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Sarkodie, Mr Eazi, Juls and more nominated for 2017 MOBO Awards
Nominations for the 2017 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards are out, and making Ghana proud on the list are some homegrown talents as well as British Ghanaian talents. Sarkodie, who recently released his ‘Highest’ album, has been nominated in the Best African Act category alongside Davido, Eugy, Juls, Maleek Berry, Mr Eazi, Sarkodie, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal and Wizkid. Will Wizkid gets another nod in the Best international act category alongside the likes of Jay-Z, Cardi B, DJ Khaled and more. Stomzy has topped off a massive year by leading the nominations for the 2017 MOBO awards, receiving five nods including Best Male, Best Album, and Best Grime Act. The South London MC, who released debut album Gang Signs and Prayer in February, also received Best Song and Best Video nominations for ‘Big For Your Boots’. The award ceremony will take place on Wednesday 29th November at the First Direct Arena in Leeds. Below are the 2017 MOBO award nominees: Best Gospel Act: Lurine Cato Triple O Mali Music S.O. Volney Morgan and New-Ye Best Reggae Act: Aidonia Alkaline Chronixx Damian Marley Popcaan Best African Act: Davido EugyJuls Maleek Berry Mr Eazi SarkodieTekno Tiwa Savage Wande CoalWizkid Best Hip Hop Act: Giggs Little Simz Stefflon Don Loyle Carner Wretch 32 Nines Best Jazz Act: Cleveland Watkiss Daymé Arocena Moses Boyd Mr Jukes Terrace Martin Best R&B/Soul Act: Craig David Jorja SmithNao Ray Blk Sampha Best Grime Act: AJ Tracey ChipP Money Skepta Stormzy Wiley Best Newcomer: Kojo Funds Stefflon Don Yxng Bane Jorja Smith Not3s Lotto Boyz Dave Mist Mabel Loyle Carner Best Female Act: Emilie Sandé Jessie Ware Jorja Smith Nao Nadia Rose Ray BLK Stefflon Don Mabel Little Simz Lady Leshurr Best Male Act: Bugzy Malone Chip Dave Giggs J Hus Maleek Berry Mostack Sampha Skepta Stormzy Best International Act: Cardi B DJ Khaled Drake Jay-Z Kendrick Lamar Migos Solange Knowles SZA Travis Scott Wizkid Best Album: J Hus – “Common Sense” Sampha – “Process” Stormzy – “Gang Signs & Prayer” Wretch 32 – “Growing Over Life” Nines – “One Foot Out” Best Video: J Hus – “Spirit” Stormzy – “Big For Your Boots” Bossman Birdie – “Walk The Walk” Mist – “Hot Property” Loyle Carner – “The Isle Of Arran” Best Song: JHus – “Did You See” Kojo Funds – “Dun Talkin” Not3s – “Aladdin” Stormzy – “Big For Your Boots” Yungen – “Bestie” https://ameyawdebrah.com/beyonce-rules-2017-bet-awards/]]>
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Social Trends: Sarkodie, Gyakie & Jay Bahd: London Studio Vibes
In a London studio session, Ghanaian music sensations Sarkodie, Gyakie, and Jay Bahd united, sparking excitement and speculation about a potential collaboration.
Sarkodie links up with Gyakie and Jay Bahd in London ♥️😍 pic.twitter.com/RW4RUrx9Zm
— Maame Ama Adoma (@MaameAmaAdoma) May 6, 2024
Social media posts captured the trio’s meeting, with fans expressing enthusiasm and playful banter, including a jab at Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy.
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Sarkodie, Jay Bahd and KJ Spio inside a studio in London. New music?? 🐐😍♥️ pic.twitter.com/EjbWdZ0yeh
— Maame Ama Adoma (@MaameAmaAdoma) May 6, 2024
The event has generated significant buzz within the Ghanaian music community, as the artists’ diverse talents promise a unique and captivating project.
King Sark jamming to “Fly Girl” by @beeztrapkotm in London with Jay Bahd 🔥🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/IGTL6srWOW
— SarkNatives Ghana (@SarkNativesGH) May 6, 2024
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Davido To Headline Second Annual Tribeville Featuring Wande Coal, Young John & More
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I am proud I didn’t chase money blindly – Blakk Rasta
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Burna Boy cancels Netherlands concert, promises tickets refund
The highly anticipated concert by Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy, slated for June 9th at the Johan Cruyff Arena Stadium in the Netherlands, has been called off.
Burna Boy personally relayed the disappointing news via his Instagram account, citing the event organizers’ failure to uphold their part of the agreement as the reason behind the cancellation.
Expressing his regret over the situation, Burna Boy assured fans that ticket holders would receive full refunds directly from their original point of purchase within the next 30 days.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, May, 2, 2024 the ‘On the low’ hitmaker emphasized the importance of fulfilling contractual obligations and thanked his fans for their support, signing off with a message of love and anticipation for future gatherings.
“We regret to inform you that due to a failure by the event organisers to meet their contracted obligations, Burna Boy’s concert at the stadium on June 9th 2024 has been cancelled.
“All ticket buyers will be refunded from the point of purchase within 30 days. Love you and see you soon,” he wrote.
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South African actor Mpho Sebeng loses life in car crash
South African actor, Mpho Sebeng on Sunday, May 5, 2024 died in a car crash in Potchefstroom, North West province. (more…)
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