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African Legends Night patrons yearn for more
● Samini in his element
It Was An Ecstatic Atmosphere At The Grand Arena Auditorium At The Accra International Conference Centre, When Four Big Wigs In Ghana Music Took Their Turn On The Big Stage To Enthrall Patrons At The 10th Edition Of The African Legends Night Held Last Friday.
Not Even The Friday Night Rains Could Deter Patrons From Taking Part In A Moment Which Would Be Etched In The Annals Of Ghana’s Music, As Many Revellers Thronged The Auditorium To Enjoy Authentic Ghanaian Music.
This Year’s Edition Which Was The First Time The Show Was Held In December Saw Ghanaian Music Diva, Efya, Open The Show With Breathtaking Performance.
Clad In A Long Lemon Green Dress, Efya Dished Out Some Amazing Songs From Her Repertoire To The Admiration Of The Crowd.
The Fun Was Taken To Another Level, When Rex Owusu Marfo, Affectionately Called Rex Omar, Surprisingly Entered With The Song Described By Many As Gospel Jama, Titled ‘Maba’ Which Got People On Their Feet In The Auditorium.
He Went Further To Entertain Patrons With Songs Like Abiba, Obi Do Ba, Daada Di Da, Dangerous Among Other Powerful Songs.
The African Dancehall King, Samini, Took His Turn To Compound The Excitement As He Got The Crowd To Be On Their Feet Throughout And To Sing Along Most Of His Hit Songs From His Catalogue.
The Serious Man, Abrantie Amakye Dede, One Of Ghana’s Iconic And Decorated Musicians, Had His Turn, And As Always, He Switched The Excitement To A Notch Higher.
At The End Of The Show, Many Patrons Called For A Part Two Of The Show To Seal Christmas And Expressed Appreciation To Organisers For Giving Them Value For Money.
According To Them, The Artistes Lived Up To The Billing With Wonderful Display To Make The 10th Edition A Memorable One.
Since Its Inception, The Event Has Celebrated Music Legends On The African Continent Including Hugh Masekela, Daddy Lumba, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Kojo Antwi, Femi Kuti, Amakye Dede, Kanda Bongoman, Awilo Longomba, George Darko, Ofie Kudjo, Freddie Meiway, Ben Brako, Gyedu Blay Ambulley, Samini, Nana Tuffuor, Akosua Adjepong, Amandzeba, 2Face Idibia, Nat Brew, Ackah Blay, Among Many Others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian musician Sparqlyn is set to release another big hit.
His latest release, ‘Rosina,’ features Germany-based Ghanaian musician, video director, and sound engineer TEENO (known privately as Eric Kwame Tamakloe).
TEENO’s project ‘Signs’ was recently accepted by the Grammys for official consideration in the ‘Album of the Year’ category. Now, ‘Rosina’ is making serious waves across the airwaves.
Coming shortly after the impressive reception to his previous single ‘Fameko,’ ‘Rosina’ is already receiving strong attention from music lovers and radio listeners.
This new song carries an infectious Afrobeats and Hiplife feel while maintaining the romantic direction that characterised ‘Fameko,’ Sparqlyn’s 2026 Highlife collaboration with Ziya.
‘Fameko’ marked an important moment in Sparqlyn’s musical journey, with the love-themed highlife record receiving positive reactions from music lovers and media platforms following its June 2026 release.
The song became one of the highlights of his 2026 output, ranking high on multiple charts.
‘Fameko’ has also bagged Sparqlyn two top nominations: “Highlife Song of the Year” and “Artist of the Year” at the 2026 Stars Awards.
The combination of a romantic storyline, Afrobeats rhythm, and Hiplife influence give the song a sound that fits comfortably into the current Ghanaian music landscape.
The timing of the song’s release could also prove significant for the award-winning artiste. Sparqlyn recently secured two nominations at the 2026 Ghana Youth Empowerment Awards, where he is in contention for Youth Empowerment Advocate of the Year and Outstanding Youth Personality of the Year.
With ‘Fameko’ having established strong momentum earlier in the year and ‘Rosina’ now beginning to enjoy significant airplay, Sparqlyn appears to be ending another eventful chapter of his musical career on a high note.
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Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats singer Kuami Eugene Marfo known in showbiz circles as Kuami Eugene has urged fellow musicians and entertainers to use their influence on social media and other platforms to champion causes that positively impact society.
The award-winning artiste made the call during a UNICEF Ghana birth registration advocacy campaign in Bepoase in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, where he joined officials from UNICEF Ghana and the Births and Deaths Registry to raise awareness about the importance of registering children at birth.
He explained that artistes wield significant influence and should leverage platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to amplify important social initiatives and encourage behavioural change.
The musician, who has partnered UNICEF Ghana on several child-focused campaigns, said he had a special interest in issues affecting children and was committed to supporting efforts that improved their welfare and future opportunities.
He noted that birth registration was critical because it established a child’s legal identity and ensured recognition as a Ghanaian citizen.
The advocacy drive forms part of UNICEF Ghana’s efforts to improve birth registration rates across the country through community engagements, public education and collaboration with traditional authorities.
The musician said he remained focused on creating quality music while continuing to support social causes that contribute to national development, particularly initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children. –GNA
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