Kwesi Arthur has on an interview expressed his displeasure with the music duo, Dopenation. 

Known for a controversy free music career, it seems Kwesi Arthur doesn’t mind making the trends over his displeasure with his colleagues, Dopenation whom he said offended him in the past.

Speaking from a place of pain, Kwesi Arthur narrated how the twins  lied on his name and how he felt about it. According to him, his music and brand is all he’s got, which is why there is no one he is going to front if anyone says anything that can make him lose that. Emphasizing on it, Kwesi Arthur said “if you take my brand away, I have nothing, so for you to do that, I am not cool.”

However he agrees to work with them in future if the record was good and deserved he puts his very on, how every he did not hesitate to make his ill feelings for them known.

Kwesi Arthur is currently promoting his new song featuring Vic Mensah, Winning:

Brilliant Ghanaian rapper, Kojo Cue has sent out an important request to be universe and is expecting a response before he leaves earth. 

On his official twitter handle, Kojo Cue tweeted “I deserve an @iamobrafour hook before I leave this earth, universe make it happen”. While many may see this as nothing, it is a big deal which needs more attention as any other conversation in the industry. 

First of all the post projects Obrafour as a music god as most people see him in the music industry. Obrafour has been that legendary music figure whose works and contribution to the Ghanaian music ecosphere can not be over looked or written off. This shows the respect and reverence artist like Kojo Cue have for the iconic figure.

Also, the part Kojo cue’s tweet that says “before I leave earth” is equally as important because in Ghana, listeners are quick to retire artists, here you will hear things like “former musician” . Leave the earth simple means that until he, Kojo Cue, leave the earth, he will remain a musician whether or not he is involved in the music business actively. Also for sometime now, the legendary Obrafour seem to have put a pause of recording, which happens all over the world, however in Ghana once an artist does not have a current hit song or is not a recording artist, his career is considered Dead! But Kojo Cue placing a call to Obrafour means that as long as they are both alive their music career is alive and collaborations can happen any time.

Finally, the “I deserve a hook…” which some may consider as some form of an entitlement or ultimatum to Obrafour, to me, may just be the right call. Kojo Cue, like any other contemporary rapper who has done a song with Obrafour is equally as talented, as hard working and has the huts and momentum to “deserve” an Obrafour hook. If you don’t agree, check his catalogue. Ghanaians mistake hit musicians for good musicians and that is not entirely right.

Hopefully the universe answers his call so Ghanaians will have the privilege to enjoy a Kojo Cue-Obrafour collaboration.

While the world has become more aggressive on fighting barbaric acts like rape, it seems it continuous to be a problem in most parts of the world. According to renowned Ghanaian musician, Efya, rapists should simply be castrated.

Instead of being prosecuted and coming out to continue in the act, it seems the songstress believes castration could help nib the wicked act. However, the use of castration seem to only favor women, what about men who get raped by women, what should be done to them, should they also, be circumcised?

It seems the A list artists will never be free of expectations projected on them no matter how much they do for the young ones. In Ghana, most mainstream artist like Sarkodie, kofi kinaata, Samini to mention a few have been tagged with. To supporting the younger generation of musicians. Though they try so hard to vindicate themself it seems such conversations will always come up. 

Nautyca, a young talented musician has in a live video bastardized celebrated Ghanaian musician, sarkodie, for not sharing his music link as often and random as he does for others in spite of being on the song and the music video. Although Sarkodie posted the link a couple of times, according to Nautyca, he didn’t do it as often considering how he sacrificed time with his then manager, possigee for Sarkodie’s recording sessions.

After the live Video went out, unhappy sarkodie called for his verse to be taken off the next song called BUM BUM he had recorded with Nautyca. This attack on Sarkodie’s brand has caused a stir on social media  and has got the management of Sarkodie commenting on the issue. According to him Sarkodie went all out for him and agreed to do the second song because of that family friendship they had, which is why a disrespect like that got him upset.

Hopefully, young artist learn a lesson and not depend solely on big artist for their breakthrough.

Nautyca is out with a new song called EChoke

The 22nd Edition of the Vodafon Ghana Music Awards has promised to be one that will be full of excitement and unforgettable Xperiences for its patrons.

Revealing the artists to perform for the Xperience Concert, the scheme has on their official social media handles announced Kelvyn boy, Kwesi Arthur Adina, Celestine Donkor, Kuami Eugene, Epixode, Abiana, Amerado, kwekuflick, Camidoh to mention a few.

The experience is slated for the 12th of June 2021, where the scheme promises to enthrall Ghanaians with good music and experiences that will leave an indelible mark on their memory.

The Story of Legendary Musician Okomfour Kwadee can never be told without the mention of names like Producer Quick Action. While narratives have gone against Quick Action, it seem the producer is unperturbed.

