Gospel artistes bid KODA farewell

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September 21, 2024
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The gospel music community gathered in solemn unity to bid a final farewell to Kofi Owusu Dua-Anto, widely known as KODA, at his burial service held in Accra at the Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) Dominion Centre on Spintex Road in Accra on Friday, September 20, 2024, followed by a private burial..

The solemn all-white funeral saw gospel artists, family members, and friends came together to honour the legacy of the celebrated musician and producer.

The atmosphere was filled with emotion as tributes poured in from those who had worked closely with KODA. Gospel stars Joe Mettle, Nii Okai, and Eugene Zuta were among the many who attended to pay their respects.

In addition to a massive turnout from the gospel fraternity, KODA’s funeral drew attendees from various sectors.

Notable figures spotted at the ceremony included former Minister of Finance Mr. Kwabena Duffuor and former Chairperson of the National Development Planning Commission, Professor Stephen Adei, the CEO of NHIA, Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, among others.

KODA’s colleagues in the music industry were also present, including Joe Mettle, Uncle Ato, Ceccy Twum, Mary Ghansah, Sonnie Badu, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Eugene Zuta, Francis Amo, Diana Hamilton, Nii Okine, Akese Brempong, and Elder Mireku, among others.

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September 25, 2024
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Manhyia rejects Afia Pokua’s apology

After hours of pleading at Manhyia Palace, Afia Pokua was asked to leave and never set foot there again.

Not even the faction of elders who advocated for her could persuade the Otumfuo’s representative to accept her apology.

One elder pleaded on Afia Pokua’s behalf, that she (Pokua), had been on her knees since her arrival and had brought an apology that should be considered.

However, the Otumfuo’s representative remained resolute, stating that in the palace, an apology isn’t always sufficient in such matters. He emphasised that there are times when offenders are left to face their consequences, and Afia Pokua’s situation was one of those.

“Who are you to disrespect the Otumfuo? If you’ve grown wings, don’t direct them towards Kumasi. You said you’re from Kwahu but the people of Kwahu even broke away from the Ashanti region. It is our language they speak. Take your cursed self and your troubles with you. Whatever you encounter in the future, face it alone. Never set foot here again,” he stated bluntly.

With those final words, the case was closed. Afia Pokua, Mona Gucci, and their delegation drove away in their vehicle.

Afia Pokua and Mona Gucci summoned

After apologising on their respective social media platforms for disrespecting the Asantehene and offering another apology on live TV, Afia Pokua and Mona Gucci honoured the invitation to Manhyia Palace to deliver a formal apology to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

They were accompanied by Prophet Kumchacha and a delegation from Onua TV, the media house where Afia Pokua made comments about the Asantehene.

Dressed in all black, Afia Pokua was seen kneeling in front of the Otumfuo’s representative almost throughout the proceedings.

Moderated by the Otumfuo’s Okyeame (Linguist), both parties addressed the issues, and the offenders presented their third apology to the delegation.

Background

The controversy began when Afia Pokua, a journalist at Agoo TV, criticised the Asantehene for his perceived silence amid ongoing conflicts involving his subjects and other tribes, including the Bonos.

On Onua FM’s ‘Bribi Gye Gye wo,’ hosted by Mona Gucci, Pokua expressed frustration with what she sees as Ashantis proving superiority over other tribes and the Asantehene’s refusal to act on it.

These statements have sparked massive outrage among the Ashantis, with many individuals, including sub-chiefs and queen mothers, openly voicing their criticism.

Also, the irate Asante youth staged a protest and held a press conference to address the situation.

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September 24, 2024
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Nigerian music video budget can produce a Ghanaian film – Camidoh

Ghanaian musician and producer, Raphael Camidoh, has reemphasized the need for stakeholders in the Ghanaian music industry to invest heavily in quality music productions, especially in video creation.

He was responding to comments on how differently the Nigerian music industry was thriving ahead of Ghana’s music space.

In an interview with Melvin Da Enigma on Luv FM, Camidoh explained that players in the local industry invested less in their craft.

He noted that Ghanaian music investors are less inclined to invest in artistes, their music videos, and marketing publications.

“But in Nigeria, their budget for shooting a music video is massive, if one takes a look at their budget, it can be able to shoot a Ghanaian film,” he said.

Camidoh believes investors in the Nigerian industry have realized the potential and returns from the sector which is missing in the local industry.

Although the local space is seeing growth, he alludes that more could be done to ramp up activities by emulating their colleagues in Nigeria.

In the past weeks, Camidoh’s hit song, Sugarcane Remix has hit a hundred million views on YouTube – the highest obtained by any Ghanaian artiste, emphasizing on the benefits of injecting more resources into one’s craft.

He also shared that his love for music was inspired by Akon, recounting how he started his early music days selling Sobolo, Pure Water, and Asanaa on a table in Ola Girls SHS in the Volta region, where he sat to write his raps.

Extending gratitude to his fanbase and Ghanaians for their support by far, Camidoh also advised upcoming artistes and the populace to carve a niche for themselves to stay relevant.

“To find a spot, you need to find that unique thing that nobody else can do,” he said.

Source: myjoyonline.com