Entertainment
Ghanaian music heavyweights for African Legends Night on Friday
It would be an exciting Farmers’ Day package on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre,as Ghanaian music heavyweights line up for African Legends Night.
This edition marks the 10th anniversary of the concert and it is aimed at offering a new “December In Ghana” experience for Ghanaians and the Diaspora.
New additions to this year’s celebrations are the creation of the the African Legends Hall of Fame, and a setting up of the African Legends Digital Museum to document the recognition of African music legends.
At the launch of this year’s event, Mr.Ernest Boateng, the Chief Executive Officer of Global Media Alliance, said with our legendary headline line-up for the concert, coupled with these new initiatives, what African Legends Night promises this year is something that will certainly push the show to greater heights.”
This year’s feature Highlife icons, Amakye Dede and Rex Omar with an enforcement from the evergreen Samini and sultry singer Efya.
Organisers have indicated that there would be other surprises on the big night.
Since its inception, the event has celebrated music legends on the African continent including Hugh Masekela, Daddy Lumba, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Kojo Antwi, Femi Kuti, Amakye Dede, Kanda Bongoman, Awilo Longomba, George Darko, Ofie Kudjo, Freddie Meiway, Ben Brako, Gyedu Blay Ambulley, Samini, Nana Tuffuor, Akosua Adjepong, Amandzeba, 2Face Idibia, Nat Brew, Aka Blay, among many others. These legends, together with other amazing talents such as Wiyaala, Steve Bedi, Yaa Yaa (Bertha), Lady May, Trigmatic, Becca, eShun, Efya, Dela Hayes and her all-female band and others, have thrilled tens of thousands of patrons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Lynx Entertainment begins global music distribution for African artistes
Music powerhouse, Lyn Entertainment has taken a giant leap into the digital
distribution space after 18 years of dominating and empowering the music industry in Ghana and Africa.
The indefatigable Ghanaian record label, under Lynx Group Limited, has nurtured some of the continent’s biggest music stars and chumed out many global hits till date.
As the company nears two decades of operations, it has announced a significant addition to its roster, offering direct music distribution worldwide for labels and
artistes.
Lynx Entertainment has partnered with technology giant, Vydia, to provide digital infrastructureto enable first-hand distribution of music to global Digital Service Providers (DSP) without any resort to third parties.
According to the CEO of Lynx Group; Richie Mensah, the bold move is to ensure that African artistes and labels are adequately represented in the fast-growing digital distribution scene,
He explained that as the continent embraces the limitless possibilities of digital distribution, there is the need to safeguard the interest of artistes and labels in Africa, thus, maximizing gains for stakeholders.
Richie Mensah stated that for the first time, African creatives will need no third-party distributors or agents as they can get their music listed on platforms like Spotify, Apple
Music, Amazon Music, Tidal and others in the comfort of their homes.
Lynx Entertainment’s distribution platform delivers music to about 200 stores globally while ensuring content protection, rights management, advanced payments, and data
tracking.
The premium technology works to empower creators to distribute, protect, monetize and store their content through one centralized and easy to use platform that has a
transparent royalty payout process.
Entertainment
Romeo Swag wins TV3 Mentor Season 13
Fast-rising Ghanaian musician, Romeo Swag, was declared the winner at the grand finale of the Mentor Season 13 event held at the National Theatre on Sunday, January 12.
He beat four other finalists to claim the coveted title and a significant prize package.
After 13 weeks of intense competition, five talented finalists remained: AJ Tunes, Rey Cooper, Jimi, Romeo Swag, and Robby Kay, vying for the coveted title.
Romeo Swag walked away with a significant prize package, including GH₵80,000 cash and GH₵80,000 worth of airtime.
Rey Cooper and AJ Tunes emerged as the first and second runners-up, respectively.
Source:3news.com
