with … Read more
Even so, just look at Osofo Dadzie and the high level of social evangelism, moral awareness, and positive education the series promoted (Anyidoho & Gibbs) and compare that with the scripts for today’s films (Ghallywood and Kumawood). The names “Ghallywood” and “Kumawood” stink to high heaven. Here are David Dontoh’s objections to these names: “When … Read more
One of Ghana’s finest lyricist and microphone burners Ko-Jo Cue known in private life as Linford Kennedy Amankwah in a recent interview with Y 97.9fm Takoradi Ryse ’N’ Shyne show host Kwame Legend has revealed how life treated him growing up in Bantama, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. “Growing up was fun, … Read more
Ghanaian gospel musician, Philipa Baafi, has described sound engineer George Forest who died on Wednesday after a short illness as an extraordinary man who never joked with his work. Speaking exclusively to 3news.com, an emotional Philipa Baafi described the late George Forest as a sound engineer with a difference. “George was an extraordinary human, a … Read more
“Ghanaian highlife is one of the oldest popular dance-music styles of Africa…” ALEXIS AKWAGYIRAM, BBC “Highlife, a musical genre that originated in Ghana, Sierra Leone and Nigeria, fused African rhythms with western music. “The sound, of which there were a few variations, generally combined multiple guitar rhythms with a brass band backing, as well as … Read more