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Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen’s final performance out now !

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World Circuit Records today present Tony Allen Live in London, a short film about Tony Allen’s recent Rejoice live shows. The piece was filmed at one of the two very special Rejoice shows Allen performed at London’s Church of Sound in mid-March, just a few weeks before his untimely passing at the end of April at the age of 79.

In addition to clips of live performances from the night, the piece features interviews with Allen himself and some of the prestigious musicians who joined him on stage including South African trumpet player Claude Deppa and double bass player Mutale Chashi.

Tony commented on the film back in April, “I played two shows in London in March, which were meant to be the first of many Rejoice shows this year. It was good to be playing these songs on stage so many years after the recording. My good friend Claude Deppa is a great South African trumpet player, we asked him to play Hugh’s parts on stage. Unfortunately, the lockdowns started shortly after.”

Allen will be posthumously awarded the Outstanding Contribution To Music at this year’s AIM Awards, taking place virtually on August 12, with recent single “We’ve Landed” receiving a nomination for Best Independent Track.

 

Allen & Masekela’s second single from the album, “Never (Lagos Never Gonna Be The Same),” is a jazz-meets-Afrobeat-hued tribute to Fela Kuti, the towering pioneer of Afrobeat who collaborated closely with Allen for decades. The video for the track features footage of Allen & Masekela playing the song at the original 2010 recording sessions at Livingston Studios in London. Stream/share the video for “Never (Lagos Never Gonna Be The Same)” at https://worldcircuit.lnk.to/NeverWithoutFela.
Having first met in the ’70s thanks to their respective close associations with Fela Kuti, Allen, the Nigerian master drummer widely hailed as the co-founder of Afrobeat (and long-time member of alt-rock supergroup The Good The Bad & The Queen), and Masekela, South Africa’s legendary trumpet player, talked for decades about making an album together. When, in 2010, their touring schedules coincided in the U.K., the moment presented itself and producer Nick Gold took the opportunity to record their encounter.
The unfinished sessions, consisting of all original compositions by the pair, lay in archive until after Masekela passed away in 2018. With renewed resolution, Tony Allen and Nick Gold, with the blessing and participation of Hugh’s estate, unearthed the original tapes and finished recording the album in summer 2019 at the same London studio where the original sessions had taken place.
Allen and Masekela are accompanied on the record by a new generation of well-respected jazz musicians on the record including Tom Herbert (Acoustic Ladyland/The Invisible), Joe Armon-Jones (Ezra Collective), Mutale Chashi(Kokoroko) and Steve Williamson.
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Litovibes unveils highly anticipated music video for hit single ‘Gimme Love’

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Litovibes, the dynamic and emerging force in the music industry, has delighted fans once again with the release of the captivating music video for his single, ‘Gimme Love.’ The video serves as the perfect complement to the soulful mid-tempo love anthem that has already captured hearts nationwide. Stream ‘Gimme Love’ here: https://onerpm.link/GIMME-LOVE

Following the successful audio release of ‘Gimme Love’ in November last year, Litovibes continues to showcase his unique musical prowess with this visually stunning interpretation of the song.

‘Gimme Love’ explores the intricacies of love in its purest form, inviting listeners to embark on a journey of emotions. The music video amplifies this narrative, offering a visual representation of the song’s heartfelt lyrics and enchanting melody.

With the release of the ‘Gimme Love’ music video, Litovibes once again demonstrates his versatility as an artist and his commitment to creating music that resonates with audiences on a profound level. As anticipation builds for his debut EP, Litovibes continues to solidify his reputation as a rising star in the music scene.

ABOUT LITOVIBES:

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Litovibes is an emerging artist known for his distinctive blend of soulful melodies and evocative lyrics. With a growing fan base, Litovibes continues to make waves in the music industry. Keep an eye out for his highly anticipated debut EP, coming soon.


Fans can connect with Litovibes on social media to stay updated on upcoming releases and performances:

Instagram: @litovibes
Twitter: @lito_vibes
Facebook: Litovibes

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WATCH: Ghana vs Uganda (friendly match)

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The Black Stars of Ghana and the Ugandan Cranes are currently locked in battle at Stade Marrakech in Morocco for their second friendly match of the March international break.

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UBA RED TV’s ‘When Are We Getting Married’ Returns for Season 2

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The highly anticipated second season of the web series, ‘When Are We Getting Married,’ has made its debut this month of love. Viewers can enjoy the show on the official Red TV YouTube page.

Launched in 2023, the series explores the complex challenges encountered by young Africans navigating the dating scenes. Lead characters Edith, portrayed by Immaculata Oko Kasum, and Fenwa, played by Ric Hassani, return to face the realities of marriage.

In the official trailer for season two, Edith faces opposition from Fenwa’s disapproving family, while Fenwa struggles to recover from a life-threatening accident.

