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Akwaboah Set To Release Black Stars Song

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Ahead of Ghana’s participation in the FIFA Qatar 2022 World Cup, Highlife and Afrosound sensation Akwaboah is preparing to release a specially themed song for Team Ghana in support of the Black Stars.

The song titled “Bring Back the Love” seeks to engage football fans all over the world in support of Ghana’s 4th appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2022. It rides on nostalgia, love and affection and the rhythmic tunes will surely galvanize many behind Team Ghana.

Ahead of the digital release on Friday 16th September 2022, fans have already gotten a 15 second preview of the song, and if that is anything to go by then this song is surely going to be a big fan favourite ahead of the World Cup and beyond.

Some celebrities such as Kofi Kinaata and Fameye have already taken to social media to throw their support behind “Bring back the love” which has created a trend where people post videos of themselves trying out football tricks using the #bringbackthelove.

The Black stars of Ghana continue with their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Brazil later this month on 23rd September.

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Highlife sensation Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah Jr known by his stage name Akwaboah is Ghanaian Singer-Songwriter, Producer and Performer. He is the son of the legendary Highlife musician Kwadwo Akwaboah and grandson of the legendary Highlife musician Kwabena Akwaboah.

Akwaboah is an extraordinary keyboardist who famously started writing songs at the age of 10 and has worked as Producer, Writer or Sound Engineer with many widely recognized acts like Hugh Masekela, Sarkodie, Becca, Efya and many more.

His genre of music is rooted in Ghanaian Highlife music with fusions of Afro Soul, Afro Pop and Afrobeats. When it comes to love songs nobody does it better than Akwaboah.

Akwaboah’s songwriting skills earned him Songwriter of The Year at the 2010 Ghana Music Awards for ‘Daa ke Daa’ a song he wrote for Becca. He also wrote ‘Ayeyi Ndwom’ for DSP Kofi Sarpong which won Gospel Song of The Year at the Ghana Music Awards in 2010.

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Akwaboah also wrote Best in Me for Efya which won Record of The Year and Best Vocal Performance at the 2013 Ghana Music Awards.

He also showcased his production talents by writing and producing Sarkodie’s critically acclaimed “Mary” Album in 2015, going on to release his debut album “Matter of the heart” in 2018.

Lighthouse EP released in December 2021 is Akwaboah’s sophomore album and showcases Akwaboah as a singer–songwriter, producer and performer. The album is an eclectic collection of Highlife, Afrobeats and AfroSoul – a truly timeless musical masterpiece.

Songs on the Lighthouse EP like Ensesa, Wopɛ W’adiɛ and Obiaa have been streamed millions of times across digital platforms and spent time as number one songs on YouTube in Ghana. This culminated in Akwaboah being crowned the Highlife Artist of the year at the 2022 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards

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Truck driver arrested following train crash on Tema-Mpakadan railway line

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The Ghana Police Service has arrested the driver of a Hyundai truck, who allegedly abandoned his truck on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, leading to a train crash on Thursday. (more…)

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Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture

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Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture

Making yet another major power move, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has inked a deal with UnitedMasters for his recently launched label Nine+ Records.

In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together to introduce and foster talent, amplifying Davido’s influence and extending his reach even further. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of African and world music.

Together, the teams will collaborate closely in order to not only introduce, but cultivate career talent. It only expands Davido’s influence and reach.

Read Also: Davido gifts fan $50k to payoff student loans

Of today’s announcement Davido said, “I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Steve and the team at United Masters, this announcement represents an exciting new chapter for developing and established artists around the world.”

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Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters states, “Over the last 2 years, we’ve proven our commitment to Africa investing in artists, education, and technology. Today, we are doubling down. With this new venture with Davido & the launch of Nine Plus Records, we reinforce our mission in becoming a bridge for artists on the continent. Together we’ll identify & develop new artists while supporting them with brand and synch opportunities.”

Nine+ Records will be announcing more artists and partners in the future.

Last night, Davido just sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him.

This news also arrives on the heels of various major company announcements for UnitedMasters. The company locked down a high-profile alliance with SymphonyOS and Groover. Plus, it hosted its annual “A Celebration of Independence” GRAMMY® Concert at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The show boasted an all-star lineup, including headliner Davido, Uncle Waffles, Tokischa, Donavan’s Yard, and NLE Choppa. Of the latter, The Source wrote, “This marked the first time UnitedMasters featured international acts, solidifying its impact and representation within the global independent artist movement.”

Stay tuned for a whole lot more soon

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Court Orders Service Of Notice For DNA Test To Mohbad’s Wife

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The Chief Magistrate Court in Ikorodu has granted approval to serve a notice for a DNA test to the wife of late singer Ileriouluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, at her last known address. (more…)

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Ghana’s New Train from Poland Crashes During Test Run

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Reports reaching Ameyaw Debrah Media indicate that the recently imported train from Poland, designated for the Tema-Mpakadan railway route, has encountered an accident. (more…)

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I got into music because my crush always associated with musicians – Tiwa Savage

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Nigerian songstress turned filmmaker, Tiwatope Savage has disclosed that she became a musician because she had a crush on a “guy” who was always around musicians.

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Mr. Drew Addresses Allegations in JAMROCK EVENT CENTRE’s Lawsuit

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Renowned Ghanaian singer and dancer, Andrew Nii Commey Otoo, known by the stage name Mr. Drew has vehemently denied accusations of failing to perform at the Easter Dance Party organized by JamRock Event Centre. (more…)

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