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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
The red carpet of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was lit up with a mind-blowing exhibition of creativity this Saturday in Nigeria, as Ghana’s Nana Akua Addo stunned everyone with her jaw-dropping fashion choices.
The AMVCA is an annual, prestigious awards ceremony presented by MultiChoice. It recognises outstanding achievements in African television, film, and digital content creation across the continent.
The Ghanaian actress and global fashion icon has, over the years, taken centre stage of the AMVCA red carpet each year.
She consistently pushes the boundaries of avant-garde style, making her one of the most anticipated stars of the night.
The Talk of the Red Carpet This year, her main outfit silver architectural dress, inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany became the absolute talk of the red carpet.
The breathtaking, structured silver gown featured intricate, three-dimensional details mimicking towering gothic spires and pointed arches.
The structural design transformed the style icon into a walking piece of art, requiring assistance from her team to navigate the venue smoothly.
The masterpiece was brought to life by Nigerian designer, Mohammed Abbas (Abasswoman), who revealed that the complex design process began back in November.
A Night of multiple looks true to her reputation as a fashion chameleon, the cathedral gown was not Nana Akua Addo’s only statement of the evening.
She further disrupted the event by debuting two other high-concept structural ensembles.
Attendees and digital audiences were treated to a visual feast as she also appeared in, The Spiral Outfit, a futuristic, swirling conceptual piece that captivated onlookers.
Also, she was seen in the Living Stone Outfit, a heavily textured, sculptural dress that blended natural geometry with high fashion.
Nana Akua Addo’s triple-threat appearance solidified Ghana’s dominant style presence on the pan-African stage, proving once again that she does not just attend the red carpet, she defines it.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, on Monday passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday.
According to reports he died at age 40.
Ekubo was best known for his roles in the Weekend Getaway and the music video titled Johnny by Yemi Alade in 2013.
He had won many awards and accolades for his work in the entertainment industry and humanitarian efforts.
While his family and management are yet to issue a statement, tributes have been pouring in from fans and friends in Nigeria’s and Ghanaian films industry.
The Nollywood star made his acting debut in the 2005 production, Sinners in the House.
He graduated with a degree in law from the University of Calabar and broke into stardom in 2010 after competing in the Mr Nigeria competition.
In 2013, he won Best Supporting Actor in the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role as Andre Dikeh in Weekend Getaway.
Ekubo had received nine awards during his career, including Best of Nollywood’s Best Actor of the year (2016) and Best Lead Actor (2022).
Nigeria’s First Lady gave him a Special Recognition Award in 2018 for his contribution and development of the country’s entertainment industry.
In 2020, he was inducted into the UN’s Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) under 40, for his efforts in entertainment and social development.
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