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• April 4, 2025
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Charterhouse opens up on why King Paluta’s ‘Makoma’ wasn’t nominated

The Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Board has addressed the controversy surrounding King Paluta’s song “Makoma” not receiving a nomination this year.

In a statement released by Charterhouse’s Head of Communications and Public Events, Robert Klah, the Board denied allegations that the song’s alleged profanity was the reason for its exclusion, suggesting a different explanation.

According to the organisers, “each artiste can have only one song per category, except for Best Collaboration, Best International Collaboration and Best Music Video.”

The statement also asserts that, “this rule prevents vote-splitting and ensures that artists have the most substantial chance of winning.”

“Using King Paluta’s ‘Aseda’ and ‘Makoma’ as an example, we applied this rule to select the most popular song. Based on our research, including streaming numbers and airplay from 175 radio stations, “Aseda” was adjudged the more popular choice in both Highlife and Most Popular Song of the Year categories,” portion of the statement read.

The Board also clarified its current rule, which allows only one nomination per artist per category, although this rule has been relaxed in some previous years.

This policy is not new, as a similar rule was introduced in 2016. At that time, Bisa Kdei had two hit songs, “Mansa” and “Brother Brother,” but only “Mansa” was nominated.

Contrary to speculation that “Brother Brother” was excluded due to explicit content, it was actually Bisa Kdei who chose to submit “Mansa” after being informed that only one song per artist could be nominated per category.

The Board had previously deviated from this rule in subsequent years, but it appears to have reinstated the one-artist-one-song policy this year with the exclusion of King Paluta’s Makoma.

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• March 13, 2025
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Duane Stephenson, Kenyatta Hills thrills audience at 2025 Kuchoko Roots Festival

The 2025 edition of the Kuchoko Roots Festival, held at La Pleasure Beach on Saturday, March 8, was a night filled with electrifying performances and thrilling reggae music. Attendees were treated to an unforgettable experience, with both local and international acts taking the stage, including reggae legends Duane Stephenson and Kenyatta Hills, the son of the iconic Jamaican band, Culture.

Duane Stephenson, famed for his timeless tracks like “August Town,” “Cottage in Negril,” and “Ghetto Pain,” delivered an outstanding performance that had the crowd singing along to every note. The highlight of the night came when he performed “August Town,” with the audience singing in unison, creating an incredible atmosphere.

Reflecting on the experience, Duane expressed his gratitude, saying, “I have been touring around the world, but I don’t remember the last time I played with a full horn section. Kuchoko gave me that. Thanks so much. I will come again.”

The energy remained high as Kenyatta Hills took to the stage at 4:00 AM, performing classic reggae hits from his late father’s iconic album, including “Addis Ababa,” “One Stone,”  “Behold,” and “Jah Rastafari.” His powerful tribute to Culture resonated deeply with the audience, creating an emotional and memorable connection with the crowd.

The festival also featured a wide array of performances by talented artists such as JahWi, Osagyefo, Aklerh, Renner, Kwame Bediako, and The Mighty Orthodox Band. The event also saw performances from Burkinabé acts Ras Simposh, ZMo, and Ima Hado, who brought their unique styles to the stage.

Organized by Blakk Rasta, the Kuchoko Roots Festival continues to solidify its reputation as one of the premier reggae festivals in the region, bringing together music lovers from all walks of life for a celebration of reggae culture and community.

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• March 6, 2025
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Unqualified individuals led to the collapse of movie industry- Fiifi Coleman

Popular actor and playwright, Fiifi Coleman, has pointed out some factors that have contributed to the decline of Ghana’s movie industry.

According to him, the adoption of foreign cultures, a lack of original storytelling, and the absence of effective distribution channels are factors that affected the industry.

Speaking in an interview on ‘Onua Showbiz’ with Naana Kwame Gyan on what caused a decline in the quality and quantity of Ghanaian movies, Coleman highlighted the influx of unqualified individuals into filmmaking, which played a role in the industry’s downfall.

“A time came when people realised that shooting movies was becoming profitable, so everybody became a cameraman, everybody became a soundman, and they kept doing that until they messed up the industry. There were so many round pegs in square holes,” he said.

He also criticised the industry’s tendency to mimic foreign cultures, which he believes diluted the authenticity of Ghanaian and African stories.

