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Asem to release sophomore album, ‘Solid Ground’ online, February 10

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Asem Solid GroundAward winning Ghanaian rapper/songwriter, Asem is set for the release of his second album ‘Solid Ground’ online on Friday, February 10 via his official website.  The album can already boast of winning several awards, as the first single ‘No More Kpayor’ won Best Hiplife video at the 2011 4SYTE Music video awards and Best West African video at the 2011 Nigeria Music Video Awards. The Album The album showcases beat productions from producers in Ghana, South Africa, and USA and features Kwabena Kwabena  on ‘Bye Bye’, Irene Logan  on ‘1000 Fights and Make Ups’ , DJ Black and South African artiste JR on ‘Show Something’.  It will be available online at http://www.asemmusic.com  and CDs will be available in stores from February 17. The album will be distributed in Ghana by WBDN RECORDS and distributed throughout Africa and worldwide by distribution partners in South Africa and the UK. Asem is still active in his role as World Bank Ambassador for education in Ghana. He is now working with Ghana Library Authority, supporting regional reading clinics and mobile libraries for Basic Schools in deprived communities in the capital city, Accra. The Asem foundation in collaboration with Accra Library Board is determined to help increase reading and literacy levels in Ghana with the main focus on basic school children. He comments:  “It is vital for children to be educated and expand their mind through reading for social development. This new Album ‘Solid Ground’ is testimony to my own development within Ghana music to date.  It has been enduring and challenging but has been extremely important in my progression. I am now ready for the rest of the world.  I am now seriously on Solid Ground”. Asem explains that success and living under the spotlight comes with a lot of merits and demerits and one must to be strong and stand firm on Solid Ground, hence the album title. He added that he has been through his own trials and tribulations and he has matured into a better and wiser man. Meanwhile the rapper has announced dates for his upcoming international tour as follows: March 2012 –   South Africa April 2012 – CANADA – Toronto]]>

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Empress Afi shares sassy visuals for her Afro-Dancehall banger ‘Pull up on Me’ featuring Vintage Papi

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Following her Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2024 nomination, Empress Afi drops a sassy video for her reigning tune, ‘Pull up on Me’ featuring Vintage Papi.

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Social Trends: Sarkodie, Gyakie & Jay Bahd: London Studio Vibes

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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.

Social media posts captured the trio’s meeting, with fans expressing enthusiasm and playful banter, including a jab at Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy.

Read Also: Highlights from Medikal’s spectacular show at London’s O2 Indigo

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The event has generated significant buzz within the Ghanaian music community, as the artists’ diverse talents promise a unique and captivating project.

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Davido To Headline Second Annual Tribeville Featuring Wande Coal, Young John & More

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Tribeville returns to The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, Texas on Friday, July 5 for its second annual edition. Headlined by Afrobeats king Davido, the music festival from acclaimed event promoter and production company Duke Concept is a celebration of Black music from around the world united under one tribe.

In addition to Davido’s headlining performance, Tribeville will host fellow Nigerian acts Wande Coal and Young John, Grenadian singer V’ghn, Trinidadian soca artist Preedy, Nigerian singer-songwriter Chike, Afrorap act Bils, Alté group The Compozers, and South African rapper Focalistic, along with DJ sets by Skyla Tylaa, Babygirl The DJ, DJ Mobu, DJ Obi & DJ Big N, and many more.

Tribeville launched its inaugural edition in April 2023 with a lineup featuring Adekunle Gold, Oxlade, Victony, Libianca, and more. Returning this year, Tribeville follows Duke Concept’s first-ever all-Ghanaian music festival Rolling Cocoa in Washington, D.C. and Davido’s monumental headline stop at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Tribeville will continue Duke Concept’s mission to bring the vibrant flavors of Africa and the Caribbean to stages across the U.S. and beyond.

Pre-sale begins on Wednesday, May 8 at 10 AM local time with general on-sale to follow on Friday, May 10 at 10 AM local time.

For tickets and more information, please visit:
https://www.tribeville.com/

Tribeville Lineup
Davido
Wande Coal
Young Jonn
V’ghn
Preedy
Chike
Bils
The Compozers
Focalistic
Skyla Tylaa
Babygirl The DJ
DJ Mobu
DJ Obi & DJ Big N
DJ Oreo
DJ Towii
DJ Shinski
DJ Trill
DJ Silent Killer
DJ Modello
DJ Eze
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I am proud I didn’t chase money blindly – Blakk Rasta

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Ghanaian reggae and Kuchoko artiste, Abubakar Ahmed, professionally known Blakk Rasta has recently expressed his contentment in investing in the future generation rather than relentlessly chasing wealth. (more…)

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Burna Boy cancels Netherlands concert, promises tickets refund

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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.

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“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

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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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