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ODB Music building capacity of the youth
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Original Dynamic Beat (ODB) Musiq, Solomon Yemoh, wants to leave a lasting legacy on the music scene – with development of the youth his prime objective.
Popularly known as ODB, the enterprising Sound Engineer who has two decades of experience behind him, believes the best investment is to help the youth climb to a level “where they can also extend that support and impart others.”
“I want to train more of the youth musically and build their capacity so they become a blessing to society as well,” he told The Spectator on Tuesday.
ODB has worked with giants like Sarkodie, Adane Best, the late Paa Bobo, Efya, 4×4, BukBak, Stonebwoy and Kelvyn Boy, among other budding names, in the music industry.
He has again trained hordes of young musicians, preparing them in vocal dexterity, sound engineering, audio mixing and mastering, beat making and arrangement.
Born some four decades ago, Mr Yemoh, whose ODB studio is located near the Nungua Barrier in Accra, has plans of extending his outfit to other areas of the country.
“There are a lot of talents around but like the Biblical saying, ‘the harvest is plentiful, but the workers in it are few’ and it’s the reason I would want to establish more studios across the country.
“Of course, it’s a Himalayan task, but we shall get there with time,” he asserted.
The full-time music producer advised the youth to steer away from drugs and any other activity that would affect them.
The Accra-based recording engineer and producer who specialises in world music, Afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, hip hop, R&B and African Highlife, graduated from Galaxy School of Music in Accra, but studied mixing and mastering with Audio Master Class in the US also.
ODB Musiq has scored various radio and television signature tunes. He had a hand in the recording and mastering of most of the ring tones as well as various movie soundtracks.
By John Vigah
GHANAIAN rapper Sarkodie will take his flagship Rapperholic concert to the United Kingdom for the first time, marking a major milestone for the annual event that has become a staple of Ghana’s music calendar.
The show, scheduled for the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London on Friday, March 6, 2026, would be produced in partnership with Bizzle Entertainment and Kilimanjaro Live.
Sarkodie, one of Africa’s most decorated hip-hop artistes, said the move represents a cultural shift and feels timely.
“This is more than just a concert; it’s about expanding the culture beyond borders,” he said in a social media post, adding that after 13 years of hosting Rapperholic in Ghana, taking it to the UK is a natural progression.
Bizzle Entertainment, which previously staged Fameye’s “2 in a Guy” concert and Highlife legend Amakye Dede’s 50th anniversary show in London, would co-produce the event.
Rapperholic, launched in 2013, has grown into one of Ghana’s biggest music brands, drawing thousands of fans each year.
The London edition is expected to attract a diverse audience and further cement Sarkodie’s influence on the global Afrobeats and rap music scenes. –GNA
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AWARD-WINNING Ghanaian dancehall heavyweight, Samini, will team up with the country’s top musicians and a comedian for Ghana’s 69th Independence Day Concert in Manchester powered by Sleeky Promotions.
The event is slated for Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Manchester.
Patrons will enjoy exciting performances from Keche, Stay Jay, Kweku Darlington, Bobo Dada Bee, and Incredible Zigi.
Additionally, they will have a swell time of laughter as decorated comedian OB Amponsah mounts the stage to dish out jokes.
Speaking to The Spectator, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Saddick Assah, said the event is an international celebration of Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary through music, culture, and creativity.
“This event marks another proud moment in our journey to showcase Ghana’s creative excellence to the world, and to connect our homegrown talents with audiences beyond our borders,” he said.
According to him, over the years, Sleeky Promotions has built a reputation as one of Ghana’s most professional and visionary event brands.
“We have proudly served as an event agent to MTN Ghana and have successfully organized major celebrations such as the Western Region Festival, Salafest, and other landmark entertainment and cultural events across the nation,” he added.
He further added that the upcoming Ghana Independence Day Freedom Concert promises to be one of our most exciting international events yet.
Mr. Assah encouraged all Ghanaians to come out in their numbers to celebrate Ghana’s 69th Independence Day in style.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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