The group, comprising Prince Bright aka Bling Sparkles and Ronnie Coches, recently bounced back to mainstream music after abandoning the stage for some five years. Buk Bak is on record as the first hiplife group in Ghana to be successful with Ga lyrics and also top music charts with songs in Twi, English and Pidgin.
NEWS-ONE caught up with Bright and Ronnie for an exclusive chat:
Fisherman’s Anthem The idea is to launch this album by the end of the year. For now we are releasing the tracks in singles and we are grateful to Ghana that we have been accepted back. When we see people singing and dancing to the track, we just get a sort of encouragement. I think we should salute radio guys and all of you for this.
Profane
‘Fisherman’s Friend: You Saw Me’ is not profane. It may be interpreted in Ga to sound a bit of what you are thinking but that is not the aim. We do not do profane songs, it is not our style and we have never believed that a song should be profane before it sells.
We have the track record to prove this. Take it from the days of ‘Komi Ke Kena’ all through ‘Condom’ and ‘What Dem Plan’ and you would get an understanding of what we stand for. We stand for entertainment and not profanity.
The Dream
We are happy to be back in music and we are ready to do our best to satisfy our fans. By God’s grace, we shall not disappoint any of you guys. We have something to offer this country and that is what keeps driving us. We have a contribution to make, a mission to accomplish and a music industry to build.
We dream of helping the upcoming ones to become great and even greater than us. Take for instance 4×4 or Castro or Pope Skinny or K-2 and you would understand our contribution to this industry. They all trace their history to Buk Bak and if we can do it for them, we can do it for the current upcoming ones too.
The Comeback
On December 17 this year, we shall stage the Buk Bak Comeback Concert and that is what we are working on for now. It would be Buk Bak and friends and we can assure you that the show would be great. It does not mean we would stay away from shows. We would continue to honor invitations and respond to contracts.
The Breakup
That happened in the past, we would like to focus on the future. No serious person keeps living in the past. Something happened, we’ve expressed regret and learnt from our mistakes, the way forward is to move on and plan for the future but not to keep talking about the past.
Once we have learnt a lesson from that, we should move on. We should focus on the album we are working on as we continue to rehearse for shows.
With six albums to his credit, Tic Tac still remains an unassailable artiste with immense experience in his belt, gifted with an original style of flow that sets him apart from the field.
Fefe ne Efe, Philomena, Kangaroo, Shoddies, Beware of dogs and other international hits by Tic over the years have been the toast of several events and radio plays.
Tic Tac is about to release his seventh album, Ghana 4 U which already has two hot tracks, In The Gallo which features Gyadu Blay Ambulley and Feel The Heat also featuring the US based The Canz and Myshel, enjoying rotations on radio.
The tour which is a pre-album, party and video premiere is planned to give fans an opportunity to enjoy the first time showing of the two videos In the Gallo and Feel The Heat.
The Club 2 Club tour, according to Tic Tac who spoke to Joy FM (ACCRA) in an interview,That this is his “seventh album and the number seven(7) means a lot to him because of that he thought of going to the clubs with the music and also giving my fans the opportunity to have that one-on-one interaction for the first time and also see me perform snippets of the tracks they should expect from my upcoming album.”
The tour will take Tic Tac to Vienna City Nite Clubs in Takoradi, Kumasi, Accra and Tema, beginning November 5 from Tarkoradi.
Revelers in Kumasi will feel the Tic Tac magic on November 12 when the tour hits Oseikrom. Tema and Accra will have theirs on November 19 and November 26 respectively.
Although Tic Tac will headline this tour, other chart topping acts have been billed to make appearances on the tour. He will not give out names but said, “Trust me I am bringing on board some of the biggest names when it comes to Ghanaian music today.”
Tic Tac explained that the rationale behind the choice to get close to his fans via the night clubs is that “most of the songs make hits through the clubs and there are some die-hard Tic Tac fans who will always love to go to the club. Such fans are the primary targets.”
“We are trying to satisfy people who go to the clubs to listen to our music and not only listen to it from other mediums like the TV.”
Both artistes are laying claim to the song. While Eduwuji, real name Raymond Eduwuji Gbedze, is accusing Stay J of breaching the contract between them not to sing the song at shows without him since he (Eduwuji) had made a one off payment of GH¢1,500 to Stay J to just feature on it, Stay J of “Shashewoowo” fame claims he has every right to perform “Yen ko nkuaa” without Eduwuji because he is the original composer of the song.
