Billionaire Elon Musk in November 2022 gave a hint that he was going to take away the blue tick verification from most celebrities, academics, journalists, and even some organizations.
The current owner of Twitter indicated that this was his way of making the platform one that has a pay-for-play system and that most of these individuals who wanted to keep the blue tick verification ought to pay $8 per month to join the platform’s Twitter Blue subscription service.
Veteran Ghanaian Gospel duo, Tagoe Sisters, has shared their survival story.
Speaking in an interview with Nana Romeo on Accra FM, monitored by Zionfelix.net, the twins recalled how they managed to face life some years ago.
The duo revealed they used to mix mortar at construction sites.
They also worked at a quarry site, which is now the Achimota station.
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Tagoe Sisters said they have to do such hard work, including carrying sand and blocks to survive during their school days.
The revered Gospel duo divulged they were living with their adopted father, Nana Ekumfi Ameyaw during that period.
Tagoe Sisters further disclosed who they got their name.
Watch the video below.
Legendary gospel music duo, consisting of twins, Lydia Dedei Yawson (nee Tagoe) and Elizabeth Korkoi Tagoe, have provided details about the miraculous manner through which they got their stage name, Tagoe Sisters which has ever since then become a household name.
In an interview with Nana Romeo on Accra FM, they revealed that their musical journey started on a very rough path.
Rising Ghanaian afro-fusion artist Gyakie has teamed up with North London’s rap riser JBEE with newest single ‘Scar’.
‘Scar’ is a powerful and emotionally charged R&B cut laced with Hip-Hop brought to life by Gyakie’s fierce flow over a Sosa-crafted drill beat featuring JBEE. Gyakie tells the story of a love gone wrong from both sides – hers representing pain, and his centering on doubts and insecurities. ‘Scar’ features ominous production underscored by heavy 808s with both artists providing hard-hitting lyrics juxtaposed by softer melodies showcased throughout JBEE’s verse.
The juxtaposition on ‘Scar’ continues into the visuals which see Gyakie and JBEE both telling their sides of the love story before coming together in the final scenes with red tones used throughout, representing the love and pain in the story that features throughout ‘Scar’ directed by Craig Capone who has worked with artists such as Headie One, Sarkodie, Chip and Ms Banks on their visuals as well as Romara Blake who is known for her work with Eva Lazarus.
Gyakie has been rising through the ranks since bursting onto the scene with her debut single ‘Love is Pretty’ in 2019. Since then she has collaborated with the likes of AKA, Diplo, Blaq Jerzee, Major League DJz, and Mayorkun. Her breakout single ‘Forever’ gained international recognition and has amassed over 150m streams across platforms.
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North London’s JBEE is one of the go to fresh faces in British Rap paving a lane of his own. In 2021 he released ‘4AM’ gaining over 77 million streams, going onto currently reaching 3.7 million monthly Spotify listeners. It’s no surprise he picked up a MOBO nomination for Best Newcomer at the end of last year.
Gyakie spoke on working with London’s JBEE saying “Working with JBEE brought a different dimension to Scar, for me this was such a great experience to bring our two sounds together to create a deep, yet catchy single that is relatable to audiences across the continents”.
Speaking on the release JBEE said “I was in Ghana for New Year, even though it was the holiday season when Gyakie calls, you answer! We linked up in Ghana and ‘Scar’ was born. Even though I am London born and raised, I’m Ghanaian myself and I’m so happy we got to collaborate and make this track. I hope the fans love this one seeing two worlds collide!”
The collaborative track provides heart wrenching insight into contemporary relationships laced with authenticity that is sure to resonate with music fans across continents.
The founder of 3 Networks, Sadiq Abdulai Abu, has shared his view on Obrafour’s suit against Drake.
Obarfour is demanding 10 million dollars as he sues the Canadian rapper over copyright infringement.
The veteran Ghanaian rapper to this decision after his ‘Oye Ohene’ song was sampled without consent.
Following his suit, Mantse Aryeequaye, a producer and event organizer laid claim to the ownership of the ‘Killer cut blood’ part which was sampled by Drake.
In a lengthy post sighted by Zionfelix.net, the 3Networks boss defended Mantse.
Sadiq stated that he is on the right path and justified why.
Read his full post below.
Following the Obrafour vrs Drake vrs Mantse IP issues carefully. I am noticing some of the emotions at play and the usual takes devoid of sound legal reasoning and case studies to back it up.
