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Kofi Akpabli launches book on Ghanaian Heritage and lifestyle
Award-winning freelance journalist, Kofi Akpabli has launched his second book ‘‘Tickling the Ghanaian Encounters with Contemporary Culture’’ at the British Council Hall in Accra. The 142 page glossy book, is a collection of witty articles depicting the heritage and everyday lifestyle of Ghanaians. The author is the CNN/Multichoice African Journalist for Arts and Culture and […]
Award-winning freelance journalist, Kofi Akpabli has launched his second book ‘‘Tickling the Ghanaian Encounters with Contemporary Culture’’ at the British Council Hall in Accra. The 142 page glossy book, is a collection of witty articles depicting the heritage and everyday lifestyle of Ghanaians.
The author is the CNN/Multichoice African Journalist for Arts and Culture and also the Ghana Journalists Association’s 2010 Best Journalist for Arts and Tourism.
Under the Chairmanship of Prof. Esi Sutherland-Addy of the Institute of African Studies, the launch ceremony saw culture at its best with the display of Ghanaian traditional dances by Ghana Dance Ensemble while delicacies such as ‘anduley’ atsifuifui and pito were served.
In his review Dr. Kwaku Boakye, a Senior Lecturer of the Tourism Department at the University of Cape Coast said the book delivers on its core mandate: making the reader laugh and asking pertinent questions about our lifestyles while posing very important development-oriented questions.
Dr. Kwaku Boakye described ‘‘Tickling the Ghanaian Encounters with Contemporary Culture’’ as ‘a fresh breath of air in Ghanaian literature”, adding that the volume is a cultural guide, a tourist’s hand book and a hypertension- reducer all rolled in one. The reviewer said that if there is one packaged gift which sums up the essence of our Ghanaian-ness it is Tickling the Ghanaian.’
Launching the book, Nana Susubribi Krobea Asante, Omanhene of Asante Asokore Nana said it is reassuring that the new book raises pertinent issues such as the expensive cost of modern funerals. Also known as Dr. S.K.B. Asante, the Omanhene admitted that the chieftaincy institution has tried without success to check this situation. He paid tribute to emerging young writers adding that by venturing out to such unusual subject matters and writing vividly about them the author has produced a priceless legacy.
In a remark, Mr. Edward Boateng, the Executive Chairman of Global Media Alliance group of companies said unleashing the creative force of the citizenry is crucial in accelerating development process of nations. He expressed pride in the fact that the author has been unearthed by the CNN African Journalist Awards, awards programme that he helped to originate.
The first copy of the book was bought for two thousand (C2,000) by Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd. A representative of the organization, Henry Bukari said the company recognises the role of the media in shaping society and are proud to associate with the honour that the freelance journalist has brought to Ghana.
In her closing remarks, Prof. Esi Sutherland Addy a Senior Research Fellow of the Institute of African Studies said works such as ‘Tickling the Ghanaian’ offer the nation a new way of forging ahead. She noted that the essence of the new book is to allow the nation to undertake an introspection as a people.
Also present at the event were the Siapha Kamara CEO of SEND Ghana, Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, Professor Ofori Akyea of the African University College of Communication and Vicky Wireko Andoh of the Institute of Public Relations Ghana. In his own remarks, Kofi Akpabli said he felt it a duty, as an arts and culture writer, to examine the heritage and lifestyle of Ghanaians.
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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).
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:
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