Thursday, 29 November 2012

BECCA ROCKS LAGOS


Ghana’s sensational afro-pop singer Rebecca Acheampong, aka Becca, at the weekend demonstrated her musical prowess during this year’s edition of Lagos Jazz Series held in Federal Palace Hotel in Ekoyi in Lagos and Mouri-Okunne Park in Victoria Island, both in Nigeria.

The Lagos Jazz Series which is one of the biggest jazz music festivals in Nigeria is organized annually by the Lagos Jazz Series Group founded by Oti Bazunu in 2010.

At two events, Becca, who was rated as one of the best performers treated music fans to an unforgettable performance.

Becca, who delighted music fans with her stagecraft, performed most of her popular songs, including ‘African Woman’, ‘Daa Ke Daa’, ‘You Lied To Me’ and ‘No Away’ in which she featured Nigerian hip hop star M.I. It was an entertaining event, as the prolific Ghanaian afro pop star treated the excited fans to some serious dance moves on stage.

Her performance then took an incredible turn when Nigerian rapper M.I, in a surprise appearance, joined her to perform their timeless love song, ‘No Away.’

The award-winning afro pop singer then gave her fans a feel of her Ghanaian heritage as she introduced them to the history and splendour of the Adowa dance, exiting to a standing ovation. At two events, Becca performed alongside other celebrated music icons such as Grammy Award winner Roy Hargrove, Fourplay, Omawunmi, 9ice and Waje.

She won the hearts of the entire music fans with her exquisite stagecraft and singing ability, to the extent that some were not happy when her time was up. She was indeed one of the best acts that night.

PUBLISHED BY NANA ADJEI ASIEDU

Daughters of Glorious Jesus on Tuesday launched “Back2Back 2013


For more than 20 years of dedicated life of inspiring gospel music lovers in Ghana and across the world, the sensational group Daughters of Glorious Jesus, have bounced back with a new concept to draw souls closer to God.

With ten albums and over 100 songs to their credit, the management of Daughters of Glorious Jesus on Tuesday launched “Back2Back 2013” aims at creating a platform for gospel music fans to enjoy thrilling soul-touching performances from the three sisters and many popular gospel artistes.

“The Back2Back concept, which we started from the beginning of this year with our first show on Sunday January 1st, has come to stay. Today we are launching the Back2Back 2013, which will be staged live on January 6, 2013,” Mr. Theophilus Yartey, a management member of the group told the media at the launch.

Beginning their individual music careers in the early 1980s, Mr. Yartey said, they became Daughters of Glorious Jesus in 1989, when one Reverend Akwasi Asare, saw the great talent and potential in them and gave them all the needed support.

Through the exceptional support of the Rev Asare, Daughters of Jesus recorded their first album in Europe in 1990. “Daughters of Glorious Jesus have sung in every major church programme and major churches in Ghana you can think of. We are proud and happy how God has used them to touch lives not only in Ghana but across the world,” Mr. Yartey said.

Launching the Back2Back concert, Mr. Samuel Attah-Mensah, Managing Director of Citi FM, a private local FM station, also traced the beginning of the gospel hit makers and urged them to tell their success story of staying together all these years by publishing a book.

Other gospel popular artistes on the bill for the Back2Back concert are Pastor Joe Beechem, Helen Yawson, the Tagoe Sisters and latest hit maker, Cwesi Oteng.

The concert, which will be staged a day before the swearing-in of Ghana’s next President on the January 7th, promises to thrill thousands of fans, including political party leaders and supporters.

The three daughters, Cynthia, Edna and Monica, who have promised to rock the Accra International Conference Centre once again, hinted at the launch that they would come out with another album next year.
 

PUBLISHED BY NANA ADJEI ASIEDU

ZAINAB SAYS BKB'S SLAP MADE HER POPULAR


Sierra Leonean’s representative at the recently held Big Brother Africa Stargame, Zainab O. Sheriff, has revealed that Ghanaian comedian Derrick Kobina Boney (DKB) is a professional slapper.

