Ghanaian musician, Captain Planet of 4X4 in a heartfelt plea to the music industry, has called for immediate support for hiplife icon Okomfo Kwadee.
On Wednesday, February 5, 2024, Captain Planet wrote on X:
“Ghana Music Industry Make We People Do Something For Okomfo Kwadee Before e Go Be Too Late.”
Captain Planet’s appeal was spurred by a distraught viral video that featured Okomfo Kwadee, who was once well-known for his energetic performances and memorable songs, in a distressed state while singing some of his old hit songs.
Radio personality Maximus Mensah, also known as Dr Pounds also shared the viral video, asking: “What can we do paaa to help our brother?? Asem oooo so sad! Charley legend! GOD HELP OUR BROTHER.”
His post shows the general concern and grief of those who have seen the once-bright artist’s condition deteriorate.
The CEO of OGB Music, Ogidi Brown, has reignited his feud with award-winning musician Fameye following the latter’s recent interview on The Delay Show, which aired on February 2, 2025.
In a fiery social media video, Ogidi Brown cursed Fameye, expressing hatred for his former protégé and predicting a tragic downfall for him akin to that of legendary musician Kwadee, who is currently battling mental health challenges.
If you think ambassadorial deals in Ghana are lucrative, then Mikki Osei Berko has something else to say.
The popular Ghanaian actor, also known as Dada Boat, revealed in a recent interview that ambassadorial deals in the country are not as lucrative as many people think.
When compared to developed countries, Mikki said the payment for such deals in Ghana is not enough.
“I can speak for myself, and I think it’s not as lucrative as many expect. If I were doing what I am doing here in another part of the world, I’m sure I’d be flying in a private jet. But here in Ghana, if you’re not careful, you could end up using public transport,” he told Ghanaweb’s Elsie Lamar.
Mikki Osei Berko asserted that the challenge stems from Ghanaians not appreciating and valuing the importance of ambassadorial roles.
“I believe it will get better. Some of the brands I’ve worked with are doing better than others, but you take what you can, and I call it survival because one day it will get better.
“Some people think what we do is a part-time job, but for me, it’s a full- time commitment. Some even invite you to work on radio or TV commercials, and when you hear how much they’re willing to pay, it’s shocking,” he disclosed.
The renowned actor also shared his experience with some brands who intended to pay him with only food and drinks after they invited him to serve as an MC at their events.
“Sometimes, because of the need to survive, you take on commitments not because of the financial; return but just to get by. It’s unfortunate that people don’t always value what we do as they should,” Mikki bemoaned.
Ghanaian actor and politician, John Dumelo, has reacted to his nomination as Deputy Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture.
His nomination was made on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, by President John Mahama. It was announced by the Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
On the back of this, Minister of Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku congratulated Dumelo.
He wrote: “Congratulations @johndumelo on your well-deserved nomination as Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture! Your dedication and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and success of our agricultural sector. Looking forward to working together.”
Reacting to Hon. Opoku’s post, John Dumelo expressed his readiness to work with him and transform the agric sector.
“Thanks so much, Senior. Can’t wait to begin working with you to transform the agric sector. I have always admired you and your contributions. Have an amazing morning, my boss,” he responded.
John Dumelo is also the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon.
Thanks so much Senior. Can’t want to begin working with you to transform the agric sector. I have always admired you and your contributions. Have an amazing morning my boss. #idey4uhttps://t.co/jHOQKHNs3q
A new video of veteran Ghanaian musician Okomfour Kwadee has raised concerns about his health and psychological state.
In the said video, he performed some of his old songs verbatim without a shirt in a community. He looked frail and his ribcage was visible.
He wore dirty, worn-out shorts and dusty shoes as a small crowd gathered and cheered him on as he performed while seated.
Ghanaians who saw the video felt sad and sorry about his condition and called on industry players to support the legendary musician.
Okomfour Kwadee has battled with mental health issues and substance abuse for many years, visiting various psychiatric hospitals but have not recovered fully.
Ghanaian music producer and artiste manager, Kwasi Ernest, has reacted to claims that KiDi charged $20,000 when contacted for an event.
In a recent interview with ZionFelix, well-known radio presenter, Nana Romeo, revealed that the Lynx Entertainment artiste requested $20,000 to perform at an event in the United Kingdom.
He indicated that the amount does not include the artiste’s flight cost, accommodation, and other expenses.
The Accra FM presenter was concerned about the outrageous amount Ghanaian artistes quote when contacted by event organizers abroad. He said these organizers do not make profits from the events.
Reacting to this, Kwasi Ernest defended that there’s nothing wrong with the amount KiDi charged for an event abroad.
Commenting on a post Zion made, the Media Excel boss wrote:
“Zion this one I disagree, in as much as we all agree artist and brands charges are high we must also admit several factors which artist goes through to lift their brands and costing that comes with it , for example most of these top artist pay as much as 30,000 GH cedis for just a single recording and spend almost 100,000 GH cedis to shoot a music video because if they don’t do good jobs we will have same media people talking about it , this costing is even without the cost of marketing and promotion radio , TV online etc So all these must be factored before having these conversations.
Secondly we all know that booking artist sometimes has lots to do with relationships as well purposes for booking, if u are going to book an artist for a commercial event where you intend to make profit there is nothing wrong for the artist to give u all prices charges because that is purely business, for example a two thousand auditorium in London Manchester hosting Kidi at 50 pounds will hit a jackpot of 100, 000 pounds so there is nothing wrong if he charges 20,000 dollars, even if his ticket and other cost all hit up at 30,000 dollars there is no way the organizers will make a loss , it’s pure magic and power of negotiations so let’s be careful how we have these technical conversations else we will destroy someone’s brand , u could have read the message without mentioning names realizing the booking manager was just doing her work and she has been told by management to do ….. Try hiring a Nigerian artist and this amount by Kidi will be a chicken change brother.”
