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Blakk Rasta says his criticism of Charter House helped improve the VGMA

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blakk @vgma 2012The controversial and hard-hitting reggae dub poet, Blakk Rasta has described his victory at the 2012 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards as long overdue because Jah had already ordained it, and there was little Man could do. Blakk Rasta picked up the Best Reggae Song Award at last Saturday’s ceremony. Blakk Rasta who hinted that he wasn’t in the mood to attend Saturday’s ceremony but after observing his Rastafarian Sabbath which ended Saturday night, he was ordered by Jah to move and this, he did with no hesitation. He comments: “The organizers could not have done otherwise as everything was signed and sealed.” Blakk Rasta said he had cut all ties with the organizers of the awards after he brutally criticized them in 2008 for being ‘cruel’ and ‘unprofessional’. This criticism earned him a ban which lasted three years. The song in question was his hugely successful hit, ‘Barack Obama’. He later was invited to dine with the American president when he visited the country in 2009.The song and dinner shot Blakk Rasta into instant fame to the point he was featured in The New York Times, CNN, Al-jazeera etc “I speak my mind after convincing myself I need to. I work for Jah and not for awards. If the awards come, they are just embellishments or decoratives and we give Jah the glory. I never regretted the ban since I only aired critical concerns at the time which practically helped the organizers better their act in the long run. Probably, out of anger, a few more unwarranted utterances seeped out. But, in all things, to Jah be the glory…I am glad to be back”. “I initially did not submit any entry for the awards. The fans and industry players trooped to charterhouse offices with nominations for me. I was told by the organizers the ban was over so they felt I deserved a nomination for the category as several nominations had come my way.” Blakk Rasta said his first reaction was to ask for an apology for the undeserved three-year ban but he advised against it, as he agreed both sides, partly shared in the blunder. Asked if he thinks his criticism of charterhouse earned him the award, he said it was not possible since his song ‘Miss Right’ was well recorded, technically and melodically superior and, well-circulated on TV and radio. He put up the first-ever reggae tour for this album which saw him visiting seven out of the ten regions of Ghana promoting the work by way of concerts supported by rlg. According to Blakk Rasta, the song ‘Miss Right’ is very popular around the country and beyond as it also came with a world-class video done by Phamous Philms which even got nominated for best reggae video at the 4syte music video awards. “Winning the award is a victory for reggae music,” observes Blakk Rasta.”It will be a big stepping stone to the world as I am on the verge of unleashing on the world my new African brand of reggae called, Moonsplash…To Jah be the glory.”]]>

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GRIDCo reduces power supply to parts of Accra – ECG

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is pointing in the direction of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) for the erratic power supply (dumsor) in some parts of the Greater Accra region.
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Olivetheboy denies writing ‘Goodsin’ song for Ayra Starr

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Ghanaian Afrobeat singer and songwriter, Joel Ofori Bonsu, professionally known as Olivetheboy, has debunked claims his hit song “Goodsin” was composed to express his affection to Nigerian songstress, Ayra Starr. (more…)

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THE RECENT INTERNET BLACKOUT AFFECTED MY STREAMS – KiDi

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Multiple award-winning Ghanaian artiste, Dennis Nana Dwamena, well-recognized by the stage name KiDi recently expressed frustration over the recent internet blackout in the country, highlighting its adverse impact on his streaming numbers and online engagement.  (more…)

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Burna Boy calls out foreign media over old shaved beard photos

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Nigerian artiste Burna Boy has publicly criticized foreign online media platforms for sensationalizing an image of him without his signature beard. (more…)

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Nurse Verification Fee: NMC suspends newly approved verification Fee

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The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (NMC) NMC) has suspended with immediate effect, the implementation of the newly approved fees imposed on nurses pending its review. (more…)

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Watch: Ghanaian filmmaker Kofi Asamoah hosts star-studded birthday dinner

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Ghanaian filmmaker Kofi Asamoah marked his birthday in grand style at the luxurious Kempinski Hotel on March 27, 2024. (more…)

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