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Global Boga gives first exclusive interview to BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat, after death of wife Nicole Thea and baby son Reign

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Dancer turned Afrobeat artist Global Boga has given his first broadcast interview since losing his wife, 24-year-old YouTuber Nicole Thea, who died last July while eight months pregnant. The couple’s newborn baby son, Reign, also died.

Speaking exclusively to BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat reporter Joice Etutu about his grief, Global Boga said: “I thought I wasn’t going to make it. In my brain, I had discussions with the man up there, because what else have I got? Like, I’ve been in this country alone. Alone. And it’s been so hard.

“I met my queen, I met my guardian angel, and in two years, it just vanished.”

In an intimate family photo, shared exclusively with BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat, Global Boga’s newborn son Reign can be seen holding his father’s hand, shortly before he also died. The family wanted this moment to be shared.

Speaking about the thing he will miss most about Nicole, Boga said: “It’s Nicole’s love. She showed me some kind of thing that no matter what you’re going through, we’re one. And you’re OK.”

He said he clearly remembers his final moments with Nicole when he closes his eyes, but he has to “keep it moving”.

He said: “When I close my eyes like this now, it’s just the last moment of what happened, me and her… Her love is strong. So when I close my eyes that is literally all I see. And I have to open my eyes because I don’t want to get to the end of that, because it still doesn’t make sense until now. So I just keep my strength to myself, and keep it moving.”

Nicole’s and Reign’s causes of death are currently unknown. There hasn’t been an inquest yet – many hearings have been postponed because of the pandemic. The family also say they can’t disclose the circumstances surrounding their deaths, as they’re going through legal proceedings to find out how and why this happened.

Global Boga has turned to music to cope with his grief recording EP The Pain.

“Anything I feel now, I just express through music. But when you listen to it you’re not going to hear any pain. I want to take people [away] from that. Let’s start dancing. We’re not dancing because I’ve lost my wife and son. But we’re dancing because there’s a better reign, you know?”

Asked how he wants people to remember Nicole, Global Boga said: “Her love. That’s all I want you guys to know. Look at the way she loved me. My world has been taken away.”

Watch the full interview by BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat via BBC News Online and hear the interview on BBC Sounds.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/newsbeat-56594760

Credit: BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat

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Rapper Edem meets up with American Producer and artiste Swizz Beatz and Paul Eckdtein

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Ghanaian award-winning rapper Edem meet up with award winning producer and artist Swizz Beatz exclusively.

Edem, who has been in the USA states for months now networking and building connections had a long and healthy chat with Swizz Beats in LA, USA where a lot of ideas were shared.

In a post, Edem, wrote: “it is okay to dream big because the dream is free, look at me today with Swizzled Beatz and Paul Eckstein”.

Even though Edem did not disclose the content of the meet up, the rapper was very optimistic about the future.

Fans will recollect that Swizz Beatz has been an instrumental vehicle for Afrobeats in the USA. The producer has been seen jamming to a lot of Afrobeats songs including the popular Ojulegbe song by Wizkid of which went viral.

“Aside Swizz Beatz who I met, I also had a good conversation with Narcos Producer Paul Eckstein.- he noted.

Since many may not know who Paul Eckstein is, we find out, Paul has been writing, producing, and acting for over 40 years. Paul completed production of season two of the acclaimed hit Godfather of Harlem (2019) which he co-created, starring Forest Whitaker and Giancarlo Esposito on EPIX. Prior to that, Paul leads the writer’s room on the first year of the Netflix hit drama Narcos (2015)

We are so happy for what is to come with this meet ups not forgetting that months ago, Edem met with Jay Z’s Cousin Briant Biggs in the USA.

According to Edem, It is always a pleasure to share idea with fellow talents.

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6VGMA nominations: Motivation to do more- Perez Musik

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Fast-rising Ghanaian gospel musician, Perez Musik has disclosed that the six nominations he received at this Vodafone Ghana Music Awards is an encouragement for him to do more.

“For my career as a Gospel musician, it encourages me to set up and do more,” he said.

Perez Musik had nominations in Gospel Song, Gospel Artiste, Male Vocalist, Audio Engineer, Song Writer and Record of the Year.

Speaking to a section of the media after the nominees announcement, he said ”
this tells me how God is affecting lives with grace upon my life. It’s therefore imperative that I press deeper into the things of God to reach into realms so I touch more lives with the Word of God.”

Touching on plans for the year, he said apart from the Glorified Concert set for August 27, there will be some new songs released.

Additionally, he noted that his worship service dubbed ‘Move’ will be held at least twice before the year’s end.

“We will also embark on various outreaches and roadshows across various schools in the country to push the TRIM(The Rhema In Motion) agenda. TRIM seeks to empower young boys to develop into astute men of the society,”>Perez disclosed.

Expressing his appreciation, he said, “everyone who shared, streamed, attended my event, invited me to an event, prayed for my ministry and criticised me in any way, I want to say thank you!! To my producer (Spon keys) and all the members of my team, I want to say thank You.”

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Qpee Vibez shares the tale of an ‘Allo’ girlfriend on this latest Afrobeats banger

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Starting off a string of dope releases this year is burgeoning crooner, Qpee Vibez who is here to serve fans with the hottest Afrobeats banger dubbed, ‘Allo’.

 

The track diffuses a thumping bass-tuned rhythm glazed with the soothing vocals of QPee Vibez singing his heart out on the well-structured Afrobeats groove.

 

He sings about a lady who has played a fast one on him even after introducing her to his mum and showering her with money.

 

It’s sure to resonate with a lot of listeners who in one way or the other have fallen out with an ex they once had their hopes on walking down the aisle with.

 

Nothing good ever came from sorrow and worrying over the past. Get up, get loose, and party your regrets away with this banging tune!

 

Get interactive with Qpee Vibez across his socials and do well to stream “Allo” across all online music platforms here – https://tr.ee/Wn3oeU5a7k

 

Connect with Qpee Vibez;
Instagram: @qpeevibez
Twitter: @qpeevibez Tik Tok: qpeevibez

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Don’t Sleep on Kasar’s ‘Oyibo’ Song-Kwame Dadzie Tells Lynx Entertainment

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One of Ghana’s renowned entertainment journalists, Kwame Dadzie, has advised the management of lynx entertainment to work hard on the new song of their new signee, Kasar. (more…)

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The Black Star Line Festival was the largest Concert In The History Of Ghana- Chance The Rapper

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Grammy-award winning American rapper, Chance the Rapper has asserted that his inaugural Black Star Line Festival in January, 2023 is the biggest festival to be held in the country. (more…)

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GMA-USA’23 To Announces Nominees on April 15

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Dennis Boafo, founder of the Ghana Music Awards, USA (GMA-USA), has revealed that nominees for this year awards will be announced on  April 15, 2023 at Waterford 6715 Commerce St, Springfield, VA 22150. (more…)

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