DKB was on Monday, June 4, 2012 disqualified from the reality show for slapping Zainab who peeped at him while he was taking a shower.

Speaking exclusively on Showbiz Today with Bola Ray on Hitz Fm, Zainab noted that if she had not taken part in this year’s Big Brother reality show and received that slap, she would not have been this famous.

She said, “I am the girl with the most famous slap in Africa, I tell you that slap was not easy ooo. I tell you one thing for sure, DKB can slap. DKB is a professional slapper.”

She also said if she had seen that slap coming, she would have run for her life. Zainab, who is also a model, however admitted that she had a big mouth and most contestants knew about it when they were in the Big Brother house but she said the slap was unexpected.

She revealed that DKB did not know that something like that could happen to them in the cause of their stay in the house.

Zainab disclosed that they had both gotten over it and were now good friends. “Well we are over it because I look at things in the positive side. I don’t dwell on negativity, DKB is sorry, I have forgiven him. I have moved on, I hope he has.”

Zainab also disclosed exclusively on the show that she was planning to change her nationality and become a Ghanaian.

She said, “Have you been to my country? I don’t like it at all, so when I arrived in Ghana, I just said to myself, I’m gonna change my nationality. I am going to be a Ghanaian and the most thing I like about Ghana is that, Former President Jerry John Rawlings is from Ghana.”

Zainab was in Ghana over the weekend to party with her Ghanaian housemates DKB, Keitta and Eazzy and she also used the opportunity to be part of the 4Syte Music Video Awards.

The model is currently based in Istanbul, Turkey and has done extensive runway shows for several magazines including Elle magazine, Marie Claire and Vogue.

PUBLISHED BY NANA ADJEI ASIEDU

Jon Germain merges the Fashion Icon of the Year

 Allo TiGO TV host and pop musician, Jon Germain has been voted the most fashionable man of the year, beating off the stiff competition.

He beat off a host of KOD, Joselyn Dumas, Eazzy, Chris Attoh, Yvonne Nelson and Inna Patty to claim the accolade for 'Fashion Icon of the Year'.

An attendant at the show said: 'Undoubtedly Jon Germain is one of the most stylish men to grace Ghana”.

The 2nd Ghana Fashion Awards had performances from AJ Nelson and veteran US based Nii Obi Addo whiles eleven awards were given out to the deserving winners.

Jon Germain is currently wrapping up his 2nd album which will be released soon worldwide.

PUBLISHED BY NANA ADJEI ASIEDU

STEPHEN APPIAH TOPS


The 31-year-old who hanged up his international boots after the 2010 World Cup will receive the flagship award at a planned ceremony at the State Banquet Hall on December 24. It is during the grand event that the former Black Stars captain will receive cash prize of 20,000 Ghana cedis, a one-year office paid sponsorship for his foundation, an honorary plaque and an all paid weekend get away with his wife.

The flagship award is determined by a confidential committee (the college) for any individual within the entertainment circles for at least five years. Chief Executive of the awards organizers Emklan Group, Stacy Amoateng explained the choice of Stephen Appiah for the award at a press lunch on Friday indicating that the selection committee did a very good job in selecting Stephen Appiah due to his rich football record and his philanthropical nature towards depressed people.

The award scheme which was constituted in 2011 is aimed at recognizing the immense contributions of Ghanaian celebrities towards society, thus, aside from leading the Ghana national team to two consecutive World Cup finals, Appiah is also noted for his generosity. His foundation StepApp has brought several reliefs to deprived communities in Ghana.

The night was anchored by Nathaniel Attoh and notable celebrities that were present included, Yvonne Okoro, Kwaku Sintim Misa, Pascaline Edwards, ASEM, Nadia Buari, D’Cryme, Okyeame Kofi, Ekow Smith Asante, Laryea Kingston, among others.

