STONEBWOY GOING CRAZY OVER MOTHER'S DEATH...

Stonebwoy's manager, Blakk Cedi, has said that his client is not in a good state of mind in the wake of his mother’s death.
According to starrfmonline.com, Cedi told Live FM’s Jay Foley that the tragic event is having a terrible effect on the BET award winner.

“It should have been someone else and not Stonebwoy’s mum. Stone is going crazy and it’s not good for us now. Now that we have a lot to do, we have a lot laid in the pipeline."

“Stone’s mum is Stone’s everything. When we are out, when we travel to play shows, Stone's mum will call like five times that night just to make sure we are on our way back home,” he said.

“I was washing on Sunday in the morning when I had a call from his sisters that their mom collapsed… She was fine as at Sunday when she was admitted. I went there on Monday to check on her, and she was recovering, I couldn’t go on Tuesday but I was there on Wednesday afternoon until I had to go pick Stonebwoy at the airport.”

“I went to pick Stone at the airport. We just got in and we were told Stone’s mum is gone. The doctors were on her…” Blakk Cedi recounted.

Mrs. Catherine Satekla passed on at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra Wednesday, July 29.

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YOGGI DOGGI BOUNCES BACK... CAN HE FIT INTO THE COMPETITION???

Yoggi Doggy is one of the very few people who started raga or dancehall in Ghana and got featured by many hiplife musicians when the genre was born in Ghana.

Then he took a break from active music. But Flex newspaper gathers that he is back to the music scene, this time more energized than before. He is out with his new singles Gyae Mowu Nka and Buwupa.

Speaking on Pluzz FM morning show AM Pluzz, the artiste explained his absence in the industry stating that, he moved to London to pursue his musical career, contrary to what people thought that he had completely stopped music.
In an interview with the show host Sammy Flex, Yoggi said music is his life and he has the passion that for so he cannot do without it. He added that the new releases are to tell his fans that he is not dead in the industry. According to the London – based dancehall artiste, though his colleagues Shattawale, Stonebwouy, Samini, Jupiter and others are really on the fast lane with the dancehall fever, he believes music is not a competition but a motion and that he Doggy is not planning to return and fight for kingship or throne.IMG_1396

He also announced his coming back to Ghana soon to continue his work and stay in touch with his fan. Yoggi who featured on Obrafour’s Maame and has been known for his popular songs such as Oldie Abena, Woko Ye Akye, Woni Me Lady and many others which made waves and still thrilling in the music industry, stated that, people are following the dancehall music all over London and people are enjoying African music everywhere.

He is under a new management called Beyond Band in London which is pushing him to come back stronger.
Yoggi said he is thinking of featuring artistes like Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Stonebouy and Tinny on his album when he returns to Ghana to keep the fire blazing and urged his fans to keep supporting his dream.

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SARK, STONEBWOY & SHATTA WALE'S FANS CLASH OVER 'SARKODIE HISTORY IN THE MAKING CONCERT...

Fans of Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy are not happy with Sarkodie for omitting their artistes names in the list of performers for 'Sarkodie History In The Making‬ concert'.

SarkCess Music is still preparing for the highly anticipated concert dubbed 'Sarkodie History In The Making Concert' which is scheduled for August 8, 2015 at the Apollo Theater, New York City, USA.

Joey B, Kwaw Kese, Obrafour, Efya, Banky W, Samini, E.L, Ice Prince, Lighter, Bisa Kdei and Pappy Kojo were billed for the show with the exception of Sarkodie's close friends Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy.

Fans of Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy who were not happing with the exclusion of their artistes took to Sarkodie's official Facebook page to express their disappointments in Sarkodie for his decision. But, Sarkodie's fans got lots of replies for their comments.

Shatta Wale's fans wrote (Unscripted);
Mckall Daniels; "Where is shatta???.u need a competition there n shatta is the only one who can compete with u interms of shakin stage,all the same Big upss."
arbwoy Max: "People ask why Shatta Wale is not there. It's obvious because Samini is there that's why lol"

Wade Bright: "Maybe no shatta because Samini dey there...They say shatta is a local champion...Hahaha God help some people wai because they don't understand the meaning of international...When shatta won the international reggae award them no talk ooo...One man shatta wale who else...Haters go shy hahahaha."

Stonebwoy's fans 

Iget Venomlike Vypers: "bhim nation saf no dey inside na shatta apuuuu t)))))"

Gideon Burklez: "i smh for sark.....i see the down fall of you,shata no dey....ahhh why samini...sark paaa,will unfollow you sef everywhere....you dont mean any history...stone sef no dey....waht samini go du...my heart sef dey pain me,we ain't coming please...fuckin show like that"

Pave Positivemindset Wizluv: "Who the fact be shatta wale we don't need pussy lyrics at the show besides that show is not weed smokers...wack artist and his wack noise makers."

