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asem“They say a woman is the heart beat of every nation. So this is not an issue for procrastination. We need act now and start some education on maternal mortality and all its complications.” These critical words make up the first few lines of GH-rap maestro, Asem’s new single promoting maternal and newborn survival in Ghana.

‘MamaYe’,the expertly arranged track by Asem is a theme song for the MamaYe Ghana campaign intended to draw people’s attention to the need to do more to promote maternal health and to remove the resign associated with maternal deaths in the country.

The multiple award winning artiste, who is also an ambassador of the MamaYe Ghana campaign is well known for producing development-oriented songs in the past as his song, ‘School Dey Bee’ won the World Bank sponsored Music for Development Award in 2010 at the Ghana Music Awards.

Asem, known in private life as Nana Wiafe Asante Mensah, has two albums to his credit with his recent album, ‘Solid Ground’, receiving rave reviews from entertainment critics. The ‘Bye Bye’ hit maker’s hard work continues to pay off as he has been nominated in 7 categories including the Album Of The Year, Song Writer Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Record Of The Year in the upcoming 2013 Ghana Music Awards

His groundbreaking first album, ‘Better Late Than Never’, brought a revolution into urban music in Ghana with the ever controversial ‘Give Me Blow’ .

Asem says his deep love for his mother and other female friends in his life is one of the reasons why he chose to be part of the MamaYe Campaign.

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“Look, we can’t allow this to continue. Our mothers are very important to the socio economic development of the nation. In-fact, their impact on our lives domestically can’t be quantified in any way. That is why we need to act now to save more lives.”

He urged the youth to participate in activities such as blood donation exercises that are geared towards saving more lives especially that of pregnant mothers and their newborns.

“Sometime we ask ourselves ‘what we can do to help? Well you don’t need all the money in the world to help. You have blood flowing through you and every little pint counts,” he said.

Asem however stressed the need for the government to do more to improve maternal and neonatal healthcare delivery across the country but charged every individual, especially the men, to take responsibility for the women to ensure that as many more mothers as possible are saved.

“We cannot joke around with the issue anymore because as many as eight pregnant mothers die every day during childbirth in Ghana. At the rate we are going, if we don’t do anything about it, we might end up losing important human resources in the country. The time to act is now,” he stressed.

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Asem performed the song during the launch of the MamaYe Ghana campaign at the Accra international Conference Centre on February 28, 2013, which was attended by the deputy Minister of Health, Mr. Robert Joseph Mettle-Nunoo, Dr. Joyce Aryee, Prof. Audrey Gadzekpo and Country Director of MamaYe Ghana, Prof. Richard Adanu.

He later joined the MamaYe Ghana maiden blood donation exercise at the Efua Sutherland Park on March 8, 2013 where encouraged volunteers to do well to donate blood periodically.

As he rightly puts it in the opening embers of the ‘MamaYe’ track: “We need to come together to save mother. And if you talk sey you no dey bother, tomorrow igo be your mother or your sister.”   ]]>

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Litovibes unveils highly anticipated music video for hit single ‘Gimme Love’

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Litovibes, the dynamic and emerging force in the music industry, has delighted fans once again with the release of the captivating music video for his single, ‘Gimme Love.’ The video serves as the perfect complement to the soulful mid-tempo love anthem that has already captured hearts nationwide. Stream ‘Gimme Love’ here: https://onerpm.link/GIMME-LOVE

Following the successful audio release of ‘Gimme Love’ in November last year, Litovibes continues to showcase his unique musical prowess with this visually stunning interpretation of the song.

‘Gimme Love’ explores the intricacies of love in its purest form, inviting listeners to embark on a journey of emotions. The music video amplifies this narrative, offering a visual representation of the song’s heartfelt lyrics and enchanting melody.

With the release of the ‘Gimme Love’ music video, Litovibes once again demonstrates his versatility as an artist and his commitment to creating music that resonates with audiences on a profound level. As anticipation builds for his debut EP, Litovibes continues to solidify his reputation as a rising star in the music scene.

ABOUT LITOVIBES:

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Litovibes is an emerging artist known for his distinctive blend of soulful melodies and evocative lyrics. With a growing fan base, Litovibes continues to make waves in the music industry. Keep an eye out for his highly anticipated debut EP, coming soon.


