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‘I nearly quit making music’ – Fancy Gadam explains why 2018 was a bad year for him

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Tamale-based musician, Fancy Gadam has revealed why he almost gave up on his passion for music last year. The Gadam Nation boss says he was heavily affected by the death of four of his fans just before his big annual concert last year.

The fans were reportedly caught in a collision between an articulated truck headed for Tamale from Savelugu and a Zylofone Media van and Fancy Gadam said he was so devastated that he thought of quitting music for good.

Speaking to Sammy Flex on Showbiz Agenda on Zylofon FM yesterday, the ‘TOTAL CHEAT’ said: “I was too young to go through this and I decided to call it quits. For four people to die just because of me was too much for me to handle. I didn’t want to have anything to do with music because I couldn’t stand losing another fan again,

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Fancy Gadam explained that had it not been for his fans who kept giving him pressure to come back and he would have said goodbye to music in 2018.

He explained that he felt terrible when some of his fans believed rumors on social media that he was a ritualist.

“Some of the fans actually called me to find out whether I was using them for rituals to be popular but I told them it was all false. The calls from my fans were becoming too much and I had to respond to them and that is the reason why I am back to do music again.”

Talking about his alleged beef with his Tamale-based rival Macassio, Fancy Gadam said he didn’t have time for him because he is too busy to seek cheap hype. “Any artist who mostly rides on controversy to be popular is cheap,” he said.

Fancy Gadam is currently on a media tour promoting new singles on his upcoming album.  “As we talk now my album, which features Kofi Mole, Kwesi Arthur, Stonebwoy, Kofi Kinaata, and Patoranking is ready and I am planning a big launch for this album,” he said.

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Kuami Eugene, Sarkodie, Blacko, Amaarae, and others make it to Kamala Harris’ Spotify Playlist to soundtrack trip to Africa

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The Vice President of the United States of America (USA), Kamala Harris, has curated a Spotify playlist amplifying the works of African and African-American artistes. (more…)

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Spotify announces multi-year investment for Ghana’s emerging artists through its Creator Equity Fund

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Global streaming platform Spotify today announced a donation to Vibrate Space, a non-profit organization helping young Ghanaian music entrepreneurs with the tools and skills they need to thrive in the industry, from its Creator Equity Fund to support emerging artists in Ghana.

Vibrate Space, which is operated by Surf Ghana in Accra, is a community recording studio and music business programme, offering education, mentorship and space to young Ghanaian artists, so that they can create, connect and collaborate.

Spotify first partnered with Vibrate in September 2022 with a donation that facilitated the launch of the studio. Over the past six months, Vibrate has registered over 200 studio bookings, and hosted many more creators for events and classes.

To help Vibrate achieve its robust plans to grow and support the creative economy in Ghana, Spotify is making a sizeable donation from its Creator Equity Fund which will be administered over multiple years.

Speaking about the partnership, Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) said, “Since Spotify’s arrival in Africa five years ago, we have worked to identify opportunities to support artists in ways that speak directly to each of our markets. The partnership with Vibrate allows us to continue supporting emerging artists and cultural entrepreneurs in Ghana in addition to the on-platform work we are doing in the country.”

The most recent donation was announced today at an event at Surf Ghana by Spotify’s Global Head of Artist and Audience partnerships Joe Hadley. “Spotify is proud to continue our efforts to support and uplift creatives with our Creator Equity Fund. I’m excited to share that from that fund we’re announcing a donation to the Vibrate Space in Accra, Ghana. They have been incredible partners to us; continually pouring into the local community and creating a space where artists can come together to grow creatively. We’re looking forward to hearing the music, stories, and success that will come out of Vibrate.”

The donation will be administered over multiple years, enabling the organisation to collaborate with and support even more aspiring young artists who seek to kick-start their careers.

Vibrate’s plans to use the additional funding for artist support include a festival at the space, to be held at the end of the year, supporting artists to put on their own events and establishing a youth hostel, where young people can find affordable, short term accommodation while also experiencing the collaborative and community aspects of Vibrate. The organisation is also looking to establish an artist in residency and exchange programme to fuel creativity, collaboration and cultural exchange, as well as a women’s programme aimed at supporting women’s growth in the industry. They also intend to expand their educational offerings, by extending their highly successful monthly masterclasses for another two years and introducing a three month instrument learning programme, starting with piano lessons and expanding into other instruments.

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Founder and director of Surf Ghana, Sandy Alibo said: “ We are happy to be partnered with Spotify. They’re really supportive of the alternative scene and not every brand understands that. We work with young, and emerging artists and creators who are looking to make a mark in the music industry and Spotify is a brand that speaks to young people, and has played a significant role in taking African and Ghanaian music to the world.”

Spotify data shows that fans on Spotify are finding and listening to Ghanaian artists all around the world. For every stream in Ghana of a Ghanaian artist, there are 6 streams all around the world, with top international markets for Ghanaian artists including the USA, UK, Nigeria, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and France.

A number of Ghanaian artists have been beneficiaries of Spotify programmes aimed at showcasing local artists on a global stage and increasing discoverability. These include Black Sherif, who is a Spotify RADAR artist, Amaarae,  Moliy and Gyakie, have both been EQUAL Ambassadors and Kofee Bean is a Fresh Finds artist. Sincerely Accra, a Ghanaian podcast, was also named as one of 13 African podcasts to receive a share of Spotify’s 100,000 USD last year.

Managing Director for Spotify SSA Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy said, “Spotify is constantly seeking new and innovative ways to promote African music, and celebrate and support its creators. We see ourselves as a global platform with a local focus and we really drill down to understand what is happening across the continent, and how we can support both artists and users in those markets. Our partnership with Vibrate is one way that we are doing this in Ghana, but we have plans and projects in place to support artists both on and off platform across the region.”

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Kamala Harris in Ghana: What Akufo-Addo said when asked about LGBTQIA+ legislation in the country

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President Akufo-Addo has stated that for now, he is leaving the proposed bill against LGBTQIA+ persons in Ghana in the hands of parliament, and will only step in once the process is done.   (more…)

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Delete videos defaming my wife or face the law- Mercy Aseidu’s Husband to Kwame Borga

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Nana Badu Agyemang Duah I, Chief of Kunsu in the Ashanti Region and the husband of popular Kumawood actress,  Oheneyere Mercy Aseidu has asked actor Kwame Borga, to immediately delete videos he posted about his wife in response to the allegations he made about Kumawood actresses. (more…)

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Restore Deleted Political Posts on IG– Yul Edochie Urges Funke Akindele 

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Famed Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has advised colleague, Funke Akindele, to restore all the deleted politics-related content on her Instagram account. (more…)

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Mr Logic Blasts Edem Over Political Flyers; Says There Is No Time For Jokes

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Radio personality cum artist manager, Emmanuel Barnes, popularly known as Mr logic in the entertainment industry has express worry and anger following Edem’s parliamentary bid disappointment. (more…)

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