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Edem’s ‘Over Again’ resurfaces after 12 years, reclaims nationwide dominance
Twelve years after it first swept across Ghana’s airwaves, Edem’s classic hit Over Again has staged an extraordinary comeback, re-emerging as one of the most dominant songs in the country and capturing the attention of a new generation of listeners.
Originally released over a decade ago, the record has returned to national prominence, not on the strength of nostalgia alone, but through renewed relevance in today’s digital music ecosystem.
Over Again is currently charting in the Top 100 on Spotify, while also recording strong performances across other major streaming platforms.
The resurgence has been driven largely by social media, where the song has gone viral on TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms. Gen-Z creators and millennials are using the track to soundtrack emotionally driven content—ranging from short skits to deeply personal storytelling videos.
As a result, the song has become a cultural reference point for themes of love, betrayal, heartbreak, and emotional resilience.
The trend has grown so significant that top-tier influencers and several high-profile digital creators have joined in, using Over Again as background music for their videos and further amplifying its reach across the country.
Speaking on the song’s resurgence, Edem expressed excitement about its renewed impact.
“When I created Over Again, I knew the impact it had. I knew how strong the song was back then,” he said. “Seeing it connect again after all these years, especially with a new generation, is very exciting.”
The rapper encouraged his fan base, popularly known as the Go-Getters, to continue engaging with the song and sharing their personal stories through it.
At the core of Over Again is a storyline that remains strikingly relatable. The song explores betrayal among friends, romantic relationships disrupted by close acquaintances, and the emotional aftermath of loving and losing.
These themes have resonated strongly with audiences, many of whom say the narrative still mirrors real-life experiences today.
Consequently, the song is now widely used to tell stories such as losing a partner to a friend, navigating heartbreak after deep emotional investment, and reclaiming personal strength after betrayal.
Interestingly, the trend also includes users who position themselves as the “other person” in such scenarios, reframing the song around accountability, growth, or redemption.
The renewed success of Over Again underscores how music consumption has evolved. In the digital era, a song’s lifespan is no longer confined to its release period.
Social media and streaming platforms have created a level playing field where timeless music can resurface, cross generational boundaries, and regain commercial and cultural relevance.
With Over Again re-entering the charts, ranking among Spotify’s Top 100, and dominating social media trends, Edem’s classic stands as proof that great music does not expire.
Twelve years on, Over Again has not only returned—it is once again at the center of Ghana’s musical conversation.
Listen to the song below
https://youtu.be/od4a2BXoJ4g?si=JNhikrbAV56KuUeO
Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste Emmanuel Andrew Samini popularly known as Samini is set to return to his Dansoman base with the much-anticipated Samini Experience on December 24.
The musician, who has nurtured top talents from the community in the past, says this year’s edition will be held in collaboration with the Dansoman Homecoming Carnival, to make the event bigger.
Speaking to the media at Kegali Hotel during a press launch on Friday, October 16, Samini said activities including a clean-up exercise, health walk, Children’s Day and games will take place from December 18 ahead of the main event.
According to him, the choice of Dansoman is to give back to the community where it all started.
He added that the event was also aimed at nurturing future talents by giving them a platform to showcase their abilities.
He disclosed that some music legends from Dansoman and other big names in the music industry will be on the bill to thrill patrons.
Samini also revealed that the Dansoman Exhibition streets will be blocked to make way for the unforgettable night of music.
He expressed appreciation to the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly for their collaboration to ensure the success of the programme.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghanaian musician Darlington Agyekum, popularly known as Dr Cryme, says he believes leadership is about making a lasting impact rather than holding office.
In an interview after graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Studies at the Methodist University’s 2026 graduating class, Dr Cryme reflected on his student leadership journey and highlighted some of the initiatives he spearheaded while serving the university community.
“I always say this position is not a possession. People will come and go, but how you made a mark and who you helped is what we’re here for and how we’ll be remembered. Do your best, let God handle the rest,” he stated.
The rapper, who served as SRC President for the 2025/26 academic year, said his administration championed inclusiveness across the university’s three campuses under the motto, “For us, by us.”
“My motto, ‘For us, by us,’ brought inclusiveness and familiarity with all three campuses together in common goals and activities like education, health, sportsmanship and debates, which all projected the school to higher grounds and above,” he said.
According to him, the vision brought students together while strengthening unity and raising the profile of the university. He also served as a Council Member, Head of Entertainment and a face and brand ambassador for Methodist University Ghana.
Dr Cryme recounted that he was SRC President when the university celebrated its 25th anniversary and said his administration also revamped a legacy canteen project while improving seating facilities for students in classrooms and recreational areas.
He further disclosed that his administration introduced VOMUG (Voice of Methodist University Ghana), a communication platform designed to improve the dissemination of information through emails, bulk SMS, flyers and audio-visual content.
“I enhanced sitting materials for students both in the classrooms and outside for leisure and socialising. I also introduced VOMUG, which has helped in the dissemination of information through email, bulk SMS, flyers and audiovisuals, just to mention a few,” he added.
Although he and his team received citations from the university’s Tema administration in recognition of their service, Dr Cryme was quick to credit the wider university community for the achievements.
“Although we were presented with citations, myself and my team, by the administration in Tema, all these milestones wouldn’t have been attained without the support, involvement and indulgence of the beautiful people and stakeholders of Methodist University Ghana,” he said.
Beyond his academic achievement, Dr Cryme also announced that he has released a new single titled “Heat.”
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