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Okyeame Kwame urges Praye Tietia, Choirmaster to give Ghanaians new album
Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame has called on former Praye members, Praye Tietia and Choirmaster, to return to the studio and give their fans a new album, saying music lovers have waited long enough for their comeback.
“We, the die-hard fans, have waited for too long,” Okyeame Kwame said on Sunday at the final funeral rites of the late actress Beverly Afaglo Baah, wife of Eugene Baah, popularly known as Choirmaster.
His appeal appeared to strike a chord with Praye Tietia, who hinted that the iconic hiplife group could be preparing for a comeback.
According to Praye Tietia, the group marked its 21st anniversary last year, and plans were underway to put things together as they commemorate their 22nd anniversary.
Praye, comprising Tietia, Choirmaster and Praye Tenten, became one of Ghana’s prominent hiplife groups after emerging from the maiden edition of the Nescafé African Revelation competition.
The group went on to win major awards and build a strong following with hit songs before the members eventually pursued separate careers.
The prospect of a reunion has therefore generated excitement among fans who have continued to cherish the group’s music.
Okyeame Kwame’s call for a new album, coupled with Tietia’s hint about plans for the group’s 22nd anniversary, could signal the beginning of a new chapter for Praye.
For many Ghanaian music lovers, a Praye comeback would not only be a reunion of three celebrated musicians but also a return to an era that helped shape the sound of Ghanaian hiplife.
By Spectator Reporter
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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