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Ghana Rocks With Jidenna, Fuse ODG, R2Bees, Burna Boy

Charterhouse Productions has announced the return of the biggest indoor music concert ever

to hit the capital city, Ghana Rocks.

The show is also known as “The Official Shutdown Party of the Year.”

Since its inception in 2007, it has over the years become the most anticipated line-up of the

biggest acts from GH and other parts of the world on one stage every 27th December.

The last edition of Ghana Rocks, headlined by Stonebwoy was held in 2016.

It however featured other celebrated acts including Tekno and Samini.

Prior to that, the show had staged some of the biggest and most successful musicians from Ghana, the US and the UK including Samini in 2008, Donae O in 2009, Tinchy Stryder in 2010, Chipmunk in 2011, Lethal Bizzle, Fuse ODG and Davido in 2012, the legendary DJ Tim Westwood in 2013 and Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and Yemi Alade in 2014.

Whats New?

Date Change

First off the date has been changed from the traditional December 27th to December 29th December 2018 and will hold at the bigger Fantasy Dome auditorium inside the Accra International Trade Fair Centre.

The Acts

Aside the very talented acts from GH, headlining the much anticipated 2018 edition of Ghana Rocks are two great talents who have never graced the big stage in GH before and one whose first official big stage performance was right here in GH, on Ghana Rocks with that hit track ‘Azonto’.
We start off with the classic man, Jidenna!

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Jidenna

Jidenna is signed to Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland Records label and distributed through Epic Records. In February 2015, he released his first official single, called “Classic Man” featuring Gian Arthur. The song was on heavy rotation throughout the United States and debuted at number 49 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. It won him three awards at the 2015 edition of the Soul Train Awards and a Nomination at the 2016 edition of the Grammy Awards.

Fuse ODG

Nana Richard Abiona is a Ghanaian-English recording artist better known by his stage name Fuse ODG. On 2 June 2013 he released his debut single “Antenna”which peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, and at number 85 on the Irish Singles Chart.  Fuse again released the single “Azonto” on 29 September 2013, which peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.

On 19 October 2013, he was awarded ‘Best African Act’ at the MOBO Award’s 18th Anniversary. Fuse ODG in 2013 won four awards at the Urban Music Awards; Best Music Video, Best Single, Best Artiste and Best Collaboration and on 29 December 2013 he released the single “Million Pound Girl (Badder Than Bad)”, which peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.

Burna Boy

On 31 May 2012, Burna Boy released a single titled “Like to Party” which saw his rise to prominence. He is undoubtedly one of the most sought after acts especially among the youth. With a brand that exudes buoyancy, dynamism, modesty and persistence, there’s no denying the fact that Burna would be an act worth seeing as he exhibits all these elements through a no holds barred display of musical talent, respect for fans and sheer vigour on stage.

2013 saw the release of his debut studio album. L.I.F.E., which featured guest slots from Wizkid, Timaya, 2face, and M.I., and drew favorable reviews from the music press. In 2017, he teamed up with producer Juls for the single “Rock Your Body.” A host of singles followed throughout the year, including “GBA,” “Streets of Africa,” “Koni Baje,” and “Sekkle Down,” featuring J Hus. Dropping the Lily Allen-aided single, “Heaven’s Gate,” in early January 2018, Ogulu delivered his third album, Outside, later that month and it came along with the hit track ‘ye’.

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Other Acts Other Acts

Also performing at Ghana Rocks 2018 is a large contingent of what we call the New Republik of GH Music. R2Bees, Kidi, Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Kwesi Arthur, A.M.G. Medikal, Wendy Shey, Africa’s number one DJ, Mr. Black, DJ Vyrusky many other acts.

Summary

If there’s any music concert to attend this Christmas, then that concert definitely has to be Ghana Rocks slated for Saturday 29th December 2018 at the Fantasy Dome in Accra. This release is just an idea of what will happen on that night. It is an event that cannot be narrated, discussed or reported. The best way to be a part of it is to experience it live at the Fantasy Dome. This is the official shutdown party of the year. Ghana Rocks!!!!! Ya don kno!

Credit:Chatterhouse

Fuse ODG Displays Beautiful Puerto Rico Scenes In ‘Island’ Video

Ghanaian born-UK based Afrobeats artiste, Fuse ODG has shared visuals to upcoming ‘Island’ song.

