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Dem Tinz rebrands to Mahnny, set to release ‘New Chapter’ EP in July
Mahnny
Over the years, many Ghanaian artistes have undergone name transformations, sometimes more than one.
It is against this backdrop that Ghanaian rapper, formerly known as Dem Tinz, will now be officially known as Mahnny after a management decision.
The name Mahnny signifies deep Ghanaian roots, with hopes of bringing back the African way of making music creatively coined with rap.
Born Emmanuel Akesseh, the songwriter and recording artiste has had the privilege of performing on the same stage with musicians such as Samini, Sarkodie, KwawKesse, Edem, Stonebwoy, Obrafuor, and EpiXode, amongst many others.
He has some amazing records to his credit such as TwaDidi, Pressure B3 Fawo, Fa me Saa, Ebi Your Matter, Banger, among others.
In 2017, he was nominated for New Artiste of the Year in the Ghana Music Awards UK, and in 2018 one of his songs was nominated for Hiplife Song of the Year in the same award scheme.
As part of his rebranding, Mahnny has employed a new manager by the name Mr Dominic Kojo Andoh, and Mr Alexander Kofi Abaka as road manager.
Mahnny is set to release a six-track Extended Play (EP) dubbed ‘New Chapter’ in July to welcome a fresh start of his music journey after a long break from music.
The full tracklist of his EP, ‘New Chapter’, includes Intro (New Chapter), Love, Temperature, Nkatecake Flow, Bestie, and TwaDidiAmapiono, which featured Kra Chi and Tasha on the ‘Love’ and ‘Temperature’ song respectively.
Three producers worked on this EP, namely Datbeatgod, Jake Beatz and Eriz Beatz.
Magic Music Entertainment and their frontline artiste, Mahnny, have urged the public to help make the switch successful.
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Foto Copy tackles realities of friendship in new song
Ghana’s decorated young musician, Foto Copy, known in private life as Kallai Nana Qwaachi has tackled the realities of friendship in his new song.
The song tackles issues of conflict, loyalty, reward, ingratitude and betrayal of trust in friendship.
According to him, the song produced by DDT and dubbed “Friends Today, Enemies Tomorrow”, preaches a message that goes to address some realities of life.
He revealed that many best friends some time ago have become bitter enemies now due to similar issues they failed to address.
The musician noted that people have gone all out for others and ensured their friends succeeded, but unfortunately, they paid them back with evil.
Speaking to thespectatoronline.com, Foto Copy said, these things have made people regret going all out for their friends.
He is of the view that when society becomes embittered by the negative actions of their friends, it becomes difficult for others to get help in difficult situations.
Against this backdrop, he felt the need to address this in his new song.
The song is available on all digital music stores
Stream the song below
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Taste 68@68: Okyeame Kwame wins Celebrity Jollof Competition with Vegan recipe
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician and activist, Okyeame Kwame, known in private life as Kwame Nsia-Apau has been adjudged winner of the ‘Taste 68 @68’ Celebrity Jollof Competition.
The ‘Taste 68 @68’ Celebrity Jollof Competition was an event organised by the Ghana Tourism Authority(GTA) as part of activities to mark the country’s Heritage Month recently.
The event held at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park brought together industry players among others.
Okyeame Kwame competed with Mr.Beautiful, Uncle Ato, Victoria Lebene and Joyce Blessing.
The Rap Dacta called his food, the Vegan Jollof funnily some of the spectators claimed his Jollof could ‘lower global warming’ due to the ingredients used.
He used mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, rice, oil and other vegetables.
The protein source was seitan which is made from wheat gluten.
Ultimately, he overcame other culinary skills from his competitors for the ultimate crown.
Okyeame Kwame expressed his appreciation to everyone who tasted it and urged Ghanaians to consider it as part of their delicacies, adding that it is healthier.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GTA Mr.Gilbert Aggrey, affectionately called Abeiku Santana said Okyeame Kwame won the competition not because he is famous and likeable.
According to him, Okyeame understood gastronomy tourism and techniques in culinary artistry, a strength he leveraged against his competitors.
He added that “if you look at the presentation of his meals he used cucumber to garnish his food by creating a design with his initials, OK, Okyeame Kwame. In gastronomy tourism, there should be a story and motivation behind the food that you have prepared.”
Abeiku Santana further noted that Okyeame Kwame’s presentation was outstanding considering how he linked food to climate change and the symbiotic relationship between humans and animals.
He congratulated him for emerging as the winner of the competition.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