And Sarkodie's fans replied:

Wort Sam "hmm ... am laughing mpo ..guyz do u noe hw much this various artists are going to charge sark for their performance #samini #bisa #obrafour #EL #ice prince not to talk of #BankyW ..eiii blacks . sometimes you got to appreciate. if you noe shatta is best organise your show and invite him ..am his fun though buh somethings are real # Sark charle you do all #historyMaking for real ..your funz are loyal and will always support you. #obidiponbidi."

Maze Stunna: "Good Peoples---It Seems Most Of Da Fanx Are Complaining Why SHATTA WALE Is Not Part Of Da Show_Pls Da Show Is Not All GH Artists Rundown_Rem, R 2 BEES, 4X4, STAY JAY , KECHE & Da Others Are Also Not Part_We Are Really Sorry & This Shouldn't Create A Riot_$ARKC3$$ MUSIC™"

Albert Douglas Quayson: "all those blaming sark for not including shatta wale are not true fans of shatta. if u were, u would know that shatta is about to go on tour in Europe. shame on you. sark u b boss."

GYe Nyame Talisman: "Shatta fans kraaaaa muye kraaasifuo DoD)... U take ur ignorance everywhere"

Darlyn Pinamang Hackmann: "What has shatta and stonebuoy got to do with this??Sm1 is doing his show and he decides the artists he want on his show.He can't carry all demma artists abroad to perform.This is w@ he can do.Stop being a dumbass and appreciate the guy's effort + None of u guys are footing part of the bill??If u want shatta and stonebuoy organise a concert and invite them!!!And he is not forcing any1 to rep.Nt lyk u even have the money self to rep so just STFU!!!#NkwasiasemNkoaa"


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SHATTA WALE READY FOR EUROPEAN TOUR 2015 RELODED...

Shatta Wale set to tour Europe again
After successfully touring Europe early this year, Dancehall star Shatta Wale has announced another European tour.

After successfully touring Europe early this year, Ghanaian Dancehall star Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr. popularly known as Shatta Wale has announced another European tour.

"Next time, lets do it on stage it will be nice" According to the "Zenabu" hit man, he will perform live in Germany, Sweden, Italy and other European countries where he has a strong fan base.
Sark, Stonebwoy & Shatta's fans clash over 'Sarkodie History In The Making‬' concert  
"This is Shatta Wale from Ghana and it's all about the European tour reloaded.
Shatta Wale live in Germany, Sweden, Italy, and all the European countries you can find me there.

Check me out! Large up, Shatta Movement coming to you straight," he assured in a short video released on his Instgram page.

Did Shatta Wale just welcome a baby boy? 

In the past few days, Shatta has been a very happy man. His Shatta Movement Family beat Samini's High Grade Family to retain their trophy at the just ended Celebrity Soccer Weekend which took place at the Lizzys Sports Complex and on the same day, he welcomed a baby boy.

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SAMINI RIDES HIGH ON EXCELLENCE AT FACE LIST AWARDS 2015 IN USA...

Samini seems to be a “hot cake” African Act on tour the USA now. The African Dancehall King, he rates himself is still on his “Summer Unplugged” Tour in America.

Face 2 Face Africa approached him again this year after his scintillating performance at the 2014 award show (last year). As per usual Samini flawlessly gave out his best self again at the 2015 edition of the awards (where he performed for the 2nd time, concurrently) – his performance was nothing less than excellent on the night.

The Face List Awards (@FaceList) took place inside the classy ESPACE Ballroom in Manhattan, USA.

The ambitious media company “Face 2 Face Africa” (@Face2FaceAfric) is a fast-growing group with lots of foresight in ensuring the best of events across the USA; they’re the organizers of the show and were able to honour personalities such as Ghana American designer Mimi Plange, Boris Kodjoe (and his wife, just to name a few), on the night.

The organizing company apparently selects a group of Pan-Africa’s most influential pioneers and trailblazers – around leadership, entrepreneurial and entertainers circles.

Nevertheless it was exciting to witness another live, thrilling and energetic performance from the award winning Dancehall/Reggae and Afropop Superstar, Samini. His outfit for the occasion was apropos; Samini was clad in a bespoke Ankara pattern suit and tie by the Ampofo Brothers (@AmpofoBros).

With over a decade in the music industry under his belt, Samini’s effortless stage control and passion was portrayed during the live rendition, which was certainly a crowd teaser. It gave Face 2 Face Africa the opportunity to confirm once again why Samini was seen as asset to the media group, thus, was booked for the second time for the same event.

