Entertainment
MUSIGA planning something huge in memory of former President Rawlings- Bessa Simons
Acting President of the Musicians Union of Ghana(MUSIGA), Bessa Simons has disclosed that the group is planning something huge in memory of the late first President of the Fourth Republic, Flt.Lt. Jerry John Rawlings.
The former President was laid to rest on Wednesday, January, 27, 2021.
Speaking to Sammy Flex on Zylofon FM’s Showbiz Agenda programme on Tuesday, and monitored by this paper, he said, even though, the late JJ Rawlings had been buried, it was not finished yet.
“We are planning something big for the late president be rest assured, we will show our gratitude and love in a different way,” he revealed.
He added that MUSIGA had not forgotten the legacy of the former President, through whose ingenuity gave them their headquarters, among other support anytime they lost a musician and called on him.
“JJ Rawlings has been there for musicians more than any president and he is one person we hold in high esteem,” he said.
Bessa Simons further noted that a lot of factors caused the delay, adding that a tribute song would be part of the package.
For him, “it does not matter the time, the most important thing is, it will be in the memory of the former president. The best is yet to come.”
Shock and sadness swept through the country on Thursday, November12, 2020 following news that the former President Jerry John Rawlings had died at age 73 after a short illness.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
The Keepers Music welcomes new artiste Neyty with debut song ‘Most high God’
The Keepers Music has introduced their newest artiste, Neyty, a powerful singer ready to make an impact.
Her debut song, ‘Most High God’ is a powerful track filled with uplifting rhythms and inspiring lyrics.
The Keepers Music focuses on creating soulful, spirit-filled music, and sees Neyty as a fresh voice with great potential.
They unveiled her as their new artiste alongside the release of the official artwork for ‘Most High God’
In an Interview with The Spectator Neyty describes ‘Most High God’ as a song of praise and adoration inspired by her deep love for honouring God.
‘I love to give glory to God for everything He has done for me,” Neyty shares, highlighting her passion for gospel music’ she added
In the song, Neyty refers to Yahweh as the Most High, drawing listeners into reverence.
Released on October 29, ‘Most High God has already gathered over 8,000 views on YouTube and is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Entertainment
Dr Bawumia launches GMX music streaming app
GMX (Ghana Music Xperience), the latest music streaming innovation, is set to transform the music landscape with its unparalleled focus on Ghanaian music content, discovery, and personalised experiences.
The groundbreaking platform is poised to redefine how music lovers engage with Ghanaian music, both locally and internationally.
GMX will boast of an extensive library of Ghanaian music, ranging from traditional folk to contemporary genres like hiplife and dancehall. The platform’s cutting-edge features include exclusive content, early access to new releases, seamless music search and discovery, personalised playlists, and social media integration.
Speaking at the launch, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana’s Vice President, said, “With our music, we are building a legacy which requires tools and platforms to ensure our artistes and all those who contribute to this vibrant industry receive their due recognition, compensation and rightful place on the global stage.
“We’re in a digital revolution and it is very important we use the tools offered by the digital age to monetise our talents in the Ghanaian music industry. The value of the global economy is in digitalisation and when we say we need to promote our talent, then we need to go digital as that is where the money is.
We need the GMX streaming app for the local empowerment of our industry. If you look at the digital revolution in the world, you’re either a developer of apps or a user. The developers are those who make money and the users pay. So, it is very important to have local ownership of these apps.
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Andrew Egyapa Mercer, who was present at the launch pronounced GMX as a revolution in the Ghanaian music landscape.
“In Ghana, music is our heartbeat, a channel through which we express our story, tradition and help unite communities. As we launch GMX, it is a celebration of our media heritage and the showcasing of our range of artistes,” he said.
This (GMX) aligns perfectly with the government’s mission to advance the creative arts space. Platforms like GMX will allow us to showcase our culture to the world and contribute significantly to tourism,” he added.
GMX’s unique features among others include, exclusive Ghanaian content including pacesetters from the Gold Coast era to contemporary trailblazers.
The platform will provide early access to new releases, behind-the-scenes footage, artist interviews, and exclusive releases.
There will also be seamless music search and discovery, powered by an intuitive recommendation engine, personalised playlists, curated by experts and powered by advanced AI as well as social media integration, allowing users to share favourite tracks and connect with others.
By Spectator Reporter