THANKSGIVING WEEKEND PARTY LIVE IN NEW YORK

For our brothers and sisters in the United States of America, your Thanksgiving will not be the same this year. Good news is that, by the kind courtesy of Safo Entertainment, New York will be rocked by two of the finest Ghanaian groups who bring African showmanship alive on every stage they mount.

This coming Thanksgiving on 24th November, 4x4 and Ruff’n’Smooth will entertain America at the stage BET winner Sarkordie did last year,(Gaucho, 487 Gerard Ave. Bronx NY (BET 146TH ST & 149TH ST). Talking to the local representative of the event, Mr. George Mensah Britton, who confirmed the information, he added that other artistes on the bill included Lighter, Nana NYC, 2 Shy, K5 and many others who want to support the powerhouse of the local music industry.

When asked what their expectation of the upcoming event was, 4X4 said, “we have never disappointed on any international stage and this won’t be any different. We want to leave audience with so many memories to take away with them after the show. Fan word of mouth will do all the talking.”

‘World Trade Center’, ‘Waist and Power’, ‘Yesi Yesi’, et al smash hits singers said this time round, it will be massive and creativity will rule their performances. Group member, Abortion, who is now called ‘Codded’ said there will be more talking on stage and urges all to check their calendars and add the event to their to do list.

The show, which also features Ruff “N” Smooth, will go for $40 for those who get tickets in advance and $50 and $80 for VIP at the gate. Swagger, Sex Machine, Naija Babe, Azingele hit makers promised they will perform to their very best that those who don’t know Ghana will want to come to see the beauty of Ghana and for those who do to miss Ghana. “We look forward to electrifying the whole venue. With Ruff”N”Smooth there is never a dull moment,” the duo excitedly told yours truly.

Organizers said anyone who purchases a ticket also gets to pick a current album of either 4X4 or Rough and Smooth for free. There’s going to be a picture session with fans alongside other fun time in appreciation of their fans who have given them so much.

M.I and Naeto C Live in Lagos at the Hennessy Artistry

The final Hennessy Artistry club performance from African music stars M.I and Naeto C is today live from Lagos. Other acts expected to attend include the multi talented singer and producer Rayce, and the sexy Ms Jaie. 

Date: 12th October, 2012 (Today)
Venue: Octopus Reloaded Night Club (Yaba, Lagos)
Time: 9pm

Grateful to: ZenMagazine

Abrantie Amakye Dede Hits Norway This Weekend

Daniel Amakye Dede is all ready this weekend to hit Norway with a spectacular live band of great Hi-life music for the event Night with the Royals scheduled for the 12-13th of October 2012.

Organizers say this great event cost has been reduced to 400kr with last minute tickets running out but also available at 7 eleven and narvesen kiosks and African shops in Oslo. Alternatively interested participants can call: 004792564672 for info on how to purchase a ticket.

Nordic Ghana Investment Services (NorGhis) organizers disclosed: ‘Amakye Dede show in Norway will be the biggest this year counting from reports gathered in Ghana during his recent concert, the legend has promised to prove why he is tagged as the king of Hi-life during the Norway live band show.

Our event which is in two parts, the first event which has the theme: ‘The Role of the Diaspora in bridging the socio-economic development gap between country of origin and country of residence will take place at RadissonBlu Plaza Hotel, Oslo, a member of the organizers told us in an interview.

He maintained: ‘after that event will be the dinner dance and music of which in the evening will host a rave of massive revolution of Hi-life music as the legend takes stage in a night of musical explosion inside BALLROOM – OSLO’.

According to the organizers the event will also have special appearance from the King of Ashanti Land Otumfuo Osei Tutu II with the master of ceremony being Ghana’s finest on the microphone Kwesi Kyei Darkwa (KKD) hence Ghanaians living in and around Europe should seize this is as the closest opportunity to enjoy the rich Hi-life music in style as NorGhis will make you experience the heat just like how we do it in Ghana.

In their final words as to why people must attend the night of royals, NorGhis stressed that this event would be a momentous platform to Portray Ghanaian culture to the Norwegian people, Project highlife music the Norwegian people and bring together distinguished men and women in business to interact.

People should not also forget the fact that the king of Hi-life music who was recently honored in Ghana, I am talking about the man with 25 albums and still growing, Daniel Abrantie Amakye Dede, what else to expect, grab your tickets now to prevent last minute chances.