With that in mind, it calls for a reminder, Samini’s recent nomination ‘MAMA EVOLUTION’ from MTV. The award is set to honour established artists who have made an indelible mark on African and global music landscape. With only a few days left to the award show, set to take place in Durban the voting continues.

 www.mama.mtv.com and click on Samini to vote OR use the hashtag #EvolutionSamini on Twitter and Instagram. You are legible to vote as many times you can.

Updated Calendar of Samini Summer Unplugged  Tour :

23rd – Safe Water Project Fundraising concert in Connecticut

24th – Chicago

31st – ATL

1st  – Nashville

8th  – LA

9th  – DMV

(Story: Elorm Beenie)

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BUSY SIGNAL ARRESTED, RELEASED FROM CUSTODY IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO...

Dancehall/Reggae star, Reanno Gordon, more popularly known as Busy Signal had quite an eventful weekend in Trinidad and Tobago after being arrested and later released in relation to a financial disagreement with a local promoter over a 2013 show; all while he was set to perform a show in the country.

On Saturday, Busy was scheduled to perform at the Together As One concert at Queen’s Park in Port of Spain, but not before being taken into custody by police at his hotel shortly before his set. The entertainer was then hauled before the Port of Spain High Court for an emergency hearing.

The warrant was issued for Busy’s arrest by a local judge following a complaint filed by Peppers Entertainment, claiming they paid him in excess of US$37,000 to perform at a concert they were promoting in May 2013. However, the concert was postponed, with an agreement that the advance Busy received would go towards his performance fee for the rescheduled show.

However, it was alleged Busy never deducted this sum from his future fee and never repaid the money following it’s postponement.

During the court proceeding, Busy and his legal team agreed to enter into a consent order of US$30,000 with the balance to be paid in the next 30 days. Busy would go on to perform the Together As One concert as scheduled that night.

In his defense, Busy’s management team, Turf Musik Entertainment claimed in a statement that they had no knowledge of the deal with Peppers Entertainment as that was brokered by Busy’s ex-manager, Shane Brown and Jukeboxx Productions.

“The advance payment of US$37,088 was not disclosed to us [Turf Music Entertainment] by former management, who entered in to business affairs on Busy’s behalf,” he said. “We had no material knowledge whatsoever of this apparent infraction. If we had, we would have acted to resolve the issue prior to coming to Trinidad,”

“Turf Music Entertainment is currently requesting a copy of the original agreement between Jukeboxx Productions and Peppers Entertainment as well as transaction records between both parties regarding the event,” the statement continued.

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STEPHEN MARLEY TO DROP NEW ALBUM IN AUGUST...

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/producer, Stephen Marley will release his much-anticipated album, Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life in August.

This project, which is Marley’s fourth studio album, is the follow-up to his Revelation Part  I: The Root of Life album which won Best Reggae Grammy in 2012. The album will feature a wider array of sounds, including elements of soul, rock, hip-hop and more.

Among the notable features on the album is the internationally-acclaimed hit single, Rockstone which features fellow reggae stalwarts, Sizzla Kalonji and Capleton. Also, Marley’s new single, Ghetto Boy, featuring dancehall legends, Bounty Killer and Mad Cobra will be on the new compilation.

Revelation Part I: The Root of Life featured smash hits such as No Cigarette Smoking (feat. Melanie Fiona), Jah Army alongside Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley and Buju Banton and Made In Africa (featuring Wale and the cast of Fela!).

Marley’s other two albums, Mind Control and Mind Control Acoustic in 2007 and 2009 respectively also notched the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.

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SHATTA WALE HAS ACQUIRED A NEW 2012 RANGE ROVER SPORTS TO HIS FLEET OF CARS...

The World Alerted Lyrical Entertainer, Shatta Wale has decided to add a Range Rover to his collection of cars

The 2014 VGMA Artist of the Year posted on his instagram page a picture of the customized 2012 Range Rover with the caption, “Touch not the anointed ‪#‎KWIKIT‬ ‪#‎RANGEROVER2012‬″. The 2012 Range Rover Sports has a Retail Price tag of $60,000.

Well, all we are waiting on is a song title “Range Rover” since he did it for Toyota Camry.

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STONEBWOY DISGRACES BLAKK RASTA BY PROVING DANCEHALL IS STILL ALIVE, WINNING V.G.M.A & B.E.T AWARDS THE SAME YEAR...

For any, music lover and follower of the music scene in Ghana, one fact that is obviously clear is the emergence and dominance of Dancehall music.