In an interview with Graphic Showbiz last Tuesday, Eduwuji said he wrote the entire song by himself and that Stay J only sang the Twi part.
“In fact it was a demo I wanted to master at sound engineer, Kaywa's studio and because we were both then on the same record label, Under One Entertainment, the management suggested that Stay J who was already out with “Shashewoowo”, should do the chorus which he did, but Stay J is not the owner of the song,” Eduwuji said.
“In fact the chorus which Stay J sings: “So me ha na so me ha……” was initially written in English as “Hold my here, hold that” and he only translated it into Twi. If the song belongs to him, why did I have to pay him GH¢1,500 to feature on it?” he asked.
Eduwoji said Stay J had performed the song on several platforms knowing he didn't have the right to do so. “He goes about saying the song is his. I have respected him all this time but it seems he has no regard for contracts. If this situation continues, I'm afraid I have no option than to get my lawyers to write to him”, Eduwuji stated.
William Kojo Johnson, aka Stay J, however, said after releasing “Shashewowo”, he decided to help Eduwuji out by featuring him on Yen Ko nkuaa.
“It's rather unfortunate Eduwuji is saying he owns the song. I only asked him to sing on “Yen Ko nkuaa” just because we were on the same record label. I felt because he sang only in Ewe, it would be difficult for him as an up-coming artiste, so I decided to feature him on “Yen Ko nkuaa” to get him the exposure. Is this my reward for helping him out?” asked Stay J.
Stay J said if Eduwuji wants to ride on his back to be famous he has no problem with that but he cannot accept the lies he (Eduwuji) is peddling around about the song.
“Yen ko nkuaa” was supposed to be released on an Under One Entertainment compilation but out of greed, Eduwuji claimed ownership of the song. I rest my case in the hands of God, but I know the truth about who actually owns the song will come out one day,” said Stay J.
Stay J also denied the allegation that he was paid GH¢1,500 by Eduwuji's management not to perform the song on any platform.
“The money was rather paid to me for allowing him to sing the Ewe part of my song. My manager asked Eduwuji to take care of the recording of the beat and video clip which cost GH¢ 1000 if they wanted to be part of the song. I also demanded for additional GH¢500 for the clothes I had bought for the video clip. That's how come they gave me GH¢ 1,500”, he added.
The Mo Hits star will perform alongside some selected seasoned Hiplife music icons which include Sarkodie, at the Accra International Conference Centre on November 5.
A dentist by profession, the singer cum songwriter, born as Sidney Onoriode Esirican, can be said to be one of the hottest musicians in Nigeria as he is currently enjoying a great ride with his hit single ‘Pop Something’.
As the rest of the nation roots for their favorite delegates to make it to the grand finale, the competition continued last week with another extraordinary episode dubbed ‘The Fashion Night’.
Each contestant was first tasked to produce a design for an evening wear with the help of an accomplished designer. Then the contestants were put into groups to come out with designs for casually smart outfits, beachwear and avant-garde designs.
The judging panel for the night comprised the two godmothers of the competition, Anne Mary Sakyi and Mrs. Kay Bentsi-Enchill, plus the versatile Miss Sheila Gabrah, a talented model and budding fashion designer.
Don’t forget another eviction is just around the corner and patrons are encouraged to vote by texting the names of their favourites to the short code 1757 (all networks) to keep them in the competition.
Miss Maliaka Ghana 2011 shows Sundays on GTV at 9.30pm, GhOne Entertainment TV at 8.30pm, e.TV at 10:00pm and Homebase TV at 5.30pm. You can also follow your favourite on www.missmalaikaghana.com.
Miss Malaika Ghana 2011 is proudly sponsored by RANA Motors, Air Namibia, Simbin’s Furniture, Inspiration by ATL, Sleek Make up, Royal Richester and powered by GhOne Entertainment TV.
Ghana’s sensational singer, Kwabena Kwabena has condemned the behaviour of some Ghanaians who have started criticizing MUSIGA President Bice Osei Kufuor, few months after taking over the mantle of the music union.
Kwabena Kwabena was upset at the time of speaking to The Weekend Moment saying “Obour is barely some few weeks old in office and he is just about to kick start his plans, but some Ghanaians have already started criticizing the president, a thing that may cause the downfall of the union if not checked”.
He called on Obour to stay focus and never allow any criticism that may come from any corner of the country to destruct him from his intentions for the union.
He continued that “the behaviour of Ghanaians doesn’t speak well of us and its unfortunate to see these things increasing daily in the country, not only in the music cycles but in how we do politics in the country”. The silky voice hi-life singer said plans are far advanced to make the Ghana music industry a formidable one in no time.
