Entertainment
Upper West Unity Concert comes off March 6
Artiste of the Year for the 2021 edition of the Upper West Music Awards, Abdul Rahman Samsideen with the stage name, Sambwoy has called for unity among artistes to help nurture their talents for the growth of the entertainment industry in the region.
He raised concern about the lack of harmony in the music industry in the Upper West region which according to him was hampering the progress of artistes.
He believes when there is team work and collaboration,the industry will thrive because success is a collective responsibility”, he said.
Sambwoy made the comment at the launch of a concert dubbed “Upper West Unity Concert” which slated for March 6 of this year to bring industry players together to entertain residents of the region.
The concert which is aimed at promoting peace would bring musicians from the length and breadth of the region to perform on one stage to entertain music fanatics.
“We cannot succeed if we are at each other’s neck and continue to be at logger heads with each other; that is why there is the need to come together as a family and do good music for our listeners”, he said
Sambwoy noted that the entertainment industry needed transformation which could only take place if artistes allowed peace and unity to prevail among themselves and worked together as one.
He appealed to musicians and stakeholders in the entertainment industry to bury their differences, unite and make peace with one another in order to promote the music industry in the region.
From Rafia Abdul Razak, Wa
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