POSTED BY NANA ADJEI ASIEDU

OFORI AMPONSAH JOINS EVANGELIST LORD KENYA

Hiplife musician gone gospel, Lord Kenya, says he is happy for fellow musician, Ofori Amponsah for turning a new leaf and joining the gospel train.

According to Evangelist Lord Kenya, no one should regret that Ofori Amponsah is now preaching the Word of God instead of singing secular songs.

“I don’t understand why anyone should berate him”, he said. “Ofori Amponsah is born again and Ghanaians should just understand that. God has time for everyone and if God has called him to do his work, we should rather rally behind him and not criticize him”.

Evang. Lord Kenya described Prophet Ofori Amponsah as a great testimony to have left his worldly life since he claimed it wasn’t easy for him leaving his past.

“I had to wake up early in the morning everyday to look for ‘wee’ to smoke which nearly destroyed my life but if by His grace, I’ve been saved from the hands of the devil, I should be happy for my brother as well.”



Lord Kenya (real name Abraham Philip Akpor) told Showbiz that people who knew him doubted him at first when they heard that he was born again but as time went on; they realized that he had actually been called by God.

Lord Kenya, however, revealed that he was not happy with radio presenters who expect him to paymoney to them before his gospel songs are played.

According to him, radio presenters should gladly play his gospel song as they did when he was doing secular music than asking for ‘Payola’.

“Radio presenters were chasing after my songs when I was doing secular music, but if today I am born again and now doing gospel song; I don’t understand why they should refuse to play my songs without asking for money”.

He said it was his wish that those who don’t know Christ would get to know his music and repent through his songs.

He said two songs from his current album, “Christ’s Life”, talks about how God changed him from a sinner to a born again.

Evang. Lord Kenya says he has no regrets about the past because he believes certain things have to be in place for new things to happen.

POSTED BY NANA ADJEI ASIEDU

BUKY CORE



 Ghanaian duo dubbed BUKY CORE who are also products of BUK BAK and famously known in Ghana for the production of only controversial tracks are about to unchain another fresh single titled TWA MU which translates: “CROSS INSIDE” in the local twi Ghanaian lingo featuring S.k Blinks. Buky Core is made up of PHANTACY – (Henry Owusu-Boakye jr.) and LL MADAY (Robert Addo). Their hit song PUSSY CAT attracted massive interest of the masses in Ghana when it was let loose for the reason that, the lyrics of the song carries heavy language along with an exclusive beat. But on Monday Morning, you can check out the brand new release “TWA MU” from BUKY CORE as it premieres on www.TheMonteOz.com exclusively.***

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ASEM

In an era when the Ghanaian music scene has been crying out for a flamboyant artiste with the talent and personality to keep tongues wagging and scores of crowds entertained, enters ASEM. Nana Wiafe Asante Mensah – otherwise known as ASEM – is the star whose music is making waves at the length and breath of the country even before its official release. ASEM is the youngest of five boys to his parents. It was while sneaking into his family boys' quarters to bond with his brothers as they listened to hip-hop music that he developed a strong passion for music. It was in those surroundings that his desire to grow up to be a master entertainer and lyricist soared to its apogee. This explains his ability to put together mind-boggling lyrics laced with humorous punch lines and gasping metaphors. Despite picking up the love for music at an early age, it was in St. Peter's Senior High School that he nurtured his talent. He found himself in an environment filled with people who shared in his dream to be a star in the entertainment industry, specifically by engaging themselves in the genres of hip-life and hip-hop. Together with these promising rappers he formed a group which they tagged the 'Frontliners.' They planned to record an album but this plan fell through once they went their separate ways to further their education. Due to his resilience and will to succeed in show business ASEM kept at it, attempting to build a successful career while sticking to his plan of entering an institution of higher learning, that is, the Ghana Institute of Journalism. With the help of Richie, who was then scouting for talent to add to the music empire he was trying to build, ASEM rediscovered himself and turned out a whole new style as the newest and hottest artiste with Lynx Entertainment. In working with Richie, who is a singer, producer, sound engineer and CEO of Lynx Entertainment, ASEM has evolved – creating his own brand of Ghanaian music and in the process carved a niche for himself as an artiste who comes up the pleasantly unexpected. The talented son of Kwawu Atibie in the Eastern Region of Ghana aims to go beyond the shores of the African continent with his unique style of music. His inspiration comes from his admiration for artistes such as K.K. Kabobo, Reggie Rockstone, Kris Kross and Ludacris and it is the versatile mix of creativity and flexibility provided by these artistes that gives ASEM his unique approach to music. So as he drops his first album after having teased Ghanaians with songs such as 'Give Me Blow' and 'Pigaro', the obvious prediction is sooner rather than later, this talented young man will have the whole world singing to his tempo. POSTED BY NANA ADJEI ASIEDU 1

