Entertainment
Kwabena Kwabena rocks lovers on Vals Day
The Grand Arena was on Valentine’s Day, February 14, soaked in an atmosphere of love as the man with the silky voice, Kwabena Kwabena enthralled lovers on the night.
Dubbed, Vitamilk Love Night, the event brought together music enthusiasts, among others to celebrate love.
On the night, patrons met an auditorium painted red, creating an irresistible atmosphere of love.
The likes of Epixode, AraTheJay, Praye Tiatia, KiDi, OliveTheBoy and Maya Blu among other supporting musicians took their turn to entertain the patrons.
Interestingly, the chants and applause became louder, when the man of the moment, Kwabena Kwabena took his turn.
He dished out classic love songs from his unlimited repertoire leaving no space for patrons to sit idle.
On the night, he also cut a cake together with the patrons to commemorate 20 years of the released of his smash hit song, ‘Asor.’
Many patrons expressed excitement at the level of production executed by the organisers.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Award-winning Ghanaian musician, Michael Owusu Addo, affectionately called Sarkodie has described his annual event, Rapperholic concert as bigger than just a music event, highlighting its significant economic impact.
In a post after a successful Rapperholic edition in Kumasi, the rapper noted that the concert stimulates economic activity across Kumasi, Accra and the wider Ghanaian economy.
According to him, this is driven through tourism, hospitality, transportation, food, fashion, media, advertising, employment and the creative supply chain.
“The economic value of this concert extends far beyond ticket sales. It includes visitor spending, revenue for local businesses, temporary jobs created, suppliers paid and the future tourism and commercial opportunities generated by the event,” he stated.
Sarkodie called on government and the private sector to seize the opportunity to build an ecosystem where Ghanaian entertainment generates measurable economic value, supports businesses, creates jobs and attracts visitors.
“Let’s invest in our creative economy. The potential goes far beyond the stage,” he added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste Emmanuel Andrew Samini popularly known as Samini is set to return to his Dansoman base with the much-anticipated Samini Experience on December 24.
The musician, who has nurtured top talents from the community in the past, says this year’s edition will be held in collaboration with the Dansoman Homecoming Carnival, to make the event bigger.
Speaking to the media at Kegali Hotel during a press launch on Friday, October 16, Samini said activities including a clean-up exercise, health walk, Children’s Day and games will take place from December 18 ahead of the main event.
According to him, the choice of Dansoman is to give back to the community where it all started.
He added that the event was also aimed at nurturing future talents by giving them a platform to showcase their abilities.
He disclosed that some music legends from Dansoman and other big names in the music industry will be on the bill to thrill patrons.
Samini also revealed that the Dansoman Exhibition streets will be blocked to make way for the unforgettable night of music.
He expressed appreciation to the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly for their collaboration to ensure the success of the programme.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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