Samini stings Shatta Wale at Guinness Eruption Concert

Samini performing at the Big Eruption

Rising music sensation, Shatta Wale left many of his fans livid after he failed to live up to the challenge of the durable Samini at the Guinness Eruption Concert Saturday night at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Recent developments between the two dancehall musicians had turned the high energy event meant to outdoor Guinness’ new packaging into an unvoiced Dancehall "Who is Who" on the local front, and when it mattered most, it was Samini who, like old wine, tasted better.
The two were the last two performing acts on the night that also featured the silky-voiced Akon, Big Sean, Wande Coal, EL and a couple others, with the period preceding their performances witnessing Shatta’s fans out-shouting their ‘opponents’ in response to MC, Bola Ray’s calls for who the fans wanted to see perform.
‘Shat-t-a Waleeee!!!’ they had responded, with some even suggesting Samini should be side-lined for the night.
But when he mounted the stage, Samini was his masterful self, blending and transiting his acts through one music genre after another - highlife, reggae, rap, hip-hop and all. He deliberately taunted his compatriot, sending Wale messages to bide his time, show respect, focus on himself and measure his competition.
And he had an enterprising stagecraft, as usual, to boot as he wriggled his way through songs like Time Bomb, Linda, Sweet Mistake, Where My Baby Dey, Body Flame, Odo, Gyae Shi and Adult Music.
When it was time for Shatta to take the stage, he did it with a big bang, choosing to be ‘forklifted’ from among the stands onto the stage while riposting “we’re nat fear them”, responding directly to Samini’s taunts in a manner that forebode some unease.
He proceeded to sermonise about how he is not going to walk in anyone’s shadow; why he has no beef with anyone, and while he loves all and prays God’s blessings on all who love him, it is bumbaclot for all haters. He even enlisted his fans to repeat the ‘curse’, setting the stage for what was to be a fierce performance to outdo Samini.
That expectation was never met, for Shatta spent too much time responding to Samini's taunts, which also followed somewhat a delayed appearance, and by the time he started playing game, many were exiting the stands, disappointment engraved on their foreheads.
But the faithful stuck with him – singing and jumping along – with some proposing he would be better off focusing on his career than taking on Samini, whose live band style performances always endear him to any occasion. 
From: myjoyonline.com, Ghana

Ronnie’s death is a blow to Ghana music- Murphy Rauf

Story: Mumuni Y Yunus

Entertainment Analyst, Ishaq Rauf (Murphy Rauf) says the death of member of sensational music group, Buk Bak, Ronnie Coaches is a big blow to the Ghana music industry.

 Ronnie Coaches died Thursday morning at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra after a heart attack.

Late Ronnie Coaches

 Buk Bak, known for several hit songs including 'Klu Brofo', 'Akwasi Broni' and 'Kolom', was versatile and rapped in Ga, Twi, and Pidgin, and was the first hip-life group in Ghana to make a successful career out of Ga music.

Speaking to metromixdrive, Murphy Rauf said the contribution of Ronnie to the music industry cannot be over emphasized.

“The death f Ronnie on the industry is a big blow, it will affect it a lot because a lot of artists would still have wanted to do tracks with him in particular. He had one of the best raggae style” Murphy Rauf suggested.

He fears Buk Bak as a group might collapse after the demise of Ronnie.

“His death will really affect the group because when they broke up and went solo, Bright came up with a track, it wasn’t a hit, Ronnie wasn’t popping up. So now that he [Ronnie] is gone forever, definitely it will affect the group.. I think Buk Bak will fall”.

