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Okaija Afroso out with Jaku Mumor album
• Afia Agyakoma Bonsu (Left), Outstanding Youth Personality
of the Year in a hand Shake with Mimi Owusu-Appiah
Ghanaian USA-based musician, Okaija Afroso has released a 12-track album christened Jaku Mumor.
The song album was unveiled last Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Naa Amanua Conference Hall of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).
Some of the songs on the album are, Jaku Mumor, Gidigidi, Luna, Agbala, Kokrobite, Agash, Kwarley, Srortoi and Lako Edje among others.
Speaking at the brief ceremony, Okaija Afroso noted that he grew up in Kokrobite, started dancing and later travelled to United States of America (USA) and while there, he switched from a dancer to musician.
According to him, his music tells a story of his experiences through his music journey over the years.
Afroso revealed that he had been taking his time to work on the album with the aim of capturing the cultural heritage of the people of Ga-Dangbe with his style of music to inspire others, adding that one of the tracks was dedicated to the hard work of fishermen.
He called for more educational outreach to infuse the cultural heritage through art for the younger generations to learn, and revealed that he would take the lead by reaching out to schools to perform for the kids.
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
