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I’m Disappointed In Some Popular Artistes – Kwesi Ernest
It was a lit December last year with a record number of events, and while patrons had a swell time at most of these events, not everyone was impressed with what went on, especially the performances of some artistes.
One of such persons is artiste manager Kwesi Ernest who said he was disappointed in some artistes whose performances he witnessed during the festivities.
According to him, he attended most of the events and he was not impressed with some of the artistes who he had expected to shake the stage.
“I saw Fameye at almost all the events and I never liked any of his performances. Fameye has great songs out there and I expected more from him but anytime he came on stage, it is either he was going off key or his voice was fluctuating. I cannot tell whether he was tired but it was bad for him as a musician.
“I was also disappointed in Sista Afia when she joined Sarkodie on stage at this year’s Rapperholic, her voice and her total performance were off,” he told Graphic Showbiz recently.
Kwesi Ernest explained that it is about time musicians put more into their craft. “We want to have a feel of the musician more than the music we just hear on the radio. They need to hire choreographers and work on their stagecraft.
“We need a full package and not miming over a CD on such big platforms. It looks like musicians in Ghana take the audience for granted and just do anything for them which should not be so,” he stated.
To him, an artiste could not have very good songs and be flopping on stage. “No event organiser will be willing to book you for their event if they see you flopping on stage. You need to justify why you are charging so much and the audience has to benefit from paying so much to come and watch you,” he said.
Explaining more, Kwesi Ernest said only a few artistes seemed to have invested in their craft and the situation was not good for a growing industry such as ours.
“There are professionals whose job is to coach the artiste to be a good performer on any given stage at any given time. I also say that none of my artistes will ever flop on stage because I work on them. I get the best people to guide them to become great performers,” he said.
Source: Graphic Showbiz
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Breaking News: Daddy Lumba is dead – Family announces
Ghanaian music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has died.
His family confirmed the sad news in a press release issued on Saturday, saying the 60-year-old passed away earlier in the day after a short illness.
“It is with profound sorrow and deep grief that the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon,” the statement read.
Daddy Lumba was one of Ghana’s most celebrated highlife musicians. With a career spanning more than three decades, his songs touched millions, telling stories of love, pain, joy, and hope.
He was known for his powerful voice, emotional lyrics, and unique style that made him a household name across the country and beyond.
“His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,” the family said.
The family has asked for privacy as they mourn their loss and promised to announce funeral arrangements in the coming days.
The statement was signed by Fati Ali Yallah, a lawyer from Baba Jamal & Associates, on behalf of the Fosu family.
Fans, fellow musicians, and Ghanaians across the country have started pouring out tributes on social media, remembering Daddy Lumba’s unmatched contribution to Ghanaian music.
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Kwabena Kwabena launches ‘Aso’ @20, set to embark on global tour
The Ace highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena, known in private life as George Kwabena Adu, has launched ‘Aso’ @20, to celebrate the song which ushered him to the mainstream music industry.
The song, was originally released in 2004 as part of his debut album. ‘Aso’ featured other timeless tracks such as ‘Ka Kyere Me’ and ‘Trodom’.
The launch event took place on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Corks Lounge in Osu and was hosted by renowned broadcaster Andy Dosty.
“It’s an honour to see ‘Aso’, now 20 years old, still resonating with audiences and being performed by a new generation of artistes.”
Kwabena Kwabena also recounted how some executive producers among others rejected the song, due to the trends at the time.
He expressed his appreciation to all those who have contributed to his success over the period.
As part of the year-long celebration, Kwabena Kwabena announced a world tour that will span Africa, Europe, North America and Australia.
The concerts, set to begin in August, will take place in more intimate venues to allow for closer engagement with fans.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
