VGMA 2017

The biggest day on the Ghanaian music calendar pulled through were the loads of challenges. The night that had an excruciating beginning finally gave birth to a new Artiste of the year but surrounded by controversies.

Here are the winners of the night

1.Traditional artiste of the year - Sammy Ahmed.
2. Instrumentalist of the year - Philip
3. Lifetime achievement - Paapa Yankson
4. Gospel song - Nacee
5. Highlife song - Kofi Kinata

TINNY SET FOR HIS BIGGEST BIRTHDAY BASH

Hip hop artist Tinny is set to bring together his fans and colleagues in the showbiz industry together for yet his biggest birthday party.

The Makola Kwakwe hitmaker who just turned 35 will on Sunday January 22 at the Labadi beach bring on stage Ghanaian performers including Stonebwoy, Samini, Sarkodie, VVIP, Jupitar, Kwaw Kese etc. to entertain the fans who will make their way to the Labadi beach at 4pm. Also Jamaican

ABRAHAM ATTA PUSHED GHANA TO HEAVEN – YEMME BABA

Nigerian fashion blogger based in Ghana Yemme Baba who is mostly called Grandpa says young actor Abraham Atta has pushed Ghana beyond the map Into Heaven.

In a discussion with Stone on 10000(degrees) , the blogger was asked about the influence Abraham Atta’s spider man’s movie role has had on the movie industry and answering, he said “the impact on the movie industry is very positive because looking at where Abraham Atta is coming from, he has done very well. After he was taken from the street selling where there were other kids, he did not even start his acting career here in Ghana but rather in the international market where he is making it very

C-REAL FEATURES WORLASI ON “SURVIVAL”

Contrary to what the “You Saw Me” hit maker, Worlasi said last year about not going to be on any other artist’s song, he has been featured on a hip-hop tune by the Mix-down studios boss C-Real titled “Survival”.

Arguably 2016 discovery of the year, Worlasi stated last year in a press conference that he is not going to grant any request to be featured on a song but will be doing lots of solo works in 2017. The

TEE PHLOW IS A BEAST - DA HAMMER

Edward Nana Kweku Osei popularly known as Da Hammer of Last Two says rapper Tee Phlow is a beast.

The ace producer who has discovered lot of rappers in Ghana made this revelation in a recent interview.

“My favourite on the trumpet song was Tee Phlow. It’s not because he is from where I am. I just… People haven’t dissected the voice. You should listen to every single thing he said. He is amazing. He

AFRO BEATS IS THE NEXT THING TO TAKE GHANA HIGHER - BULLDOG

The Creative Arts Director of Bullhaus entertainment and the former manager of Shatta Wale, Bulldog, says Afro beat is the next thing to take Ghana higher after Reggae Dancehall has paved the way in terms of international recognition.

Speaking to Stone on the 1000 degrees show on TV7, Bulldog stated that even though they did not get the nominations, is a good plus for the Ghanaian music industry and the reggae dancehall fraternity. “Even though Stonebwoy and black Prophet did not get nominated, I think it’s a very good thing for

MULTICHOICE GHANA OPENS ONLINE SHOP

The rapid improvement in the quality of internet service plus the availability of online real-time payment platforms has led to the growth in online shops around the country. Multichoice Ghana has announced the opening of a Webshop for all DStv decoders and accessories. “This online shop allows our subscribers and new customers to purchase DStv decoders or accessories from the comfort of their homes and have it delivered to them within 48 hours” says Cecil Sunkwa Mills, General Manager, Multichoice Ghana. 

“We listen to our customers to understand their changing lives, the pressures they face and what

YOUR FAVOURITE M-NET SHOWS RETURN FROM THEIR PRODUCTION BREAKS

Happy New Year! Most popular US shows, scheduled on M-Net and M-Net Edge have been on a production break. While putting together a list of resolutions, you can add a note on when your favourite shows will be back on the small screen. Here’s a list of return dates this January.

M-Net: 

The Blacklist season 4 

Fugitive Raymond “Red” Reddington is back from his production break, continuing his quest to fight

MY FAMILY SUPPORTED ME WHOLE HEARTEDLY - MICHELLE DANSO

The proud winner of Miss Ghana South Africa 2016 Michelle Danso says her family supported her during the contest.

In an interview with Stone, the host of 1000 Degrees on, she said “My family gave me support since day one when I decided to join Miss Ghana South Africa. I remember they will come watch me every time we were supposed to be on the platform to show case our talents. I am the very shy type so anytime I come out to perform and I see my family out there its build my confident level and it makes me do more than what is expected of me. So in all, my family played a major role in me winning the ultimate price by becoming Miss Ghana South Africa 2016”.

GHANAIAN ARTISTE SHOULD NOT ALWAYS THINK ABOUT MONEY - MAVIS ANIM

Mavis Anim (May May Productions), an event organizer based in South Africa has made a loud cry to Ghanaian musicians not to only seek money but rather think about their exposure to the international market.

She made this plea in an interview with Stone on the 1000 Degrees program when she was asked how Ghanaian artistes are being recognized and accepted in South Africa.

“Ghanaian artistes are not very popular in South Africa. The problem is that, they think about money all the time. I once invited some of these few artistes to come perform and the amount they were charging was ridiculous. Sometimes it’s good to make sacrifices just to get to where you want to be.