Entertainment
I’m aspiring to be a role model – Bboy Lyricx
A Dance Athlete, Promoter and Creative Director, Nana Tuffour Okai, known in showiz as Bboy Lyricx, has reiteracted his resolve to be a positive role model to young talents from the streets.
According to him, he was discovered from the streets but had been able to turn thrings around for himself, for this reason, he would want to inspire up and coming dancers as well as other talents.
Speaking to The Spectator, he said as the Founder of Africa Breaking Academy and award winning dancer he has put in place measures to help shape young talents to achieve their dreams.
“I consider the physical and intellectual aspect of each child and it has always been my goal to help them to become the best they want to be,” he said.
He added that it was also his vision to build a modern dance studio to provide an empowering space for dancers with similar interest to connect and learn.
“I grew up in a society where obstacle and challenges were daily
adventures but through sacrifice and perseverance, I spared no effort to become the change I needed for a better life, now seeking to help others to achieve the same,” he said.
Bboy Lyricx over the years has organised and instructed at many Dance Workshops and served as an Ambassador for Afrobreak Movement , Generation Hiphop Ghana, Bboy/ Bgirl Africa BBA , Ghana Breaking Federation and UDance Art International U.S.A.
Bboy Lyricx has performed on stages and featured in music videos with musicians including Sarkodie, Guru, Sena Dagadu, Ak Songstress among others.
He established the Africa Breaking Academy a Non-for-profit organisation empowering and promoting Break Dance by organizing free dance workshop and dance events as a tool of edutainment to promote Hip Hop elements and Dancesport in his country, Ghana, and other African countries including Benin and Nigeria.
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