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Produced by Ife Olujuyigbe and directed by Orire Nwani in collaboration with Film Trybe, the creators of Egun and RedTV, the series promises to captivate audiences with its engaging narrative and relatable themes.

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Featuring a stellar cast including Ronke Oshodi, Obehi Aburime, Pelumi Buari, Martha Ehiome, Patrick Doyle, Adekunle Olopade, Neo Akpofure, and Vee Iye, viewers can anticipate a gripping portrayal of the complexities of love and commitment.
With hearts on the line, Episode 2 of ‘When Are We Getting Married’ is set to deliver an exciting experience as drama unfolds, tensions escalate, and unexpected twists take center stage.

Don’t miss out on the series. Catch it here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLljTmmXGbu04nOujTrKnT7RTvdclbYVE&si=XW9o1EY5fJ5POJSz

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Matthew Ansah Releases New Single “AMEN Anthem”

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Ghanaian Gospel artiste Matthew Ansah has released a new single, “Amen Anthem,” a worship song that promises to resonate with audiences seeking spiritual inspiration and true communion with God.

AMEN Anthem is on all digital platforms: https://easternchild.fanlink.to/Amen-Anthem

Matthew Ansah’s “Amen Anthem” is slated for release on 23rd February 2024, and it’s the first song to be outdoored on the recently live-recorded “Mahanaim” album. This marks a significant chapter in the artiste’s musical journey. The announcement was made via his official social media platforms, generating anticipation among his growing fan base.
Produced by Emmanuel Djokoto, “Amen Anthem” will be on all major Digital Music Platforms. The song creates a spiritual atmosphere for fellowship with God in worship and adoration. It is a simple yet captivating song that offers an intimate and uplifting worship experience.

In his statement about the upcoming release, Matthew Ansah expressed his excitement and urged the public to embrace all his spirit-filled songs and spread the word. “As you join me in sharing this song, you become part of a greater purpose, which is to spread love, communion, and the celebration of God’s goodness,” he remarked.

The management team representing Matthew Ansah under the Cross Records label conveyed their enthusiasm, emphasizing that “Amen Anthem” is a testament to the artiste’s unwavering commitment to gospel music and his mission to inspire and uplift others through his musical expressions. This release comes after a long break since his first album was released in 2011.

The multifaceted Matthew Ansah is a renowned Marketing and Communications Consultant who’s managed several brands and large-scale projects in Africa and beyond. He has also for the past 10 years been widely known as a favorite MC for corporate and social events. He is currently the Team Lead for Lyme Haus, a leading Marketing & Communications firm in Ghana.

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South African R&B Sensation, Keamo, Tugs at Heartstrings with Debut Single and Music Video “Falling” Released on Valentine’s Day

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Today, on Valentine’s Day, R&B artist Keamo releases her much-anticipated single of the year, “Falling.” The soulful track, exploring the theme of unrequited love, comes with a visually captivating music video by Void Creative. Link to the audio – https://afrisounds.lnk.to/Falling

“Falling” beautifully captures the universal struggle of unrequited love, with Keamo’s emotive vocals conveying raw emotions. The song snippet went viral, creating immense anticipation ahead of today’s release. 

Void Creative’s visually enchanting music video enhances the auditory experience, adding another layer to this heartfelt R&B piece. 

 

 

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Akwaboah Releases special Valentine gift for fans

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Highlife sensation Akwaboah has released what he calls a special Valentine gift for his fans and music lovers – the official music video for ‘Asikyire’ featuring Sarkodie, a track on his recent Lighthouse Album.

This is the second music video since the much anticipated album was released in November 2023, and the fourth overall music video off the Lighthouse Album. Akwaboah previously released music videos for other songs on the album such as ‘My darling’, ‘Try Me’ and ‘Letter to my Spouse’.

According to the artist, releasing this video for Valentine is his way of appeasing fans for cancelling the annual Shades of Love concert this year. The concert happens annually on the 14th of February. 

The artist is coming off a busy Christmas season with various performances including the Lighthouse concert organized at +233 on 16th December 2023.

The classic looking music video for ‘Asikyire’ was directed by Big OJ Films who has worked on several top notch videos for artists in Ghana and worldwide.

Lighthouse album is the most recent project for Akwaboah since he produced the critically acclaimed “Mary” album for Sarkodie in 2015 and followed with his own ‘Matters of the Heart’ Album in 2018 and the Lighthouse EP in 2021. All of these projects were well received and Akwaboah intends to show growth as an artist on this new project.

Akwaboah is set to begin a tour of Europe this February 2024 with stops in Italy and Germany in the coming days.

Lighthouse album is available via the following link https://akwaboah.bfan.link/lighthouse

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