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From where I sit, we don’t have music industry — KiDi
Ghanaian musician, Dennis Nana Dwamena, known in showbiz circles as KiDi, said the country does not have a music industry.
According to him, there is a certain Ghana music ‘Industry’ without a structure to make it complete.
Touching on the structural defects, KiDi raises issues of royalties, proper intellectual property rights, funding, and marketing, among others.
He made this statement during an interview on Hitz FM’s showbiz Review show on Tuesday.
According to him, “Everybody is just floating, doing their best with what they have with the resources available to them.
“It’s like a house or a family, the parents take care of one child at University, leaving them to continue on their own. The parents then refocus on other children, cater for them at the university and leave their lives for them once again. But what they forget is, after University, that is where you need more support to move to the next level in your life,” he said.
The ‘Touch It’ crooner said, the Ghanaian music space only breeds stars and hit makers without any built structures to take them to the next level.
KiDi noted that Ghana’s music space was set up in a way “that is each one for himself; you and your team need to go find funding for your projects, a task which is not easy to execute.”
KiDi further said that after 10 years of all the hits, he should have been a mega superstar, but due to a lack of structure, he is still growing.
“We have also made it a point that only the artiste is recognised in the industry; forgetting that it is an ecosystem with many parts,” he added.
KiDi charged all those in the value chain to play their roles assiduously to build a deserving industry.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has launched Heritage Month to project the country’s rich culture and national identity.
The launch took place at Nationalism Park on Monday, March 2, 2026.
This year’s celebration, under the theme, “Experience Ghana, My Heritage, My Pride (Taste 69@69),” also marked the launch of the historic Vodza Regatta.
Speaking at the launch, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie emphasized the role of tourism, culture and the creative arts in driving jobs, empowering youth and women, and stimulating domestic tourism.
She commended President John Dramani Mahama for offering to be the culture ambassador extraordinary.
According to her, the tourism and creative sector, as the biggest service provider, needs support because it has what it takes to create a lot of employment for Ghanaians.
The minister also charged schools, corporate Ghana, and everyone to visit local tourist sites across the country and enjoy the local cuisines.
She also commended the Ghana Culture Forum and the National Folklore Board for advancing Ghana’s heritage recognition efforts.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GTA, Maame Efua Houadjeto, noted that Heritage Month is both a cultural celebration and an economic activation strategy, with activities including discounted access to heritage sites.
Mrs. Efua Houadjeto noted that there would be “Taste 69@69” culinary showcase, a nationwide Heritage Caravan, Akwaaba Festival, Asa Baako Festival, Akple Festival, Kenkey Festival, Independence Open Mic Concert, and Ghana Day, among others.
She revealed that there would be the unveiling of a revitalised GTA digital platform and an enhanced Ghana Travel portal.
Present at the launch were the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Yussif Issaka Jajah, Ghana Tourism Development Company boss, Prof. Kobby Mensah, Deputy GTA CEO, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, other sector directors, traditional authorities, diplomatic representatives, stakeholders and the media.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghanaian gospel artist Enuonyam Akuffo Tuffour, known in the showbiz circles as Enuonyam, has released her much-awaited album dubbed ‘Jesus Given’.
The six-track album is made up of songs like Jesus Given, Be Still featuring Luigi Maclean, Kyere Me Kwan featuring Kweku Teye, I Will Not Be Moved, Holy Ghost, and Hallelujah Holy.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro during an exclusive listening session, Enuonyam said, “‘Jesus Given’ is a summary of what Jesus did on the cross for humanity and the benefit thereof.”
She added that it is an album inspired by John 15:13, which speaks of the greatest gift given to humanity: Jesus Christ, who later died for humanity.
Touching on the production process, she said it was a smooth process working on the album: “Everything worked as planned from collaboration to all those who played key roles in making the process possible.”
In a message to the public, the gospel musician said, “Everyone who is looking to experience Jesus intimately and beautifully should listen to the album.”
She was optimistic that the album would impact many lives and urged music lovers to stream Jesus Given, adding that the album is available on all streaming platforms.
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