Fans can connect with Litovibes on social media to stay updated on upcoming releases and performances:

Instagram: @litovibes
Twitter: @lito_vibes
Facebook: Litovibes

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Listen Up: Embrace God’s Love with Universal Rap Group’s Message of ‘Grace’

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Universal Rap Group features YungRukki and Sablar on this song to recognize and appreciate the immense love of God shown to us through Grace. (more…)

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Fameye teams up with Nigerian singer Patoranking on ‘Sober (Soo Bad)’

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Ghanaian singer, songwriter and performer Fameye and Nigerian sensation Patoranking have joined forces to deliver an anthem! (more…)

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BAABA J RETURNS WITH A RICHLY SMOOTH SINGLE, “SUNSHINE”, TO REMIND US OF THE BEAUTY OF LIFE GOING ON, AND THE PEACE IT BRINGS

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Following on from her most recent body of work “Okay Baby, Letʼs Do This”, Ghanaian based singer and songwriter Baaba J finally reveals her first single of 2024, “Sunshine”. Aer teasing fans and listeners with news of the upcoming single, Baaba J is now ready to share her music with the world, and it has been worth the wait. Working with Grammy nominated producer, GuiltyBeatz, on the production of the track, the multifaceted emerging star is excited to release her single today – Friday 22nd March – as she eases us into a new year ahead filled with fresh new music.

Drawn in with strong guitar licks, Baaba J laces her distinctly addictive voice over melodic tones and irresistible rhythmic peaks, led by drum patterns; “Sunshine” is a heartwarming track that will truly cement her captivating presence across the Afro inde and alternative scene. Wrapping together a unique blend of Soul sounds, contemporary Pop and Afro indie elements, “Sunshine” is a beautiful example of her Art, effortlessly personifying Baaba Jʼs songwriting skills in just under three minutes.

Speaking on the meaning behind the track, Baaba J says, “Sunshine is a song about acceptance. Accepting that, the only constant in life is change. It is a story about two lovers who have reached a point in their lives where they have to go separate ways. One to sunshine, one to rain. Rain and sunshine are used as metaphors in this song to describe the different phases of life these two lovers have to face on their own. Nobody wants to let go of a good thing, so the reality of letting go of a lover is a difficult experience. But in sunshine , we let go peacefully. We wish our past lovers the best of luck and the warmest of love. We accept that love lost leaves room for new love and sometimes although the sun looks good on the other side, what we may need is rain.

Baaba J started writing her own music in high school under the alias BBJ. She sought out local producers whose sound matched the production style in her head and started recording demo songs. Initially, she made music for herself as a way to escape the monotonous nature of life until she later released music because it became “too good to keep to myself.” She describes her music as “message heavy Indie/Alter-native Afro”, and wants to show people they “can be unconventional and still achieve your goals”.

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Drawing inspiration from the likes of Koffee, Asa and Imagine Dragons to name a few, Baabaʼs unique artistry effortlessly creates room for her to weave together smooth Soul, Afro indie and folk sounds, with an alternative twist. Her take on music allows her to embrace her own unique sonic style, a distinctive sound which sets her apart from her peers.

Not only is Baaba a rising star, but she is a respected voice and artist who has been best described as an “exceptional musical talent who has gradually garnered dedicated listeners for her rich vocals”. Currently honing an impressive 11,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify alone, Baaba J noteably continues to authentically grow her fanbase from strength to strength through her plethora of original music.

Jemima Baaba Haywood-Dadzie (professionally known as Baaba J) is a singer, songwriter, and film maker from Tema, Ghana. Growing up with aspirations to excel in her passions, Baaba floated between dreams of being in the army and playing football until she finally landed on music and filmmaking in her teens. As a child, she split her time between Teshie Rasta, Santa Maria and Tema – three distinct Ghanaian suburbs which gave her a unique perspective on society and helped shape the foundations of her world view.

Honing editorial support from key tastemakers and well respected publications including NATIVE Magazine, iMullar, Pan African Music Magazine and plenty more across Africa, Baaba J is ready to take her music globally as she prepares us for a season of new music to dive into. Aside from the editorial support pouring in, she is catching the attention she deserves with notable co-signs from DSP powerhouse Spotify where she has been championed as Spotify EQUAL Africa artist for April, while also being spotlighted in their New Music Friday and Afro Indie playlist selects. Baaba J continues to keep listeners gripped and excited to hear more with every new release, making her one to watch on her road to stardom. Keep your ears to the ground as weʼre so excited to reveal a lot more to come over the year.

