Political party leaders have been asked to demonstrate genuine commitment to protecting the peace of the nation by stepping back from anything divisive. Mr. Charles Owusu, National Chairman of the ‘Voters Forum’, a civil-society organization (CSO), said they should be measured and avoid exciting ethnic passions. That, he warned, was not healthy to the unity … 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
CEO of SarkCess Music, Sarkodie has stated that that Nigerian star, D’banj, was instrumental in the push for African music to receive the global spotlight it deserves. 2016 has seen an explosion of African sounds in the international market, with Wizkid, Alikiba, Davido, Ayo Jay, Stonebwoy, Okuntakinte and other acts getting international deals from major … Read more
The final funeral rites and burial service have been announced for late hiplife star Omanhene Pozo who was reported dead September 21. The ceremony is slated for October 30 at Adenta, a suburb of Accra. Till his death, Omahehe Pozo was reportedly battling a brain condition. He was originally part of Nananom, one of the … 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
Celebrity stylist and fashion blogger AKOSUAVEE (AV) is one of Ghana’s household names when it comes to fashion and style. She is recognised for her uniqueness and her good sense of fashion, which she’s exhibited over the years. AKOSUAVEE has been a major contributor to the success of the 10th edition of TV3’s reality show … Read more
Sometime last year, news and pictures went viral that Hiplife artiste, Akoo Nana has given his life to Christ and had dedicate himself to preaching and evangelizing the word of God and thus had quit secular music. There were even pictures on social media depicting Akoo Nana with a Bible in hand sharing the word … Read more
Hopes of having BET award winner, Stonebwoy; ‘King of Highlife’, Amakye Dede and the reigning VGMA 2016 Artiste of the Year- EL thrill patrons of Ghanaian music at the Indigo at the O2 in London on Friday, October 21 may not become a reality. According to reliable information available to www.nydjlive.com, the much anticipated Ghana … Read more
Michael Kesse Frimpong, known on stage as Kesse, although believes dancehall is a great genre, it’s not Ghanaian and therefore wants Ghanaians to stick to highlife. Dancehall music in Ghana has over the last couple of years seen artistes like Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Jupiter and others producing some very entertaining songs which have been trending in Ghana … Read more
Michael Kesse Frimpong, better known as Kesse, a product of TV3’s music reality show Mentor, has revealed how Mark Okraku Mantey tried to discourage him from competing in the reality show he eventually ended up winning. Kesse rose to fame after winning season 4 of TV3’s Mentor and also took in Season 2 of MTN’s … Read more
Michael Kesse Frimpong, better known as Kesse, a product of TV3’s music reality show Mentor, has revealed how Mark Okraku Mantey tried to discourage him from competing in the reality show he eventually ended up winning. Kesse rose to fame after winning season 4 of TV3’s Mentor and also took in Season 2 of MTN’s … 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
Omanhene Pozoh is a hiplife musician who was originally part of Nananom, one of the very first hiplife groups in Ghana. He has subsequently had a successful solo career, following a trend of reproducing old-school highlife hits which has given them the chance to work with greats like Awurama Badu, Alhaji K. Frimpong and C. … Read more
Ghana “sex” icon Lord Paper who became instant star within a few hours of dropping his debut music Video “Awurama” has revealed on AM Pluzz with Sammy Flex that his family stopped him from dropping the video of his new song “Pono”. According to Lord Paper, the video portrays what pornography is and what pornography … Read more
In November last year, hiplife artiste Akoo Nana, born William Ankrah, grabbed headlines as after pictures emerged of him in church giving his life to Christ. As if that was not enough, pictures of him preaching in buses fuelled speculations that the musician had turned a new leaf and was now going to preach the … Read more
The man believed to be in his 30s proved to friends he could do anything for money. A man, believed to be in his 30s, stripped naked in a broad day light and walked about freely to earn N10,000 at Kabayi, Mararaba, near Abuja. The City News gathered that the drama started when the man, … Read more