WANLOV AND 4SITE MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS



After the 4th Syte Music Video Awards, controversial musician, Wanlov came out publicly to vent his spleen on the organisers of the annual awards.
Ever since the awards, I have been asking myself: What makes any video popular if not how many views the video gets on YouTube? I was one of the few people who shared Wanlov’s stand before he even came out strongly to register his displeasure on his sister’s behalf.
What was Wanlov’s problem with the organisers?
This is it and as simple as this. According to him even though Deborah Vanessa (his biological sister) released his ‘Uncle Obama’ music video on the same day EL released his ‘Kaalu’ video, she failed to get nominations in the award whiles the latter picked the Most Popular Music Video.
At the time of his rant, as many as 636,151 views have been recorded for the ‘Uncle Obama’ video as against 82,283 views for EL’s ‘Kaalu’ video. Even D-Black’s ‘Vera’ which was in the same category with EL has about 377,465.
By the above views, clearly EL’s ‘Kaalu’ video has no business being adjudged as the Most Popular Video in Ghana for 2012 unless the organisers had different criteria than the ‘mere’ views on YouTube.
You do not need to have a good or popular song to win a video award. The two songs don’t send any tangible or important message to the patrons out as they are just ordinary songs with meaningless lyrics.
There is honesty in Wanlov’s rants for the simple reason is that, when ‘Uncle Obama’ video was released, it went viral on the internet to the extent of many accusing the singer of being paid to compose the song for President Obama.
The popularity of the video offered her the opportunity to be interviewed and featured on CNN.
I would probably be living on another planet if I fail to notice the substance and relevance of the YouTube video channel.
If YouTube views of videos are not important when awarding most popular music videos, then what do we base our criteria on? You can not tell me the organizers used the number of times a video was aired on TV-since the more you pay, the more air time you can buy for your video.
Should YouTube views be used to determine how popular a video is? If NO, how can the popularity of videos be determined in Ghana for ‘popular’ music video awards?


POSTED NANA ADJEI ASIEDU

NANA KWESI BYLON (99K)


