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From sleeping at lorry stations to RTP Award winner …King Lagazee recounts humble beginning
Host of Yaad Setting on Hitz FM,Isaac Ago Tetteh Monney, affectionately called King Lagazee has emotionally shared his story after winning Best Raggae Radio Show Host of the Year at this Year’s Radio and Television Personality(RTP) Awards.
According to him, it had been a long time dream, adding that winning the award on his seventh nomination underscored his hard work over the years.
Speaking to The Spectator, he said “It has been a long way, looking at where I started from, but we have the ‘Can Do’ spirit so we pushed very hard and we are here today.”
Recounting his early stages at Hitz FM, King Lgazee revealed that he used to stay at Somanya Eastern Region when he started working with Hitz FM in Accra, and shuffled between the Eastern and Greater Accra Region for a show which started at 8pm to 10pm.
“ I remember when I started playing music on Hitz 103.9 FM at the early stages, I was staying in Somanya and playing from 8pm – 10pm. I get to Madina everyday after the show, and there’s no vehicle going to Somanya at the time, I had to sleep at the lorry station at the mercy of the mosquitoes till 4am before the first car would be on scale to load,”he said.
He said, it never occurred to him, he was going to win, because he had received nomination for the past seven years without winning but the story changed this time round and he won.
“I want to say a big thank you to RTP Awards and all those who voted for me, the Yaad Settingz Crew, Lagazee Sound Int’l Crew etc. I say, ‘Asante Sana’ in Swahili meaning “thank you very much,” he said.
King Lagazee added that “I will like everyone to watch for Lagazee Sound Europe Tour and other exciting packages.
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
