Entertainment
EL stirs showbiz with ‘Efa wo ho ben’ video
Multiple award winning Ghanaian rap icon, Elorm Adablah, known in showbiz as EL, has released his latest official music video dubbed “Efa wo ho ben”.
The “Efa wo ho ben” video which translates to mean “does it concern you?|” is a piece of advice to people to mind their own business.
According to EL, the music video was to tease fault-finders with a number of questions relating to their own gossip, and pull-him-down attitude.
He reiterated, there was a moral lesson one could learn from the music video, which was not to gossip or follow hearsay.
“It wasn’t originally decided that the video was to be released in the lockdown period, the release was planned and predated the lockdown,” he explained.
The three minutes 14 seconds music video features over 20 Ghanaian entertainment celebrities adding a rhythmic flow to the video.
Touching on the reason the celebrities were featured, EL said it was because they had a resounding voice among their fans which would help drive the message.
Highlighting on the role of numerous celebrities in the “Efa wo ho ben” video, EL indicated that, it was to convey a message to all those who spread rumours about him.
EL, the founder of VO Nation record label, stated that, “the ridiculousness of seeing celebrities and known personalities rap lines about EL portrays how gossip and hearsay is usually false information”.
The celebrities featured in the video include John Dumelo, Edem, Sister Derby, Nana Aba Anamoah, Ameyaw Debrah, Wanlov among others.
He advised all his fans to stay at home, get creative, pursue and perfect a pastime, read, make use of the free time and pray for a favourable end to the COVID-19.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
Ghanaian musician Ezecheal Kwasi Asimeng Frimpong, popularly known as Ancienth has released a new Palmwine single titled ‘Asukese Abena’.
The song is a celebration of love, culture, and the timeless wisdom embedded in Ghana’s traditional way of life.
According to him, the project is meant to remind people that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past.
“Through this project, I want people to understand that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past, it is a living heritage that still speaks powerfully to the present,” he said.
Ancienth traces his journey in Palmwine music to the pioneering work of Kwame Asare, also known as Jacob Sam, and the Kumasi Trio. He credits them with laying the foundation for one of Ghana’s most important musical traditions, a path that later generations continue to walk.
“I entered this space because I believe every nation must protect its cultural voice,” Ancienth explained, adding that “Palmwine music carries our stories, values, humour, history, and identity. Preserving it is not only a musical responsibility but also a cultural one.”
The musician described the journey as rewarding but challenging, noting that traditional music often receives less attention and investment compared to mainstream genres.
To strengthen the space, he is calling for greater support from the media, cultural institutions, educational bodies, and the public.
“My appeal to Ghanaians is simple, support indigenous music, because when a people lose their cultural sound, they gradually lose part of their identity,” he added.
As a torchbearer of Palmwine Music, Ancienth says his mission is to honour the legacy of the pioneers while introducing Palmwine music to new generations and audiences across the world.
Asukese Abena is now available on all digital platforms, including YouTube
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of celebrated visual artist and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki.
In a statement signed on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Authority said Padiki’s passing was a painful loss to Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors, as well as the nation at large.
“Padiki was more than a Guinness World Record holder. She was a beacon of resilience, determination, creativity, and youthful excellence whose remarkable achievement brought pride not only to herself and her family but also to Ghana,” the statement said.
It added that through her determination to dream big and push boundaries, she inspired countless young people to believe that passion, perseverance and hard work could make the impossible possible.
The Authority said Ghana had lost “one of its brightest ambassadors whose story embodied the spirit of innovation, excellence, and the boundless potential of our people”.
Maame Efua Houadjeto, together with the management and staff of the GTA, extended condolences to Padiki’s family, friends and loved ones, as well as all those inspired by her journey.