Nana Kwesi is the 12th Born of 13 Children of the late Nana Okai Ababio II of Ashanti-Bekwai (Senfi Royal family) and Madam Felicia A. Nyarko of Kyebi Amanfrom all in West of Africa,Ghana to be precise.He was born on the 3rd of March at the "Korle Hu Teaching Hospital" in a year he would not like to publicize/disclose yet for personal reasons,however,his birthday is 3 days to Ghana's Independence day(6th of March).He attended Ann's Preparatory School which was close to his father's Hotel then "Club Makeba Lodge" in North Keneshie..where Miriam Makeba (singer) used to lodge in Accra as his father and her were friends...
His father was a strict disciplinarian who only took strong delight in education and wanted him to be a doctor...but another soft part of his father loved music so much to a fault which always made him play classic music every morning.Nana took very much of that part of his father that loved music.He grew up listening to music from artistes like Miriam Makeba,Yvonne Chaka Chaka,Fella,Osibisa,Rex Gyamfi,Rex Omar,Bob Marley,Slim Young,Daddy Lumba,Kojo Antwi,Reggie Rockstone,Obrafour,and Kwadei.
Nana Kwesi was the type u ld always catch miming songs from any of the aforementioned names when their songs were playing.He also loved songs from Nas,Tupac,Big Daddy Kane and Notorious BIG.But he would have to steal himself to listen to those by then..and of course mime along side...he also always tried to compose his own as at the tender age of 12 yrs..
His childhood best friend was Slim Young's 2nd born "Nana Yaw". also known as Vicious from T.T.L. (Teachers of the Law).Slim Young would always send Nana Yaw musical instruments from abroad.Nana Kwesi as a dear friend of his son always took much advantage of the opportunity to learn how to deal with these instruments one by one.
In Junior High,he had already started performing on stages.Talking about academics,if he was not the best in class,he would always be amongst the best in any class he sat in and no wonder he gained admission to one of Ghana's most renowned all boys school "St Peters Sec. Sch." where he read "Pure Science".
In High School,he really then discovered himself as a true lyricist and found his true use by his maker...he was always dynamic on the stage..on the mic he was just the voice to listen to..The love for his music was so much to the point that a junior could call for a slap/punishment from any senior if he interrupted his performance in any way...nobody wanted to miss any thing he said...and no doubt won st. peters best lyricist of all time..and got the title "Sean Don" as a prefix before his new name "Bylon" in high school..
In one personal interaction with him,I asked him why he does the songs he does,he explained in his own words as i quote "I stand and preach against the hate,greed in the world..and as long as i have the breathe of life in me,I would make songs to give mankind hope for 2morrow..make the sick and frustrated find reason to smile...make the old feel young again..and bring the world together through music..I pray it continues even better after am gone.the Bible says "Music is the food of the soul"..and I believe after 3 minutes of listening to any record,your soul should be well fed".
In High School..it was common to find almost every student gathered in front of "Porress Seven(7)" his dormitory.. why? because then "Sean Don Bylon" was drumming on top of chop boxes/trunks with his bare hands and singing and raping along side..And when he was to perform of stage,that was the performance no one on St Peter's campus would want to miss for nothing/anything.
After school,he went to record at "THE LAST TWO MUSIC GROUP"..then in the course of his recording Hammer found talent in him.He was also by then recording his compilation titled "THE LOST FILES"..and asked him to be a part of it and in return record his whole album with him as he did with Obrafour,Tinny and the likes...he was in the camp then wth now artistes like Kwaw,Edem,Dompe,Okra and the likes..his songs on that compilation were "NAANO" with "DOMPE" and "CRYING" with OKRA...He never performed any of these songs anywhere even though they shook the airwaves for sometime and can even be remembered even now...
After the Compilation,for reasons known to him alone,he relinquished from HUSH HUSH studios...
He then concentrated on his Education for sometime..at Zenith College University where he switched to study Business Administration for reasons known to him only...he later deferred the course to establish his now "DE DRAFT UNISEX SALON,TATTOOING AND PIERCING PALACE"....in Accra (Abavana)
After some time in Business..he chose to chase his God given career again..went to Jay So of Skillions Music Group..by then he had changed his showbiz name from "BYLON" to "NANA KWESI" a.k.a. 99k..which is his real name as well.."Nana" is an "Akan" word and also a title name given to a chief or a king..."Kwesi" is the name given to any male Sunday born who is "Akan"...thus "Nana Kwesi" put together literally means "King of Sunday".
Realizing the talent in him,Jay recorded an album with him...which is still in the pipeline..
Eager to show Ghana and the rest of the world what he is really made of when it comes to music,he put together his first album ever entitled "DA SALUTATION" with "GH BROTHERS ENTERTAINMENT" owned by "Mr Joseph Ghartey"

The Masses who know him that well have all been waiting for this album for ages...and the people who are yet to know him ll have a good space for his collections for ages I guarantee..producers of the songs on this album were/are Duke,Dugud and Mr. Joe Ghartey himself...
The album has 13 hot songs on it...and trust me,upon hearing it myself,I bet no artiste ever has touched me with "word play and poetry" as he has.surely,no music lover would want to miss anything on that album...best words to describe the album is "IT IS A MUST OWN A COPY ALBUM".

