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DJ Mensah started cursing and casting insinuations – Stonebwoy’s Manager
The manager for Stonebwoy, Chief Abiola has revealed what led to a stand-off between him and DJ Mensah at Tidal Rave over the weekend.
The La Palm Royal Beach Hotel was packed to the rafters as thousands of ravers stormed the place for this year’s Tidal Rave Festival.
The successful event had some glaring glitches during Stonebwoy’s performance at the event.
Stonebwoy had his closing performance interrupted when his last song, Apotheke was introduced by his DJ.
Suddenly the stage lights and the microphones went off at a point.
Explaining what led to the brouhaha on Hitz FM’s Showbiz review today, the Manager for Stonebwoy, Chief Abiola who was involved in the situation said, DJ Mensah stormed the stage and started cursing and casting insinuations right behind him.
According to Chief Stylz, he wasn’t happy with what DJ Mensah was saying so he confronted him (DJ Mensah), a situation which prompted the security to move up the stage to calm things, and eventually the lights and sound went off.
“I was like what was going on, all these heckling that we have kept long on the stage… Speak to the organisers, I didn’t come here to work for you. to speak to the organisers,” he said.
According to him, he believes somebody intentionally switched off the microphone, which was unprofessional.
“I was telling them that this is our last song, DJ Mensah even if there is any issue, first of all you do not have come to speak to me to cut our performance, I didn’t come to work for you, speak to the organisers, they are the ones putting us together,” he said.
Chief Stylz added “I think somebody passed a message to Angelo (Sarkodie’s Manager) down there that Mensah had issues, he didn’t know it was me and he rushed onto the stage to check what was going on, Stone had also finished at the same time so we met by the staircase. “
He said Aneglo informed Stonebwoy about the situation that had happened, “and in front of them I told Angelo Mensah was the one behind.”
“When we left the stage I sent Mensah a message, it is between me and him, we will sort it out, he is a friend and a brother, we are all working for artistes and looking for their interest, but we should find a way around it,” Chief Stylz added.
Chief Abiola concluded by blaming the coordination, leading to confusion at some point backstage.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorm
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