Speaking to Oneplay Africa on his take on the just ended birthday bash for the Musician, Okomfour Kwadee, Quick Action expressed how excited he was and how it gave him a taste of their good old days together.

Touching on allegations leveled against him over the years for being a bad influence to the artist, he said that he loved him genuinely as a brother and nothing said about him will affect his love for him and theirs was for life and a true agape love for his brother.

He stressed that, if he harbors ill feelings against Kwadee for rumors peddled about him, then it means he never loved him in the first place. Which is why he is praying for his full recovery and a possible comeback.

Seven years ago, a legendary figure in the Ghanaian music scene, Castro, was reportedly taken away by a water body at Ada, during a pleasurable moment with friends.

While family and loved ones held to the hope that the artist was going to resurface, per the laws of Ghana, after seven years of his disappearance the he was to be legally declared dead.

Speaking to close friends and colleagues of the late Musician, Oneplay Africa had a conversation with producer Kaywa who expressed his hearth felt condolences to the family.

Recalling his friendship with Castro, Kaywa narrated that, Castro was a good person to him and all producers he worked with. Adding that, though producers were at the time not receiving any royalties for their work done, Castro always made sure those he worked with earned what was due them. He also recounted a moment where Castro use to shop in bags and boxes for him.

D-Flex also sent a message to his family sending their heartfelt condolence and praying for strength for them since this was going to open up old wounds.

Renowned music Producer, Quick Action also speaks on his time working with the legendary artist on song like Nfoni. He also went ahead to send his heartfelt condolence to the family of Castro.

Popular Ghanaian Hi-Life musician, Dada Hafco hs on Oneplay News seconded Nanky’s suggestion that Ghanaian musicians should do to the Hi-Life genre what Nigerians have done with Afrobeats.

Speaking on the topic with Oneplay Africa, Dada Hafco said that in order for the world to recognize Hi-life as the Ghanaian genre Ghanaian musicians and producers have to make a collective conscious effort to push that agenda. He cited examples with Hi-Life Gospel, Hi-LIFE Dancehall, to mention a few.

Dada Hafco added that the VGMA can expedite this process tremendously if they are to make Hi-Life the ultimate award of the night. That way artists will prioritize the genre over all others.

Hopefully, all these suggestions recently sparked again by Shatta Wale’s State of the Industry Address can be manifested.

I tried putting together words to express how I felt sometime back about a guy I couldn’t get out of my mind. After putting all the words together I noticed it didn’t make sense not convey the feeling I felt within.

Then suddenly like a fairy godmother attending to the needs of her goddaughter with alacrity I heard the words

“Come closer let me feel your vibe

I know you wanna put it down on me

Boy hurry we don’t have much time

And let’s not waste it, oh yeah (me know that)”

Stunned by the voice delivering the exact words and message I’ve been trying to put together for hours, I noticed after 

“I can see what you’ve been thinkin’ through your eyes

Feelin’ like you won a lottery tonight

Papi you gon’ have to run away your side

You’re the only one on my mind tho…”

that such mellifluous voice could only belong to the songstress Efya. Lyrically the lady is dynamite. Composition of songs like Whoman Woman….. Only explains why she has remained in the music game and started relevant for over a decade.

Her vocal ability that allows her to play in ranges most musicians won’t dare to try is what makes artists like Sarkodie and Edem rush to her for songs like Saara, Favor, I’m in love with you, where did I go wrong to mention a few.

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I remember an interview I had with DJ Cuppy where she expressed that Efya has one of her favorite voices in Africa. There was no lie detected there. Jane Awindor has always been the Queen of Vocals.

Also, It seems her performance on stage even gets better with age. At her recent performance Somewhere in Ghana with Omahlay and Sarkodie’s Blacklove concert not forgetting her live band performance at UTV, she reminded uthe world why she is Queen. To me, when we speak of national assets in Ghana’s music industry, Efya can not be left out! 

Today I celebrate Efya for perfectly encapsulating how I feel with her good music The One.

Written by Tilly Akua Nipaa

Twitter @tillyakuanipaa

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Aside from the similarities in the genre of music they do, it seems the two signees of Lynx entertainment, Kidi and Kuami Eugene, have nothing in common.

While Kidi is seen as the fashion and styling connoisseur, Kuami Eugene on the other hand has been constantly criticized about his fashion sense.

Speaking about his sense of fashion with Tilly Akua Nipaa on Oneplay Africa, Kidi said it was something he picked up subconsciously growing up in a highly fashionable family. Looking good is a must for him.

Touching on Kuami Eugene’s fashion, Kidi stated that as long as his brother is Coll and comfortable with what he wears no one has the audacity to question him although he agrees that some of his outfits have been questionable.

Emphasized that “ I believe that ones someone is wearing something they are comfortable in and are happy about it, that’s all that matters…”

However, he added that “So far as he feels good in it, forget everybody else, but he has also wore things that are a bit questionable…”

Watch full interview below: