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Fantana details how she got her in Nextflix series
Ghanaian musician Fantana has revealed how she got featured in the Netflix series, Season 2 of Young, Famous & African.
According to her, she enjoyed her role in the reality show which brought out the other side of her adding that she would subsequently do more and feature in different series.
Detailing how she got featured in the Netflix series, Fantana told Doreen Avio on Hitz FM that she auditioned when she saw the opportunity.
Fantana revealed that after creating her video, it was sent to Ghanaian broadcaster, Peace Hyde who is part of the original series.
“She liked it, and sent it over to the Netflix team who also liked it and reached out to me,” Fantana said.
According to the musician, she is not shy anymore to see the cameras, saying the role she played has helped her to do movies and other shows going forward.
Fantana disclosed that she has received messages from movies producers in Nigeria among others who want to cast her.
The new season which premiered on Netflix on May 19 2023, followed the glamorous lives of African celebrities from Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Namibia, Ghana, and South Africa as they “work and play, flirt and feud” in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The thriller of the show which has gone viral on social media shows that season 2 will see the return of the original cast of Khanyi Mbau (South Africa).
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards held in Florida over the weekend.
In a statement issued by his management on May 18, the award winning musician was announced as the winner of the Best African Dancehall Entertainer category.
He also won the Concert of the Year award for his music event, ShattaFest.
Management of the artiste expressed appreciation to the organisers of the IRAWMA Awards for recognising and supporting African music on the international stage.
The statement thanked fans across the world, especially members of the Shatta Movement fan base, for their continued support, votes and loyalty over the years.
According to management, the latest achievement further confirms Shatta Wale’s position as one of Africa’s leading music exports and a strong figure in global dancehall culture.
By: Jacob Aggrey via
Ghanaian rapper Medikal has praised fellow musician Black Sherif for winning the Artist of the Year award at the Telecel Ghana music awards, describing the recognition as well deserved.
Speaking on Onua Showtime on Sunday, Medikal explained that Black Sherif’s music reflects struggle, hard work and street life, which many people can relate to.
According to him, Black Sherif, popularly known as “Blacko,” earned the award because his songs connect strongly with the public.
“Obviously, if you listen to Blacko’s songs from day one, you will see that the content and lyrics are all about struggle and making it in life,” he stated.
He noted that Black Sherif’s journey from the streets to success makes his achievement inspiring to many young people.
Medikal added that he would have been happy if he had won the award himself, but he was equally happy for Black Sherif because he deserved it.
The rapper explained that his reaction during the awards event, where he nodded and applauded after the announcement, was a genuine show of support for his colleague.
He stressed that popular street songs often influence major award decisions, especially when people from different backgrounds sing and embrace the music.
According to him, Black Sherif’s hit songs became widely accepted by children, adults and even people at social gatherings and funerals, showing the level of influence he has gained.
“The street controls the song,” Medikal remarked, adding that an artiste who dominates the streets has a strong chance of winning major awards.
He further noted that he was not surprised by Black Sherif’s victory because every category Medikal himself was nominated in was highly competitive.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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