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MUSIGLO donates to K.K. Kabobo
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The leadership of Musicians’ Organisation Global (MUSIGLO) last Friday donated to help veteran highlife musician, K.K. Kabobo with his medical expenses as part of efforts to support musicians.
Since images and videos of the veteran musician, who is battling liver disease, began making the rounds on social media last week, the news of his failing health has been concerning.
The money that K.K. Kabobo received was provided by the Solidarity Fund, which MUSIGLO established at the end of the previous year.
The delegation, led by the organisation’s founder and president, Mrs. Deborah Freeman, presented K.K. Kabobo with an undisclosed sum of money on the organisation’s behalf.
During the presentation, Mrs. Freeman revealed that MUSIGLO is dedicated to the wellbeing of all musicians, whom she views as positive role models for young people.
She said the donation was a part of the organisation’s attempt to support the musicians during difficult times.
Following the donation, Mrs. Freeman told the media that the Solidarity Fund was established to support members’ welfare, encourage high-calibre musicianship, and lessen financial hardship among both new and seasoned artistes.
The fund specifically strives to support all musicians who subscribe to MUSIGLO, as well as ageing musicians, upcoming musicians, underground musicians, music bands, choirs, and industry professionals.
She further explained that the Solidarity Fund’s four primary emphasis areas where donations from donors and member artistes are combined to maximise its impact.
The four main areas of attention are as follows: Assistance with healthcare and income support for veteran musicians; Pensions matching contributions for musicians; Artiste and music promotion development; and Assistance with recording and promoting music for up-and-coming and underground musicians.
She stated that, “Musicians deserve better than to die poor,” stressing that the Solidarity Fund will set ambitious goals to alter the course of musicianship worldwide by utilising its influence as a catalyst for change.
The musician’s family expressed gratitude to MUSIGLO’s leadership for their assistance.
Additionally, they expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their ongoing support of the musician’s condition.
Award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Michael Addo popularly known as Sarkodie, has called for a deeper and more sustainable partnership between Ghana’s creative industry and the financial technology sector.
The rapper made the call on Tuesday when he paid a courtesy call on the management of MobileMoney Fintech Limited at the company’s head office in Accra to explore opportunities for collaboration beyond the conventional corporate sponsorship arrangement.
The meeting focused on how the two sectors could work together to promote financial inclusion, digital financial services and opportunities within Ghana’s growing creative economy.
The rapper acknowledged MobileMoney Fintech Ltd’s past support for his annual Rapperholic concert, but emphasised that his broader objective was to establish a long-term partnership that creates sustainable value for both the company and the creative industry.
“I am here today not like the usual business where we come and ask, ‘Can we get sponsorship for our show?’ and that’s it. It goes beyond just coming in and getting support,” Sarkodie said.
He pointed out that artistes and creative professionals maintain long-term visions for their careers including album releases, tours, brand initiatives, and community engagement programmes and argued that corporate partnerships should be structured around shared objectives.
Sarkodie proposed to use his upcoming campus tour as a platform for MobileMoney Fintech Ltd to engage directly with young people, raising awareness about the company’s new MoMo app and its comprehensive suite for financial services.
Welcoming Sarkodie and his team, the Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Ltd, Mr Shaibu Haruna, described the visit as an important step towards strengthening the relationship between the creative and Fintech industries.
Mr Haruna explained that although MobileMoney Fintech Ltd was primarily a technology-driven company, its relationship with the entertainment industry remained strategic because of the enormous reach and influence of both sectors.
Both parties expressed commitment to future engagements to identify concrete areas of cooperation, focusing heavily on expanding financial inclusion, connecting young people to digital financial services, and accelerating the growth of Ghana’s creative economy.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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It was a night of fun and excitement as thousands converged at the National Theatre for Nana Osei Bonsu annual comedy special in Accra.
Themed: ‘Comfortably Struggling’, was built around his personal experiences, using humour to explore the realities, challenges and lessons that comes with everyday life.
The one-hour solid performance kept the audience engaged from start to finish, with his personal stories providing the foundation for a night of comedy and relatable storytelling.
Nana Osei Bonsu known in showbiz circles as MC Okokobioko told The Spectator Agoro that the show further cements his growing influence in Ghana’s comedy and entertainment space.
According to MC Okokobioko this years comedy show gives a summary about his personal life that even the struggles of life can become a reason for each and every one to laugh again.
The show featured an impressive line-up of Ghanaian and international comedians, including MJ The Comedian, Ranzy Ray, Talk Plenty, Parrot Mouth, Kweku Manu, Alphenomina, Jeneral Ntatia, Slim Saint from Nigeria and Papayaw Atamle who served as the MC for the night.
Best known as Africa’s Biggest Viral Wedding MC, he has successfully expanded that identity into stand-up comedy.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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