Yaw Siki Says Tema Rappers Are More United

Yaw Siki a Tema Based Rapper voice began as a soft low innocent voice that has now grown into a distinct and undeniable voice. His songs are often lyrically intelligent, rather than the rash and boastful ones we hear.
Yaw Siki can be best described as a deep thinker with a wild imagination, a quick wit and a sharp tongue.

The young man of humble beginnings also doubles as a journalist born in Tema. So far, Yaw Siki is able to deal with pressure from fame and is grateful to his management team too. Even though he was based in Tema, he came all the way down to Accra, battling rappers that put him in touch with countless music managers, label owners and other industry heavyweights after his performances.

Yaw Siki is poised to officially enter the game as the industry's next big thing. Ghanaian music fans should prepare a space on their wall for hiplife/hiphop's new poster child. Far from an overnight success, Yaw Siki preparing himself to be in the game for a time.

“We are looking forward to the end of this year, if things go as planned it will be released nationwide. I can promise my fans a unique style, good beats, quality music and something everybody can relate to. Before I forget the title will be “High Technique”, he said about his album release.

Do you think there’s a difference between Tema and Accra swagger? “Not really, the only difference I feel is that Tema artistes are more united. At the end of the day there is no Greater Accra without the other”, he said.

Yaw Siki too had to experience the hardships of the music industry through setbacks in his early career. He began releasing mixtape songs like ‘Luk Sharp’, ‘Mi Lobi’ and “Don’t give up” which were inspirational to him and developed a fan base on the internet. And now Yaw Siki is wisely accepted and his career is slowly coming in full swing.

In 2011, Yaw Siki really started to make an impact on the Ghanaian music industry with his “Wop3 Dodo” song and is not looking back.

Batman Samini in Danger

We has received reports of an ongoing wild gambling over dancehall artistes Samini and Jamaican Mavado. With barely five days to the October 1 Mavado show, reports say dancehall music lovers are divided on which of the two stars would outdo the other, with a majority of them betting on Samini.

Prospects of his music career therefore hang in the balance until the concert takes place. Fantasy Entertainment, organizers of the event, has confirmed to NEWS-ONE that it had received similar reports, with some even threatening to deal with Samini and stop being his fans if he failed to live up to expectation during the show.

Madavo is arguably the biggest dancehall artiste currently, after he took the position from Vybz Kartel when the latter started sinking following unconfirmed reports that he was bleaching. Samini however is more accepted in Ghana and is reputed as the king of dancehall music in the country.

The two artistes clashing on one stage on the same night has therefore raised a lot of anxiety and many have reportedly bet huge amounts of money on who would get the loudest audience response on the night.
Fantasy Entertainment told NEWS-ONE that Samini was very aware of the development and had promised to put up a splendid performance.

“This is what I like doing best; exhibiting the real Samini when a big platform presents itself. And playing alongside the undoubted current king of his genre, I can only say you’ve not seen anything until you see my surprise act on October 1,” Samini noted.
Billed to be held at the Accra Sports Stadium, the organizers say they are stopping at nothing to ensure that they deliver a successful concert.

Cecilia Marfo Set To Rock Agona Swedru

Top Ghanaian gospel artiste, Cecilia Marfo, is billed to perform live at a show dubbed ‘Voice of Fire’ this October at the Roman Catholic Parish Hall, Agona Swedru in the Central Region on September 30.

The auditorium of the Roman Catholic Parish Hall is expected to be filled with tons of music lovers who would witness the best of Cecilia Marfo at the show.

‘Voice of Fire’, a talent show, is being organized by Rhythms of African Music Foundation (RAMF), a South African and Ghanaian-based NGO, to develop musical talents in the youth in the region.

RAMF has so far helped participants of ‘Voice of Fire’ to develop their musical careers.

In an interview with the Executive Director of RAMF, George William Dickson, he said RAMF had put in place recording packages for the winners.

He disclosed that the NGO, in collaboration with the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), would soon organise a workshop at Coastal TV, Cape Coast, on October 5, 2011, to educate, empower and develop the musicians.

Tontoh Dike Into Music

Slowly but surely,the number of Nollywood acts who are testing the music waters is growing by the day,from Kate Henshaw Nuttal to Desmond Elliot to Omotola Jalade Ekeinde,Genevieve Nnaji etc.

The latest entrant into the music world is Tonto Dike who is set to release a yet to be titled single which was produced by Kas who is close friend to Tonto’s boyfriend.

Diamond, Guru for GHANAfest South Africa 2011

Barely a month after releasing her smash single, Taste My Apple which continues to receive a rather heavy rotation on radio and also television, one of the nation’s finest female emcees Diamond is eventually becoming a household name on the Ghanaian music scene.

 

Diamond will be storming the striking and glamorous city of Pretoria in South Africa this weekend to be part of the GHANAfest South Africa 2011. She will be mounting the stage to perform alongside the sensational GH rapper Guru, Okyeame Kwame and other great performers.

 

GHANAfest South Africa 2011 is an open gate event scheduled for Saturday September 17th 2011 at the Magnolia Dell Park within the Pretoria suburb. The event is an initiative of the GHANAfest Committee in association with the Ghana High Commission in South Africa.

 

The day will see a series of events including games to range from Oware, ludo down to ampe. There will also be an arts and craft showcase with several products from Ghana on display plus the Miss GHANAfest 2011 pageant. 

 

The highly anticipated event to attract dignitaries from the Ghanaian community and beyond and from all walks of life will be crowned by a huge musical concert with performance by Diamond, Guru, Okyeame Kwame, F.O.I, Kwaku T and many more.

 

In an interview with an elated Diamond, she expressed her delight at being a part of what she described a progressive cultural train to showcase the rich Ghanaian art, music, and literature to the rest of the world on such a platform.

 

‘‘I am very excited to be doing this at this very time. In as much as we ought to be mindful of changing trends, we have a role to play in preserving our values, customs, norms and identity as a people’’.  

 

Trust Diamond to make an impression when she mounts that stage on Saturday night!

Another Nollywood Star Dies

It has been confirmed that the Nigerian movie industry has lost another movie gem, Geraldine Ekeocha. Geraldine, according to sources, died Sunday, September 4 at the University Teaching Hospital (NUTH) Ifuku, Enugu State in Nigeria. 

 

News of her death filtered into news wires about a week ago but was not deemed credible because there was no formal confirmation from the actress’ relations. Her death was finally confirmed by the Enugu chapter of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN).

 

Her unfortunate death is coming after the Nigerian industry was thrown into mourning after the death of other veteran actors, Ashley Nwosu and Sam Loco Efe. Geraldine Ekeocha, according to sources, passed away during a fibroid operation.

 

The 56-year-old veteran actress is one of Nollywood’s most talented, appearing in over 80 movies including Heavy Storm and Tears in Marriage, and featured in several soap operas many still running on television.

 

Geraldine hailed from Enugu State where her acting career began; she left behind 7 children - 6 girls and a boy. Family members, according sources, are yet to announce dates for the funeral and burial of the actress.

 

Nadia Buari’s brother Majeed Buari releases a single

The Former athlete, musician, producer, and the father of Ghanaian star actress Nadia Buari, Alhaji Sidiku Buari certainly gave his artistic genes to his children. 

Nadia’s younger brother, Majeed is next to claim his shine in the artistic family, pursuing a possible career in music.

Majeed has been rapping on the low under the name Jeed Rogers for some time now but has finally released his first major single titled ‘Tell Em’ featuring Mugeez of R2bees fame.