“Just at the ruling N.D.C took over from N.P.P administration, the same as the sitting president Obour also took from Diana Hopeson setting regulations and structures”. He said.
He charged Ghanaians to unite and make the country a better place to stay, instead of turning everything into politics in the country.
Nominations for the upcoming third edition of the 4Syte Music Video Awards has been released after several days of brainstorming and discussions.
The only music video award in Ghana is organized by 4SYTE and sponsored by telecommunication giant, Vodafone.
Speaking to Peacefmonline.com The CEO of 4SYTE TV Mr. lgnace Hego said the completion is very tight this year because it was very difficult for the selection committee made up of various professional video Directors and critics to cut down the videos because each one of the video were equally good.
The main event will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday November 19, 2011. According information available to Peacefmonline.com, the organizers are working on bringing two surprise acts from Nigeria to rock the stage with some great Ghanaian performers.
To vote for your favorite video text name & category of artiste to Vodafone short code 1738 and all networks.
Check out the full list of Nominees:
BEST GROUP VIDEO:
VIP ---------------- MY BABY
R2Bees-------------- AGEEI
4X4----------------- WAIST AND POWER
RANA --------------- FLY WITH ME
5FIVE ---------------MOVE BACK
Ruff N SMOOTH -------AZINGELE
F.O.I. --------------ONE MORE
BEST CHOROGRAPHY VIDEO:
PRAYE----------------- NEW DANCE
CASTRO --------------- DO DA DANCE
SHERIFA GUNU------- MBRANTIE
RICHIE ---------------- ASA FOFRO
VIP -------------------- AWAY
SLIM BUSTERR -------- LOVE SOMEONE
BEST HIPLIFE VIDEO
OBOUR ----------------BACK TO OBOUR
STAY J ---------------SUE
R2BEES ---------------AJEEII
VIP ------------------AWAY
D.CRYME --------------KILL ME SHY
KWAW KESE ------------FOR THE POPPING
REGGIE ROCKSTONE -----ESEWARA
BRA KEVIN BEATS ------THREE HEADED BEAST
GURU -----------------MMA KUO
OKYEAME KWAME --------FAITHFUL
ASEM -----------------NO MORE KPAYOR
BEST HILIFE VIDEO
GEORGE DARKO ----------LUCKY STAR
KWAME ZAGGY -----------JUST THE TWO OF US
KWABENA MAFIA ---------I GO PAY
JAY GHARTEY -----------ME DO WO
KING DAVID ------------BEDI
BLESS -----------------ME DAN DA
ADENE BEST ------------DJATA BI
BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
CHASE ------------------TELL ME YOUR NAME
NU AFRICA --------------NU AFRICA
AJ NELSON --------------SAME GIRL
OBOUR ------------------BACK 2 OBOUR
WUTA KOBBI -------------AMBULANCE
BEST REGGEA VIDEO
IWAN --------------------TELL THEM
WA DON ------------------HIGH PERFORMANCE
SONNI BALLI -------------OH WHY
BLAKK RASTA -------------MISS RIGHT
ROUGH N SMOOTH ----------TIME CHANGES
SAMINI ------------------DADIE KYE
BEST FEMALE VIDEO
BECCA --------------------PUSH
EAZZY --------------------ONE GIRL
DIAMOND ------------------POPPING
SHERIFA GUNU -------------MBRANTIE
SALA ---------------------FALLING
RAQUEL -------------------ODO
EFYA ---------------------SEXY SASSY WAHALA
BEST MALE VIDEO
TRIGMATIC ------------------MY LIFE
ASEM -----------------------NO MORE KPAYOR
D.CRYME --------------------KILL ME SHY
BRA KEVIN BEATS ------------THREE HEADED BEAST
CHASE ----------------------TELL ME UR NAME
OKYEAME KWAME --------------FAITHFUL
SAMINI ---------------------DADIE KYE
BEST EDITING
IWAN -----------------------WHO IS BAD
ASEM -----------------------NO MORE KPAYOR
STAY JAY -------------------SUE
RICHIE N SWAY ----------INTOXICATED
SARKODIE -------------------LAY AWAY
D-BLACK --------------------GET ON DA DANCE FLOOR
4X4 ------------------------WAIST & POWER
BEST COLLABORATION
STAY JAY & SARKODIE --------SUE
CASTRO & BABY JET ----------DO THE DANCE
BECCA & TRIGMATIC ----------PUSH
EAZZY & RICHIE -------------ONE GIRL
REGGY & SAMMINI ------------ESAWURA
JAY GHATEY &TINNY ----------HARD ALL DAY