Over the past few years, Dancehall music has taken center stage; we are having more Dancehall artistes announcing their presence on the music scene and many Dancehall songs are receiving massive airplay.

Another fact to note is that many artistes who are noted for other genres of music are also now churning out Dancehall songs.

Notwithstanding the current emergence and dominance of Dancehall music on the Ghana music scene, Reggae artiste and Radio presenter, Blakk Rasta had noted that the Dancehall genre would die soon.

He was confident of this even though Dancehall songs have been dominating the airwaves for some years now and most importantly a Dancehall artiste in the person of Shatta Wale was the reigning Artiste of the Year.

Adding to this, Vybrant Faya’s Mampi had won the Most Popular Song of the year award at the maiden edition of the GN Bank Awards, Shatta Wale, another Dancehall artiste winning the best Male Musician award also at the GN Bank Awards and Stonebwoy was in contention for the Artiste of the year at this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards but Blakk Rasta was still confident to reiterate that Dancehall music would die.

Evident of the fact that Dancehall music is not likely to die anytime soon in Ghana, Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has proved Blakk Rasta wrong by winning the award for Artiste of the year at the just ended Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

For Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy to win the Artiste of the year awards in two consecutive Vodafone Ghana Music Awards is enough reason to mention that dancehall music in Ghana has come of age and it’s not likely to die anytime soon and prematurely.

It’s also interesting to note that in the Artiste of eh year category, Stonebwoy wasn’t the only Dancehall artiste in contention for the award. Samini, another Dancehall artiste was also in contention for the award.

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SAMINI PARTNERS WITH SAFE WATER NETWORK FOR CHARITY CONCERT...

Samini partners with Safe Water Network for a concert to raise funds for a Water Project in the Northern part of Ghana.

Join Ghanaian reggae sensation, Samini, and Safe Water Network for an evening of soul-shaking Ghanaian rhythms and fundraising for safe drinking water in Ghana. One of Ghana’s most popular musicians, Samini blends Ghanaian Highlife, Jamaican Dancehall, Afro-pop and American R&B for a unique ‘African Dancehall’ reggae style that won him MTV Africa’s Artist of the Year in 2014.

Following sellout concerts across the US (including SXSW) and Europe, Samini and his dynamic musicians will bring down the house in a rare opportunity to see this versatile star in an intimate setting.

Bringing together the transformative power of music and life-changing access to safe water, this show benefits Safe Water Network, founded by Paul Newman to bring reliable and affordable drinking water to communities lacking this essential life need. Proceeds from this benefit concert will go to Safe Water Network’s program to build Safe Water Stations in Ghana.

What is exciting about Safe Water Network’s approach is that it is truly sustainable.” – Kofi Annan, Former U.N. Secretary General, during a 2013 visit to a Safe Water Station in Ghana.

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EPISODE SAYS SHATTA WALE HAS AN EMPTY CROWN...

Dancehall act, Episode, in a recent interview with Giovani Caleb on The Late Nite Celebrity Show has revealed he is looking to rub shoulders with none other than the originators of the genre.

Known for his Mandela single, the On Track artist told Giovani how he became the GH Dancehall King.

“The first competition I won was in 2012 and that was the Ghana Dancehall King competition. It was organized by some Jamaicans and some Ghanaians at Labadi Beach. The maiden edition in 2011 was won by Stonebwoy and then I won the next one and there hasn’t been another one so I’m still the Ghana Dancehall king" he added.

Talking about the difference between his title and that of Shatta Wale, Episode said, “We are looking above that empty crown. He doesn’t have a Dancehall crown to show for the title so it’s empty. Samini is African Dancehall King andShatta is Dancehall King but I won the GH Dancehall King. That’s why I want to look above all these things and shoulders with the originators who brought it”.

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WTF! KAKIE TO ABANDON DANCEHALL FOR GOSPEL MUSIC...

Sexy Diva, Dancehall and Reggae artiste Kaakie, appears to have been swallowed by the new female artistes of the same genre that are currently making waves in the music industry.

Kaakie’s virtual disappearance from the scene has caused her enthusiasts to peddle rumors that she has prematurely dropped the circular microphone for Gospel music.

The “too much” hitmaker of the High Grade family, before coming into the limelight was said to be the Praise and worship leader of the church she attended as well as a staunch member of the Scripture Union (SU) while in Secondary School in Achimota.

If the rumors are confirmed, it would just mean that Kaakie has abandoned the genre of music that made her popular and back to her first love. It is expected that her Christian brethrens would welcome her wholeheartedly for her quick transformation.

