A letter to Ghanaian music video directors – Naana The Violinist
Find out how incorporating professional string quartets in music videos can enhance the global appeal of Ghanaian music artists.
No Pressure, but can your best rapper comfort the bereaved the way Sarkodie did?
NO PRESSURE! Wait till 30th July, cos NO PRESSURE!!!!
Paedae, you just fed us a classic! – Hammer
Step away from the crowd and immerse yourself in the groundbreaking album 'Same Earth, Different Worlds' by Omar Sterling. A must-listen.
There’s a Doctor on the Mic! – Abiana
Meet Abiana, the musical talent behind the soul-stirring singles 'Adunlei', 'Amen', and 'Bonooni' captivating audiences with her powerful voice.
Things to Consider Before Featuring Other Artists – MrrrDaisy
The art & science behind hitmaking collaborations!
No Fuss! Grumbling over awards; Normal phenomenon
The 3 Music Awards just concluded with all the aplomb and here comes arguably the biggest music awards scheme in the country, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA).
VGMA 2021 – New Kings, Old Royals and the Ever Hungry Watchdogs
Organisers of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards have unveiled nominations for the 22nd Edition of the Scheme. The announcement event was broadcasted on TV3 and on social media via Charterhouse Live.
From VP Records Mixtape to a slot on BBC 1Xtra; King Lagazee is on the global rise!
Isaac Monney, popularly known in Showbiz as King Lagazee is a thoroughbred head who keeps growing from one height to another by the changing dates of the calendar.
Telling the story of Saa Boy No! through an avid talent lover’s discovery lens
I have always maintained the position that Accra is not Ghana, that the arts and entertainment industry is beyond Accra, and the story of James Paulinus Johnson who is known in the music circles as Saa Boy No!, a Cape Coast-based rapper and songwriter reiterates my assertion best.
Trends over relationships: The Edem – Sarkodie saga
Relationships and loyalty are supposed to count for something; they are expected to be pegged above every mechanism in the book when it comes to showbusiness.
Letter to upcoming musicians – Hit songs are good, but it doesn’t end there
"When the hit songs are ot coming, what you gonna do? They're going to live on their hit songs they made in the past like Daddy Lumba, Amakye Dede and Kojo Antwi are doing now. Churning out hit songs is the ultimate way to stay relevant in our industry as…
Petition for diversity and balance on VGMA Board & Nominations
The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards was established in 2000 by Mascot to celebrate Ghanaian musicians. The awards are presented annually and are broadcast live on national television.
Analysis of Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene alleged NPP campaign song; Happy Day
What if NPP hasn't paid Sark & it's a clever promo strategy or even a VGMA pay back to Kuami?
The challenges of monetising through Digital Media: Free Downloads
One of the challenges of the present-day digital media with an emphasis on the aspect of monetization is Free Downloads.
Award shows are not musical concerts
Awards shows can be done without the presence of an audience and indeed can be done virtually that’s why we saw BET & 3Music Awards.
How to spot fake streaming services – Kwao Lezzes-Tyt
We’re in an era where lots of musicians purchase a high number of streams and views just to prove their worth to their prospective fans and industry peers.
Music ‘beef’ should never end in violence
It is galling to always have critics and commentators chime in with the Notorious B.I.G – Tupac example anytime there’s chatter on music ‘beef’.
Sampling vs Interpolation – Paul Ayitey
Interpolation is using a melody or parts or portions of a melody (underlying composition) from a previously recorded song but re-recording or reproducing the melody to sound like the original.
