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Did Konadu Rawlings influence Lucky Mensah to sing against President Mills?

Judging by the much-publicized internal wrangling and power struggle within the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC); and a recent TV appearance by highlife singer Lucky Mensah, it appears that the singer was directly or indirectly  influenced by the former First Lady, Mrs Konadu Agyemang Rawlings to  ‘discredit’ the president in the singer’s controversial  latest single, […]

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25959 lucky mensahJudging by the much-publicized internal wrangling and power struggle within the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC); and a recent TV appearance by highlife singer Lucky Mensah, it appears that the singer was directly or indirectly  influenced by the former First Lady, Mrs Konadu Agyemang Rawlings to  ‘discredit’ the president in the singer’s controversial  latest single, ‘Enkoyie’.

Speaking to Deloris Frimpong-Manso on the ‘Delay’ TV show, the singer insisted that the song was not directed at President Atta Mills. He however stated out of the blue that he was grateful to the former First Lady, Konadu Agyemang Rawlings; adding that Mrs Rawlings was the one that paid for his ticket for recent trip to the US.

Prior to the 2008 general elections, Lucky Mensah composed a song, “Come to NDC” for the National Democratic Congress, then in opposition. So many people didn’t understand why he would turn around to do a song that easily lends itself as an attack against President Atta Mils.  However, bearing in mind that the former First Lady has subtly hinted that she may run for the flag bearer position of the NDC for the next presidential  election, it is open to interpretation whatever reason the musician had for making the song -whether it was out of gratitude or cleverly solicited!

The song and its music video paint a picture of Lucky Mensah going through hardships under an unbearable economy but he describes the song as a wake-up call to people at the helm of affairs in any given field of endeavour; calling on them to be responsible and dedicated to their work.

In the TV interview, Lucky Mensah distanced himself from politics saying he is a musician who is open to do business with all irrespective of political or business links. He therefore wished that Ghanaians would be able to make that distinction and not be politically blind to his music. He added that he had noticed a decline in the sales of his music since his ‘affiliation’ with the NDC in 2008 and hoped that Ghanaians would understand that is is just doing is job as a musician.

‘Enkoyie’ can be found of Lucky Mensah’s latest album, ‘Nkratuor’ nationwide.

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King Promise thrills fans at sold-out show in Singapore

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Ghanaian singer King Promise has made history by being the first Afrobeats star to headline a concert in Singapore. (more…)

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Ice Spice remix stamps Cash Cobain’s “Fisherrr” as the Song of the Summer

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Billboard Rookie of the Month, and multi-hyphenate NYC star, Cash Cobain has just linked up with Ice Spice for the long-awaited video remix for “Fisherrr”(feat. BaySwag) [18m+ Streams]. After bubbling the past few years with R-rated anthems over his own ethereal production – creating the playful “sexy drill” sound that he’s pioneered and taken to mainstream heights, Cash Cobain is stamping himself as a serious song of the summer contender with this remix.

Following up his two smash singles “Dunk Contest” (8m+) and “Fisherrr” (pronounced, ‘for sure), Cash is primed for his moment in the spotlight ––  hitting 1M Monthly Listeners on Spotify, Top 3 NYC Shazam Charts, having occupied the #1 + #3 slots of the NYC Apple Music Charts, hitting #45 on the Urban Radio Charts and counting, and now landing Ice Spice’s third feature ever  –– in the words of COMPLEX, “the summer of 2024 is looking very slizzy”. On the highly-anticipated remix, Ice Spice is simply in top-tier shape.

Adding her signature magnetic ‘it-girl’ flair, charming cadence, and instantly-coinable one-liners, she bolsters the lightning-hot single into astronomical territory with the opening lines –– “Got an attitude but I’m feelingless, so I ain’t mad at you, And I’m tatted too on this fatty-tude, I’m the baddest boo”.

The long-overdue collab from the two Bronx natives is seamless, with her being a tailor-fit alongside the ethereal, dreamy production and silky smooth verses from Bay Swag and Cash. With the recent releases of “Dunk Contest” (watch Genius ‘Open Mic’)  and now the Ice Spice-assisted remix for “Fisherrr” (feat. BaySwag), Cash Cobain is using his collaborative momentum from last year to continue elevating his signature sound, showcasing its influential and ever-growing widespread appeal in the process. In the words of Cash:“It’s a beautiful record. It feels amazing, it feels like NYC is back stronger than ever with me and Spice -– two Bronx legends. Get ready for the song of the summer.” 

Last month, Cash took over NYC with his birthday show, ‘Slizzyfest’ at Irving Plaza –– a night that was slated as a stacked lineup of NY’s finest, with rumors of an A-list superstar surprise set. After chatter spread online and the hype reached a fever pitch, the crowd became too much to handle and the show was ultimately canceled –– but Cash wanted to give the fans their money’s worth so he ventured into Union Square and threw a makeshift show with his crew, a Bluetooth speaker, and hundreds of adoring fans (read ‘I Went to Cash Cobain’s Slizzyfest and All I Got Was That Classic NYC Feeling’ via Rolling Stone + statement in Billboard).

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Also in Billboard, Cash recently teased potential collaborations with Frank Ocean, Travis Scott, Don Toliver (seen filming a music video here), Lil Yachty and more –– a surefire sign of the worldwide stardom soon to come. These recent releases arrive on the heels of a career-defining year in 2023 that closed with the production of PinkPantheress“Nice To Meet You” (feat. Central Cee), which debuted at #20 on Billboard Hot 100 (he also starred alongside her in a nationally-syndicated Apple commercial for the new MacBook).

This was preceded by producing Drake’s “Calling For You” (feat. 21 Savage), which debuted at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, DJ’ing at Travis Scott‘s Cactus Jack x Audemars Piguet event, and releasing his critically-acclaimed debut solo album Pretty Girls Love Slizzy with Giant Music.

Please find links to stream the new “Fisherrr” Remix (feat. Ice Spice) below, and stay tuned for more announcements:

“FISHERRR” REMIX (FEAT. ICE SPICE) – OUT NOW
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Tobinco Pharmaceuticals LTD donates drugs worth GHc 155k to Lekma Hospital in celebration of World Malaria Day.

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In commemoration of World Malaria Day, Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Limited exemplified its commitment to healthcare by donating an anti-malaria drug worth GH155,000 to the LEKMA Hospital in Teshie. (more…)

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Celestine Donkor Sets the Record Straight on Weight Loss Surgery Speculation

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Award-winning Ghanaian artist, Celestine Donkor has addressed speculations regarding her potential pursuit of weight loss surgery, clarifying that she hasn’t made any decisions in that regard. (more…)

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Akua Music unveils heartfelt music video for hit single ‘Miss You Bad’

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Akua Music, the acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her soulful melodies and emotive lyrics, has just released the highly anticipated music video for her latest single, ‘Miss You Bad.’ The video, directed by Joseph Amino, captures the essence of the song’s message and showcases the singer’s raw talent and creativity. (more…)

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Diana Asamoah Takes Legal Action Against Assistant Pastor for GH₵4K Theft

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Contemporary gospel musician and evangelist, Diana Asamoah has taken action leading to the arrest of her assistant pastor, Reverend Kwame Asante, for an alleged theft of GH₵4000 from her mobile money account. (more…)

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