Tuesday 24 July 2012

Lil' Wayne Linked With Death Of 12people at Aurora Shooting

Rapper, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr, popularly known as Lil' Wayne or Lil' Tunechi has been linked in a fascinating conspiracy with the Aurora Shooting which occurred on Friday the 20th of July, 2012 at the Century Cinema, Aurora, Colorado.
Lil Wayne's video for his new track with Big Sean, "My Homies Still" is said to have been released a few hours before the said shooting. One would wonder, what is the relationship between a Lil'Wayne video and a shooting incident at a cinema in Colorado??
Listen up!! If you have watched the new "My Homies Still" video clip, you would realise that close to the end of the clip, there is a scene where Lil'Wayne is at a cinema with some of his Young Money Crew alongside his daughter, Reginae Carter as well as about a dozen skeletons that had being put in separate seats in the theatre which happens to coincide with the exact number of people killed at the Aurora shootings at the premier of the new Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" at the cinema. Lil' Wayne was also quoted to have said in the song,
 "Man, fuck ya'll with a sick dick, Semi automatic no click click"
However, a closer look at the video also shows there was more than twelve skeletons in other frames. 
Lil' Wayne has in recent times been linked with the Illuminati which is described as a vicious secret cult. Well, enough said... Is it just a coincidence or is there truly a link between the two?? Was it some sort of design or was the shooting inspired by the video?? Your guess may probably be as good as mine. Below is the video for proper assessment. 



Wednesday 18 July 2012

Love Brews Between Sarkodie & Lousika!!


Known in Hiphop circles as the ''Boss Chick", Lousika has captured the headlines again with numerous speculations about her and the BET Award Winner, Sarkodie.

Rumours of a relationship far beyond friendship is reportedly what exists between the two, the genesis of these rumours are yet to be made official but there is an iota of truth in every story that hits the newsstands.
I however, know what I'm talking of. Being the ''hottest'' and ''newest girl'' on the Hiphop block, Lousika's appellations definately matches her music and appearance. Sarkodie, on the otherhand, is Ghana's face when it comes to GH Rap, therefore I wasn't surprised when it happened!!

Many wanted it to happen but few excepted it to happen so soon. However, the news of their union was like music to the ears of many who heard it.
The love bells ring from the start, it has an RnB groove to it, Lousika's voice is touching and sensual calling for her man with a touch of French to complete it.
Sarkodie comes in to confirm and affirm their union and how inseparable they are.
Their new track "Need Your Love''  (Produced By KluMOnsta) is already climbing up the ranks...


I got it here for you. Just click the link below.

Lousika - Need Your love ft Sarkodie (Prod. by KluMonsta)

If you have any comments, feel free.

Tuesday 10 July 2012

Ghallywood Or Fictitious-Wood??

Since my childhood the most hailed Ghanaian movie ever is "I told you so", a real epic film that has been hailed for many years. A very intriguing story line fused with pure Ghanaian comedy.

Till date it is unbeatably the most praised movie in the history of Ghana films but that leaves me with question of whether Ghana is leaving on past glories or just reminiscing the good old days.
Before you get ahead of me, Ghana has grown a lot in terms of film-making. Through the era of Nigerian influx of movies where our own were virtually non-existent to the arousal of local comedy from the likes of the prolific Mr Alexander Adu (Agya Koo), Rose Akua Attaa Mensah (Kyeiwaa), Joseph Osei (Wayoosi), Ebenezer Donkor (Katawire) and many others who brought back the delight in Ghanaians movies. In a short period the English side of Ghanaian movies was also revitalized with the presence of Majid Michel, Jackie Appiah, John Dumelo, Nadia Buari and the likes to keep Ghallywood on firmer grounds.
One would ask, what am I driving at??

Like an infuriated carpenter, I'm driving this nail into the skull of this issue with a huge mallet!! Why do we have so many fictitious movies in this industry to a point that it becomes so boring?? I point to a trend that has become characteristic of Ghanaian and Nigerian movies alike. Till today, "Troy" starred by Brad Pitt is one of my most favourite movies not because of its effects or fighting skills but because it brings to a closer realisation, the story of Achilles in Greek mythology. Troy is just one amongst many like "Robinhood", "Clash Of The Titans", "Romeo and Juliet" etc.

We have so much potential when it comes to true cultural and African stories that can be depicted in movies that would make us fond of our own culture. Instead, we waste so much on concepts that are so cliche. I'm not talking of an African myth or cultural story made based on comedy, but a real movie that seeks to bring folklore to life. Has any Ghanaian producer or director tried to make a movie out of the life of the nation's father, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah?? Or Yaa Asantewaa?? How about our struggle from colonialism?? Okomfo Anokye?? Or the Ancient Ghana Empire?? The least said, the better. 

I would take this opportunity to applaud the makers of the movie, "Somewhere in Africa" starring Majid Michel,Kofi
 Adjorlolo, Martha Ankomah, Eddie Nartey, David Dontoh and Roselyn Ngissah. I believe it is a very good attempt at the point I'm driving at.


Also the few film-makers who have tried this have been relegated to the background and are stuck with staging plays. We need this originality in our movies. We are tired of sex scenes being the main attraction when it comes to the sale of movies. We are growing, let us let our mistakes be eradicated before we become too old to change.





Your thoughts are welcomed.

Friday 6 July 2012

Cue challenges Skillions??

