Entertainment
Amakye Dede thrills fans at his birthday party
Ghanaian highlife legend Abrantie Amakye Dede on Saturday, January 8, thrilled hundreds of music lovers at his 64th birthday celebration party.
The event which took place at Bayview Villaat Prampram in celebration of the music legend saw the performance from one of Ghana’s finest spoken word artiste Rhyme Sonny, who wove words around the exploits of Abrantie Amakye Dede.
Young and dynamic musician Righteous Vandyck took over and commenced with ‘Odo Ho Akyere Noa’ from Amakye Dede’s repertoire and a couple of songs to get the audience on their feet.
It continued with a heavenly ministration by gospel music dynamo, Empress Gifty, who led the gathering to the throne of God through her life touching songs, coupled with praise and worship.
Akwaboah snr. came through with a sterller performance as he sat behind the organ to serenade the atmosphere with love among others.
Another highlife gem Pozo Hayes took over the batton with mindblowing performance as he sang songs from his archives of hit songs.
KK Kabobo threw patrons into an atmosphere of excitement as they kept singing along with him.
The moment everyone was waiting for came as friends and family joined the birthday celebrant, Amakye Dede to cut the cake, which was followed by extraordinary performance from the maestro.
He sang many songs from his repertoire in appreciation of what the owner of Bayview Village and Villa, Vincent Dogbatse and fans had done for him on such a special day.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Kay9ice apologises to Shatta Wale
Afro-highlife musician, Kay9ice, known in private life as Philip Kay Kissi has publicly apologised to award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Shatta Movement following his controversial remarks about his song.
Kay9ice made the comments about Shatta Wale’s song on Adom TV’s Showtime programme with Sally Mann.
Kay9ice believes the comments passed did not sit well with the Shatta Movement.
Against this backdrop, in a recent interview on Wontumi TV, Kay9ice expressed regret for his statements, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect Shatta Wale.
“I would like to use this opportunity to apologise to all S.M fans, I might have made some comments which I never intended for it to sound wrong to the fans, I have no intention of disrespecting such an icon,” Kay9ice added.
Kay9ice is currently promoting his latest release dubbed “Pema”, which is making waves since the release.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Von Sinu releases debut single ‘Thank You’
Von Sinu, an upcoming gospel musician, has released her debut single titled ‘Thank You’ which is gaining popularity on the airwaves and streaming platforms.
‘Thank you’ seeks to appreciate God for his goodness and faithfulness in her life.
In an interview with The Spectator in Accra, Von, who is also a fashion designer said “looking back at my life and what God has told me about myself, I was grateful.
She said she had to record it and later sent it to a friend who has been very instrumental in her being a gospel singer.
She said though there were other songs written and recorded, she thought it was prudent to release ‘Thank you’ as the Bible urges believers to give thanks in Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name”
The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Spotify, Apple music Deezer and Tidal.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