Grateful to: Peacefmonline

3 Live Chicks Premieres Tonight [Watch Trailer]

Nigeria: After much delay, the trio of Top Radio 90.9 FM’s Tosyn Bucknor, Rhythm 93.7 FM’s Toke Makinwa and former BEAT 99.9 FM OAP Oreka Godis are set to hit the screens with their 3 Live Chicks show.

NET has gathered that the show will premier this weekend on Silverbird TV.

The show, according to its producers Flytime TV, will cater to ‘lovers of African content’; exploring happenings, events and other rich content from the most entertaining points of view.

Some of the interviews to look out for include Bez, Denrele, Waje, IK Osakioduwa, Karen Igho amongst others.

The show premieres on STV this Friday at 8pm.

M-Net dropping millions on new game show

SA: Cape Town - M-Net has announced that a South African version of the hit game showMillion Dollar Money Drop will be hitting our screens in the near future.

After it was recently announced to the rest of Africa that a Nigerian version of the game show format Million Dollar Money Drop will be aired on Africa Magic Entertainment, M-Net has decided to produce a local version of the game show entitled Million Rand Money Drop.

Endemol South Africa has signed on as the producer for both Million Dollar Money Drop Nigeria as well as Million Rand Money Drop for South Africa.

Auditions to be held later in October

Channel director for general entertainment Theo Erasmus said the American version of this nail-biting game show, which was screened on M-Net earlier this year, struck a cord with their audiences. "We're excited to introduce the local version of this unique, high-stakes game show to our M-Net schedule."

The show will see contestants starting off with R1m in notes, which they then have to place on any of three different answers to trivia questions. After this is done, trap doors below the "answers" open under the incorrect options and contestants lose the money they perhaps have placed on those answers.

Endemol South Africa will be hosting auditions in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth from the end of the month and in November for contestants who want to enter Million Rand Money Drop.

The audition dates for Million Rand Money Drop will take place in Johannesburg on 25 and 26 October, in Durban on 1 and 2 November, in Cape Town on 8 and 9 November and will end off in Port Elizabeth on 16 and 17 November.

  

Grateful to: channel24

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Sarkodie Breaks Down His Style In Two Words at the BET Hip Hop Awards

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BOOK ON GHANA’S HIPLIFE TO BE SHOWCASED HERE

Halifu Osumare is an Associate Professor and Director of the African American and African Studies of the University of California, United States. She has authored a book chronicling the Hiplife revolution in Ghana, as was started and spearheaded by our own Reggie Rockstone. The book, titled “The Hiplife In Ghana in Ghana: West African Indigenization of Hip Hop” was released by Palgrave Macmillan in US and England on September 18th.

Professor Osumare will be in Ghana by virtue of the Book and the Musicians Union of Ghana for a series of book reading and presentations in various venues in the capital. This is part of the Union’s objective to promote research into Ghanaian Music and Music Education.

 On Saturday October 13th, she will be at Rockstone’s Office for the first presentation of the book. 

The Institute of African Studies of the University of Ghana will host her on October 18th at 10am. MUSIGA President, Bice Osei Kuffour, Hiplife Grandpapa and Legend, Reggie Rockstone and Ghana’s number one will accompany her and Africa’s number two DJ, DJ Black while the SilverBird Lifestyle Lounge will welcome her on October 20th at 5pm. the British Council Auditorium in Accra will play host to the Professor on October 22nd 2012 at 2pm.

All these events are open and free to the public. Musicians, especially the Hiplife musicians are being encouraged to come out in their numbers to learn more and interact with Professor Osumare. For media persons, who would want to interview her, please call Sakyiwaa Mensah, MUSIGA Communications Manager on 0264049047 for a booking. She will be here for a two-week period starting from Friday October 12th 2012. 

FEMI KUTI WRAPS UP HIS 14TH STUDIO ALBUM

Afro beats king, Femi Kuti, is known for greatness and the outstanding heights he’s set in the African music scene. The “Bang-Bang-Bang” crooner who will be performing at this year’s Hip Hop World Awards come October 20, 2012, is presently in France where he’s putting finishing touches on his fourteenth studio album.

Femi Kuti who turned fifty in May, 2012, has got albums like “Shoki Shoki”, “Shoki Remixed”, “Africa Shine”, “Day By Day”, “Fight To Win” to mention a few.

He will also be inducted to the Hip Hop World Hall of Fame at the Headies 2012 on Saturday, October 20, 2012.