The Ghana Music Awards Reggae and Dancehall Artiste of the year 2013 have to her credit Hit songs like; EWOO, Too much, Toffee pon Tongue , Kukukmcha, among others which have all enjoyed massive air play.

The Multi-million dollar question that is still begging for answer is “Is Kaakie really diving into Gospel music?”

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SHATTA WALE TO COLLABORATE WITH BUSY SIGNAL...

One of Ghana’s leading Dancehall artiste and sound engineer,Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr, known by his stage name Shatta Wale, has concluded plans to feature Jamaican dancehall reggae artist Busy Signal on a new track.

In a chat with Ibrahim Ben Baako on Hitz FM, he said, “I will be going for my european tour next month,from there i will be moving to Jamaica to make some collaborations including Busy Signal.

The Dancehall King crooner, who now has his sights set on the global scene, will embark on an european tour in a bid to connect with fans around the globe.

Shatta wale already have collaborations with Jah Vinci , Davido and Patoranking.

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BET AFRICA DIRECTOR 'LILIAN BLANKSON' URGES AFRICAN ARTIST TO MAKE MORE INTERNATIONAL APPEALING MUSIC...

Director of Programming and Production at BET International, Lilian Blankson, has condemned African artistes for tweeting lies and mistruths about the entertainment organisation, organisers of the BET Awards.

Afrobeatz change maker, Fuse ODG, Nigeria’s Yemi Alade and Wizkid have all been hitting hard at BET for “disregarding” African artistes for what they are worth.

But in a series of tweets, Blankson shared her thoughts on the backlash from the international acts nominees saying the artistes should “tell the truth”.

She also challenged them to channel their efforts into building an “internationally appealing” brand for themselves in order to get the attention they desire.

Blankson who has been with the BET Awards production team since its inception 15 years ago, said in a series of tweeter-rants, it is unfair for African artistes to make irrelevant the hard work they put in planning and executing the annual event.

Read her tweets below:

“BET will always signify Black Star Power, Africa, if we want to be featured prominently, we need to know the facts and be very practical”
“First of all, tell the truth and stop tweeting lies and mistruths. There has never been a backstage presentation of any award. Pre recorded.”

“We need to work hard and get our music on the radio here in the US. How do people respect your brand when you are not on the radio?”

“Make your music more internationally appealing… Think of ways to get all audiences invested. Oliver Twist is a great example. Universal story.”

“Folks worked so hard to provide a platform for Africa on the network. We won’t get there overnight. And misinformation won’t help.”

“BET domestic does not and has never aired African music so to have a category is a major deal. Let’s prove and show them our worth not anger”
“The artistes who have been honored why haven’t you cleared the air and told the truth about what happened! Why the silence?”

“Out of 19 categories, only 4 or 5 make air. This is standard in award shows. If the US artists are not outraged and complaining, why are we?”
“Performances sell awards shows and make ratings, not the categories. Let’s step up our game & get our music so big they can no longer ignore it”
“If you choose to fly down and watch the show and not do press who exactly do you think is affected or missing out? Think about it.”

“Let’s try and keep our category and know the facts. It does nothing to the network to tale it away, but it sends us back several steps.”

“Finally, let’s be a little humble. No one owes us anything. Like everything else, we have to work our way to the top so we can stay there.”

“Nothing has ever come easy to us Africans. But anything worth having will not be a cake walk. Started from the bottom, but we here.”

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STONEBWOY WINS BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT @ 2015 B.E.T AWARDS...

Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has been awarded as the 2015 Black Entertainment Television Awards (BET) Awards Best International Act: Africa.

The dancehall artiste, who was awarded Artiste of the Year at 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, beat Ghanaian counterpart Sarkodie and some of Africa’s biggest acts to win the award.

The other nominees in that category were AKA (South Africa), Fally Ipupa (DR Congo), Sauti Sol (Kenya), The Soil (South Africa), Wizkid (Nigeria) and Yemi Alade (Nigeria).

Stonebwoy, born Livingstone Etse Satekla, received the award at a short ceremony which preceded the main awards Sunday.

The stars of the ‘Baafira’ hit singer are truly shinning bright this year and the BET Award is an impressive reward to his relentless dedication to his craft.

It is six months into the year and the dancehall artiste has bagged four awards, three of them being local awards – Artiste of the Year, Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year and Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year.

With the BET Award out of the way, the Ashaiman-based musician will hope to add more international awards to his trophy shelf.

He has been nominated for the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA), and the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA).

Shortly after winning the award, Sarkodie, who won the BET Award in 2012, tweeted a photograph of Stonebwoy receiving his award with the caption: “And GHANA Won !!!!!!!!!!!!! @stonebwoyb”

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