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Chaka Demus and Pliers feature saved my music career – Renner
Renner, Chaka Demus and Pliers
Budding female Ghanaian prodigy, Renner has disclosed that but for the feature by legendary Reggae duo, Chaka Demus and Pliers, he would have ended her music ambition.
Legendary Jamaican duo, Chaka Demus & Pliers, have released their latest single, “Young Gyal Business (Refix),” featuring Ghanaian artiste Renner.
“Young Gyal Business” is a rework of the classic Chaka Demus hit, with a , modern twist.
The refix features Pliers and Renner’s smooth vocals and a catchy new beat, making it a perfect choice of any party or dance floor.
Renner in an interview with The Spectator revealed that when she first heard the news that she had been chosen amongst other female artistes to be on this feature with the legends, she screamed in thanksgiving to God.
She gives thanks to God, the good people around her, and her hard work.
The sultry singer said, the opportunity came at a point in her career where she had thoughts of switching from music to other fields to make ends meet.
“This has inspired me to keep my focus in music, because nothing is too late, and once I produce good music and people appreciate it , I should continue working hard,” she said.
She added that “to sing with the legends like Chaka Demus and Pliers is as if I am featured in the Bible, which is forever going to be recorded.”
Renner expressed her appreciation to King Lagazee, Chaka Demus, and Plier for believing in her for the ‘Young Gyal Business” prefix.
The track was produced by Chaka Demus, Bright Star Production, and Yard Slippaz Ent, with the new riddim created by, Kirk “Kirkledove” Bennett.
The release of “Young Gyal Business (Refix)” is the latest in a string of successful collaborations between Chaka Demus and Pliers.
The duo are known for thier hit songs such as “Murder She Wrote” and “Tease Me, Twist and Shout,” among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
‘Artivism’ at TGMA27: Okyeame Kwame uses gold-themed Red Carpet look to wage war against galamsey
Renowned musician and “Rap Dacta” Okyeame Kwame transformed the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) red carpet into a platform for environmental activism, making a bold visual statement against the devastating effects of illegal mining, affectionately called galamsey.
Arriving in a striking ensemble, the artiste was draped in gold colours from head to toe, complete with a matching gold-plated sword.
However, the glamour carried a somber message. Flanked by two bodybuilders who performed as figures suffering from the physical and environmental “cancers” of illegal mining, Okyeame Kwame’s appearance served as a stark contrast between the beauty of Ghana’s gold and the destruction caused by its extraction.
Speaking to host Giovanni Caleb, the musician explained that his “glittering” look was a deliberate irony intended to spark a national conversation.
“I wanted to look like gold to remind Ghanaians that while gold glitters, galamsey destroys our rivers, our rocks, our air, and our nature,” Okyeame Kwame stated.
He further emphasised that the fight against environmental degradation transcends partisan lines.
“If we glitter like this once every year and forget that it is not the responsibility of the NPP or NDC, but the collective responsibility of all Ghanaians to stop this galamsey cancer, then we have failed,” he added.
Long recognized as an ‘Artivist,’ Okyeame Kwame has a storied history of using his public platform to champion social and environmental causes.
The 2026 TGMA, while a night of musical celebration, was momentarily refocused by the Rap Dacta’s plea for the protection of Ghana’s natural heritage, proving once again that art remains one of the most powerful tools for social change.
Okyeame Kwame is currently out with new single dubbed, “Clap,” a song encouraging communal support and celebration of others’ successes.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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
