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Samuel Owusu and band rock Amsterdam
● Samuel Owusu in his element
Ghanaian highlife legend, Samuel Owusu and his band rocked the people of Amsterdam, Netherlands at Highlife Invasion concert.
The show which was a collaboration between Bayview Village and Bravo Entertainment brought together highlife music lovers on August 13, 2022.
Also, other top brass in Highlife, Abrantie Amakye Dede , Amarh Pino and the OzimZim band featured put sparkles on the faces of patrons.
Patrons at the Schepenbergweg LCC auditorium at Amsterdam East had unlimited fun when Samuel Owusu mounted the stage.
He told The Spectator how the reception for highlife music from a mixed audience amazed him.
Samuel Owusu added that it was imperative on Ghanaian artistes to continuously embrace highlife for the world to appreciate the sound better.
He said that together with his team and other promoters he would mount more stages out of the country in the coming months.
Varenda, Fayeme, Asem Be Ba Dabi, Mo Be Kai Me, Kokosakyi, Yenka Wo Nite No, Abusua KyirKa, Enni Awerehow,and many interesting records from his repertoire.
Since his emergence onto the music scene in the 90’s, Samuel Owusu has been releasing songs filled with family related issues.
The ‘Varenda’ hit maker hinted to this paper, that there would be a programme to mark his 30 years in music this year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian gospel dynamo, Piesie Esther, has expressed her readiness to take home the Gospel Artiste of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year awards at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The musician with many years of success under her belt in the gospel music industry has been nominated for three categories at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Piesie Esther was nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year with her smash hit, Nyame Ye.
The award-winning musician believes that she had a wonderful year in 2025, which deserves recognition.
According to her, with over 36 shows, millions of streams enjoyed by her Nyame Ye song, coupled with numerous brand engagements, she was in a pole position to outwit other competitors.
“Family, I need your love and support now more than ever! I’ve been nominated at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and we’re going all out for the win! ,” she noted.
She called on all and sundry that “Every single vote counts, and I truly appreciate your continuous support. Let’s do this together.”
This year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards is slated for May 9, 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Patrons at +233 Bar and Lounge had an unforgettable experience at the OK@50 All White Birthday Party last Saturday, April 18.
The Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, turned 50 years last Friday, April 17, 2026.
Against this backdrop, the ‘Rap Dacta’ organised an All-White Party on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday to raise funds for the construction of a Paediatric Emergency Ward at the Manhyia Hospital.
This is a legacy project the musician is embarking on to mark his 50th birthday.
As part of the concert, patrons were treated to scintillating live performances by Afriyie Wutah, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kwabena Kwabena, Ras Kuuku, Abiana, Adina, Abochi, Kweku Darlington, and Kunta Kinte of Bradez fame.
One of the country’s finest DJs, Andy Dosty, also had his turn to mesmerise the patrons with hits from the past to present, a moment which saw many patrons on their feet for most of the time.
Okyeame Kwame rocked the gathering with numerous hits from his repertoire, including his new song dubbed ‘Clap.’
He also expressed appreciation to those who has genuinely supported his career to impact the lives of others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
