DJ Khaled and Blacko trending heavily in Africa here is why.

After sharing Africa’s rising star black Sherif’s freestyle video, American producer and hitmaker, DJ Khaled has also shared a video  of himself in his ride grooving to Blacko’s Kweku the Traveller. The Superstar whose souls was captivated by Blacko’s true  words in KTT shared this video:

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Akwaaba magic is dubbing South African series into twi like kumkum bhagya. Clearly, There is a huge market for it. How are our filmmakers using this to their advantage?

In my opinion, TV operators have seen the huge demand for the twi speaking shows. Ghanaian shows shot in English by our topnotch producers targeting the international market can also dub these classy movies into Twi for channels who show these Twi telenovela.

Also, Kumawood actors need support because clearly there is a seeming acceptance for the twi speaking shows and with good stories, cinematography, or pictures shot in twi, their shows can get acceptance by the locals in Ghana.

Finally, it’s clear that Ghanaians have grown past the “white person speaking Twi” illusion. These are blacks with their voice been dubbed. So if our filmmakers can do seize the moment.

Maybe instead of fighting it, we just need to embrace it and make the best out of it, who knows, it could overtake the telenovelas.

Daria Hookfin, an International Relations and Talents Manager of HookedOn entertainment, in the US will be teaching at the most exciting youth Masterclass and Music Day, Oneplay Universe.

 As part of her class, Daria Hookfin will teach her class: How to package for International Music Market and grow as a Talent. With regards to the growing desire of the Ghanaian talent to tap into the vast international audience to expose, be discovered, and explore the world, this course is a must-attend for all talents who are willing to learn the tricks involves. 

Daria Hookfin is thrilled to be a part of this initiative by Oneplay Africa since she believes a crucial part to propel the growth of the Ghanaian entertainment industry is Education. She comments:

“It will be my pleasure to share with the Ghanaian talent how they can position themselves and their music for international discovery and relationships. I believe sharing my skill with the youth, is the best way to celebrate the youth and I appreciate Oneplay for this initiative.”

Oneplay Universe is a day of Masterclass and Music set aside to train the youth with the desire to learn, grow and make a living from their hobbies. Happening on the 13th of August 2022 at the Bayview Village at Atomic from 11 am to 5 pm, Oneplay Africa together with Hyperlink Africa, intends to give its attendees the best teachers for each course. Ranging from Andy Dosty to KOBBY KYEI and a lot more prominent people will impact. 

Register now for the Masterclass www.oneplayafrica.com/universe 

The conversation of music Royalty for most Ghanaian musicians and music stakeholders has become one that most Ghanaians have concluded as insurmountable. To most right owners, the lack of innovation and transparency by Ghamro has been a contributing factor to the plight of most Ghanaian artists.

However, there seems to be a light popping at the end of the tunnel, as the French Embassy led by HE Anne Sophie Ave, together with the VGMA has decided to introduce SACEM and GHAMRO to help find a permanent solution and the way forward. 

Hosting Stakeholders at the Residence of France, Her Excellency made it clear that the meeting was not the trial of GHAMRO but a profitable collaboration. Inviting the International Director of SACEM, France, Caroline, Champarnaud, and the Vice President of Alter K, Simon Vuillard-Pernier as guest speakers to share their knowledge and realistic immediate steps to achieving this goal.

For most of the stakeholders invited to the event, it was a pleasure to see the intentional effort by the French Embassy and VGMA to fix one of the major issues that ail the Ghanaian Music industry, however with regards to the outcome of previous meetings, some reactions of the stakeholders of the event, the question is, will this be one of the many meetings to be held on royalty conversations or would Ghamro truly allow this collaboration to manifest beautiful fruits for the industry or it will be an exercise in futility?

Ma Cherie, hitmaker, Edem, has made an interesting post about his insight into the new dynamics of the Ghanaian music agenda. With this knowledge, Edem intends to take the industry with full force. 

He tweeted that “Now that we know what we are up against..The real journey start…We go tayaaaa u…Agenda boys go stress pass”

Also, in spite of his busy schedule with Ma Cherie media tour, Edem made a quick stop at Dzata Cement Company LTD. Edem has been one that advocates for everything Ghanaian and has a fondness for supporting and growing new businesses. 

Summarizing his day at Dzata Cement with a video, Edem made a caption on social media that “Building for Generations. Get ready Ghana  Dzata Cement!!! @dzatacements  #FullyActiveTycoo #Fullyctive #Gogetem.”

Edem, is one of the few Ghanaian artists who constantly makes an effort to ensure that his songs transcends generations. Clearly, this is a principle that does not only live with his music but his dealings as a person. 

Hopefully, with his plan to build generations, and stress Agenda boys, Edem is about to give Ghanaians a good run.

