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Censor Music Before You Play On Radio – J.A Adofo To DJs

Veteran Highlife artist J.A. Adofo has urged DJ’s to censor music before they play them.

According to him, authorities in the music industry need to pay close attention to the lyrical content being churned by the current crop of musicians.

J.A. Adofo, in an interview on Citi TV said, the lack of quality control in the industry has

allowed music with what he described as unwholesome lyrics to flood the airwaves.

“What I have to tell the key stakeholders and government is that during the days of Kwame Nkrumah, when we produced music we took it to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation and they kept it in their library,” he said.

He further added that; “there was a listening session which allowed for songs to be censored for abusive and inappropriate language and as a result, there was a check on the music that reaches the youth and society at large.

He however stressed that, these days there is no quality control on what song goes on air so

musicians get away with all manner of lyrics but the presenters must be firm and ensure to play the clean songs.

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“There are certain issues that must be kept away from the public domain but we

have allowed these things to happen and it’s ruining our children so we must make

a conscious effort to check them if we want our society to be progressive,” he added.

The legendary highlife singer was recently awarded at Trigmatic’s ‘My Life’ concert as one of the

stakeholders in the music industry to have contributed to the growth and projection of highlife music to the world.

GAS, MUSIGA To Wage War Against Vulgar Lyrics

The Ghana Association of Songwriters (GAS), will soon clamp down on the use of vulgar lyrical content contained in music churned out in the country.

This was revealed by Emmanuel Barnes, President of GAS at the launch and inauguration of new executives of the Association in Accra.

Emmanuel Barnes

According to Emmanuel Barnes said it is important to place premium on the kind of content that musicians produce.

“Recently, we have had bad songs than good songs, and sometimes I look at the future and ask what the kids coming up would say about us so with GAS, we are going to make sure we curb all these things. I think this is the time to make a change.”He said.

Barnes, who is also music producer, re-emphasised that the Association would sanitize the airwaves and ensure that music put out there is devoid of vulgar language.

“I understand the need for clean songs because I believe music impacts on the people’s mind a lot. It either corrupts or elevates, entertains and educates.” He stated.

The Ghana Association of Songwriters is a cooperative effort by individual songwriters in Ghana. It helps increase royalty rates and educate members about the business of songwriting and lyrical content.

Speaking at the launch, executive member of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Daddy Bosco commended the leadership of the Association. He further pledged the Musicians Union’s support for the Association.

“I want to assure the Ghana Association of Songwriters of our utmost support and collaboration. I invite everybody here to celebrate the leadership of Association,” he said.

The launch of the GAS brought together major stakeholders in the entertainment industry.

 

 

 

 

Abban Teams Up With Stonebwoy, Others For ‘Say No To Drugs’ Campaign

The abuse of Tramadol, codeine and other drugs by youths in recent times has been a national issue of concern.

Many individuals, media and celebrities are in their own little ways fighting against this canker.

The newest to join them is the prolific Reggae Singer, Abban.

Abban is set to release an official video for the song titled “Say No To Drugs”.

He recruits notable faces in the music scene such as Stonebwoy, Blakk Rasta, Ras Kuuku & PatoRanking for this video.

The video is due to hit the screens and internet this weekend as he embarks on an outdoor campaign to sensitize the youths.

Abban is a budding Reggae singer  based in Accra. He’s previously released “Mr Bigman”, “Show Some Love”, “Agoro” as notable songs from his catalogue.

He is signed onto rie Ites Studio  and was formerly known as ‘Da Governor’.

Stop Referring To Our Songs As ‘Old School’ – Highlife Legends Warn DJs

Some Highlife legends have cautioned presenter to stop referring to their songs as ‘Old School’.

According to these legends, they are not a bit pleased at how their songs have been classified as ‘Adadamu songs’, to wit old school.

Three of such Highlife Legends who have protested the reference as derogatory include; Abirekyieba Kofi Sammy, Teacher Boateng and Baffour Kyei.

They made this known in interview with Christian Agyei Frimpong, the host of Anigye Mmre – an entertainment talk show on Accra-based Onua 95.1 FM.

