Entertainment
‘Fans should expect more from me this year’
Talented Ghanaian musician songwriter Fiifi Mensa Yankson known in the music scene as FISA Yanks, credited with a number of songs, is gradually making an impact on the Ghanaian music scene as a young highlife musician ready to take the genre to another level.
Fisa Yanks is a solo artiste signed to record label, Fiiric Production Ventures, whose CEO is Cassy Minta, a Ghanaian living in the United States.
Following the footsteps of his predecessors including his late father, Paapa Yankson, Fisa Yanks has collaborated with a number of musicians who see him as one of the highlife musicians with a promising future.
A number of music lovers have fallen in love with his songs because of his charisma, poise, attitude, voice and musical taste, among other attributes.
For many fans, he has shown beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is here to stay.
In addition to being incredibly talented, he is clearly too hot to handle and has a smooth voice, and is excellent both on stage and in the studio.
He made an official announcement about his entry into the music business over a decade ago, and his impact on the smash single “Tu Woho Fo” left fans wanting more.
According to him, he has put in a lot of effort to make his songs stand out on the music scene.
“My fans should expect more from me this year,” he said in a discussion with Beatwaves, adding that he is still working extremely hard to tackle the obstacles that lie ahead in the music industry.
His popular song “Tu Woho Fo” features a lovely rhythm, a catchy bass melody, and a solid, danceable mid tempo beat with matching drum rhythms.
He claims that every one of his songs has heartfelt themes and that the words were thoughtfully designed to speak to everyone.
Fisa Yanks who is singer, song writer and arranger and performer promised to make his presence felt on the music scene with the release of some singles which would rub shoulders with those already on the market.
He also asked his fans and loved ones to expect more hit songs from him in years to come.
According to a section of the stakeholders in the music industry, Fisa Yanks represents the smooth artiste the industry has been waiting for.
Fisa Yanks, is a solo artiste, under the label of Fiiric Production Ventures (FPV).He Started music with a group called Alpha Gospel Band (ALPHAGOS) in Elmina in the Central Region.
He has performed with groups such as Comforter’s Band, Octopus Band Marriots International Band, Western Diamonds Band, King’s Band, among others.
Fisa Yank’s activities in the music industry have probably inspired many people to consider a career in music as his fan base keep increasing every day.
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