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Zulubwoy Drops A New Song “Oh Yeah”

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With his latest single “Oh Yeah,” young, rapidly-rising, multi-talented trap Dancehall singer and songwriter Daniel Seidu-also known as Zulubwoy in the entertainment industry—is poised to wow
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Growing up in Nima, Zulubwoy is renowned for his passionate performances and hard-core lyrical calm. What sets him apart is his ability to transition between different genres.

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Zulubwoy’s song “Oh Yeah” is a major step forward in his career and demonstrates his versatility and artistic ability.

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Tyla discusses her debut album and speaks candidly about her injury on Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio

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This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Tyla, the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, Africa Rising and Nandi Madida’s Favourite Track of the Week!

Tune in to Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday, March 22nd 9a London / 10a Lagos/Paris / 11a Johannesburg / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1 and broadcast on YFM Accra every Sunday at 2pm, YFM Kumasi on Saturdays at 3pm and YFM Takoradi on Saturdays at 6pm.

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Grammy award-winning South African pop sensation Tyla joins Nandi Madida via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about her latest track, “ART.” She also discusses her new album, ’TYLA,’  the evolution of her sound, working with local and global producers, and sharing South African sounds with the world.

The Big 5
Nandi Madida shares the 5 hottest new African tracks of the moment. This week’s selection includes new tracks from Joshua Baraka, Simi & Qing Madi feat. Axon, Shekhinah feat. Moliy, Korede Bello, Wizard Chan & Joeboy and Nomcebo Zikode.

Africa Rising
Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter taves is the latest artist featured from Apple Music’s Africa Rising playlist, a campaign which shines a light on the next generation of African superstars, and this week’s show features his singles, “Folake” and “Eleyele.” Listen HERE.

Nandi’s Song of the Week
Each week, Nandi Madida chooses her favourite track from one of Apple Music’s African playlists. This week she spotlights Nigerian superstar Davido and his collab with Jamaican dancehall star Teejay, “Drift (Remix),” from Apple Music’s Naija Hits playlist. Listen HERE.

Tune in and listen to the full episode this Friday, March 22nd at 9a London / 10a Lagos/Paris / 11a Johannesburg / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/_AfricaNow  and broadcast on YFM Accra every Sunday at 2pm, YFM Kumasi on Saturdays at 3pm and YFM Takoradi on Saturdays at 6pm.

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Tyla tells Apple Music about the Pressures of Winning a Grammy Early in Her Career

I feel really good. Either way it’s a blessing I’ve received [a Grammy], regardless of when I did. It’s a huge achievement, a huge moment for Africa so I’m just happy I was able to be that vessel for home, and more to come for sure!

Tyla tells Apple Music about the Injury that Led Her to Cancel Her Tour

It was definitely a difficult decision. It was a hard one, missing Coachella, missing all these festivals that I’ve dreamed about, and opening my own tour… all of these things have been moments that I’ve been waiting for, but I’m always living by ‘everything happens for a reason’ so either way I know that I’m gonna do it, whether it be next year or the end of this year or whenever it may be. It’s gonna be bigger and even better, so I’m just trusting that God got me regardless.

Tyla tells Apple Music How She Found Her Sound

Since ‘Getting Late’ – since I discovered that I really enjoyed mixing pop with African music – I was kind of on a mission to find the perfect blend, the sound where I feel 100% about it, so over two or three years now I’ve been working towards perfecting the sound and just trying new things. I feel like when I got to ‘Water’, it was kind of the moment where we’re getting somewhere.

Wrapping up the album I just started going in more and working with these people that I call the Fantastic Four – it’s Corey [Marlon Lindsay-Keay], Sammy Sosa, Mocha and Ari [PenSmith] – and working with them, and I feel like I just hit the jackpot. I finally got to the point where I was happy.

Tyla tells Apple Music about Working with Kelvin Momo

I really wanted to start with something proudly South African, something that is raw. The song is a voice recording that I took in a Kelvin Momo session so I love that you’re hearing the song, you’re hearing people talk – you’re hearing our accents, our language – and I just wanted people to also hear the roots of my sound, because obviously I’ve experimented a lot and it’s very much different from how original piano or afrobeats is, so I just wanted people to hear a raw South African session, and then take them through what I did with it [with the album].

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