Abirekyieba Kofi Sammy, Teacher Boateng and Baffour Kyei protested the reference as derogatory.

Veteran musician, Baffour Kyei, noted that though there has been increase in airplay for indigenous in radio stations dedicating a day for highlife music, “they play for only a few hours”.

“Then, the presenters keep referring to our songs as Adadamu songs,” he said in Twi.

Abirekyieba Kofi Sammy, Yellow Sisi hit maker, on his part said it is about time Ghanaians understood that “highlife music is Ghana and Ghana is highlife music.  So we must endeavor to give highlife music more prominence and stop referring to our songs as Adadamu song”.

‘Oheneba’ hitmaker, Teacher Boateng also appealed to event organizers to include them in their various events.

According to him, when presenters keep referring to their songs as old school, it will not encourage event organizers to include them in their events.

He asked event organizers to include them in their events with the new crop of artistes. This, he believes will help revive highlife music. As well as revive the waning careers of many veteran musicians.

The three musicians expressed gratitude to host, Oyokodehye Kofi, privately known as Eric Owusu Gyimah.

He was crowned the Best High-life DJ of the Year at the 2018 DJ Awards.

Meanwhile, Oyokodehye Kofi had earlier presented his award to Chief Kofi Sammy, Baffour Kyei and Teacher Kofi Boateng.

It was songs by these veteran musicians that earned him this award.

Hence, to show gratitude, he donated undisclosed sums of money as well as hampers and other items to the legends.

There Is No Unity In The Music Industry – Obour

President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bice Osei Kuffour best known as Obour has stated that there’s no unity in the Ghana music industry.

According to him, that is one of the key weaknesses facing the music industry. He however acknowledged that the industry is full of potentials which he considers as strength but engulfed with several weaknesses as well.

Obour made this revelation at the maiden edition of Zylofon Music industry party.  He was talking on the strengths and weaknesses of the music industry.

In a report by Attractivemustapha.com, Obour noted that for every industry to grow, there’s the need for some key elements. These he stated include; a certain level of unity, direction, properly laid down structures among other necessities.

“Because the industry and it’s bodies are not very united it doesn’t help the industry in collective bargaining”, Obour said.

He added that another major challenge facing the industry is that the players do not boast of their own.

“There’s another challenge that I don’t know how to theme, it’s the fact that Ghana as a country does not boast of its own. Ghana is one of the few countries that play more foreign content on radio stations than local songs”, he added.

Obour suggested that the institutional framework and the laws guiding the industry must be reviewed. This, according to him will help solve these problems.

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Ebony’s Tribute Concert Slated For March 23 At Trade Fair Center

The tribute concert for the late danchehall songstress, Ebony Reigns is scheduled for Friday, March 23.

The event which will take place at the Trade Fair Center in Accra is expected to attract music fans of all ages, as well as friends and fans of the late songstress.

Organizers of the event are Ruff Town Entertainment in collaboration with the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), and Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture. Kasapreko Company Limited are sponsors of the event.

The tribute according to organizers is going to be a vigil of musical concert. This is to honor her for her immense contribution to the progress of Ghana’s Music Industry.

Organizers disclosed that some of the country’s top artistes are billed to perform at the event.

They include; Becca, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, VIP, R2Bees, Edem, Shatta Wale, Kofi Kinaata and Efya.

Others are Samini, Kwabena Kwabena, Nana Yaa, Obour, MzVee, Teephlow, Tic Tac, Barima Sidney and a host of others.

According to organizers, the event will also witness comedy acts from top Ghanaian comedians. The rate is going for a cool Ghc10.

Background

Ebony Reigns, born Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, died in a car accident on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was returning to Accra from Abesiem, near Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region. The jeep she was traveling n collided with an oncoming VIP bus on the Sunyani-Kumasi Highway. The songstress perished with two others. Her driver however survived with injuries.

On the other hand, her final funeral rites and burial service is on March 24. Venue for the burial service is the forecourt of the State House in Accra.

Dr Lawrence Tetteh is the officiating pastor for the funeral and burial service. Dr Lawrence is the founder and leader of the World Miracle Outreach.

Meanwhile, the attire for the funeral is anything black and red.