Someone wondered if Mantse indeed has locus to claim his composition on the recording owned by Execution entertainment/Obrafour? Others thought, he couldn’t have because he was paid etc.
Anybody that followed the Taylor Swift, Big Time Machine case which is almost similar to this as it relates to asserting one’ compositional right will admit, Mantse whether paid or not can lay a proper claim to the composition of that aspect of the recording which Execution Entertainment/Obrafour owns. That composition “Killer cut blood” is his. He composed and performed it.
The Taylor Swift, big Time Machine case asserts the composer’s rights associated with the underlying composition – the performance royalties, in addition to the mechanical royalties even though the owner of the sound recording in this case Execution entertainment/Obrafour retains the rights to monetize, distribute, and license that specific recording, regardless of who wrote the song.
Execution/Obrafour owns the entire recording, hower the element of the recording in contention is that which was composed and performed by Mantse. So its best practice to regard Mantse as a composer of that aspect of the recording owned by Execution Entertainment/Obrafour because he composed and performed it. So he is actually on a good path regardless of how we think he should have approached it. Approach can be subjective and a matter of choice not our emotions to be fair to him.
Perhaps it’s time to re-route narrative of industry through thoughtful and informative content as I have consistently maintained. No industry can be enabled without thought leadership. This is another opportunity to do better and elevate the discourse for the good of industry.
The reigning Vodafone Ghana Music Awards ‘Artiste of the Year’, KiDi, has served notice that he is ready to drop a new song.
The Lynx Entertainment signed musician recently took a break from music and social media after he went under the weather.
Gospel musician, Brother Sammy, has tagged Ernest Opoku as a liar.
Before Ernest Opoku’s recent event in Kumasi, he stated that he would sack Brother Sammy from the venue if he does not apologize and call him his father.
He seemed unhappy about how Sammy had been disrespecting him.
The ‘Wo Fata’ singer averred he was not aware Sammy was being put on the flyer because he was outside the country when it was created.
Reacting to his colleague’s statement in an interview with B Ice on Agyenkwa FM monitored by Zionfelix.net, the ‘Aduro Biaa Nkadem’ composer said Ernest Opoku lied.
He claimed Ernest came to his house with Akyiasehene to beg him to attend the event.
Calling Ernest Opoku as his son, Brother Sammy stated that he went to the program to honour him.
He thinks his colleague made certain remarks to promote his event.
Watch his statement below.
Akuapme Poloo who just granted an exclusive interview with Zionfelix has revealed that she can’t stay for three years.
Akuapem Poloo made this disclosure while sharing her prison experience.
As recounted by the actress and socialite, her days behind the bars were full of sorrow and agony.
She explained how people in prison are stripped off all their freedom and privacy.
According to Poloo, inmates are forced to bathe twice every day and sleep at given times whether they feel sleepy or not.
And worse of all, one cannot have intercourse when he or she is thrown behind bars.
She revealed that she would have died of depression if she was spent three years in jail because she would have been s3x starved.
Akuapem Poloo also used the opportunity to advise her fans and followers to stay out of trouble so that they won’t be jailed because prison is not the best place to be.
Watch the video below to know more…
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The decision of Veteran musician, Obrafour to sue Canadian rapper, Drake has generated a lot of talk.
Obrafour demanded 10 million dollars in his suit, citing that Drake had infringed on his copyright.
After reports about the suit went viral, music producer and event organizer, Mantse came public to say the ‘Killer Cut Blood’ voice sampled by Drake from Obrafour’s ‘Oye Ohene’ song is his.
His action has been condemned by many people.
READ ALSO: Kyekyeku Apologizes To The Youth Of Pakyi Following Their Claims That He Has Insu!ted – Watch Video
Reacting to the suit against Drake, veteran musician, Rex Omar advised the parties involved to stop commenting on the case.
He said their assertions could be used to jeopardize the case.
Mr Omar wrote in a post sighted by Zionfelix.net: “My take on the Obrafoɔ/Drake
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Ghanaian actor, Kyekyeku, has come out to offer an apology to some youth of Pakyi who felt enraged over a remark the actor used in one of the scenes of the much-talked-about movie, Akacalito.
The youth of Pakyi in the Ashanti were up in arms after scene Kyekyeku was supposedly heard in a particular scene describing Dr Likee and other cast of the movie as poor people from Pakyi.
