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DKB has become a bit irrelevant – David Oscar
Ghanaian comedian-turned-musician, David Oscar Dogbe, has stated that comedian DKB’s relevance in the comedy space has waned.
He told KMJ on Joy Prime that after observing the comedy industry for sometime, he is convinced that the one-time King of Comedy has to up his game.
“Based on what I see as an outsider; somebody who sits on the fringes right now watching the space from a distance, (this is out of no disrespect anyway), I don’t see him much on the radar. If you want to be very blunt you would say it looks like he has become a bit irrelevant from the point where I knew him,” he noted.
Oscar, however, said this should be a wake-up call for the former Big Brother Africa contestant.
“But this should not be discouraging. You see sometimes you rise, sometimes you fall. I will just encourage him to work harder. Because I know he’s got it and he’s got the fanbase. I would wish that I would see him on top of the radar,” he further stated.
David and DKB who were once very good friends fell out a few years ago.
About three months ago, while speaking on Joy Prime’s morning show, Prime in the Morning, DKB claimed that people he once supported in the advancement of their careers conspired against him, highlighting David Oscar’s ‘betrayal’ as the most hurtful.
“People I helped to become who they are by God’s grace connived to bring me down. The most painful one was David Oscar. I behaved like a soldier, stood behind him, fought Charterhouse so aggressively, and made Charterhouse my enemy, of which I didn’t care, only for David Oscar to later turn against me because I made him fight Charterhouse. It was painful,” he told Roselyn Felli.
The comedian continued by saying that David Oscar also intended to ruin his career.
“He moved from one radio station to another, wanting to demonise and destroy me,” DKB said.
He stated that even though Oscar was not his biological brother, he loved him and treated him as such.
In the meantime, David Oscar is preparing to host the third edition of his Reggae Spot Music Festival at the Havilah Restaurant in Koforidua on November 11, 2023.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
The biggest event on Ghana’s entertainment calendar is set for a night of honours, pomp, and pageantry.
It is a night where musicians who excelled during the year under review will be rewarded through the endorsement of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Board, the Academy, and the general public.
The Grand Arena, the ideal venue for the 27th TGMA, will host a star-studded audience of musicians, media personalities, businessmen, politicians, actors, and footballers among others.
On this night, the most coveted prize is the Artiste of the Year (AOTY) category, which will see the crowning of a new king or queen of Ghana music.
Two heavyweights in the category, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, have the opportunity to set an enviable record as the only artistes to win the coveted title for a third time.
Should they fall short, the opportunity shifts to Black Sherif and Diana Hamilton to equal the record of two wins, joining the elite ranks of past double-winners like VIP.
A win for Diana Hamilton, will set her up in a lonely journey at the top as the only gospel musician, to win the Artiste of the Year for the second time.
Alternatively, Wendy Shay could make her debut by winning the award for the first time. This would make her team up with Diana Hamilton as the only female artistes alive to hold the title. The late Ebony, won it posthumously in 2018.
If the title slips past them and falls to Medikal, he will also become a first-time winner, etching his name into the annals of Ghana music history.
Patrons can look forward to electrifying performances from a long list of confirmed artistes, including Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, R2Bees, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Lasmid, Kofi Kinaata, Samini, and Fido, among others.
Beyond the ultimate prize, several other major categories are up for grabs, including Music Video of the Year, New Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The fourth edition of International AmoFest lived up to its promise on Saturday, May 2, delivering a vibrant “three-in-one” experience that left the audience at Alliance Française in Accra buzzing.
The night was a masterful blend of sound and stagecraft. Berima Amo, the visionary behind the festival, led an impressive lineup of performers, including Pedro Kastelijns, Martha Apini, Rudy Ray, and Lamisi.
Together, they showcased a fusion of global music and authentic Ghanaian Highlife, staying true to the festival’s mission of preserving Ghana’s original rhythmic soul.
Adding a unique layer to the evening, Uncle Ebo Whyte’s Roverman Productions took to the stage, blending theater with the night’s musical energy.
The experience concluded with a high-energy after-party, fulfilling Berima Amo’s goal of creating a truly immersive and memorable night.
Reflecting on the event’s purpose, Amo emphasised the need for intentionality in protecting Highlife.
He called on every Ghanaian, as well as government institutions, to actively foster an environment where the genre can thrive on the global stage.
The main event followed a successful educational outreach on April 24, where over 250 high school students participated in a Highlife workshop at the Centre for National Culture.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
