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Do something lucrative aside music in Ghana- Kwaw Kese
Ghanaian musician, Emmanuel Kofi Botwe, affectionately called, Kwaw Kese has said plying music trade in the country does not pay.
For this reason, he has advised his colleague musicians to desist from concentrating solely on music, but have something lucrative doing on the side.
Kwaw Kese made this statement in an interview with Kingdom FM’s Fiifi Pratt recently and monitored by The Spectator.
According to him, musicians went to the studio, recorded and paid for promotion as well as shot expensive videos.
This notwithstanding, he said the returns from the music was nothing to write home about.
“When you are not doing something aside music in Ghana how do you fund all the processes leading to having a hit song and staying relevant?GHAMRO, which is the collection society is not efficient to collect and properly distribute what the artiste is entitled to,” he said.
He admitted there were some endorsement deals, among others artistes could get, but it was better to get a lucrative side job as a security to be able to cater for yourself, family and invest in the music.
According to the “Dondo”hit Maker, There was no music industry in Ghana, adding that everyone was doing his own manual for survival.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has warned that Sarkodie will not be allowed to host his Rapaholic concert on the football pitch of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Director-General of the NSA, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, said the pitch is strictly reserved for football and other sports activities.
He warned that any unauthorized use of the field during the concert would attract serious penalties, including heavy compensation.
Mr. Ankrah explained that while the Baba Yara Stadium has been approved as the venue, Sarkodie’s stage and sound systems will be positioned behind the goalpost to protect the playing surface.
He said all measures have been put in place to ensure the pitch is not damaged.
He further disclosed that the NSA is in the process of acquiring pitch covers to make it easier to host non-sporting events without compromising the playing field.
The NSA boss also revealed that several churches and organizations had offered as much as GHS 300,000 to use the pitch, but the requests were rejected. According to him, protecting the grounds for domestic and international football is a top priority.
Mr. Ankrah stressed that although the Authority permits the use of stadium facilities for events, the football pitch itself cannot be used for performances or entertainment.
He concluded that if any condition is breached during Sarkodie’s concert, strict sanctions will follow.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ashanti Regional minister, Dr Frank Amoankohene, has welcomed Ghanaian music star Sarkodie to Kumasi ahead of his upcoming concert, Rapperholic: The Homecoming.
Sarkodie paid a courtesy call on the minister on Tuesday to personally invite him to the show, which is scheduled for 27 September at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Dr Amoankohene said the meeting gave them the chance to discuss security arrangements for the event.
He added that they also looked at ways the government and the creative industry can work together to support young artists in the Ashanti Region and across the country.
According to him, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to nurture creativity, ensure public safety and promote the arts as an important part of Ghana’s identity and economic growth.
The minister said he was happy the event would bring fans and visitors to the region, adding that the Ashanti Region “remains ready to host major events in a safe and welcoming environment.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
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