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This week on #TwitterGhana: #CapeCoast2022 Independence celebrations, Kelvyn Boy on Glitch Africa and more

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2 years ago

March 4, 2022

Get the latest news in music, movies, sports, entertainment and more on Twitter. Here is a recap of some of the trending stories during this week on #TwitterGhana

65^th Independence Day anniversary in Cape Coast

#CapeCoast2022 was trending on Monday morning following a Tweet from President Nana Akufo Addo announcing that this year’s Independence Day celebrations would be held in the historical, former capital city. This is the first time the anniversary is being held in the Central Region, and it is expected that the planned activities will attract many visitors and tourists.

It’s our time to host #GhanaAt65 #CapeCoast2022 pic.twitter.com/bwQGpYyGNV
— PANTINO 💪 (@KofiAwortwe11) February 25, 2022
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Following the President’s post, people took to Twitter to express their thoughts about the two-week event in Cape Coast. Twitter user, Linux213said, “This is where it all started” and KofiAwortwe11 posted “It’s our time to host. #GhanaAt65”.

Working Together, Bouncing Back Better.#GhanaAt65 #CapeCoast2022 #BuildingGhanaTogether pic.twitter.com/mtotc6FpMj
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) February 28, 2022

Kelvyn Boy Performs ‘Down Flat’ On Glitch Africa

Afrobeats singer, Kelvyn boy is making waves with his latest and top-charting single #DownFlat, in Ghana and beyond. He made an appearance on Glitch Africa which put a spotlight on the single after he thrilled fans with an electrifying rendition. His Tweetabout his live performance had over 1,400 Retweets, and Entertainment Blogger Kobby Kyei, also Tweeted about the amazing performance.

#DownFlat live 💐❤️ pic.twitter.com/zkKhsmTRiV
— Black Star ⭐️ (@kelvynboymusic_) March 1, 2022

Dangote overtakes Chelsea owner Abramovich on list of world’s richest persons

Here’s why Dangote was trending this week. It was reported that the Nigerian business magnate is now richer than the popular Russian businessman and owner of ChelseaFC, Roman Abramovich. PulseGhana also confirmed it in a Tweet on their Twitter platform. There have been some interesting reactions on Twitter Ghana about the news, with Tweeters plugging business ideas by proposing that the billionaire buys Chelsea FC. In one Tweet, someone asked, “How much is Chelsea? Asking for Dangote” and another Tweet asked if Dangote could really buy Chelsea? Check comments about the news by using the hashtag #Dangote

The President’s Cup 2022 slated for March 4

Will the football rivalry between HeartsOfOakGH and AsanteKotoko_SC ever end? The feeling and the energy in the stadium is always high when they play against each other. Once again, the two most popular local teams will battle out on the pitch at the President Cup 2022 organised annually in honour of the sitting President.

Kotoko & Hearts recently played out a goalless draw during the seventh week outstanding league match. There’s no doubt this will be another tough match but for now, football supporters will have to wait for the outcome on Friday March 4. Hearts posted a Tweet calling on fans to come cheer them while they host their biggest competition. Meanwhile, the match will be broadcast live on GTV Sports.

Phooooooobia-let’s rally round the rainbow 🌈 colours.
Come cheer us on as we host @AsanteKotoko_SC in this year's President's Cup on Friday at 6pm at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Let your support count. 💪 pic.twitter.com/BAM8cXY6af
— Phobians – GPLChampions🏅🏆 (@HeartsOfOakGH) March 1, 2022

FA Cup: Chelsea Beats Luton Town

#LUTCHE was trending on wednesday evening as ChelseaFC beat Luton Town FC in a 3-2 win to progress through to the FA cup quarter final. The football match took place shortly after Roman Abramovich confirmed that he was looking to sell the club. Chelsea was far from convincing during the game but the goals from Romelo Lukaku and Timo Werner turned things around for the Blues.

As usual the football match wouldn’t be complete without Sports Pundits offering their opinion & the media reporting as seen in this Tweet by Sports Brief celebrating Lukaku’s winning goal.

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Kofi Asamoah selected for professional exchange program managed through the US Department of State

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14 hours ago

June 27, 2024

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Ghanaian award-winning filmmaker and Creative Director, Kofi Asamoah, has been nominated and selected by the U.S. Embassy in Accra to participate in a professional exchange program managed through the US Department of State in partnership with Meridian International Center and UNESCO.

The fully funded program entitled, “Intellectual Property Best Practices for Creative Entrepreneurs and Policy Makers”, takes 8 individuals from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to the United States for a two-week program, June 22 to July 3, 2024. The program will travel to DC, Atlanta and LA focusing on meeting with experts in the creative industry, specifically film and music, as well as have a dedicated focus on copyright law and application.

The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project:
• Exchange best practices with U.S. policymakers, at the state and local levels, to improve the operating environment, drive employment growth, and attract global investment into their local creative markets;
• Examine the creative industries’ infrastructure and business ecosystem; with input from IP experts, film and recording studios, industry associations, and other thought leaders; and
• Gain exposure to key business tools used by members of the creative economy to scale work globally.

Kofi Asamoah, who is also CEO of Kofas Media, describes the opportunity as ‘ golden ‘. In a Facebook post, he thanked The US Embassy in Accra and The US department of state for recognizing the need to impact the local Creative ecosystem.