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EDEM


Edem is a Ghanaian rapper/hiplife artist. He raps in Ewe and is the premier rapper in that language.
He first featured in Hammer's compilation called 'Crusade of the Lost Files'.
His debut album, ‘Volta Regime’, was released in late 2008. The
13-track album with an introduction on the origin of the Ewes and skits
to each cut and has lyrics in Ewe, Twi, Ga, English, etc.
Some of his songs include Nyornuviade, Teva (bougez), Bra Fremi, De afor tome, Give it up, Lorlortor, etc.
Denning Edem Agbeviadey (born in the late part of the mid 4/11/1980)so he took liggie (dj 3peat)as one birthday sound boys in 2010. A Ghanaian recording artist and entertainer who performs under the name Ayigbe Edem or Edem for short. Edem is his middle name and Ayigbe is a local Akan word with reference to the Ewe ethnic group that occupies most part of the Volta Region of Ghana. He rose to fame with the release of his maiden album, The Volta Regime in 2008, which has songs like the hit ‘U dey craze’, ‘Bra fremi fremi’, ’ Nyornuviade’, ‘Give it up’, ‘Emmre Sesa’ and ‘Lorlortor’. This album was produced and executive produced by the music maker, Edward Nana Poku Osei, aka Hammer of The Last Two Edem collaborated with other Ghanaian acts such as the sensational Samini, the tongue-twisting Sarkodie, the ‘mad’ artist Kwaw Kesse, the love – laced Kwabena Kwabena, KK Fosu,Obrafour, Tinny, the Ga sensational rapper, the yet to come up Tuba and EL, Ruth of Mentor and A.S.E.M Asem

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STONEBWOY BURNINGTON





 



















Reggae and dance-hall artiste, Livingstone Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy has indicated that there is no way he can be better than Samini, from whose camp he will be releasing his debut album.

In an exclusive interview on Hitz FM's morning show, Daybreak Hitz with Lexis Bill, Stonebwoy stated that outshining the man who has taught him 'the rudiments of the music industry' will be a daunting task.

When Stonebwoy, who was discovered by Samini, was asked his competition in his genre of music, he mentioned Samini but emphasised that there is no way he can be better than Samini since he is his boss.

"It's only after graduating and finding my feet in the industry that would give me the chance to compete but until then, I am where I need to be" Stonebwoy said.

He, however, hinted that there might be a possible move from Samini music sooner or later.

News circulated a couple of months ago about a rift between the young dance-hall artiste and his mentor which was fuelled by the delay in the release of his debut album.

He refuted all allegations and affirmed that he is working hand in hand with Samini Music, who are involved in the launch of the album this weekend.

Stonebwoy indicated that his album was ready three years ago and blamed the delay in releasing it on managerial challenges. "I think God's time is the best and this is the best time for me to release the album so I'm ready now".

Stonebwoy will thus launch his debut album on Saturday, 3rd March at the Silverbird Stores.

The event which is strictly by invitation would be followed by a rave for his fans and the general public on an unannounced date.

According to Stonebwoy, the album has had to go through a lot of refining because of the commercial success he wanted his music to achieve.

