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Black Sherif Shortlisted For BBC 1 Xtra Hotfor2023 Campaign
Ghana’s trailblazer and singer, Black sherif has been honoured by BBC 1 xtra as a part of the artistes to be on the look out by way of their prestigious Hotfor2023 marketing campaign.
The Konongo native was chosen alongside facet a number of unbelievable artistes who’re tipped to excel in 2023 and past in response to the British black music powerhouse.
Some of the artistes who made the listing consists of, the sensational British feminine group, Flo, Doechi, Cristale, Nemzz, Ayra Starr, Debbie amongst others.
Black Sherif had an unbelievable run in 2022 and launched his debut studio album ‘The Villain I Never Was’ which continues to be charting throughout the assorted digital streaming platforms.
He efficiently headlined his personal reveals each within the UK and Ghana respectfully and gave out a stellar efficiency on the twenty fifth MOBO Awards grand stage on the OVO enviornment in Wembley, UK.
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Ghana need industry bank to fund talents — Rocky Jigga
Ghanaian UK-based afrobeat singer, Emmanuel Rocky Gyeniaw Jnr known in entertainment circles as Rocky Jigga has expressed the need for an industry bank to fund talents.
According to him, this will help Ghanaian musicians to compete effectively with their foreign counterparts.
Rocky Jigga believes that many talented musicians have coiled back into their shells due to funding challenges.
“There’s more room for improvement. The industry needs more investors from both the government and private sector at large. We need an industry bank that funds talents, events and everything entertaining,” he said.
Rocky Jigga recently released ‘Slow Down,’ featuring Ball J.
The song which came with its video was produced by B Boat and it emphasised a man’s preference for an ideal woman irrespective of the size.
Entertainment
Israel Ofori releases ‘My Everything’ single
Gospel artist, Israel Ofori has released a new single titled ‘My Everything.’
The song is already making waves on various music platforms.
Speaking to The Spectator after the release, he said he was inspired by the words in Psalm 42 vs 1 “As the deer pants after water brooks, so pants my soul after thee, O God.”
He acknowledges God as his source, and everything, thereby encouraging all Christians and the human race to see God as their source.
In the song, Israel Ofori encourages Christians and lovers of gospel music to acknowledge God as their source of everything, saying “when you put God first, everything will align in favour.
“As 2025 unfolds it is important for people especially Christians to yearn for God and recognise Him as their source and everything,” adding that the song was timely and will help listeners in their daily walk with God and bring them to a point of surrender.”
The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Boomplay, Spotify, Amazon and Apple music, Deezer and Tidal.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
