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Guest Feature: Negative Comparison Between 3Music Awards And VGMA Is Unhealthy

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About 22-years ago, musicians in Ghana received the good news as an institution decided to honour their hard works.

 

The inception of the Ghana Music Awards has contributed immensely towards the growth of the country’s music industry. Ghana’s Music Industry may not be where it is now without the availability of this award scheme.

 

Musicians being celebrated and honoured for their hard works motivated many of them to put in more work.

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If these musicians are confident to say they will grab Artiste of the Year and other categories, that should tell you the impact that the Ghana Music Awards is having on their careers.

 

The partnership of Charterhouse, the organizers of the Ghana Music Awards and Vodafone Ghana about ten years ago—gave the scheme a new look.

 

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Vodafone Ghana became the title sponsor in 2011, and we are witnesses to the transformation.

 

Despite the flaws, the impact of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) cannot be underestimated. Some musicians have gotten a strong online presence through this award scheme.

 

Over the years, VGMA has evolved; the introduction of the Green Awards to celebrate artistes who are using music to drive awareness of the need to save the environment is worth commending.

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As the only Music Award scheme in the country, many people thought the organizers are enjoying a monopoly because they do not have any competitors.

 

Such assertions subdued after 3 Music Network’s 3Music Awards came into existence. The 3Music Awards started celebrating Ghana Music in 2018.

 

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Just as some of us predicted, a section of industry players began to look down on the VGMA. Interestingly, some of these people suddenly became Prophets of doom—and wished for the collapse of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

 

For about three years in existence, the organizers of 3Music Awards have been doing a great job. They are also doing their best.

 

However, I think it’s unhealthy to compare 3Music Awards to VGMA negatively.

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Let’s support both award schemes and stop the unnecessary comparisons.

 

I wish we can even have more awards schemes if only they will do diligent works.

 

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If the Grammy Award, America Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards have been touted as the major music awards, why can’t we build and support our own in Ghana?

 

Let’s preach peace instead of using words that will incite others.

 

Congrats to the organizers of the 3Music Awards and the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards for successfully holding this year’s editions of the award schemes.

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Kindly take and accept constructive criticisms because we all want the growth of the Ghanaian Music Industry.

 

About The Author:

Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku is a Ghanaian Broadcast Journalist/Writer who has an interest in General News, Sports, Entertainment, Health, Lifestyle and many 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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Guru Announces Intentions for UG SRC Election

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Ghanaian rapper and fashion designer, Maradona Yeboah Adjei, professionally known as Guru has expressed his intention to run for a position in the Student Representative Council (SRC) elections at the University of Ghana, Legon. (more…)

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