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Gyakie
Jackline Acheampong (born 16 December 1999), known professionally as Gyakie, aka Song Bird is a Ghanaian R&B and afro-fusion singer. In 2019, Gyakie released her first single titled "Love is Pretty", which paved the way for another single, "Never Like This". In August 2020, the "Forever" song from her five-track EP ''Seed'' enjoyed airplay and led the charts in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. Gyakie's father is Nana Acheampong. Early life and education Gyakie was raised in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. She graduated from T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Kumasi and completed her undergraduate studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) where she majored in International business. Career Gyakie was born into a family of musicians and by age eight, she had started joining her father in the studio. She was also influenced by Asa and Ghanaian musician Omar Sterling of R2Bees. Gyakie endured pressure at the early stage of her music journey. Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forever (Gyakie Song)
"Forever" is a song by Ghanaian singer-songwriter Gyakie from her debut five-track extended play ''Seed - EP'', it was released on 7 August 2020 and accompanied by the visuals that premiered the same day on YouTube. The song was released through SM Entertainment West Africa under exclusive license from Jackline Acheampong (Flip The Music). It was certified Platinum in South Africa by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). Remix On 20 March 2021 the song was remixed with vocals from Nigerian singer-songwriter Omah Lay. The remix debuted and peaked at number one on the Turntable charts and number 13 on TurnTable End of the Year Top 50 of 2021. It was also certified Platinum in South Africa by the Recording Industry of South Africa Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) is a trade association representing the interests of major and independent record labels of South Africa. Located in Randburg, RiSA is responsible for running the annual South African Musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana Acheampong
Ernest "Owoahene" Nana Acheampong, popularly known as Nana Acheampong, is a Ghanaian Highlife musician. He is also the other half of the famous Lumba brothers who popularized Burger-highlife in Ghana (the other is Charles Kojo Fosu, also known as Daddy Lumba). Nana Acheampong is also known as the Champion Lover boy. The Abuakwa native and Kumasi Technical Institute graduate has a musical career spanning more than 30 years. He is the father of Ghanaian singer Gyakie. Early life Acheampong was born in Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He attended the Kumasi Technical Institute. Career In middle school, he led his school band. He left for Germany in the 1980s and played with the Talking Drum band. He formed his band in 1987 before he hooked up with Daddy Lumba in 1989. They released their first and last album, ''Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu,'' after splitting up in pursuit of solo careers. Acheampong owns the Owoahene Studio, in Suame, Kumasi, where he has done his late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3Music Awards 2022
The 5th 3Music Awards was held on 26 March 2022 at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, in Accra to recognize the works of artists in the year under review. It was broadcast by TV3, 3MUSIC TV, DGN and HD +. The ceremony's theme was ''''More Than Music'''', and was held in-person with an audience following the previous year's virtual ceremony. The nominees were announced on 15 February 2022 during a ceremony at the Teelande Tea Garden in Accra, Ghana. Kuami Eugene received the most nominations with 16, followed by Sarkodie who had 13 and KiDi who received 10 nominations. On 14 March, Boomplay was announced as an official partner of the awards. The media steaming service sponsored three main categories of the awards; The Artiste of the Year, African Song of the Year and Breakthrough Act of the Year. The artist of the year was won by KiDi for the second consecutive year. Performances Hosts Winners and nominees This is the list of winners fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omah Lay
Stanley Omah Didia (born 18 May 1997), known professionally as Omah Lay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Omah Lay came into limelight and gained international recognition with his singles "Godly,” Understand," "Attention (Omah Lay and Justin Bieber song), Attention," and "Soso (Omah Lay song), Soso". He has won numerous awards including The Headies 2020, Headies in 2020 and 2023. Omah Lay released his debut studio album ''Boy Alone'' in 2022, followed by a deluxe in 2023. The album received critical acclaim. Early life Omah Lay was born 19 May 1997 and raised in city of Port Harcourt Igwuruta, Rivers state in Nigeria. He attended Comprehensive High School in Rivers State before proceeding to the University of Port Harcourt. Lay comes from a musical family. His grandfather played instruments for the singer Celestine Ukwu before he died in 1977. Lay's father played the drums. Career Early career: ''Get Layd'' and ''What Have We Done'' Omah Lay began h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D-Black
Desmond Kwesi Blackmore (born January 12, 1987), known by his stage name D-Black, is an anglophone hip-hop and Afrobeat musician and entrepreneur from Ghana. He has been described as "a successful entertainment mogul" Early life D-Black attended Ridge Church School then Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary before the University of Cape Coast to study B.A Economics and University Of Ghana, Legon to study BFA Theatre Arts/Music. Personal life D-Black was born to a Ghanaian mother, Adeline Boateng, and a Ghanaian-English father, John Derek Blackmore. He has three children. D-Black has nine siblings. Career In 2009, D-Black began his career as an independent artist in the group D-Black & Kwaku T, releasing a group album, ''Target Practice''. In 2010 D-Black and his rap partner both went solo. He went on to release three albums (''Music, Love and Life'', ''The Revelation'' and ''Lightwork''), an E.P (''Smoke and Mirrors'') and a mix-tape (''Hunger & Thirst''). He wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiokee
