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‘Maseda’ by Edd Agyapong and Nana Adobea Sikapa:A perfect blend of praise and worship for all moods
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, US-based Ghanaian gospel musician Edd Agyapong will release his first major single of the year, ‘Maseda’, which features Ghanaian-based musician Nana Adobea Sikapa.
Maseda (My Thanksgiving), as the title goes, is a personal testimony song for both Edd Agyapong and Nana Adobea Sikapa.
Maseda is the ultimate Thanksgiving song for anyone, irrespective of their religious beliefs and background, who has experienced goodness and favor. Sharing their personal experiences and how God came through for them at the nick of time.
Edd Agyapong revealed that, “Before and during the recording of this song, I wanted to call it Aseda because the Lord deserves all the glory. But after listening to the song after it was recorded, I realized this was a personal testimony and a complete summary of who I am and how far the Lord has brought me. I decided to go with Maseda and not Aseda because this is a personal Thanksgiving song from me to the Lord for his goodness and last-minute miracles when it mattered.”
Nana Adobea Sikapa also shared her personal experience, saying “This song, like most of my songs, was easy to record. When I heard the song, I only prayed for one word, and when I got it, it was effortless to flow. The message of the song by Edd Agyapong resonated with me, and that made a lot of difference in the recording process.”
“However, after listening to the song over again after the recording, I noticed how personal everything I said was to my life and some of the challenges I am going through. 2024 has been a tough year for me, but the Lord has always come through, and MASEDA is my way of telling God to come through for me once again,” she concluded.
Produced by US-based Ghanaian producer Osei, Maseda is an upbeat tune that is great for every situation or mood and sits perfectly between the gray lines of praise and worship.
The beautiful music video shot by renowned Ghanaian videographer, McWillies, also creatively uses the stunningly rich sceneries in Ghana to help share the Maseda testimony with all music video lovers.
Maseda by Edd Agyapong and Nana Adobea will be released on all music streaming platforms.
By Tilly Akua Nipaa (Matilda Mensah Marfo)
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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