D-BLACK & KWABENA K. -------SOME BODY
R2BEES & SARKODIE ----------AJIIEE
DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR
D.CRYME ---------------------KILL ME SHY
YAW SIKI --------------------WUPE SA
ZIGGY -----------------------YOU SAY WATIN
BRA KEVIN BEATS -------------THREE HEADED BEAST
FRITZ FT GURU ---------------ME DO WO
J-TOWN ----------------------GUNS AND ROSES
BEST DIRECTED
BECCA ------------------------AFRICAN WOMAN
EAZZY ------------------------ONE GIRL
GURU -------------------------MMAA KUO
JAY GARTEY -------------------WAITING FOR YOU
SARKODIE ---------------------LAY AWAY
OBOUR ------------------------BACK TO OBOUR
BRA KEVIN BEATS --------------THREE HEADED BEAST
REGGY & SAMINI ---------------ESAWURA
BEST STORYLINE
OBOUR -----------------------BACK TO OBOUR
REGGIE ROCKSTONE ------------ESEWARA
CHASE -----------------------TELL ME YOUR NAME
BECCA -----------------------AFRICAN WOMAN
TRIGMATIC -------------------MY JOLIE
GURU ------------------------MMAA KUO
EAZZY -----------------------ONE GIRL
OVERALL BEST VIDEO
4X4 --------------------------WAIST & POWER
ASEM -------------------------NO MORE KPAYOR
BRA KEVIN BEATS --------------THREE HEADED BEAST
BECCA ------------------------AFRICAN WOMAN
OBOUR ------------------------BACK TO OBOUR
OKYEAME KWAME ----------------FAITHFUL
R 2 BEES ---------------------AJIEE
JAY GHARTEY ------------------WAITING FOR YOU
BEST AFRICAN ACT
NAETO C -------------------10/10
CABO SNOOP (ANGOLA) -------WINDECK
WIZKID --------------------HOLLA AT YOUR BOY
ICE PRINCE ----------------OLEKU
DBLACK --------------------GET ON DA DANCE FLOOR
SAMINI --------------------DADIE KYE
D BANJ --------------------MR ENDOWED RMX
R2BEES --------------------AJIIEE
BEST HIPHOP VIDEO
DBLACK --------------------GET ON THE DANCE FLOOR
C-REAL --------------------IBE THE SWAGG
NU AFRICA -----------------NU AFRICA
J-TOWN --------------------GUNS AND ROSES
SCIENTIFIC ----------------I LIKE U GIRL
SAKORDIE ------------------LAY AWAY
MANIFEST ------------------SUFFER
TRIGMATIC -----------------MY LIFE
BEST GOSPEL VIDEO
GIFTY OSEI -----------------FE FEE FE
NO TRIBE -------------------BOHYE
CWESI OTENG --------------- MERCY
PHILIPAH BAAFI -------------DE3BA WONS3M
LADY PREMPEH ---------------FAA FAA
CECILIA MARFO------------ --AFUNU BA
She has once again earned an enviable recognition in Africa’s movie industry by winning the Best Actress Award at the Zimbabwe Film Festival.
She was named Best Actress for her role in ‘Sinking Sands’. She grabbed the award ahead of other big names from across the African continent.
Ama K has since her recognition at Zimbabwe Film Festival been receiving congratulatory messages on all social networks.
Last night, she was expected to increase the tally with another win at Screen Nation Awards held in London at the IndigO2.
The Screen Nation Film & TV Awards 2011 is an annual ceremony to celebrate outstanding achievements and diversity on the British movie screen. The event was hosted by one of TV’s favourite couples, Angellica Bell and Michael Underwood, and brought together a lot of world stars.
Currently, Ama is African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Best Actress in leading role, an award she snatched from competitors Genevieve Nnaji, Omoni Oboli and other top African actress at the last AMAA.
She is hopeful of winning the Oscars one day if God gives her life.
“I won an award as Ghana UK Media personality last year and the Best Actress in leading role at the African Movie Academy Awards. Now my next thing is to bring on the Golden Globe awards, and the Oscars, you have to dream big. People say that aim for the moon. If you don’t succeed at least you will be among the stars. Right now I feel I am among the stars and I only want to aim higher. I want to keep getting better and by God’s grace I will get better roles and improve. Now I really had to work harder than before,” she said after she received her AMAA statuette.