“The storytelling became copy-copy, with foreign cultures influencing us. The education we needed at the time was okay, but everybody came in and wanted to do something, which ultimately messed up the whole industry,” Coleman added.

Another major issue Coleman highlighted was the lack of reliable distribution platforms for movies after production.

This challenge, he said, discouraged many producers and industry players, leading to their eventual exit from the sector.

“After shooting a movie, figuring out where to distribute it became a challenge. This reluctance caused a vacuum, and eventually, everybody stopped,” he explained.

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• March 6, 2025
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Odumodublvck alleges ‘high level of stream manipulation’ in Nigerian music industry

Rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has alleged that there was a high level of “stream farming” in the Nigerian music industry.

He noted that stream manipulations were insane as they do not translate into bookings and ticket sales. He questioned the essence of stream manipulations by some artists and their management.

On his X handle, Odumodublvck wrote, “There’s a high level of stream farming going on in the Nigerian music industry.

“Farming is crazy cause it’s not translating into shows. It’s not translating into bookings and ticket sales home and abroad. So, what’s the point?”

Another rapper, Blaqbonez has repetitively claimed that some artists were manipulating streams with the use of streaming farms, especially on Apple Music Nigeria charts.

However, famous Nigerian music executive, Don Jazzy, debunked the existence of such technology in a 2023 interview, declaring that there was no such thing as “streaming farm”.

Despite Don Jazzy’s dismissal, allegations of streaming farms have continued to pop up in the Nigerian music industry both from industry practitioners and observers.

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• March 6, 2025
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FOCAP criticises Juliet Asante over post-tenure allegations

The Foundation of Concerned Arts Professionals (FOCAP) has criticized Juliet Asante, the former Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), for her recent post highlighting the challenges she faced during her tenure.

In a Facebook post on March 2, 2025, Asante disclosed the struggles she encountered, including financial difficulties, lack of support, and sexual harassment while in office.

However, FOCAP has dismissed her statements as “unfortunate,” questioning why she did not address such issues during her tenure if she considered herself a strong and capable leader.

The president of FOCAP, Kojo Preko Dankwa, claimed that Asante’s decision to speak out after leaving her position was merely an attempt to seek public sympathy.

FOCAP also accused Asante of presenting a one-sided narrative, alleging that she often disrespected the NFA board, disregarded its directives, and made decisions without proper consultation.

“To come out and pretend to seek public sympathy and make it seem like you were trying to do something for the industry but were not given support from the board-the question is, did you consult the board in all your dealings?” Dankwa questioned.

“So, for me, it is neither here nor there for Juliet to come out and speak the way she did, clamoring for sympathy, which is not needed,” he added.

Dankwa’s comments align with those of filmmaker and fellow board member Ola Michael, who has also criticized Asante for her revelations.

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• March 5, 2025
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Delay hits back at netizen over her way of dressing

Ghanaian media personality, Deloris Frimpong Manso, popularly known as Delay, has caused a stir on social media after a netizen questioned her choice of outfit.

In a video making rounds online on March 5, 2025, Delay was captured in a red dress with an open cleavage.

A netizen jumped into the comment section of the video, which was live on TikTok at that time, asking her to dress appropriately.

The comment didn’t sit well with the popular TV host, who angrily responded, stating that no one can tell her how to dress.

Infuriated by this, Delay made it clear that she isn’t anybody’s wife, and therefore, no one has the right to tell her what to do.

“I am not your wife. I eat what I want and do what I want. Thank you for understanding. You think I am your wife whom you beat last night,” she responded.

The statement from Delay has since sparked reactions on social media. While some support her for putting the netizen in his place, others have criticised her for what they describe as being utterly rude.

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• March 5, 2025
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Ebuka Songs breaks silence on why he left Moses Bliss’ record label

Popular gospel singer, Ebuka Songs has broken his silence on why he left Moses Bliss’ record label, Spotlite Nation.

It would be recalled that Ebuka who signed a three-year contract with the record label, left after 11 months.

Moses Bliss during an interview in December 2024, stated that his signee, Ebuka Song left the label to pursue his music independently.

However, speaking for the first time after his departure, Ebuka stated that he left to focus on his ministry.

