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Reply to my song from the studio not court- Kumi Guitar to Quarme Zaggy
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There seems to be no end in sight regarding the tussle between two highlife artistes, Kumi Guitar and Quarme Zaggy, as the former has reacted to the threat of court action by the latter.
Few weeks ago, Kumi Guitar released a new song christened “Sex” which mentioned some artistes like, Shatta Wale, Bless, Kuami Eugene, Kofi Kinata among others and described them as non-virgins.
Kumi mentioned Quarme Zaggy in the song and described him in some words which did not go down well thus, eliciting a quick response from him (Zaggy).
Quarme Zaggy who felt slighted in the song, has since threatened legal action, saying the lyrics about him amounted to defamation of character, for this reason Kumi Guitar should be prepared to meet him in court.
Reacting to this, Kumi Guitar told The Spectator that, “this is a creative piece, and as a musician, he could not have used any other professionals, than those in his own circles who ply same trade.”
He stated that the music was to create humour, and entertain people, and was surprised that Quarme Zaggy, a known Ghanaian musician did not see the artistic intent.
The “Betweener” hit maker, (Kumi Guitar) posited that after he released a song dubbed “Dream”, Quarme Zaggy countered with a song “Tototfiifii” which he (Quarme Zaggy) threw a jab at him, but he did not take the court approach to settle the issue.
According to Kumi, he expected a reply lyrically from other artistes, to keep the music scene active or vibrant.
“Together with my label we are ready for him, being the first to go to court, does not make one a victor,” he said, stressed that he did not intend defaming anybody, rather, he believe this could bring about togetherness.
Kumi Guitar, said “he doesn’t want to overburden music lovers with a lot of songs, and considering the upcoming elections, he would wait a little and release his album next year.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana’s comedy industry would take centre stage today, when the sixth edition of the Ghana Comedy Awards is held at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra.
The event, which has become the country’s premier platform for recognising excellence in comedy since it rebranded from the Comedy and Poetry Awards, would celebrate comedians whose performances and contributions stood out between January 1 and December 31, 2025. 
This year’s ceremony would begin with a red-carpet session at 7:00 p.m., followed by the main awards event at 8:30 p.m.
Organisers have promised an evening of entertainment featuring some of Ghana’s foremost comedy talents, including Lekzy, Jeneral Ntatia, Kojo PJay, Oh Joo, Alo Wess, Ranzy Ray and Jerry Ashinyo.
Musical performances are also expected to complement the comedy acts.
Media personality Kwame Dadzie would play host for the event, which is expected to attract comedians, entertainers and fans from across the country.
Tickets for the awards are selling at GH¢200 for the silver package and GH¢300 for Gold.
The organisers have also urged the public to support their favourite nominees by voting before polls close at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1. Voting can be done by dialling 71333*009# and entering the nominee’s code.
Beyond honouring outstanding performers, the Ghana Comedy Awards seeks to celebrate the growth of Ghana’s comedy industry and the talents who continue to entertain audiences nationwide. -GNA
After years of development, funding, and creative grit, Ghanaian feature film “Ego Reach We All” has earned an official nomination to make its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland this month.
Formerly titled Vagabonds, the 105-minute drama was written and directed by Amartei Armar and produced by Yemoh Ike.
It marks one of the biggest international breakthroughs for Ghanaian cinema in recent years.
The film was shot entirely in Ghana with a Ghanaian cast and crew, grounding it in authentic local culture.
Post-production was completed in France, a collaboration that Director Amartei Armar says reflects the film’s spirit, “A Ghanaian story told with the world.”
The journey began in 2018 when the short film version won at the Montreal World Film Festival, an Oscar-qualifying event.
From there, ‘Ego Reach We All’ grew into a full-length feature backed by some of the most respected names in global film development: Winner – Cannes Focus CoPro, Recipient – Red Sea Development Fund, Honoree – Red Sea Souk Award and Backed by – Red Sea Productions Fund.
Industry watchers have called it one of the most promising African film projects to emerge in the last decade.
Beyond awards, the project was shaped in top international labs.
Armar was selected for the Heyazah Screening Lab in Doha, Qatar, to refine the film’s narrative.
Producer, Yemoh Ike joined the prestigious, 2023 EAVE Producers Programme under a CNC scholarship, with training sessions in Luxembourg, Austria, and the Netherlands.
Most recently, the film was chosen for the 2025 Atlas Workshop in Marrakesh, Morocco, cementing its place in global cinema circles.
Casts include, Idrissu Tontie, Dorothy Adobea Tandoh, Emmanuel Wilberforce, Barbara Yong Jin, Emmanuel Owusu Ofori, O’Bryan Kwame Enyan, Gabriel Narh Addo, Nelly Bilson, and Kwame Brenya.
For the team, Locarno is not just a festival slot. It’s validation that Ghanaian stories, told by Ghanaians, can compete on the world’s most respected stages.
“Principal photography was done entirely by Ghanaian creatives,” the producers noted.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