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Tribute Night held in honour of Mr.Ibu ahead of Final Funeral Rites

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15 hours ago

June 27, 2024

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A touching tribute event was organized on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Enugu State to honor the late Nollywood legend, John Okafor, fondly known as Mr. Ibu. (more…)

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Apple Music Releases Country Covers of Beyoncé’s Songs by Black Emerging Artists

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18 hours ago

June 27, 2024

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Apple Music rounds out Black Music Month with the release of a special Apple Music Nashville Sessions: Beyoncé Covered collection, featuring live-recorded country covers of Beyoncé’s catalog by Black rising country artists.

Celebrating the global icon’s genre-redefining COWBOY CARTER and her profound impact on music, the collection spotlights country artists championed by Apple Music over the years. These artists include Tiera Kennedy, BRELAND, and Joy Oladokun, who have hosted their own radio shows on Apple Music Country. Additionally, Madeline Edwards re-recorded P!nk’s “More” through Apple Music’s Lost & Found initiative, and other Apple Music Nashville Sessions have showcased artists such as Edwards, BRELAND, and Tanner Adell.

All covers are available in Spatial Audio exclusively on Apple Music and include “Sandcastles” by BRELAND, “Irreplaceable” by Brittney Spencer, “II MOST WANTED” by Joy Oladokun, “Halo” by Madeline Edwards, “Drunk In Love” by Tanner Adell, and “1+1” by Tiera Kennedy.

“Sandcastles” by BRELAND

A truly one-of-a-kind force on the country scene, BRELAND is reshaping the genre’s future with his fearless originality and visionary sound, and has earned massive acclaim for merging elements of country, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and pop. Taking on the mission of redefining the possibilities of country and uniting fans from all walks of life, the New-Jersey-bred artist putting his own spin on “Sandcastles” says, “I think people should be able to express themselves however they want.”

“Irreplaceable” by Brittney Spencer

As a Baltimore native, Brittney Spencer—who released her debut album ‘My Stupid Life’ earlier this year—is known for her free spirit and standout ability to mold life, truth, and wild imagination into songs. Spencer, who covers “Irreplaceable,” tells Apple Music, “When I first heard that Beyonce was making a country album, I felt…ready.”

“II MOST WANTED” by Joy Oladokun

First-generation daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Joy Oladokun counts extraordinary accomplishments thus far—from captivating audiences on sold-out tours and late-night television to finding herself with a guitar in hand on the White House lawn in celebration of equality. Taking on the COWBOY CARTER track “II MOST WANTED,” she thinks the album has amplified an idea that she and her peers—and their fans—have known for a while. “Audiences of country music are bigger than we thought,” she says, “and they don’t look like we thought.”

“Halo” by Madeline Edwards

California born and Texas raised, Madeline Edwards has earned the praise from many—including Apple Music Country’s Ward Guenther who spotlighted the artist as “Riser of the Month” in August 2022—for transcending musical boundaries by incorporating her jazz, soul, gospel and country influences into her unique sound. “I get to add to the tapestry of beautiful American stories that make up the South,” says Edwards, who contributes a version of 2008’s “Halo.”

“Drunk In Love” by Tanner Adell

Brought up between the coast of Manhattan Beach, California and the rustic charm of Star Valley, Wyoming, Tanner Adell lived a free-spirited childhood in the country, complete with cowboy boots and rodeos. Weaving the tales of her upbringing through her musical storytelling, her lyricism keeps its roots in country while infusing an addictive blend of pop vocals and hip-hop beats. “Country music to me means family, and country music lets you tell your story,” the Buckle Bunny songstress tells Apple Music.

“1+1” by Tiera Kennedy

Rising singer-songwriter and Apple Music Country host of The Tiera Show, Tiera Kennedy is injecting country music with a breath of vitality. The Alabama native’s unique sound—an earnest storytelling-based country laced with the influence of the R&B she was raised on—stems from equal parts nature and nurture. As she readies her forthcoming full-length debut album, Kennedy tells Apple Music, “Beyonce has opened a door that’s going to be really hard to close.”

Apple Music Nashville Sessions gives artists the opportunity to perform a selection of their favorite tracks from their catalog, as well as a cover versions of their choice, recorded in incredible, immersive Spatial Audio.

Previous Apple Music Nashville Sessions include releases from Carrie Underwood, Diplo, Jason Isbell, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley Parker McCollum among many others available to enjoy on Apple Music.

Listen to the special Apple Music Nashville Sessions: Beyoncé Covered collection in Spatial Audio, exclusively on Apple Music HERE.

Listen to the Apple Music Nashville Sessions playlist HERE.

BRELAND: https://youtu.be/8BNmFWOJeWc

Brittney Spencer: https://youtu.be/g1WOeWF38zc

Joy Oladokun: https://youtu.be/JF_99UwyfBI

Madeline Edwards: https://youtu.be/aYxUFHC2chU

Tanner Adell: https://youtu.be/qPmgJ3mF_Aw

Tiera Kennedy: https://youtu.be/X1RrgERyH28

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Ghanaians turn to me for love songs – Dr Cryme

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19 hours ago

June 27, 2024

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Ghanaian artist Dr. Cryme recently appeared on Ameyaw TV’s One-on-One with VJ Scaro to discuss his musical journey and his latest single. (more…)

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I’m done with NDC’s campaign songs for December election – Nacee

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22 hours ago

June 27, 2024

Emmanuel Sarpong

Ghanaian gospel singer and songwriter, Nana Osei, professionally known as Nacee has disclosed that he has completed composing and submitting a campaign song for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in preparation for the upcoming December general election.
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Bullet and I are back to working together – Wendy Shay

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23 hours ago

June 27, 2024

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Ghanaian Afrobeats songstress, Wendy Shay has announced that she has successfully resolved her disagreement with Bullet and Ruff Town records. (more…)