Speaking In an interview with the Open Up podcast, Ebuka said “I will always be grateful for Moses Bliss’ role in my life because as at that time, I had the anointing and gift but i don’t know how to go about it professionally.

“I am grateful for the journey that I have been through but at this point now, the next level is to focus on my ministry. And we are in our good space.

“The reason why I kept quiet about my exit or say anything since that time is because I don’t want it to generate more conversations. We all get to the point where we just want to be focused on the next phase of our lives, and because of the assignment of God upon my life.”

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• March 5, 2025
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Ashanti Regional Minister sets up committee for Kumawood growth

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has constituted a committee to look into factors militating against the growth of the film industry in the region and how to solve them.

In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Dr Amoakohene, he wrote: “Today, I officially commissioned a Ministerial Committee on the Movie Industry & Creatives (Kumawood) to drive the growth and transformation of Ghana’s film and creative arts sector.”

The indicated that the committee has been tasked with “assessing the current state of the industry and identifying key challenges, developing policies to attract investment and ensure sustainable growth, exploring strategies to promote Ghanaian films both locally and internationally, strengthening film infrastructure by improving production facilities and training opportunities, enhancing film festivals and cultural showcases to celebrate Ghanaian storytelling and creativity, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders to create more opportunities for filmmakers, actors, and creatives.”

He therefor urged the committee members to carry out their mandate with dedication, commitment, and a strong sense of unity to ensure that Kumawood and the entire creative industry reach new heights.

He believes that this will help them build a globally competitive film industry that tells the rich stories of Asanteman and Ghana.

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• March 5, 2025
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Prophet Oduro advises men to be grateful to their wives for cooking

General Overseer of Alabaster International Ministries, Prophet Kofi Oduro has advised men on how to appreciate their wives.

In a video shared on TikTok on March 4, 2025, Prophet Kofi Oduro who was seen preaching to his congregation said men should appreciate their wives when they cook for them.

He explained that it’s not only the duty of wives to engage in house chores, adding that men should step up too.

“I have always been telling people that if you need someone to cook for you, you don’t need to get married before you do that. You can hire a chef to do that. The person can prepare any food of your choice… Marriage isn’t about cooking, cleaning, and washing of clothes.

“If I want someone to clean my house, there are a lot of young boys in my village I can go for to come clean my house for me. Don’t make up your mind that it is marriage is all about cooking… Be thankful to your wife whenever she cooks for you because that is an extra job,” he said.

He then asked men to quit feeling entitled.

“When she brings you food, you have no right to criticise the food. Don’t say there is no salt in the food. If you say that you are speaking like you have some entitlement… You are not entitled to any because she is only helping you.

“Don’t sit there idle and watch Netflix and tell your wife who just returned from work to cook for you. You can ask well cook for her… You the young ones have made marriages disgusting,” Prophet Oduro added.

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• March 5, 2025
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Portia Asare shares her Nollywood experience

Kumawood actress, Portia Asare, has recounted an incident where she was dropped from a role because she wasn’t fluent in English.

In a video shared on Instagram on March 5, 2025, Portia Asare recalled how a Nollywood actress pressured a movie producer to drop her from set because of that ‘shortfall’.

Portia who refused to disclose the identity of the actress, further explained how she was negatively affected by that particular incident.

She made these statements while bitterly lamenting how Kumawood actors are often stigmatised and treated unfairly due to claims that they are uneducated.

“They have branded those of us in Kumawood like we didn’t get a good education… I remember one of the actresses in Nollywood told a producer she couldn’t act with me because I struggled to speak English. The producer came to inform me what he had been told. Meanwhile, the same actress didn’t go to school because she had no classmates in this country. That person didn’t even attend senior high or University so I was hurt when I heard the news,” she said.

Recounting her journey, Portia Asare said she had a rough start in life. She explained how she fought against all odds, urging parents not to solely depend on the government for help.

“I have two children, a boy, and a girl… The last time I was telling someone I had done menial jobs including weeding farms, in the past, that person didn’t believe me. My grandmother used to take us to the farm and when it was time to eat, they would put the food on leaves which we would eat together. But you know as you are growing sometimes life becomes easier for you.

“All I am saying is that we should take care of our children. We shouldn’t wait to let our children beg on the streets and we shouldn’t also wait on the government for help,” she added.

Source: Ghanaweb