Supremo recordz signs two of Radio Justice Presenters

DjMezz Yussif Abu Manan, host of Justice 98.5Fm’s flagship entertainment programme, “Metro Mix drive”  and Ishak Abdul Rauf, host of " The weekend Chart show" have been signed on to Northern Ghana’s most decorated Music Production firm, Supremo (Gh) Recordz.
Dj Mezz  has been designated to be the Disc Jockey (DJ) for the Record label; which is also managing Tamale based Hip-life trio, Deensi.
Whiles Mr Rauf (Mr Dynamik) will be managing information at the big house as the Public Relations Officer.
This was confirmed by the CEO of Supremo Recordz, Supremo Olivera on his facebook account Tuesday. “And again any future show DEENSI will perform will be instrumental [instrumented] by their own DJ, thus DJ mess [Mezz] of justice Fm” he posted.
He added that “any body who wants to enquire any thing from the artist should direct it to the communication manager or P.R.O, the person of "Murphy Rauf" of justice Fm”.
Dj Mezz who now settles for the name Mr. Phantastik tells radiojusticeonline.com he will use his immense experience in the radio industry to complement the efforts of the record label to promote Deensi as a group of artists and the Northern Music industry at large.
“The Northern music industry has come of age and I feel proud to be part of it now. With the vast experience I have in the radio industry, I stand a better chance to promote this brilliant group to reach a higher stage. Having worked in one way or the other with established labels like Black Avenue Musik, Konvict Music International and others, I believe I can link Deensi to such labels to put their name on the continent’s music calendar” he said.
Mr Rauf on his part told radiojusticeonline.com that “as a broadcast Journalist, I have done a lot of stories to promote development in the Northern region, therefore working with supremo recordz and for that matter Deensi is yet another platform to promote the development of Northern Ghana through Music”.
“ Deensi is a beautiful crop of artists and Olivera is a wonderful guy, he has done a lot since his entry into the music industry, I have always wanted to see them go places, so with this opportunity I will ensure I put in my best effort, so that one day, Deensi will become a world brand”.
This is the full statement released by Supremo Gh Recordz
THE REVOLUTION IS ON!!
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Supremo records in collaboration with team DEENSI is grateful to inform it fans & the public on Facebook that there are new changes in the company in regards to the management of artist under supremo records,any body who wants to enquire any thing from the artist should direct it to the communication manager
or P.R.O,the person of "Murphy rauf" of justice Fm.and again any future show DEENSI will perform will be instrumental by their own DJ,thus DJ mess of justice Fm.
All future changes or arrangement will be communicated to u.watch out for the new tracks from DEENSI latest."MR DJ" out, my baby & amanfoo girls coming out soon!!
.................thank you

By: Mumuni Y Yunus/radiojusticeonline.com

Asem Joins Top African Artistes On “This Is Afrobeats” Mixtape

The return of Ghanaian Hiplife star, Asem onto active music scene is turning out to be stronger than was anticipated. Asem Asem has made it on the ‘THIS IS AFROBEATS’ MUSIC Compilation which also features some of the biggest superstars on the scene such as 2face, P-square, Naeto C, and 9ice. The music compilation is made by a major pioneer of the new African music scene, BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Dj Edu. From the streets of Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, the UK & North America comes the musical genre that is young vibrant and fresh called "Afrobeats". The name stems from "Afrobeat" a powerful, raw and organic form of African music made popular in the 70's by Fela Kuti & Tony Allen. "Afrobeats" can best be described as the sound of young Africa incorporating modern music & production techniques and fusing them with African sounds, melodies and rhythms. "Afrobeats" is definitely here to stay, as a unique form of music full of colour, vibrance, independence with great dance moves to go with it and a whole continent behind it. This is not a Revolution. This is a Hostile Takeover. Soon after the release of the ‘SOLID GROUND’ album, Asem has taken to work on many projects as well as working closely with the Ghana Library Board to improve reading skills of children.

Source: Peacefmonline.com/Ghana

Charly Boy reacts to gay allegation, threatens to sue newspaper

Charly Boy

Last week, news spread like an hurricane about Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy being a gay and the head of illuminati in Nigeria.
This allegation was made in a publication by a national daily newspaper, National Mirror of Saturday, May 26, 2012 by one of the paper’s writers.

In the story, Area Fada, as Charly Boy is also fondly called, was reported to be a gay the being the head of illuminati members in Nigeria.

He was also reported to be making a move to take over as the number one gay in Nigeria. This, according to the story, would allegedly make Charly Boy take over the number one spot from the first publicly acclaimed gay, Pastor Roland Macaulay.

In a reaction to the gay allegation by the paper, Charly Boy fumed at the publication and has vowed to sue the National Mirror for publishing such damaging story about him.

The 60-year old former PMEAN president stated, ”yesterday, I was an illuminate member. Today, a gay, tomorrow, slepping with a coffin and the list is endless. When will they stop these lies”?

Stating further, the head of ‘okada’ riders in Nigeria said, ”I read with total dismay in Saturday Mirror newspaper that I am a gay and head of illuminate. I have never sued before…but this time…,” he left it blank.

One thing that baffles some industry watcher is the fact the writer of the alleged damaging story is known to have close ties with Charly Boy. Is this another media stunt from Charly Boy who is always in the habit of such publicity stunt?

You will recall that few years ago, Charly Boy was in the midst of gay allegation with Denrele Edun when both were pictured in a kissing position. 
Source:nigeriafilms.com