Ghana music is seemingly drifting into the arms of a particular region. They seem to have asserted their dominance over Hiplife, HipHop, Azonto and virtually every song on our airwaves or clubs today are theirs. I speak of none but the Greater Accra region.


It seems from 5Five of Adabraka and Tinny to the rap prowess of Sarkodie, J-Town, Jayso, notable musicians like Castro, Kwaw Kese and several uncountable artistes have claimed to have originated from Tema or Accra. 


Most interestingly is the emergence of a group by name "Skillions" who hail from Adenta in Accra. This group of musicians, mostly rappers and singers headed by Jayso who has already carved a name for himself in GH Rap and HipHop. Flanked by Paapa, Rumour, Edi-Young, Lil Shaker, Adina and Sandra are fast making Adenta a music capital like the "Tema Boys" brand did, though not a music group.


Given my inability to accept that only Tema and Accra are the supposed households of GH music, I was very much pleased at the knowledge of unbelievable talent breaking tides in GH. 


Kumasi has had its fair share of criticisms on the presumed unavailability or inadequate measure of talent in the city and the region as a whole. Critics have on many occasions blamed artistes, Djs, and producers alike for this supposed calamity since Okyeame Kwame and the Bradez are the only artistes who carry Kumasi's flag.  


A group has risen to the occasion and have more or less blown music lovers away, I speak of the "Cue Music Group". This exceptional group have with time carved a niche for themselves in the Ashanti capital. 


Who better to question the dominance of the Skillions?? With their outrageous capabilities, I believe Kumasi can now rest knowing that she has potent representation apart from the Rap Doctor and the Bradez.


Making up the group are... 


KanKam - A wonderful Afro pop/soul artist known for "Desire" by Andy Dosty which features Trigmatic and the all popular song "No bi Alo" with Lousika. He also has a single called "Mekondo ade3 bi" which has a very cultural ring to it, using very typical Ghanaian strings and rythms. Its popularity is only an inch away from from National recognition if it hasn't already achieved it.


Blurr - A very talented rapper widely known for his exceptional skill and coming up with a mixtape, "The Blurricane" that virtually sends shivers down the spine of co-MC's.


Ko-jo - Another household name in rap who had a famous feature with Stone of the Bradez on a very popular freestyle on Kwaw Kese's "Popping"


Others include MzFu,K- Danso,Eazi Nakamura,Ella...


And the already famous LOUSIKA. Whose presence in GH music circles cannot be played down to say the least, with hit songs like "No bi Alo" with Kankam (above-mentioned) as well as "Boss Chick" which has become her title.


I dare say that this group of very young and talented artistes will define GH music in the coming weeks, months and years to come.


Before I make this lengthier than it already is, "GH, you wanted talent?? Here you go!!" 


I salute Oseikrom, but it is for us also to embrace our own talent and help it grow. Enough of tracks that have no Ghanaian interest, we help foreigners, how much more our own talent. Big Ups to NYDJ of Kapital Radio, Host of the Drive Time Show, Homestretch, as well as DJ Andydosty of Angel FM who have taken laudable steps to make music made in Oseikrom heard in GH.

Thursday 5 July 2012

Sarkodie Bashed!!

Since 1st July, the story of an ordinary Ghanaian boy turning his fortune and that of Ghana music around has hypnotized the airwaves. Michael Owusu, also known in music circles as Sarkodie jointly won the BET International Act Award (Africa) with Ayodeji Balogun, a.k.a. Wizkid of Nigeria.


Following the outrageously successful event which took place last Sunday, music-lovers from all walks of life have rained praises on the artiste non-stop. He is hailed as the best Ghana has ever had due to the feat he has achieved and one cannot blame anybody.


He has set a standard paralleled by none other in his field. Undoubtedly, he is Ghana's face when it comes to music. However, it is already all over the internet and the streets of Ghana about the rappers alliance with a worldwide occult group called the "Freemasons" or the "Illuminati". Also the rapper who has since leaving the country for the BET Awards not returned to Ghana, is being described as "proud as Lucifer". Can anyone actually put their fingers to any evidence to this claim??


Has democracy become so cheap that people speak out of feeling and without evidence??


I believe in the existence of the Illuminati but I refuse to accuse anyone of being part of such a cult without plausible proof.
Is this the attitude Ghanaians plan to meet hard-work with?? Would up and coming artistes want to be at the receiving end of such attacks?? If we seek to promote Ghana music, we really shouldn't cripple it before it tries to stand up.


Let us encourage artistes who do well and not bash them because of their success. Big ups to Sarkodie and his team as well as all his true fans.

Sunday 1 July 2012

Ghana - The Torch-Bearer

"These are not dark days: these are great days - the greatest days our country has ever lived." 


-Winston Churchill
The African spirit has always been reflected in the remarkable history and heritage of Ghana.
Ghana has been described as "The Gateway To Africa", "The Torch-Bearer" and so many more that really makes me blush as a Ghanaian.

The First of July, was, is and will always be an unforgettable day in the lives of Ghanaians in and outside Ghana. But what does it really mean to be revered as a leader in African democracy?? Does 57years of independence and 52years of being a Republic actually set Ghana head others?? I think the best way to prove this is in our attitude as a people. Let us all avoid violence and acts that can trigger violence this Election year.


Some say Ghana is a difficult place to live based on their own reasons but I believe those reasons would count for nothing if Ghana loses her peace.
Let us be fair and firm.
Treat your brother right because there is no place better than home.




Happy Republic Day, Ghana!!  

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