Stream Edem’s latest project Ma Cherie with Santrinos Raphael :

Amidst his promotion of his latest single, Ma Cherie, Ghanaian Rapper and Singer, Edem, has expressed a different side of him on stage, not only as a performer but as a Co-host of Ghana’s biggest music night, VGMA23.

Edem kicked off the night with an electrifying performance setting the tone for a good music night. His presence got even better when he announced that he was going to be the cohost with Citi FM Presenter, A J Sarpong. 

Being his first time as a host, Edem, begun by setting some ground rules for the night where he encourages the audience in the auditorium and at home not to be quick to troll but enjoy the night. During his job as an MC, Edem proved that he is the king of the stage, not just as a performer but one very familiar with the stage . 

Edem’s delivery and his attention to the details in the introduction of each artist was only a proof that Edem had been integral in the formulation in the current phase of Ghana music. 

At the end of the beautiful night, Edem seized the opportunity to inform all the audience of his latest single with Santrinos Raphael, Ma Cherie. Click to stream below:

Oneplay Woman Celebrates Mothers day through the Eyes of Male Celebrities.

The significant roles of mothers to every child is one that the world celebrates all year round.  Mother’s Day is one of such days that the efforts of mothers is appreciated world wide. 

This year, Oneplay Woman’s official theme for the mother’s Day celebration is: Celebrating Mothers through the eyes of male celebrities. Kofi Jamar, Skrew Faze, Boijake, and Krymi  take turn in sharing their fondest memories with their mothers and how instrumental they are to the successes of the stars we know and love.

They also seized the opportunity to send messages to all mothers out there and what it meant to them to have the opportunity to celebrate women.

On the 7th and 8th of May, 2022, Oneplay Woman through its Tv(Lifestyle TV/ GoTV 5) and online platforms @oneplayafrica will make Mothers day a memorable one for all mothers around the world. Tune in Saturday, 8PM on Lifestyle TV or GOTV 5.

On his media runs for his latest single Ma Cherie, Ghanaian artist, Edem, in an interview on Okay FM with Abeiku Santana has made a daring comment about the recent performance of Nigerian artist, Burna Boy.

Edem in answering the question on “whether Ghanaian arts can perform like Burna Boy” responded unequivocally that, with regards to Burna Boy’s electrifying performance ability, there are more than 10 Ghanaian artists with similar or more astounding stage ability as Burna Boy. 

“There are  more than 10 Burna boy in Ghana in terms of performance” Edem stated. 

Also, in response  to what it would take to get Ghanaian artistes and music on stages like what Burna boy did in the USA; Madison Square Garden, Edem said “we need money, also we need to partner more in terms of work with the Nigerians.”

Edem is currently on tour after the release of his first single with Togolese musician Santrinos Raphael on a masterpiece titled Ma Cherie. Click on the link to watch Ma Cherie video. 

Ghanaian Rapper, Edem, finally announces the release of his first project for the year 2022. While most of his fans seemed starved for months, Edem with his incoming single featuring French Musician, Santrinos Raphael, is surely one worth the wait.

On Friday, 29th of April, 2022, Ma Cherie, by Edem featuring Santrinos Raphael will give Afrobeats, Rap, Anglophone and Francophone music lovers something refreshing to add to their playlist. The smooth French and English flow on Ma Cherie is one that any good music lover in any French and English country around the world can look forward to. As a celebrated Rap artist in the Afrobeats era, a smooth amalgamation of Rap and Afrobeats beautifully delivered in diverse languages should be expected.

Ghanaian Rapper and Singer, Edem, is excited to release new material together with a high quality video for the new year. While, all projects by Edem mean a lot to him, Ma Cherie is particularly personal to Edem as it is a quick trip down his French background from Aflao. While the words Ma Cherie, is a French expression for My Darling, the very catchy word “Di nawo” in the song is an Ewe expression which signifies marrying someone. 

Edem commented that:

“I feel excited to give new music and new material with new video after awhile. The song will touch on the two sides of me, my Anglophone and Francophone side and the feature is definitely one everyone should look out for.”

Click on the link to save and add the project to your playlist. 

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Celebrated Ghanaian Rapper, Edem, has shared a now viral video of himself exchanging heartfelt pleasantries with the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo.

While an artist of his caliber meeting up with the President may not be that big a deal, the social media caption that accompanied the viral video is.

In his caption, Edem hinted the release of his newest project on Friday, 29th April 2022, which now begs the question, did Edem have a private listening session with the President before the release?

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Although, the video in the post was muted, the caption evokes nothing but questions. Was he merely exchanging pleasantries with the President? Did the President listen to the song? Is the project going to have political undertones? All we can be sure of is that, Edem has released the official artwork for the project titled Ma Cherie with features French Artist Santrinos Raphael.

Hopefully, on Friday, 29th April all questions about the video and the song gets answered with the release.