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Kamelyeon ‘breakout’ with maiden ‘Rainbow’ EP
One of Ghana’s best dancehall genii, Kamelyeon has finally broken out of his shell with maiden Extented Play (EP), dubbed ‘Rainbow’.
An Extended Play is often referred to as EP or mini-album is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but is usually unqualified as an album.
Speaking to The Spectator during a media listening session held at Oliver Twist Shack at Lartebiokorshie in Accra, Kamelyeon said, chameleon, like rainbow, is full of colours, and for that reason, the EP represents a covenant with his fans that he will never disappoint them.
Kamelyeon added that this EP represented a new phase of his career, and was ready to take his craft to another level to lift the image of Ghana music.
He said that the six-songs EP, was full of stories, and that this accounted for the delay even though he had been in the music circles for long.
ccording to him, the songs gave consolation and encouragement to people going through problems to never give up.
Others, he said, threw light on social media life of people and the need for tolerance among the fan base of musicians, urging them (fans) to be circumspect in all their endeavours.
Kamelyeon expressed his appreciation to Kofi Akoto of 16th August 85 Villa company for believing in his talent and investing in new project said.
“I wasn’t getting the right people to invest in my talent, and for Kofi Akoto to come in with this support, I am very grateful,” he said.
One of the producers of the album, Fimfim who was at the programme said working with Kamelyeon was a nice collaboration because he knew what he was about.
Ace prodcuer, JMJ, also called on Ghanaians to support Kamelyeon because he was endowed with a lot of talent.
The songs which are available on all music digital stores include, Positive & Negetive, Sm Addict, Mr Pinto, Party time, Smile, Overflow and Outro.
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By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Award-winning Ghanaian musician, Wendy Asiamah Addo, known in showbiz circles as Wendy Shay, is poised for Artiste of the Year crown this year.
Through her hard work last year, the musician has earned about seven nominations for this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Wendy Shay was nominated for Artiste of the Year, Album of the Year, Afrobeats Song of the Year, Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year, International Collaboration of the Year, Collaboration of the Year and Most Popular Song of the Year.
Speaking exclusively to her management, they said Wendy Shay last year graced over 40 shows, including her successful Shay Concert held at the West Hills Mall in Accra on November 22, 2025.
Additionally, they noted that through her hard work, she had international features with Movado (Apology), Phina (Too Late Remix), Bedjine (Too Late Remix), Guchi (Too Late Remix) and Niggy Boy (Weed & Wine).
They further told the paper that her ‘Ready’ album garnered over 25 million streams across all platforms, including massive airplays, adding that most of the songs featured prominently at parties and diverse events in Ghana and beyond.
Her management concluded that the hard work made her brand very attractive for Corporate Ghana, a feat which led Wendy Shay to secure ambassadorial deals with Peeva and Hisense.
Against this backdrop, they are optimistic that Wendy Shay is in pole position to win the coveted Artiste of the Year crown this year, and therefore called on industry players, all and sundry to vote for her.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat musician Berima Amo has signed a new international recording deal with UK-based world music label ARC Music, a move seen as another boost for the global recognition of West African music.
Known for blending traditional highlife with Afrobeat, jazz and other global influences, Amo has become a strong advocate for preserving and promoting authentic African musical heritage while introducing it to new audiences around the world.
The announcement comes ahead of the release of his much-anticipated album “Rhythms of Love,” recorded live at Studio 150 Bethlehemkerk in Amsterdam. The album will be released worldwide on May 24, preceded by two singles: “Fake Flowers” on May 1 and “Yaba” featuring Tallulah Rose on May 8, 2026.
The new project is expected to expand Amo’s reputation as both a cultural preserver and musical innovator, pushing the boundaries of African sound through powerful rhythms and cross-genre fusion.
With five albums, two EPs and ten singles already available across major streaming platforms, Berima Amo continues to grow his global audience.
Berima Amo, a singer, trumpeter, composer and bandleader originally from Ghana and now active in Europe, has built a reputation for preserving the roots of highlife while reimagining it for modern audiences. Through performances, collaborations and educational initiatives, he has championed traditional African rhythms and instruments while blending them with Afrobeat, jazz, soul and orchestral music.
Many in the industry now view Amo as a torchbearer for authentic West African music, continuing the legacy of legendary figures such as E. T. Mensah, The Ramblers International Band, Rex Lawson, Ebo Taylor, Nana Ampadu, King Onyina, Osibisa and Fela Kuti, helping to carry the sound of West Africa to the world.
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