The Carribean-influenced “Island” video was shot in Puerto Rico, and directed by Edgar Esteves.

It shows beautiful scenes oozing with colour and palm trees riffling joyously in summer.

the clip however arrives ahead of his anticipated new album,’ New Africa Nation’.

The record itself is peppered with the vibrant trumpets and kicks that identify Latin pop. “Island” also discharges more than a tinge of the dancehall music.

“Massive Thanks to the people of Pueto Rico for hosting us in their beautiful country. We met some amazing people. We support the people of Pueto Rico in its road to recovery and the improvement of the Island’s economy. Fuse ODG”, says the singer about his experiences in the Caribbean island.

About Fuse ODG

Born Nana Richard Abiona, Fuse gained global recognition with his 2013 hits “Antenna” and “Azonto” songs.

The TINA frontman has constantly sought to correct various stereotypes about Ghana, and by extension, Africa.

He released his debut album, TINA ( This Is New Africa) in November 2014. It however peaked at number 25 on the UK Albums Chart.

Moreover, Fuse has a record of working with some global icons including;

Wyclef Jean, Elephant Man, Sarkodie, Sean Paul, Shatta Wale, Ed Sheeran,  and Major Lazer.

Watch the video below:

Fuse ODG Calls For Boycott Of Nivea Products

Fuse ODG yesterday took to Instagram to state his displeasure about a skincare brand.

On his Instagram he posted about a Nivea billboard that had a tagline “for visibly fairer skin”. He started a debate about how the brand is advocating for bleaching of the skin.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaWhRHkgO9h/?hl=en&taken-by=fuseodg

Fuse is pissed with that phrase because he thinks it’s a “shade” to the dark or black skin that encourages bleaching.

He started the crusade against Nivea, threatening that he’ll cause their billboards in Accra/Ghana to be pulled down if Nivea does not heed to his protest.
However, some of his fans stated that the product does not bleach the skin and the singer had the tagline all wrong.
Furthermore, he ahead to share a video of their advertisement that reinstates his claim.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaYkEvPgxv1/?hl=en&taken-by=fuseodg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaZmTUdgmgY/?hl=en&taken-by=fuseodg

Also adding to the debate was Radio and TV Personality, Anita Erskine. She also posted on Instagram about the dangers of bleaching and rant against the skincare giant.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaYwbLJAcWw/?hl=en&taken-by=theanitaerskine

Fuse ODG’s post is a continued debate on the dangers of skin bleaching. This highlights all the struggles several women have gone through to ban bleaching products in the country.
This debate seems unending and we hope the voices of celebrities like Fuse ODG, Anita Erskine and others would be heard and heeded to.

Okyeame Kwame And Fuse ODG Have Been Appointed As Cocoa Ambassadors

As part of Government’s efforts to promote Cocoa consumption among Ghanaians both in and across the world, two of Ghana’s most influential celebrities, UK based Ghanaian musician, Fuse ODG and the ‘Rap doctor’, Okyeame Kwame, have been announced as ambassadors to promote the consumption of cocoa by the Ghana Tourism Authority.

While Fuse ODG would be promoting cocoa use among Ghanaians living abroad, Okyeame Kwame would be doing same among his compatriots locally. The two would also be promoting brand Ghana apart from their core duties.

Although Ghana is the second highest producer of Cocoa aside Ivory Coast in Africa, Cocoa products are the less consumed products in the country.

The CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mr Akwasi Agyemang, said although cocoa is grown in Ghana, consumption among the populace is very low hence the decision to use the two respected musicians to promote its use.

As part of the efforts to boost the consumption of cocoa and its related products, he said the authority is partnering the hospitality industry to ensure that only Ghanaian cocoa is served in hotels and restaurants in the country.

According to him, these service providers would ensure that the Ghanaian cocoa is prominently featured on their menu and if possible, should be the first offer.

Government through COCOBOD is promoting the consumption of cocoa locally as part of measures to increase the value of the commodity.

Fuse ODG was grateful to the Authority for choosing him to showcase not only Ghana’s cocoa to the outside world but also the entire rich Ghanaian culture and urged Ghanaians to cherish their identity and culture as they are the only things that differentiates them from other cultures and people.