Entertainment
There is no problem with our name – Dead Peepol
New sensation on the Ghanaian music scene, Dead Peepol, the faces behind smash hit song “Otan Hunu”; have justified their choice of name, regardless of criticism from the public.
The duo is made of Kofi Control and Kwaku Richie, and featured solo artiste, Rich Kent in the song, “Otan Hunu”
According to them, there is no problem with the choice of Dead Peepol as their brand name.
Speaking to The Spectator, they said “music is an art, and any creative person in the music space should be artistic to be able to get his or her message across.”
To them, their name, Dead Peepol is an acronym which stands for “Decision, Evolution, Aspiration, and Dedication, Plan, Emulate, Evolve, Push, Overcome, and Lavish.”
The music duo, said every letter had a deeper meaning than what was perceived as a result of the spellings.
They said that they were not perturbed about the negative connotations and the literal understanding of their brand.
They further expressed optimism and their appreciation to Ghanaians for accepting and supporting their music.
Dead Peepol promised of exciting songs from their camp in the months ahead.
Entertainment
Ghana need industry bank to fund talents — Rocky Jigga
Ghanaian UK-based afrobeat singer, Emmanuel Rocky Gyeniaw Jnr known in entertainment circles as Rocky Jigga has expressed the need for an industry bank to fund talents.
According to him, this will help Ghanaian musicians to compete effectively with their foreign counterparts.
Rocky Jigga believes that many talented musicians have coiled back into their shells due to funding challenges.
“There’s more room for improvement. The industry needs more investors from both the government and private sector at large. We need an industry bank that funds talents, events and everything entertaining,” he said.
Rocky Jigga recently released ‘Slow Down,’ featuring Ball J.
The song which came with its video was produced by B Boat and it emphasised a man’s preference for an ideal woman irrespective of the size.
Entertainment
Israel Ofori releases ‘My Everything’ single
Gospel artist, Israel Ofori has released a new single titled ‘My Everything.’
The song is already making waves on various music platforms.
Speaking to The Spectator after the release, he said he was inspired by the words in Psalm 42 vs 1 “As the deer pants after water brooks, so pants my soul after thee, O God.”
He acknowledges God as his source, and everything, thereby encouraging all Christians and the human race to see God as their source.
In the song, Israel Ofori encourages Christians and lovers of gospel music to acknowledge God as their source of everything, saying “when you put God first, everything will align in favour.
“As 2025 unfolds it is important for people especially Christians to yearn for God and recognise Him as their source and everything,” adding that the song was timely and will help listeners in their daily walk with God and bring them to a point of surrender.”
The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Boomplay, Spotify, Amazon and Apple music, Deezer and Tidal.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