He believes good rhythms and melodies coupled with a unique style are enough to satisfy those who choose to listen to his music. 


posted by Nana Adjei Asiedu 

Kwaw Kese


Emmanuel Botchwey aka Kwaw Kesse was born in Agona Swedru and started singing in school, where he sang and rapped every now and then to beats provided by his friends thumping on table. He had his J.S.S education at Happy Home J.S.S and then went on for his Secondary education at Winneba Secondary School.
His major break came when he was featured on Obrafour's Executioner's Diary with his 'Oye Nonsense' track. He continued with winning ways by featuring again on Hammer's 'Sounds of Our Time' compilation. This time around, it was 'Ma Tewo Kwakwa'. This track made such an impact on the album that it became the favourite of most music lovers. This prepared the way for his debut album, ‘Na Ya Tal’ which was a big hit.
In 2007, he released, another album, 'Abodam 2007' his biggest hit yet. He scored a big hit with the songs, 'Odeim', ' Na Ya Tal remix' and 'Wose Mmaa Pe Wo'. The success of the album and his amazing performances through out the year earned him 5 Ghana Music Awards in 2008, including Artist of the Year. He has featured on tones of songs and he is currently working on new material.
http://www.myspace.com/kwawkese

posted by Nana Adjei Asiedu

Sunday, 18 November 2012

Samini

Samini

Emmanuel Andrews Samini was born 22 December 1981 in Accra, Ghana.Emma is known in showbiz as Samini (formerly Batman Samini)
Samini hails from the northern part of Ghana precisely,WA. His genre of music is a melodious mixture of highlife,dancehall,reggae and hiphop. He terms his brand of music as  “African dancehall”.
As he usually says "S3 African Dancehall di3 no size ooo"

 

 

 He started singing in a church choir at the age of 14 and became a professional musician after a musical collaboration with another musician in 1999. His debut album, Dankwasere released in 2004, topped the local music charts for weeks and won two awards at the Ghana Music Awards. The track Linda from the album was a popular hit. He has shared the stage alongside Akon, Sean Paul, Kevin Little, Wayne Wonder, Shaggy, Damien Marley, Beenie Man, Jay-Z,Chaka Demus and Pliers, Late Joseph Hill(Culture) and Steel Pulse. He collaborated with Steel Pulse and Etana from Jamaica. He has received international recognition and toured the United Kingdom,[ Germany], Italy, Canada, and the Netherlands.
He received international recognition when he was nominated and won the best African musical act at the MOBO Awards in the United Kingdom in September 2006.His second album was Samini for which he won three awards at the 2007 Ghana Music Awards,and in February 2008, won the Best African Artist Award at the Hip-Hop World Awards in Nigeria.His third album, Dagaati, was released in 2008.


Discography

  • Dankwansere, Zongo Junction, 2004
  • Samini, Zongo Junction, 2007
  • Dagaati, Samini Music, 2008
  • CEO, Samini Music, 2010

Awards

  • 2006 MOBO Awards - Best African Act
  • 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards- Best Performer

Nominations

  • 2006 Europe Music Awards - Best African Act
  • 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards- Best Performer

The African dancehall artiste Samini  is currently preparing to shoot his next video – ‘Girls Everywhere’  admitted that being a public figure is too much pressure.
The dancehall super Star explained his reason as  "sometimes fans don’t understand that as celebrities we have our serious moods, thinking moods and business moods. For a fan, every day is a business mood hence he / she always want to see you in the mood that they know".
Samini gave an example as, the fact that I am always on stage or TV smiling and making you happy (because that is what I do) does not mean that is the way I leave my life every day, he said: "fans always want you to respond to them even at the times whereby you not aware they are churning your name".
He used funny face as an illustration "because funny face is always shooting chorkor trotro and passing comic words, if a fan should see him in traffic, trying to either beat that traffic or get to his destination on time, a fan might think he is shooting chorkor trotro hence will scream his popular saying so loud. If funny face assuming did not hear hence could not respond, that fan will take it so personal and might either spread that news."
These are some of the things that make celebrity status very difficult because as celebrities, we have no excuse in the face of our fans not to show love whenever they need it. He said this to the Miss Malaika final 10 delegates at the la Palm royal hotel when he shared some advises with them as they walk into stardom.

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