Ifiok Effanga, professionally known as Fiokee, is a Nigerian guitarist. He is known for his trebly guitar solos infused with highlife steeped guitar lines. He was born on 10 January 1982. Fiokee is associated with acts such as Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Patoranking, Reekado Banks, Adekunle Gold, Flavour N'abania, Flavour, Simi (singer), Simi, and Kizz Daniel, Kiss Daniel, among others. He studied at the Petroleum Training Institute in Effurun, Delta State. Playing style He is known for his distinct blend of contemporary highlife and Afrobeats, with occasional forays into blues. His solos (sessions work) often a serve as outros and feature his signature trebley S-type Guitar. His solos often closely toe the line of the main melodic theme, with his outro in 'nobody wey no fit make am' a case in point. He has expressed his interest in inculcating Afro-jazz into his playing. His playing style include: rapid thrills, legato and frequent octave move. Background Fiokee was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bisa Kdei
Ronald Kwaku Dei Appiah better known by his stage name Bisa Kdei is a Ghanaian native solo singer and record producer from Eastern Region. Music career Bisa Kdei is the first Ghanaian artiste to break into the limelight with a movie soundtrack. Musically, Bisa Kdei has had successful collaborations with top musicians in Ghana, Africa and the World at large. Some of these Ghanaian musicians Bisa Kdei has worked with include Sarkodie, D-Black, Efya, Obrafour, Kwaw Kese, M.anifest, Stonebwoy, Medikal, Becca, E.L, R2Bees, Samini, Irene Logan, Kofi Nti, DeeVS, Keche, Lighter, Patoranking, Reekado Banks, Lola Rae, , JRio and others. Bisa Kdei self-produced some of these collaborations from his studio; Chingam by Sarkodie, One of Your Own by Efya, Pimpinaa by Obrafour, etc. Bisa Kdei has cited Nana Ampadu, J.A. Adofo, Dr. Paa Bobo, Daddy Lumba, Nana Acheampong and others as his musical inspirations. Bisa Kdei has stated that he hopes to transform lives not just in Africa, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
3Music Awards
The 3 Music Award is Ghanaian people, Ghanaian music awards ceremony held annually since 2018 to celebrate Ghanaian music. It was established by the 3Music Network with TV3 Ghana, Media General TV3 as broadcasters. The Multimedia Group Limited, Multimedia group became the media right holder in the second and subsequent edition. In 2020, the Fan fest which was scheduled to take place at the Accra Polo Grounds was cancelled and a Virtual award ceremony was held from the Fantasy Dome, Ghana Trade Fair Center, Trade Fair La. This was because of the ban on public gathering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Categories * Artiste of the Year * Song of the Year * Male Act of the Year * Female Act of the Year * Group of the Year * Breakout Act of the Year * Album of the Year * Viral Song of the Year * Music video of the Year * Reggae/Dancehall Act of the Year * Hiplife/Hop-Pop Act of the Year * Hilife Act of the Year * Gospel Act of the Year * Best Collaboration of the Year * Best KwitSt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Business
International business refers to the trade of goods and service goods, services, technology, capital and/or knowledge across national borders and at a global or transnational scale. It includes all commercial activities that promote the transfer of goods, services and values globally. It may also refer to a commercial entity that operates in different countries. International business involves cross-border Financial transaction, transactions of goods and services between two or more countries. Transactions of economic resources include capital, skills, and people for the purpose of the international production of physical goods and services such as finance, banking, insurance, and construction. International business is also known as globalization. International business encompasses a myriad of crucial elements vital for global economic integration and growth. At its core, it involves the exchange of goods, services, and capital across national borders. One of its pivotal aspects ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aṣa
Bukola Elemide (born 17 September 1982),"There's 'Fire On The Mountain'; Where Is Asa?" ''Sahara Reporters'', 7 October 2018. known professionally as Aṣa ( , , ), is a French-Nigerian singer and songwriter. Early life Aṣa was born in Paris to Nigerian parents who were working and studying cinematography in France. Her family returned to live in Nigeria when she was two years old. Her parents hail from, , Nigeria. Aṣa grew up in city, in the south-western part of Nigeria, and 18 years later, returned to Paris, wh ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R2Bees
R2Bees is a Ghanaian hip hop and hiplife duo from Tema, comprising two cousins, Faisal Hakeem and Mugeez, Rashid Mugeez. They were nominated for the 2013 BET Awards. In March 2019, the duo released their third studio album, ''Site 15''. Career 2007–2012: ''Da Revolution I'' R2BEES's first single, "Yawa Gal", was released in August 2008. They then went on to release "I Dey Mad", which featured Unda melodies. The song topped most Ghanaian Radio Music Charts for weeks. In 2010, R2Bees released "Kiss Your Hand" as their third single. In 2009, R2Bees released a 17-track album ''Da Revolution'', which has already released songs; "Yawa Girl", "I dey Mad", "T.E.M.A", "Kiss Your Hand" with new songs; "Radio", "One more Chance" and "Africa" with production from KillBeatz (Joseph Addison) as well as guest appearances from Wande Coal, Sarkodie (rapper), Sarkodie, Samini, Kwaw Kese and a host of others. 2013–present: ''Da Revolution II: Refuse to be Broke'' Their second studio album, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumasi
Kumasi is a city and the capital of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly and the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is the second largest city in the country, with a population of 443,981 as of the 2021 census. Kumasi is located in a rain forest region near Lake Bosomtwe and is located about from Accra.Straight line distances from: Daft Logic; The city experiences a tropical savanna climate, with two rainy seasons which range from minor to major. Major ethnic groups who live in Kumasi are the Ashanti people, Asante, Mole-Dagbon people, Mole-Dagbon and Ewe people, Ewe. As of 2021, the mayor of the metropolitan is Samuel Pyne. The city was the capital of the Asante Empire, which at its peak covered large parts of present-day Ghana and the Ivory Coast. After being taken over by the British Empire, British in 1896 coupled with experiencing a fast population growth, Kumasi rapidly grew with improvements to its infrastructure, such as roads and the addition of railways. After Ghana gained it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
